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Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends Lohri greetings to people of the state

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday extended warm greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Lohri, wishing them happiness, prosperity, good health and renewed energy.

2026-01-13T04:30:43.035190+00:00 IST

Vijay starrer ‘Jana Nayagan’ makers move SC; seek ex-parte stay

The plea challenges the Division Bench order of the Madras High Court issued on January 9, 2026, which stayed the certification of the Tamil film, overturning an earlier decision of High Court's single-judge bench that had directed the CBFC to grant the film a U/A 16+ certificate.

2026-01-13T04:20:20.478212+00:00 IST

Punjab: Tight security arrangements in place for Maghi Mela

According to the PRO, 6,000 police personnel have been deployed to ensure comprehensive security. The city has been divided into seven sectors, and aerial surveillance is said to be conducted using drones. The state police have also urged citizens to report any suspicious activity or important information immediately to the police helpline. Further details awaited.

2026-01-13T04:17:50.655990+00:00 IST

Congress' Danam Nagender urges people to avoid China manja

Congress MLA Danam Nagender on Tuesday appealed to people to refrain from using China manja, citing serious safety concerns amid the ongoing Makar Sankranti celebrations.

2026-01-13T04:01:32.373986+00:00 IST

UP: Husband killed wife with friend’s aid, arrested after encount

Mathura Police on Tuesday said that two men, including the husband of a woman and his friend, who were involved in her murder in December 2025, were arrested following a police encounter on the Bareilly bypass.

2026-01-13T03:58:03.662583+00:00 IST

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge extends Lohri greetings

Congress Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, sent his 'heartiest' greetings to the citizens of India on the occasion of Lohri on Tuesday. He also hoped for the festival to bring boundless happiness and prosperity to people's lives.

2026-01-13T03:44:39.017182+00:00 IST

Delhi freezes as cold wave intensifies

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 337, falling under the 'very poor' category as of 8 am on Tuesday.

2026-01-13T03:44:11.164364+00:00 IST

"Cases of angina, heart attack increase during winter": AIIMS Exp

Heart Attacks are one of the leading causes of death across the world. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 19.8 million people died from CVDs in 2022.

2026-01-13T03:43:40.183900+00:00 IST

President Murmu extends Lohri, Makar Sankranti. Pongal greetings

President Murmu also expressed gratitude to nature and thanked the farmer benefactors.

2026-01-13T03:30:31.748476+00:00 IST

‘Love You to Moon’ mug sparks debate on CM Vijayan’s gesture

As the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala held a day-long satyagraha on Monday protesting what it termed the Centre's "economic blockade" of the State, a silent gesture by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan became a major point of public discussion.

2026-01-13T03:28:54.821918+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 hits Uttarakhand's Bageshwar

According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 7:25 am (IST) at a depth of 10 kilometres. The latitude of the earthquake was reported to be 29.93 North, and the longitude was 80.07 East.

2026-01-13T03:16:04.641838+00:00 IST

India’s inclusion in Pax silica reflects strategic trust: MeitY

He said that IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is in Washington to attend a meeting on critical minerals, asserting that India's involvement in such issues is at the high table.

2026-01-13T03:15:03.257804+00:00 IST

CPM and Congress might unite in Kerala to defeat BJP: Prakash Red

BJP leader Prakash Reddy on Tuesday dismissed Congress leader K C Venugopal's remark that winning elections in Kerala is a "nightmare" for the BJP, asserting that the party will deliver strong electoral results in the Kerala Assembly elections. He also mentioned about possibility of cooperation between the Congress and the CPI(M) in Kerala to defeat the BJP.

2026-01-13T03:06:20.217382+00:00 IST

Dilip Ghosh slams Mamata Banerjee over ED raids in Kolkata

Ghosh said the officials who had accompanied Mamata in the incident were equally responsible and asked whether, if she went there as a party leader, why she was accompanied by officers.

2026-01-13T02:56:03.915145+00:00 IST

Vande Mataram echoes across Odisha on National Youth Day

The statewide programme was jointly organised by the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department, the Higher Education Department, the School and Mass Education Department, and the Sports and Youth Services Department of the Government of Odisha. Lakhs of students, teachers, and staff members came together for the mass singing, creating a powerful atmosphere of patriotism and unity.

2026-01-13T02:54:59.617554+00:00 IST

Accused student found guilty, will not continue course: KGMU VC

Speaking to ANI on Monday, the Vice-Chancellor said, "We sought time from CM Yogi Adityanath, and he was briefed about the Vishakha Committee report. He was also made aware of the incident that took place here on the 9th. We clarified that, as per the Vishakha Committee report, the accused student has been found guilty, and the KGMU administration has decided that he cannot continue his course here."

2026-01-13T02:42:29.839438+00:00 IST

Gangasagar Mela 2026: Large crowd expected, 1,200 CCTV cameras

Mina informed that the administration is alert to every arrangement and a bridge for connecting Sagar Island to the mainland will also be built as per West Bengal government's announcement.

2026-01-13T02:38:17.931970+00:00 IST

Revanth Reddy orders end to traffic fine discounts in Telangana

He added that vehicles should be linked to their owners at the time of registration and that an auto-debit system should be introduced, under which the fine amount would be directly deducted from the vehicle owner's account in case of any traffic violation.

2026-01-13T01:16:59.940739+00:00 IST

Tripura’s Urban Development Department wins SKOCH Silver award

The Urban Development Department of Tripura has won the prestigious SKOCH Award in the Silver category at the SKOCH Summit 2026, held in New Delhi on January 10.

2026-01-13T00:48:36.486335+00:00 IST

Swami Vivekananda’s ideals can shape India’s tomorrow: Manik Saha

During the inauguration, the Tripura Chief Minister said that only a strong nation can build a strong society, and Swami Vivekananda believed that the confidence and contributions of the youth would determine the country's future. He said today's youth are the primary driver of the country's and state's future progress.

2026-01-12T23:50:37.470061+00:00 IST

Coordinated action initiated to contain Nipah outbreak: JP Nadda

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda, amid reports of two suspected Nipah virus cases in West Bengal, said that the government has initiated a coordinated response to prevent a potential outbreak.

2026-01-12T22:25:13.642622+00:00 IST