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Pongal festivities begin in full swing across South India

Andhra Pradesh is celebrating Sankranti, the state's biggest harvest festival, with traditional fervour, and elaborate preparations are underway across districts. Beyond being a day of cleaning and discarding old times, the four-day festival, beginning with Bhogi, is seeing increased activity in villages and towns as people return to their hometowns to celebrate with family.

2026-01-14T03:47:35.317246+00:00 IST

Andhra: CPI protests against PPP policy in medical education

CPI leaders staged a protest on Wednesday against the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) policy for medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

2026-01-14T03:34:55.144063+00:00 IST

Hanol village hosts three-day Atmanirbhar Mahotsav

The three-day Atmanirbhar Hanol Festival, from 13 -15 January, is underway in Palitana Taluka of Bhavnagar district, and was inaugurated by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Union Minister for Agriculture and Family Welfare & Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

2026-01-14T03:33:55.629455+00:00 IST

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami extends Uttarayani greetings

In a post shared on X on Wednesday, Dhami said, "The ancient Baijnath (Vaidyanath) Temple, located on the sacred banks of the Gomti River, is a vibrant centre of Uttarakhand's Shiva tradition. On the holy occasion of Uttarayani, when the Sun God turns northward and winter scatters its spiritual tranquillity, the divinity of the Baijnath Temple enhances even further. Popular belief holds that bathing on the banks of the Gomti and having darshan of Baijnath Mahadev on the day of Uttarayani brings special merit. During your visit to Bageshwar district, be sure to pay obeisance at this sacred abode."

2026-01-14T03:33:01.986024+00:00 IST

UP: Over 9 lakh devotees take holy dip at Magh Mela on Ekadas

Informing on the security arrangements, SP Magh Mela Neeraj Pandey said that around 10,000 police personnel have been deployed and surveillance is ongoing to ensure "a safe snaam."

2026-01-14T03:27:06.292583+00:00 IST

Tripura police conduct raid in Agartala

As per Sub Inspector Mrinal Paul, during the operation, police seized seven empty cartridge cases, six bullets, and other accessories used for making arms and ammunition.

2026-01-14T03:09:29.891791+00:00 IST

First ever Army Day Parade to be held  outside cantonment area, B

The Bhairav Battalion is positioned between the Para Special Forces and regular infantry units. The battalion was raised to meet modern warfare requirements to provide a quick and precise offensive solution against enemies' threats to the nation.

2026-01-14T03:05:06.774330+00:00 IST

Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat undergoes transformation drive

The administration's focus is entirely on rejuvenating the sacred Manikarnika Ghat. Demolition work using heavy machinery has been intensified to develop the Manikarnika pilgrimage site into a grand corridor.

2026-01-14T03:02:58.717999+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM extends Makar Sankranti and Uttarayani greetings

The Chief Minister said, "The festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated in different parts of the country under various names and traditions, reflecting the diversity and unity of Indian culture."

2026-01-14T02:48:37.119587+00:00 IST

India moving towards knowledge-based economy: Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the government has decided to reorganise courses in National Institutes of Technology (NITs) in line with emerging technologies, with reforms set to begin from the next academic year, as India moves towards becoming a knowledge-based economy.

2026-01-14T02:39:38.864870+00:00 IST

‘Very poor’ AQI persists in Delhi as intense cold wave continues

Delhi's air quality continued to remain a serious concern on Wednesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 357 at 7 am, falling in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This marks a further deterioration compared to Tuesday, when the city's AQI stood at 337.

2026-01-14T02:36:59.185553+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM inaugurates Uttarayani Kauthik Fair in Khatima

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Uttarayani Kauthik Fair organised by the Kumaon Cultural Upliftment Forum, Khatima, at the Seed Corporation premises by lighting the ceremonial lamp.

2026-01-14T02:34:36.909568+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM assures fair probe in Kashipur farmer's suicide

He also assured the family that justice would be delivered at all costs.

2026-01-14T02:30:39.591054+00:00 IST

CV Ananda Bose hails WB-Assam Vande Bharat Sleeper launch

Earlier on January 1, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said that the first-ever Vande Bharat Sleeper Train will operate between Guwahati in Assam and Howrah in West Bengal and will be flagged off by PM Modi in January.

2026-01-14T00:26:44.844296+00:00 IST

Govt working with humanitarian perspective for people: CM Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that everyone should always stand by people's problems with a helping hand, and that the present government is working for the people with a humanitarian perspective.

2026-01-13T22:35:36.583452+00:00 IST

Union Minister Lalan Singh visits Israel for Blue Food Summit

Union Minister of Fisheries Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh made a visit to Israel to participate in the Second Global Summit on "Blue Food Security: Sea the Future 2026, which is being held from January 13 to 15, in Eilat, reinforcing cooperation between India and Israel in the fisheries and aquaculture sector.

2026-01-13T22:04:35.177613+00:00 IST

Total arrests rise to 20 in Turkman Gate stone-pelting incident

Earlier, the Tis Hazari Court reserved the bail pleas of five accused persons arrested in the stone pelting case. The court will pronounce the order on Wednesday at 4 PM.

2026-01-13T21:32:31.761782+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh addresses Joint Services Multi-Speciality Camp

He described the initiative as a shining example of the Indian Navy's significant role in nation-building and humanitarian assistance beyond maritime security, adding that through the camp, the Tri-Services team of the Armed Forces Medical Services has brought advanced diagnostic facilities and specialist care directly to the people's doorsteps, including services such as planned surgeries and cataract operations.

2026-01-13T19:49:07.511631+00:00 IST

Coal mine collapses in Asansol; 3 bodies recovered, says BJP MLA

A coal mine collapsed in West Bengal's Asansol on Tuesday, leaving five people trapped under the debris.

2026-01-13T19:36:05.927066+00:00 IST

Pushkar Singh Dhami joins public Lohri celebrations

Lohri celebrations, particularly in northern India, are marked by bonfires, traditional foods, and folk songs, adding warmth and joy to the festive season.

2026-01-13T18:44:08.686853+00:00 IST

Punjab CM refutes seeking timing change for Akal Takht

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday claimed that he did not demand a change of time for appearing before the Sri Akal Takht Sahib after being summoned for alleged statements against 'Guru ki Golak'.

2026-01-13T18:39:39.105203+00:00 IST