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Chandigarh Police conducts mock drill at ISBT Sector-43

During the mock drill, the ISBT was cordoned off and evacuated by commandos of Operations Cell.

2026-01-06T18:12:52.577882+00:00 IST

"Eradicate perception as broker": DK Shivakumar to BDA

The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) was established on January 6, 1976. Speaking at the inauguration of a workshop on governance and grievance redressal for BDA employees, he said, "BDA completes 50 years this year. Change the image of the organisation at least this year. Eradicate its perception as a broker."

2026-01-06T18:05:52.288216+00:00 IST

Haryana CM launches AI-based Haryana Budget Janbhagidari Portal

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday launched the AI-based 'Haryana Budget Janbhagidari' Portal during the pre-budget session held in Gurugram, in line with Haryana Vision 2047.

2026-01-06T18:03:22.610229+00:00 IST

KTR slams Congress govt over move to take back MANUU land

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao has strongly objected to the Telangana government's move to reclaim 50 acres of land earlier allotted to Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), asserting that the party stands firmly with the university and its students.

2026-01-06T17:44:34.976794+00:00 IST

NMC withdraws permission for Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College

The National Medical Commission's Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) has withdrawn the Letter of Permission (LoP) granted to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, Kakryal, Reasi (Jammu & Kashmir), for running the MBBS course with 50 seats for the academic year 2025-26 . The decision, dated January 6, 2026, takes immediate effect and follows serious findings about non-compliance with minimum standards during a surprise inspection.

2026-01-06T17:29:51.360594+00:00 IST

BJP holds key meeting on SIR in Uttar Pradesh

A major meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was held on Tuesday to discuss issues related to SIR in Uttar Pradesh, sources said. The meeting was conducted via video conferencing.

2026-01-06T17:22:34.803008+00:00 IST

Suvendu Adhikari writes to ECI to accept Tea Garden records

In the letter, Adhikari requested the CEC to recognise employment records from Tea Gardens and Cinchona Gardens as Official Proofs of Identity and Residence for the SIR of electoral rolls in West Bengal.

2026-01-06T17:21:52.315535+00:00 IST

West Bengal CM reviews Gangasagar Mela preparations

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday took stock of the preparations for the annual Gangasagar Mela and assured that the state administration has put in place extensive arrangements to ensure the safety, comfort and smooth movement of pilgrims attending the religious fair.

2026-01-06T17:20:13.662230+00:00 IST

Abhishek Banerjee names Sunali Khatun’s newborn baby

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday slammed the Centre for the deportation of Sunali Khatun on suspicion of being a Bangladeshi national and said the party will assist the family in bringing back her husband, Danish Ali, from the neighbouring country.

2026-01-06T17:13:37.418775+00:00 IST

Varanasi ropeway video viral on social media out of context

The visuals related to the Varanasi ropeway being circulated on social media are being presented out of context and are creating confusion. This video has no connection to any kind of malfunction, insecurity, or failure.

2026-01-06T17:12:39.956231+00:00 IST

DUSU condemns sloganeering against PM and Home Minister in JNU

Delhi University Students' Union 2025-26 strongly criticised the recent sloganeering against PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah in JNU.

2026-01-06T17:00:12.708440+00:00 IST

"Why are they silent on Bangladesh issue?": Kummanam Rajasekharan

"The atrocities against Hindus are increasing day by day in Bangladesh...In Gaza, during the Israeli attack, the people who are associated with communism, the Congress, and other political parties came forward and reacted... Why are they silent on the Bangladesh issue?" Rajasekharan told ANI.

2026-01-06T16:59:32.533065+00:00 IST

ONGC gas well fire: Water to be diverted from Gudavalli Canal

After a massive fire erupted at an ONGC gas well in Irusumanda village of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district on Monday, arrangements are being made to divert water from the Gudavalli canal to assist firefighting efforts as a part of the emergency operations.

2026-01-06T16:51:01.818271+00:00 IST

Committed to delivering justice: CM Dhami on Ankita Bhandari case

Amid a controversy surrounding the purported viral audio clip in the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Tuesday that delivering justice to Uttarakhand's daughter has been the state government's highest priority.

2026-01-06T16:50:37.200442+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM participates in BIS Foundation Day function

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday participated in a programme organised at the Chief Sevak Sadan, located at the Chief Minister's Camp Office, on the occasion of the 79th Foundation Day of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

2026-01-06T16:50:04.372072+00:00 IST

SC grants bail to man accused of supplying gear to Maoists

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to one Kailash Ramchandani, who is accused of being instrumental in supplying wires and other explosive apparatus to Maoists from his small shop in the 2019 Gadhchiroli Bomb Blast, which killed 15 police personnel and a civilian.

2026-01-06T16:46:37.646687+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM reviews Typhoid Situation in Gandhinagar

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a high-level meeting and suggested further intensification of the joint measures being carried out by the Municipal Corporation and the State Health Department for patient treatment, disease control, and prevention in view of the typhoid outbreak in Gandhinagar city.

2026-01-06T16:46:14.133645+00:00 IST

CM Dhami chairs 22nd meeting of Uttarakhand State Wildlife Board

Expressing concern over the increasing incidents of human-wildlife conflict, the Chief Minister directed that more effective measures be taken to control such incidents. He emphasized enhancing vigilance in areas affected by bears, leopards, tigers, and elephants, and instructed the Forest Department and district administration to ensure a joint monitoring mechanism.

2026-01-06T16:24:42.234316+00:00 IST

BJP Mahila Morcha maps out election strategy 2026

A meeting of State Election In-charges and co-incharges of BJP Mahila Morcha was held at the BJP Headquarters, New Delhi, to review preparations for the upcoming four-state and one Union Territory elections in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry.

2026-01-06T16:23:13.366271+00:00 IST

"Bangladesh-based Jihadi module uncovered": Assam CM

"Just a few days ago, the police in Assam uncovered a Jihadi module. Several Jihadis are hiding in the state, and action against them is ongoing," Sarma wrote.on X.

2026-01-06T16:21:47.773117+00:00 IST

DK Shivakumar assures support for Ballari victim’s family

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Tuesday assured that he will look into the procedure of providing a job to the kin of Rajshekhar, who died in the Ballari violence, while visiting the grieving family of the victim.

2026-01-06T16:02:38.057967+00:00 IST