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“We must inform everyone about the benefits of new bill”: Kiren

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said the government aims to inform every village in Uttar Pradesh about the benefits of the Viksit Bharat G-RAM G act.

2026-01-13T09:10:13.332476+00:00 IST

"'PRAGATI' is a new example of the work culture": CM Yogi

He also hailed PM Narendra Modi's leadership, asserting that in 2014 he laid a strong foundation for digital governance and co-operative federalism, and that through 'PRAGATI', the intent, technology, and accountability have come together, with outcomes determined automatically.

2026-01-13T09:06:48.915675+00:00 IST

UP: Diploma student commits suicide at Aligarh Muslim University

In a tragic incident at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), a final-year diploma student was found dead after allegedly hanging herself in her hostel room on Monday morning.

2026-01-13T09:04:54.590100+00:00 IST

BJP’s CR Kesavan calls Rahul Gandhi “shameless liar"

BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Tuesday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after he supported the Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan, calling him a "shameless habitual liar and peddler of fakery."

2026-01-13T09:04:20.115843+00:00 IST

"Somnath Swabhiman Parv is very important for us": Amit Shah

"Somnath Swabhiman Parv is very important for us. The attack on Somnath was considered an attack on self-respect and religion, and self-respect was defended. Even after being destroyed 16 times, the magnificent Somnath stands firm," Shah said.

2026-01-13T08:39:28.169754+00:00 IST

MP Gov rolls out paperless e-cabinet; CM, ministers seen with tab

During the previous cabinet meeting held on January 6, tablets were provided to all the ministers with the objective of initiating the e-Cabinet process in the state. Additionally, a detailed presentation of the e-tablet application was also showcased before the Council of Ministers.

2026-01-13T08:34:52.596202+00:00 IST

TVK chief Vijay returns to Chennai

The CBI on Monday, rigorously questioned the actor-turned-politician for over 7 hours at the CBI headquarters. The probe centres on the tragic Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives in September 2025.

2026-01-13T08:31:01.831273+00:00 IST

SC grants bail to MLA Abbas Ansari in UP Gangsters Act case

The Court granted Ansari interim bail in March last year. Subsequently, in September, it had relaxed certain conditions imposed on Ansaris' liberty, which included that the MLA can now reside at a different address from his home address in Lucknow, subject to him submitting the details of his new address to the UP police and the trial court.

2026-01-13T08:30:00.474115+00:00 IST

Court orders 3-day police remand MLA Rahul Mamkootathil

Mamkootathil will remain in custody till January 15, while his bail plea will be considered on January 16.

2026-01-13T08:17:24.342038+00:00 IST

KC Venugopal slams VB G RAM G act

Venugopal was addressing a gathering in Thiruvananthapuram, where he pointed out that under the old law, the Centre had to bear 100% of the wage component; however, under the new amendment, the Centre will bear only 60%, with the remaining 40% to be borne by the state.

2026-01-13T08:08:51.988092+00:00 IST

Supreme Court issues notice in Haryana DSP seniority dispute

The High Court upheld the State of Haryana's position that the two officers could not be granted seniority from the date of their appointment, as their confirmations were delayed by nearly 15 years due to non-completion of mandatory police training.

2026-01-13T08:02:35.466728+00:00 IST

SC issues notice in Haryana DSP seniority dispute

Former Indian cricketer Joginder Sharma and former international wrestler Geetika Jakhar, both serving as Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) in Haryana under the Outstanding Sportsperson category, have approached the Supreme Court of India challenging a judgment of the Punjab and Haryana High Court that denied them seniority from the date of their initial appointment.

2026-01-13T08:01:50.171682+00:00 IST

Delhi Police's 'Operation Gang Bust 2026’; 48-hour mega crackdown

During the operation, the police apprehended 280 gangsters belonging to major and minor gangs. A total of 854 accused persons were arrested, and more than 6,400 suspects were rounded up for verification and questioning, officials said.

2026-01-13T08:01:34.532894+00:00 IST

“Attack on Tamil culture”: Rahul Gandhi backs ‘Jana Nayagan'

In a post on X, the Congress leader wrote, "The I&B Ministry's attempt to block 'Jana Nayagan' is an attack on Tamil culture. Mr Modi, you will never succeed in suppressing the voice of the Tamil people."

2026-01-13T08:00:03.154150+00:00 IST

Chinese Communist Party leaders meet RSS Sarkaryavah

According to organisation's sources, the meeting was purely a courtesy call, initiated after the CCP delegation expressed its desire to interact with the RSS leadership. No formal agenda was discussed during the interaction, the sources added.

2026-01-13T07:59:10.438605+00:00 IST

“Mahatma Gandhi's name should be restored”: Ramesh Chennithala

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Tuesday criticised the Centre over the replacement of MGNREGA with the VB G-RAM-G scheme and demanded that Mahatma Gandhi's name be restored.

2026-01-13T07:45:10.107105+00:00 IST

HPBOSE set to roll out “one school, one syllabus” scheme

Under the new system, all government schools in the state will follow a uniform teaching schedule, with the same chapters taught during the same quarter. The board will also divide the syllabus into quarters and conduct quarterly examinations, including both subjective and objective questions. Marks from these exams will be added to the final assessment.

2026-01-13T07:31:26.179589+00:00 IST

"Non-existent" terrorist recruitment indicates...": Army Chief

"Terrorist recruitment is almost non-existent, with only 2 in 2025. Clear indicators of positive change in J&K include robust development activity, the revival of tourism, and the peaceful Sri Amarnath Yatra, which saw more than 4 lakh pilgrims, exceeding the five-year average. The theme of terrorism to tourism is gradually taking shape," COAS General Upendra Dwivedi said.

2026-01-13T07:29:13.462145+00:00 IST

“Arvind Kejriwal should have asked her to apologise”: Kapil

Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on Tuesday criticised AAP leader Atishi over her alleged remarks on Guru Tegh Bahadur, saying AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal should have asked her to apologise.

2026-01-13T07:25:17.355907+00:00 IST

INSV 'Kaundinya' to ennter Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, Oman

Through X post, Sanjeev Sanyal, "Day 16. All is well onboard. Today will be spent cleaning the ship, changing to fresh sails, and generally making ourselves look presentable for the ceremonial entry into the Muscat's Sultan Qaboos Port harbour...."

2026-01-13T07:07:41.993846+00:00 IST

NGT directs WB authorities to clear Howrah’s Belgachia dumpyard

The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata, has directed the West Bengal government, Howrah Municipal Corporation (HMC) and pollution control authorities to take urgent, time-bound measures to clear legacy waste and enforce statutory solid waste management norms at the Belgachia dumping ground in Howrah.

2026-01-13T07:00:28.913862+00:00 IST