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Chaitanya Baghel walks out on bail in connection to liquor scam

Chaitanya Baghel walked out of jail with celebratory chants from the people and recieved a grand welcome after the Chhattisgarh High Court granted him bail on Friday.

2026-01-03T12:26:27.601232+00:00 IST

BJP workers along with locals protest against Congress delegation

The BJP protestors also showed black flag to the Congress delegation and raised slogans against them, accusing them of politicising the issue. Meanwhile, the police force reached the spot as the matter was getting escalated, pacified the uproar and guard the delegation to come out from the area.

2026-01-03T12:24:48.381113+00:00 IST

Tiruchirappalli: Ban on flying drones for HM Amit Shah visit

According to an official announcement, the operation of drones and other Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) will be strictly prohibited within Tiruchirappalli district limits on Sunday and Monday (January 4 and 5).

2026-01-03T11:57:25.242470+00:00 IST

Himachal CM Sukhu directes the implementation of 'Apna Vidyalaya'

Under this initiative, officers at the district and sub-divisional levels are required to adopt government schools to improve the quality of education and overall school operations. He instructed that a complete list of schools adopted under the programme across the state be submitted to the government by 5th January, 2026.

2026-01-03T11:55:32.499554+00:00 IST

NCW takes suo motu cognisance of death of college student

The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of the death of a 19-year-old second-year government college student in Dharamshala under suspicious circumstances, amid prolonged ragging and sexual harassment.

2026-01-03T11:50:49.242611+00:00 IST

Goa: CM Pramod Sawant distributes sanctions letters to farmers

The Chief Minister reaffirmed the Government of Goa's commitment to standing with farmers through thick and thin, "ensuring timely assistance with transparency and sensitivity, making farming secure, sustainable, and dignified."

2026-01-03T11:41:47.545531+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh unveils portraits of 'great personalities' in Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday unveiled the portraits of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya at the Delhi Legislative Assembly.

2026-01-03T11:35:59.243825+00:00 IST

PM Modi to virtually inaugurate National Volleyball Tournament

According to an official release, the tournament, held from 4th to 11th January, will feature participation from across India, with over 1,000 players competing across 58 teams representing various states and institutions. The tournament is expected to showcase high standards of competition, sportsmanship, and talent in Indian volleyball.

2026-01-03T11:28:58.264013+00:00 IST

Adhir Chowdhury set to visit Odisha over labourers' plight

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is set to visit Sambalpur in Odisha today to raise concerns against alleged violence against migrant workers hailing from West Bengal.

2026-01-03T11:28:32.130930+00:00 IST

Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects first Vande Bharat sleeper train

Speaking to ANI, the Railway Minister stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Vande Bharat sleeper train after the CRS inspection and subsequent certification.

2026-01-03T11:14:10.963377+00:00 IST

“Failure of system…”: Patwari slams state govt on Indore issue

"This is the failure of the system and corruption is its main weapon. Those who have shares in contracts and tenders, belong to Bharatiya Janata Party. A case of unintentional murder should be registered against the Mayor, IMC commissioner and all those responsible for the incident. The Minister (Kailash Vijayvargiya) should resign...Rs 2 lakh is very little for compensating a life and it is injustice. The Congress party will hold a state-wide movement against this in Indore on January 11. Either Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya should resign till January 11, else Congress will protest," Patwari told reporters.

2026-01-03T10:50:04.323279+00:00 IST

Women’s Commission takes cognizance of Dharamshala student death

The Himachal Pradesh Women's Commission has taken cognisance of the death of a 19-year-old second-year college student under suspicious circumstances, amid prolonged ragging and sexual harassment.

2026-01-03T09:24:11.016187+00:00 IST

Himachal govt orders probe, forms committee in Dharmshala college

Following the death of a 19-year-old student of a government college in Dharamshala and allegations raised by her family along with a video purportedly recorded by the girl before her death, the Himachal Pradesh government has initiated both administrative and police action.

2026-01-03T09:20:06.898171+00:00 IST

Water contamination issue: Local claims no compensation received

"Three people died in my lane due to the same issue of diarrhoea and vomiting. MP Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya came to meet us and give assurance but we have yet neither received any compensation nor the treatment cost spent. We are receiving water from tankers of the municipal corporation and asked to consume after boiling. How long do we have to drink after boiling? We are buying water cans for our drinking purpose," the local added.

2026-01-03T09:13:00.540514+00:00 IST

Kharge outlines Congress' demands of 'MGNREGA Bachao Sangram',

Kharge said that Congress demand the central government withdraw the recently enacted Viksit Bharat -- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB--G RAM G) Act, restore MGNREGA as a rights-based law and restore the right to work and Panchayats' authority.

2026-01-03T09:06:54.219542+00:00 IST

Police must be firm against crime, compassionate towards People:

Tamil Nadu CM, extending New Year 2026 greetings, said the recruits' hard work and dedication had brought them into the police force and that their social responsibility would now increase significantly.

2026-01-03T09:01:31.047485+00:00 IST

14 Maoists killed in separate encounters in Bijapur and Sukma

operation was launched based on specific intelligence indicating the presence of Maoists in the southern regions of the Bijapur and Sukma districts. During the operation, security forces engaged in multiple encounters with Maoists in the area.

2026-01-03T09:01:25.234346+00:00 IST

Gujarat leads among major states in urban legacy waste disposal

Government of Gujarat, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, continues to work towards making cities green, clean, and livable, guided by the mantra that 'urbanisation is not a problem but an opportunity.'

2026-01-03T08:38:33.529422+00:00 IST

Swadeshi path to national progress: Prof Bhagwati Prasad Sharma

The camp, which featured expert medical teams specialising in Ayurveda and Yoga, witnessed wide participation from students, faculty members, staff and local residents.

2026-01-03T08:35:46.786758+00:00 IST

Amit Shah chairs Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting of

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday chaired a Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting of the Ministry of Home Affairs in Andaman and Nicobar.

2026-01-03T08:04:48.551670+00:00 IST

IGI Airport police arrest over 130 in visa, passport fraud cases

According to a press release issued by the IGI Airport Police, the action marked a significant shift in investigation strategy, with a strong focus on financial probes to trace proceeds of crime. For the first time, police initiated detailed financial investigations against agents suspected of running fraud networks.

2026-01-03T07:58:21.758352+00:00 IST