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Andhra CM to launch development projects during Sankranti visit

The Chief Minister will participate in the Sankranti celebrations at the TTD Kalyana Mandapam in the village on Tuesday. Later, he will visit the Seshachala Lingeswara Swamy Temple. He will inaugurate the road constructed at a cost of Rs. 70 lakh from the A-Rangampeta-Bheemavaram road to the temple.

2026-01-12T17:47:05.100993+00:00 IST

YSRCP demands withdrawal of GO No.15

YSR Congress Party leaders Vellampalli Srinivas and Malladi Vishnu on Monday demanded the immediate cancellation of GO No.15, stating that it was deliberately brought to facilitate the plunder of temple lands worth thousands of crores under the pretext of leasing them to religious institutions.

2026-01-12T17:42:18.322913+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM Dhami releases New Year 2026 calendar

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami formally released the official New Year 2026 calendar published by the Information Department of the state government at the Chief Minister's residence.

2026-01-12T17:32:27.053888+00:00 IST

OTF's India Think Tank Forum begins at Nalanda University

The Observer Research Foundation (ORF), in collaboration with Nalanda University, is hosting the eighth edition of the India Think Tank Forum (ITTF) at Nalanda University, Bihar.

2026-01-12T17:25:33.528371+00:00 IST

Haryana 112 receives over 2.75 crore calls till Dec 2025

Launched on July 12, 2021, Haryana 112 has grown significantly over the past four years. According to official data, the rising call volume indicates that citizens instinctively dial "112" for immediate assistance during emergencies, highlighting the effectiveness of government efforts in strengthening emergency services.

2026-01-12T17:15:58.176812+00:00 IST

Retd Admiral Arun Prakash receives SIR notice

The Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) for the 27-Cortalim Assembly Constituency and Project Officer of District Rural Development Agency, South Goa, issued a notice to (Retd.) Admiral Arun Prakash stated that the Enumeration Form he submitted lacks key details regarding the previous Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

2026-01-12T17:14:49.018287+00:00 IST

Rajasthan CM extends Lohri, Makar Sankranti greetings

According to an official release, the Chief Minister stated that the festival of Lohri, celebrated to mark the arrival of the spring season and the joy of a new harvest, is a symbol of our faith in nature. He expressed his hope that the sacred fire of Lohri would remove negativity from the lives of the people and spread the light of health and prosperity.

2026-01-12T17:14:21.464510+00:00 IST

Sagar Dhankar murder: Sushil Kumar moves plea seeking bail

Olympic Wrestler Sushil Kumar has moved an application for regular bail in the wrestler Sagar Dhankar murder case. He has moved the application in view of the changed circumstances.

2026-01-12T17:12:33.286958+00:00 IST

‘Empowerment of the Energy Sector’ sees MoUs worth ₹5.60 lakh cr

As part of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference, a seminar on "Empowerment of the Energy Sector" was organised in the presence of Union Minister Piyush Goyal. Beneficiaries of schemes such as PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme, along with other initiatives of the Energy Department, were honoured. On this occasion, MoUs worth more than ₹5.60 lakh crore were signed.

2026-01-12T16:55:03.119371+00:00 IST

AI, machine learning to power Gujarat’s renewable energy future

At the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference held in Rajkot on Monday, a seminar was organised on the theme 'Smarter RE integration & Stadial Storage Solution through AI-ML: Need of Hour'. The seminar featured extensive discussions on how modern technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) can be leveraged to make the energy sector more efficient and future-ready.

2026-01-12T16:50:52.910205+00:00 IST

Swami Vivekananda’s ideals can shape India’s tomorrow: Tripura CM

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that only a strong nation can build a strong society, and that Swami Vivekananda believed the confidence and contributions of the youth would determine the country's future.

2026-01-12T16:48:52.125543+00:00 IST

Seminars on 'Gujarat Mining Revolution' held on day 2 of VGRC

According to an official release, on this occasion, an MoU worth Rs. 100 crore was signed by L & S Company of Kalyanpur taluka in Devbhumi Dwarka district, through which employment opportunities will be created for around 100 people. An MoU worth Rs. 60 crore has been signed by Virendrasinh Savariya of Talaja in Bhavnagar district, under which employment opportunities will be created for approximately 75 people.

2026-01-12T16:43:48.766293+00:00 IST

Himachal Guv and CM Sukhu felicitate people occasion of Lohri

Lohri (Jan 13) and Makar Sankranti (Jan 14) are major Indian harvest festivals marking winter's end and the sun's northward journey (Uttarayan), celebrated with bonfires, folk songs, dancing (Lohri), holy dips, kites, and sweets (Makar Sankranti), symbolising new beginnings, prosperity, and gratitude to nature and farmers. Lohri is the eve of Makar Sankranti, with shared themes of harvest, faith, and cultural unity, observed across India in diverse forms like Pongal and Magh Bihu.

2026-01-12T16:42:19.717712+00:00 IST

Gujarat charts roadmap for green energy at Vibrant Gujarat Region

With a firm resolve to achieve holistic development and self-reliance in the energy sector, a high-level Business-to-Government (B2G) meeting was organised on the second day of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) in Rajkot.

2026-01-12T16:38:48.172357+00:00 IST

Delhi: 25-year-old man dies after allegedly falling from terrace

A 25-year-old man lost his life after allegedly falling from a terrace in the national capital on Sunday, according to an MLC intimation received from Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital at the Adarsh Nagar Police Station vide DD No. 87 at 7:40 pm.

2026-01-12T16:37:41.836213+00:00 IST

Roadmap for Viksit Gujarat @2047 through the blue bio-economy

Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, a high-level seminar on "Roadmap to develop the Blue Bio-economy @Viksit Gujarat 2047" was organized at the Rajkot Regional Vibrant Conference by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) and the Department of Biotechnology.

2026-01-12T16:37:10.158789+00:00 IST

Odisha marks National Youth Day with Vande Mataram song

"On the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand Ji, we are celebrating National Youth Day. On this historic day, all the educational institutions in Odisha sang Vande Mataram at 11 AM, followed by a floral tribute to Swami Vevekanad Ji in all the schools and colleges on this day," Suraj said.

2026-01-12T16:36:12.964455+00:00 IST

TVK chief Vijay questioned for nearly 7 hours by CB

Vijay maintained that neither the party nor its functionaries were responsible for the stampede in Karur last September that claimed 41 lives and left over 100 injured. It is the same stand earlier taken by party functionaries who were questioned, sources said.

2026-01-12T16:28:02.413232+00:00 IST

Spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur reacts to Mani Shankar Aiyar

Spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur on Monday slammed Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks on Hindutva, saying that Hindus protect their religion.

2026-01-12T16:27:33.221474+00:00 IST

By 2047, Saurashtra GDP to touch USD 600 billion: Piyush Goyal

Highlighting the 30-year Economic Master Plan for Saurashtra, the Union Minister emphasised the importance of cluster-based development. He said focused sectoral growth has been planned, including engineering and medical device parks in Rajkot and petrochemical hubs in Jamnagar. Goyal expressed confidence that India will soon emerge as the world's third-largest economy, with Gujarat and Saurashtra acting as major growth engines.

2026-01-12T16:17:19.550463+00:00 IST

Gujarat: VGRC showcases clean energy and cable tech advances

A panel discussion titled "Cables Empowering Clean Energy: Renewable Energy Interwoven with Last-Mile Connectivity" was organised on Monday at Marwadi University, Rajkot, as part of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference. The session brought together industry leaders and academic experts to reflect on the future of green energy and advanced cable technologies.

2026-01-12T16:12:26.067072+00:00 IST