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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams Centre over VB G RAM G Act

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has strongly criticised the Modi government at the Centre, alleging that it has systematically weakened village-level governance and damaged the rural economy by diluting the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).

2026-01-03T15:32:21.394653+00:00 IST

TMC MP Mausam Benazir Noor joins Congress

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mausam Benazir Noor joined Congress in the national capital on Saturday. She said that she would work to strengthen the party.

2026-01-03T15:31:27.702718+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand Police clarifies no VIP involved in Ankita Bhandari m

Uttarakhand Police has issued a detailed clarification in the Ankita Bhandari murder case to present the factual position related to the entire case, as misleading information, half-truths, and baseless allegations regarding the case are continuously being circulated on social media and through certain platforms.

2026-01-03T15:15:59.581425+00:00 IST

Delhi:Distribution of sugar in branded packets to AAY cardholders

The Delhi Cabinet, chaired by CM Rekha Gupta, approved the free distribution of sugar to all beneficiaries under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY). It will be implemented from January to March 2027, during which beneficiaries will receive 1 kilogram of sugar per month.

2026-01-03T15:13:46.143295+00:00 IST

19.32 lakhs voters have no mapping with 2002 list: CEO Kerala

Following the Election Commission's weekly political party meeting on Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Chief Electoral Officer Kerala, Rathan U Kelkar, said that 19.32 lakhs voters were identified who have no mapping with the 2002 list.

2026-01-03T14:58:08.384264+00:00 IST

Andhra: Virtual Reality support to showcase significance of Tirum

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal has instructed officials to explore Virtual Reality (VR) support to present the significance of TTD local and affiliated temples to devotees. He conducted a review meeting with senior TTD officials on Saturday at the conference hall of the TTD Administrative Building, according to a release from the TTD Chief Public Relations Officer.

2026-01-03T14:44:50.151754+00:00 IST

UGC forms fact-finding panel after student death at Dharamshala

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has constituted a fact-finding committee to investigate the unfortunate death of a student at Government Degree College in Dharamshala on December 26, 2025.

2026-01-03T14:41:36.189965+00:00 IST

2.4 million people take holy dip in Ganga in Prayagraj by 3 PM

According to the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's Office, in Varanasi, 1 million devotees have so far taken a dip in the Ganges at various ghats. In Ayodhya, 550,000 devotees, and in Mathura, 250,000 devotees have taken the holy bath.

2026-01-03T14:38:57.391680+00:00 IST

Himachal CM Sukhu on college student death row

The chief minister said he had "immediately suspended" the professor based on the victims' statement.

2026-01-03T14:35:58.451651+00:00 IST

Cong leader alleges ‘poison served as drinking water' in Indore

"This is the settlement (Bhagirathpura) of people who made Indore. Today, this settlement is in such a deplorable state that those who created this Indore are struggling to get clean drinking water. Poison is being served in the name of drinking water. We want that this dead and dumb BJP government should protect the people as they are dying. We don't engage in empty rhetoric. They (the government) should actually give Rs 1 crore to each of the affected families," Congress leader Sajjan Singh Verma said.

2026-01-03T14:35:15.722906+00:00 IST

Delhi court seeks complainant’s response on Sukesh’s plea

The plea before the trial court follows Chandrasekhar's offer to the complainant in connection with the alleged ₹200-crore extortion case. Filed through his counsel, Anant Malik, the application seeks permission for the parties to explore an amicable settlement. It expressly states that the proposal does not amount to an admission of guilt.

2026-01-03T14:20:31.394483+00:00 IST

Amit Shah inaugrates, lays foundation for schemes worth 373 crore

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated nine schemes and laid the foundation of 2 schemes on Saturday. In total, Rs 373 crore were invested in these development schemes for the Island Groups.

2026-01-03T14:11:02.006572+00:00 IST

Operation Clean Air: CAQM conducts massive enforcement inspection

According to an official release, the enforcement action was conducted in both conforming and non-conforming industrial areas of the district. The inspection was led by the district administration, including deputy commissioners (DCs) and duty magistrates, as well as officials from the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB).

2026-01-03T13:56:09.062008+00:00 IST

Opposition leader Ashoka slams Congress over housing allocation

Critising the ruling Congress government over the allocation of houses to Bangla people, he said, "Thousands of Kannadigas have applied and are waiting for houses. However, the Congress government is giving houses to Bangla residents at Kogilu Cross. We will protest against this on January 5. We will also fight legally. We will fight in the next session as well."

2026-01-03T13:40:27.608421+00:00 IST

PM Modi says return of Piprahwa relics is “moment of pride..."

Sharing the highlights of today's programme, the Prime Minister, in a post on X, wrote, "The return of the sacred Piprahwa relics associated with Bhagwan Buddha after over a century is a moment of pride, reverence and cultural connect. Here are the highlights from today's programme."

2026-01-03T13:29:30.868158+00:00 IST

VP participates in Sakthi Amma Golden Jubilee celebrations

Emphasising Sri Sakthi Amma's commitment to dharma, the Vice President said that his guidance extends beyond spirituality to comprehensive social service.

2026-01-03T13:27:03.319616+00:00 IST

Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP slams government over security of devotees

Speaking to the media, YSRCP leader and former MLA Malladi Vishnu alleged that neither TTD officials nor the coalition government has any concern for devotees, and "safety measures were left to the winds with a drunkard climbing the Govindarajaswamy temple at Tirumala and vandalising the idols and kalasam."

2026-01-03T13:24:43.803950+00:00 IST

Priyanka Chaturvedi thanks Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Shiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Saturday expressed gratitude to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) after it issued a notice to social media platform X following her letter raising serious concerns over the alleged misuse of artificial intelligence tools on the platform.

2026-01-03T13:19:55.677294+00:00 IST

Mayor announces water supply survey across Indore for next 7 days

"The team is continuously working in Bhagirathpura to ensure that people receive clean water regularly. The entire staff and team of the Indore Municipal Corporation are working among the people. Any complaints or requests are being addressed immediately. Under the direction of the Chief Minister, a survey regarding water supply will be conducted throughout Indore over the next seven days. Any complaints or information about leaks will be addressed within 48 hours," Bhargav told ANI.

2026-01-03T12:51:19.998598+00:00 IST

NSUI activists hold protest against killing of Tripura student

Activists of the Indian National Students' Union (NSUI) on Saturday carried out a foot march protest from the Dehradun Municipal Corporation to the District Magistrate's office, Dehradun, where they submitted a memorandum to the City Magistrate against the murder of Tripura student Angel Chakma.

2026-01-03T12:50:08.169292+00:00 IST