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PM Modi receives warm welcome at Somnath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Somnath today to participate in the 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' being held in the sacred presence of Somnath Mahadev, the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas. He was warmly welcomed by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

2026-01-10T14:07:15.686686+00:00 IST

Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba calls on Defence Minister

During the meeting, the MP conveyed New Year greetings to the Raksha Mantri and appreciated his leadership in strengthening India's defence preparedness, particularly in strategically sensitive border areas. He highlighted Sikkim's strategic location, sharing international borders with three neighbouring countries, and reiterated the State's commitment to national unity, peace, and security.

2026-01-10T13:52:26.723189+00:00 IST

"Entire Hindu society is one...": RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Addressing the event, Bhagwat said that the world might view divisions within the Hindu community by caste, creed, sect, and language, but they are all one.

2026-01-10T13:45:26.534066+00:00 IST

Amaravati farmers ignored as govt pushes land pooling

The YSR Congress Party State Coordinator Sajjala Rama Krishna Reddy on Friday raised serious questions over the Chandrababu Naidu government's handling of the Amaravati capital project, accusing it of ignoring farmers' unresolved problems while hurriedly moving towards the second phase of land pooling.

2026-01-10T13:44:29.701213+00:00 IST

DGCA probe ordered after IndiaOne Air aircraft force-lands

The Odisha government responded promptly by alerting the Directorate team and initiating coordination with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) after an IndiaOne Air type of aircraft (Caravan 208) bearing Regn. VT-KSS, which was flying from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela, force-landed at a place near Jalda, when it was 8 Nautical miles short of reaching Rourkela, according to a release by the Directorate of Aviation.

2026-01-10T13:31:23.277541+00:00 IST

Deputy CM reviews security arrangements

He conducted a comprehensive, on-the-ground review with senior officials and issued necessary directives to ensure robust security arrangements.

2026-01-10T13:30:05.962236+00:00 IST

Somnath, Bhalka Tirth, Prachi: Gateway of self-respect, devotion

Therefore, this holy land of Prabhas Patan is known as the 'pilgrimage land of Hari and Har'. Ancient scriptures such as the Skanda Purana, Shiva Purana, and the Mahabharata describe this place as an important pilgrimage centre, where performing ancestral rites (pitru tarpan) and attaining moksha at the Triveni Sangam (the confluence of the Hiranya, Kapila, and Saraswati rivers) holds special significance. Sacred sites such as the Somnath Temple, Bhalka Tirth, the samadhi site of Shri Krishna, and Prachi Tirth ensure that, even today, every particle of this land resonates with pride to the glorious saga of Shiva, Shyam (Krishna), and our Sanatan culture.

2026-01-10T13:18:30.142039+00:00 IST

Northeast Healthcare Management Conclave

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Saturday inaugurated the 2nd Northeast Healthcare Management Conclave in Guwahati. The conclave was organised by the Association of Healthcare Providers India (AHPI), North East Chapter, on a theme "Strengthening Patient Care and Infrastructure for a Resilient Northeast."

2026-01-10T13:05:11.256151+00:00 IST

CAQM conducts joint special inspection of industrial units in Nar

A special joint inspection drive was conducted on January 8 (Thursday) in the Cantonment Board (CB) Area of Naraina, Delhi, in response to complaints received from members of the All Naraina Residents Welfare Samati regarding the operation of polluting industrial units in residential premises.

2026-01-10T12:49:20.239266+00:00 IST

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Owaisi's remarks

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday responded to AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi's "hijab-clad woman as PM" statement, saying that even though it is constitutionally possible, India, being a Hindu nation, will see a Hindu person becoming the Prime Minister of the country.

2026-01-10T12:41:09.371690+00:00 IST

Manoj Gaur files bail plea in money laundering case

He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a case registered in 2018, and has been running in judicial custody since November 18, 2025. He was arrested on November 13, 2025.

2026-01-10T12:32:27.730536+00:00 IST

NITI Aayog, Amrita host workshop to embed R&D in state institutes

The workshop was attended by 79 external participants representing government departments, research organisations, state science and technology councils, and academic institutions from across the country.

2026-01-10T12:32:00.657388+00:00 IST

Ancient Sun Temples of Prabhas region are testimony to legacy of

In the Puranas, the Prabhas region is referred to as Bhaskar Kshetra because the Sun God was believed to shine here with his full radiant powers. According to legend, the Sun God dedicated 12 of his 16 divine rays to the 12 Sun temples in the Prabhas region, further underscoring the area's unique sacred significance.

2026-01-10T12:25:38.576545+00:00 IST

Odisha Transport Minister orders DGCA probe in Rourkela crash

The Minister stated that the aircraft, carrying passengers including the pilot, reportedly experienced a sudden drop in pressure and lost balance while flying at a relatively low altitude, leading to the crash.6 injured, including 2 crew members and 4 passengers, sustained injuries in the incident.

2026-01-10T12:22:08.068524+00:00 IST

Gujarat Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani offers prayers

Under the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, a 72-hour continuous "Omkar jap" is being organised by Rishikumars in the sacred premises of Shri Somnath Mahadev temple.

2026-01-10T12:09:55.852803+00:00 IST

Non-vegetarian food banned in Ayodhya from being served in hotels

The ban includes online deliveries, and authorities will penalise platforms violating the rule.

2026-01-10T12:06:19.179154+00:00 IST

Delhi: Woman shot dead in Shalimar Bagh

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Bhisham Singh said, "We received a PCR call today at 11:00 am that a lady named Rachna Yadav, who lives here in Shalimar Bagh had been shot... When she was coming from a neighbour's house... someone shot her in the head, and she died. The background of this case concerns the village of Balsua. She is from there, and her husband, whose name is Vijender Yadav, was murdered there, perhaps in 2023 or 2022."

2026-01-10T11:57:14.335291+00:00 IST

Cracks emerge in houses, roads near under-construction NHAI tunne

In view of the potential danger, the local administration on Saturday evacuated approximately 15 families from a building in the Chaukonthi area as a precaution and relocated them to safer locations. The affected building was vacated, and residents were evacuated due to safety concerns.

2026-01-10T11:53:49.907624+00:00 IST

Five arrested in Parwanoo assault case after viral video

According to Solan Superintendent of Police Gaurav Singh, on Wednesday, the Parwanoo Police Station received information from the ESI Hospital Parwanoo that an injured person involved in a fight had been brought for treatment. Acting on the information, a police team immediately reached the hospital, where one person was found admitted in an injured condition.

2026-01-10T11:19:43.493910+00:00 IST

IndiaOne Air aircraft force-lands near Rourkela

India One Air type of aircraft (Caravan 208) bearing Regn. VT-KSS, which was flying from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela, force landed at a place near Jalda, when it was 8 Nautical miles short of reaching Rourkela, according to a release by the Directorate of Aviation.

2026-01-10T11:14:35.462769+00:00 IST

Odisha: Small aircraft crashes in Rourkela, all passengers safe

"I have directed that the immediate best medical services be provided to those injured in this incident. I am personally monitoring the situation. I am praying at the feet of Lord Sri Jagannath for the swift recovery of all," the CM wrote.

2026-01-10T10:53:59.201726+00:00 IST