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All nine feared dead in Solan fire inident

All nine people trapped under the debris after a massive fire in Arki market in Himchal Pradesh's Solan district are likely to have died, officials said on Monday.

2026-01-12T16:10:25.944238+00:00 IST

GRC charts global market pathways for exporters

He added that conferences like Vibrant Gujarat play a foundational role in helping local industries understand and adopt global standards.

2026-01-12T16:09:37.717052+00:00 IST

Ex-VP Jagdeep Dhankar admitted in AIIMS; condition stable

According to sources, the former Vice President is in stable condition. Further details are awaited.

2026-01-12T16:08:11.367270+00:00 IST

President Droupadi Murmu extends greetings on Lohri, Sankranti

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended her warm greetings to citizens in India and abroad on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu, which will be celebrated on January 13 and 14.

2026-01-12T15:57:01.877787+00:00 IST

J-K: Security tightened in Samba after drone sightings along LoC

Security has been tightened in the Samba district on Monday after a few drones, suspected to be from Pakistan, were sighted along the Line of Control in the Naushera-Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir in the late hours of Sunday.

2026-01-12T15:47:04.267204+00:00 IST

Odisha CM lays foundation for new campus of Legislative Assembly

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation stone for the new campus of the Odisha Legislative Assembly and Lok Seva Bhavan, to be built on 71.13 acres at a cost of Rs 3,623 crores, during the National Road Safety Month inauguration at Lok Seva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar, chief minister's office said.

2026-01-12T15:42:23.409718+00:00 IST

West Bengal: 2 suspected Nipah virus cases, Centre deploys respon

Two suspected cases of Nipah virus disease have been identified at the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL), ICMR, AIIMS Kalyani, West Bengal.

2026-01-12T15:25:57.034416+00:00 IST

SC notice to govt on PIL seeking AYUSH doctors

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to Union Ministries of Law, Health and Ayush on a plea seeking a direction to declare AYUSH doctors as 'registered medical practitioners' under the law, like allopathic doctors.

2026-01-12T15:25:24.747417+00:00 IST

MP CM grants incentives assistance of Rs 2.5 cr to 156 Startups

Additionally, long-term MoUs were signed between the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), along with agreements involving the Central Bank of India, Karvy Startup Labs and Startup Middle East on the occasion. The Chief Minister also released a booklet highlighting successful startups established in Madhya Pradesh, the release added.

2026-01-12T15:22:17.706128+00:00 IST

Anganwadi workers protest in Shimla

Under the banner of the Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Union, affiliated with CITU, Anganwadi workers from the Chakkkar, New Shimla, and Sanjauli circles of the ICDS Project Shimla staged a strong protest outside the DPO office in Nigam Vihar, Shimla.

2026-01-12T15:14:48.234549+00:00 IST

Bengalur firm issues apology over controversial job posting

A private company issued a public apology after its HR department released a job advertisement on a job portal seeking a candidate who does not know the Kannada language, explicitly mentioning "Non-Kannada HR," assuring that the organisation will keep a check that such incidents don't recur in the future.

2026-01-12T15:10:45.642676+00:00 IST

Sikkim CM calls Arunachal Governer during 2-day Gangtok visit

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday called on the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt General KT Parnaik (Retd), who is on a two-day official visit to Sikkim at Lok Bhavan, Gangtok.

2026-01-12T15:06:51.313678+00:00 IST

Vibrant Gujarat Regional Confere to remain open till January 15

Inaugurated on 11 January by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, the two-day conference has established itself as a landmark regional investment and development platform covering 12 districts of Kutch and Saurashtra.

2026-01-12T14:38:14.724686+00:00 IST

Have always trusted the young generation: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the capability of youth will become the capability of the country, their success will take the country to new heights and noted that he has always trusted the younger generation as Prime Minister and as Gujarat Chief Minister earlier.

2026-01-12T14:36:44.568690+00:00 IST

“This year is dedicated to farmers’ welfare”: MP CM Mohan Yadav

Speaking to reporters, CM Yadav said, "Today is Swami Vivekananda Jayanti and I extend my greetings to the people of the state and the entire country on this occasion. The four categories mentioned by the Prime Minister, which include farmer, youth, woman, and poor. Our government has decided to dedicate and observe each year to them. Our last year was dedicated to employment and industries, before that year 2024 was dedicated to women. Now, this year 2026 has been dedicated to farmers' welfare."

2026-01-12T14:23:02.246730+00:00 IST

PM Modi arrives at Bharat Mandapam to take part in VBYL Dialogue

The Prime Minister visited the exhibition showcasing the work of youth and their actionable ideas.

2026-01-12T12:57:37.437036+00:00 IST

Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference organised in Rajkot

Positive momentum is evident in the industrial sector at the Vibrant Conference in Rajkot. Local industrialists are showing strong interest in new projects. The B2B and B2G sessions are likely to lead to large-scale MoUs across sectors, creating new employment opportunities in Rajkot, Kutch, and nearby regions. Industrialists, startups, and others are directly interacting with senior officials from various government departments.

2026-01-12T12:50:22.382246+00:00 IST

Delhi HC releases bail plea of Naresh Balyan, to be listed before

The Delhi High Court on Monday released the bail plea of ex-MLA Naresh Balyan, and the same is to be listed before the special bench hearing cases related to MPs and MLAs.

2026-01-12T12:49:39.862174+00:00 IST

PM Modi concludes three-day Gujarat visit

A key highlight of the visit was Prime Minister Modi's engagements with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is on a two-day official visit to India. The two leaders were seen sharing a car ride following their programmes in Gujarat, underlining the cordial personal rapport and strengthening India-Germany bilateral ties. Prime Minister Modi later shared a photograph from the car ride on the social media platform X, describing it as a reflection of the growing partnership between the two nations.

2026-01-12T12:43:58.291570+00:00 IST

Authorities of Assam State Zoo take measures to keep animals warm

The authority of Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden has taken precautionary measures to keep animals warm during the winter season.

2026-01-12T12:31:42.826758+00:00 IST

Seminar held under ‘Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference

As the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for the Kutch and Saurashtra zones is being organised in Rajkot under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, a special seminar on the theme 'Conference on Land Degradation Neutrality and Sustainability' was organised by the Forest and Environment Department at Marwadi University.

2026-01-12T12:21:16.250938+00:00 IST