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Devotees flock to Somnath for Swabhiman Parv

To enable devotees to participate in this festival, the state government has run special trains from four major cities. As part of this initiative, a special train from Rajkot arrived at Somnath Railway Station today, and the entire premises resonated with thunderous chants of "Har Har Bhole" and "Jai Somnath."

2026-01-08T15:36:48.942739+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM Dhami reviews development works of Dehradun

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday reviewed development works of Dehradun district at the Manthan Auditorium located at the Forest Headquarters on Rajpur Road. During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed officials to ensure that, during road construction, all related activities, such as laying underground electricity, water, and gas lines, are completed by the relevant departments in coordination with one another within the stipulated timeframe.

2026-01-08T15:28:00.341871+00:00 IST

Kerala CM pays tribute to Indian environmentalist Madhav Gadgil

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday offered his condolences on the passing of Madhav Gadgil, a well-known expert on India's environment.

2026-01-08T15:11:12.624586+00:00 IST

Somnath Swabhiman Parv: Baanstambh symbolises India’s scientific

The Somnath Temple, regarded as one of the most revered sites in India's spiritual and cultural landscape, has long stood as a symbol of unwavering faith and resilience. Over centuries, the temple has been rebuilt multiple times following destruction, reflecting what organisers describe as the indomitable spirit and self-respect of the Indian civilisation.

2026-01-08T15:10:07.956937+00:00 IST

MP CM requests Giriraj Singh to hold next Conference in Ujjain

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday attended the National Textiles Ministers' Conference 2026 being held in Guwahati and requested Union Minister Giriraj Singh to hold the next conference in Ujjain.

2026-01-08T15:08:51.774752+00:00 IST

Not directed removal of every dog from streets, says SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday clarified that it had not directed the removal of every dog from the streets, and the direction was to treat these stray canines according to the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules.

2026-01-08T14:50:06.476449+00:00 IST

Six more people have been arrested: DCP on Turkman Gate case

Reacting to the stone pelting incident following the removal of encroachments near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Masjid at Turkman Gate, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Central District Nidhin Valsan said that six more people were arrested in the incident, taking the toll to 11.

2026-01-08T14:35:32.659427+00:00 IST

Centre approves Justice Manoj Gupta as Uttarakhand HC ChiefJustic

The appointment will take effect from the date Justice Gupta assumes charge, following the superannuation of the incumbent Chief Justice, Justice Guhanathan Narendar, on January 9, 2026.

2026-01-08T14:34:30.507248+00:00 IST

NCRTC invites bids to open facilities at Namo Bharat stations

Under this initiative, various commuter-oriented facilities such as rooftop restaurants, food outlets, cafes and other commercial establishments will be developed in the station's Property Development (PD) area, according to an official statement from the NCRTC.

2026-01-08T14:05:01.283583+00:00 IST

ED arrests CEO of The Green Billions Limited

ED's Mumbai zonal office arrested Kanakia on January 5 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. He was produced before a PMLA Special Court, Mumbai, on January 6, which remanded him to ED custody till January 9.

2026-01-08T13:42:05.756851+00:00 IST

Turkman Gate demolition:Court sends 5 accused to judicial custody

Tis Hazari court on Thursday extended the judicial custody of Mohd Kaif, Kasif, Areeb, Adnan and Sameer for 13 days. These persons have been arrested in the Turkman Gate stone pelting case.

2026-01-08T13:40:28.603033+00:00 IST

"It is GST Council's domain": Centre on GST cut on air purifiers

Placing its stand on record, the Centre contended that the GST Council, constituted under Article 279A of the Constitution, is an instrument of cooperative federalism comprising the Union and all States, and is the sole body empowered to recommend GST rates, exemptions and classifications.

2026-01-08T13:35:08.623321+00:00 IST

Veer Gatha witnesses record participation of 1.92 crore students

Project Veer Gatha 5.0, a joint initiative by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education as part of Republic Day celebrations, has received an overwhelming response. This year, approx. 1.92 crore students from around 1.90 lakh schools participated in the project, marking the highest-ever participation since the inception in 2021. One hundred (100) winners have been selected at the national level: 25 from the Preparatory Stage (Grades 3-5), 25 from the Middle Stage (Grades 6-8), and 50 from the Secondary Stage (Equal representation from Grades 9-10 and 11-12).

2026-01-08T13:33:21.161213+00:00 IST

NCB busts cross-border drug racket near Indo-Myanmar border

The operation was conducted by the NCB Imphal Zonal Unit as part of its intensified crackdown on narcotics smuggling from Myanmar into India. Acting on specific intelligence developed over a prolonged period, NCB teams intercepted a Bolero vehicle near the Indo-Myanmar border on January 7 and apprehended two occupants.

2026-01-08T13:30:55.521574+00:00 IST

BJD President urges thorough probe into Odisha bomb threats

"I urge the concerned authorities to conduct a swift, thorough, and appropriate investigation into the received threats. Immediately identify from where the threats originated and who is involved in this, and bring the conclusion to the public domain," Patnaik noted.

2026-01-08T13:29:30.245361+00:00 IST

KTR challenges Congress

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) strongly countered Congress leaders who criticised his recent comments about Rahul Gandhi, reminding them that it was Revanth Reddy, not him, who repeatedly abused the Gandhi family in the past. KTR challenged the Congress party to first question their own Chief Minister before pointing fingers at the opposition.

2026-01-08T13:25:06.070503+00:00 IST

Somnath Swabhiman Parv: 72-hour non-stop Omkar chanting begins

In the presence of Union Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' was inaugurated. Along with Agriculture Minister Shri Jitubhai Vaghani, Education Minister Shri Dr. Pradyuman Vaja, and Junagadh MP Rajesh Chudasama.

2026-01-08T13:19:54.218646+00:00 IST

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to lead protest march tomorrow

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to lead a protest in Kolkata on January 9 following the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at the IPAC office on Wednesday in connection with the alleged fake government job scam.

2026-01-08T12:48:04.991630+00:00 IST

K Surendran pays tribute to Madhav Gadgil

BJP leader K. Surendran on Thursday remembered the life of famous nature expert Madhav Gadgil, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 83. He was widely known for his deep study of the environment and his efforts to protect the country's forests.

2026-01-08T12:42:36.593129+00:00 IST

NIA court issues notice on Dr Shaheen's plea for meeting with husband in judicial custody

Delhi Blast Case Accused Dr. Shaheen Saeed has moved a plea seeking permission to meet her husband Muzammil in judicial custody. He is also a co-accused and is lodged in Tihar Jail in judicial custody. Both are in judicial custody after the NIA's investigation in the case.

2026-01-08T12:09:48.212348+00:00 IST

FCA amendments safeguard standing forests: Env Min

This clarification follows Congress's allegation that amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Act have opened the door to the privatisation of forest management.

2026-01-08T11:38:58.988280+00:00 IST