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Guns and butter can complement each other if used smartly: CDS Ge

"There has always been a debate between guns and butter. But if we play smartly, one can contribute to the other. The gun can contribute to the butter. Over the past three years, most of our procurements have been from domestic sources, once we do that, we're paying 18% GST, which goes back to the government funds. It helps generate employment and revenue through industrialisation. So, this is a change of strategy... that is one thing which we must realise," CDS General Anil Chauhan said.

2026-01-09T20:02:54.276957+00:00 IST

Vikas Utsav celebrated in newly formed Shamlaji Taluka

At the conclusion of the Shamlaji Mahotsav at the renowned pilgrimage centre of Shamlaji, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel gifted Aravalli district multiple development works worth Rs. 168 crore, a release from Gujarat CMO said.

2026-01-09T19:02:33.716925+00:00 IST

122 new trains introduced in 2025, offering faster travel

A total of 549 trains have been sped up under TAG 2026 to improve punctuality and reduce travel time. Out of these, 376 trains were sped up by 5 to 15 minutes, 105 trains by 16 to 30 minutes, 48 trains by 31 to 59 minutes, and 20 trains by 60 minutes or more.

2026-01-09T18:24:52.381382+00:00 IST

3 women held in organised cyber fraud racket; Rs 1.73 Lakh credit

In a major breakthrough against cybercrime, the Cyber Crime Police Station of UT Chandigarh has arrested three women for their alleged involvement in an organised cyber fraud racket that duped a city resident of Rs. 1.73 lakh through a credit card scam.

2026-01-09T18:21:22.745288+00:00 IST

Assam CM distributes appointment letters to 4,369 candidates

Addressing the gathering at a programme held at the Jyoti-Bishnu International Cultural Centre at Khanapara in Guwahati, Chief Minister Sarma said the recruitment process initiated through ADRE was extremely complex and that maintaining transparency and public trust throughout was a major challenge.

2026-01-09T18:01:59.233677+00:00 IST

Amit Shah sets March 31 deadline for anti-drug roadmaps

As per the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Home Minister announced that "from March 31, 2026, a three-year collective nationwide campaign would be launched against drug abuse."

2026-01-09T17:56:21.859273+00:00 IST

Public employment used as a bargaining chip for receiving immovab

Special Judge Vishal Gogne directed the framing of common charges for the offences of criminal conspiracy, cheating, and corruption against the accused persons, including Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Misa Bharti, Hema Yadav, Tejaswi Prasad Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav, Bhola Yadav, R.K. Mahajan, and Prem Chand Gupta.

2026-01-09T17:54:53.755097+00:00 IST

Health Minister JP Nadda reviews cancer care facilities

Nadda lauded the institute's progress in research and innovation, noting its growing role as a major centre for oncology education and capacity building in India. Established in 1950 at Hazra in Kolkata, CNCI is one of the country's 27 Regional Cancer Centres and has evolved into a premier tertiary cancer institute with two campuses, around 670 beds, hospice and palliative care services, and a strong academic and research ecosystem.

2026-01-09T17:49:13.453428+00:00 IST

Solan case not law and order failure, CM Sukhu’s media advisor

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister's Principal Media Advisor Naresh Chauhan on Thursday said that the recent assault incident in Solan, in which a man was allegedly beaten up by five to six persons, should not be linked to a breakdown of law and order, asserting that police acted swiftly and arrests would be made shortly.

2026-01-09T17:44:27.840996+00:00 IST

Palan describes Porbandar’s role in the history of Somnath Temple

In the sacred presence of Somnath Mahadev, the first Jyotirlinga and a symbol of India's cultural pride and unwavering faith, the grand "Somnath Swabhiman Parv" will be celebrated from January 8 to January 11, according to a release by the Gujarat CM's office.

2026-01-09T17:38:46.779289+00:00 IST

Tahawur Rana gives names of lawyers to engage as his counsel

Rana was provided a Legal Aid Counsel (LAC), Piyush Sachdeva, to represent him. However, Rana had expressed his wish to engage an advocate of his choice. Sachdeva was discharged from the case on Friday.

2026-01-09T17:31:11.803521+00:00 IST

23 days of ‘Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar’: Over 300 camps

The main objective of the initiative is to bring governance directly to the doorstep of the people and ensure swift, transparent, and effective redressal of public grievances. Through these camps, a direct dialogue has been established between the administration and citizens, leading to the resolution of long-pending issues and strengthening public trust in the government.

2026-01-09T17:16:29.191738+00:00 IST

CAQM issues closure directions to 16 industrial units in NCR

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) on Friday issued closure directions to 16 industrial units located across the National Capital Region (NCR) after detailed inspections revealed gross and persistent violations, according to an official release by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

2026-01-09T17:14:46.838998+00:00 IST

"Schools must be entrusted to society", says Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, chaired a day-long consultation meeting with the stakeholders on Samagra Shiksha 3.0, titled 'Reimagining Samagra Shiksha', at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra, New Delhi, today.

2026-01-09T17:13:52.873961+00:00 IST

IGMC doctors welcome revocation of Dr Nirula’s termination

The Resident Doctors Association (RDA) of Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, on Friday welcomed the revocation of the termination of Dr Raghav Nirula, saying the decision came after a fair and in-depth inquiry, as assured earlier by the State government.

2026-01-09T16:51:58.509211+00:00 IST

PM Modi to visit Somnath on Jan 10–11 for Swabhiman Parv

Sharing details of his visit on X, the Prime Minister said, "The Somnath Swabhiman Parv is a powerful symbol of our spiritual tradition, which is being celebrated across the country with complete devotion, faith, and enthusiasm. In the same vein, tomorrow night around 8 PM, I will have the good fortune to participate in the divine chanting of the Omkar Mantra at the Somnath Temple."

2026-01-09T16:38:56.061260+00:00 IST

HP Advocate General on Panchayati Raj Polls

Stating that the interpretation of recent court orders on Panchayati Raj elections was not correct, Himachal Pradesh Advocate General Anup Kumar Rattan on Friday said that Article 243E of the Constitution and the provisions of the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act clearly provide a defined time frame for completing the electoral process.

2026-01-09T16:32:12.548798+00:00 IST

4.26 crore beneficiaries paid total Rs 20,060 cr in PMMVY

The Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) nationwide on January 1, 2017. Under this scheme, Rs. 5,000/- is provided as a cash incentive for the first child, and ₹6,000/- is provided for the second child (if a girl) through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

2026-01-09T16:22:13.418147+00:00 IST

Aravalli district receives development works worth Rs 168 Crore

After Shamlaji was recently declared a new taluka by the state government, this marked the Chief Minister's first programme in Shamlaji, turning the Shamlaji Mahotsav into a development festival (Vikas Utsav) for the entire Aravalli district.

2026-01-09T16:21:44.531165+00:00 IST

NEP 2020 aims to make higher education student-centric: Assam Min

Assam Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu on Friday said that the National Education Policy 2020 is a historic reform that seeks to make higher education in India more student-centric, multidisciplinary, flexible and skill-oriented.

2026-01-09T16:21:12.693495+00:00 IST

Somnath Swabhiman Parv celebrated to honour guardians of culture

Sharing details of the preparations for Somnath Swabhiman Parv, Cabinet Minister Jitubhai Vaghani said that the Shiva devotion and faith of lakhs of citizens across the country are deeply connected with Shri Somnath Temple.

2026-01-09T16:08:14.003679+00:00 IST