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"India a protector of Buddha's heritage," PM Modi

The Prime Minister said the government decided to intervene and halt the auction to ensure the return of the sacred relics to India. He added that the occasion reflects India's commitment to preserving and restoring its cultural and spiritual heritage.

2026-01-03T07:56:45.958352+00:00 IST

EC directs West Bengal CEO to register FIR against 5 officials

The West Bengal CEO has been directed to instruct the concerned District Electoral Officer to ensure the immediate registration of FIRs against the officials.

2026-01-03T07:19:48.139608+00:00 IST

Chhattisgarh: 14 Naxals killed in 2 separate encounters with Sec

During an anti-Naxal operation in the Bastar range, security forces recovered the bodies of 14 Maoists. Of these, two were from Bijapur district and 12 from Sukma district.

2026-01-03T07:13:18.415557+00:00 IST

UGC takes suo-motu cognisanceof Dharmshala Dalit college student

Acting on media reports, the UGC Anti-Ragging Helpline has registered a suo-motu complaint, even as the college administration has maintained that the case is a death and not a suicide.

2026-01-03T06:57:06.724926+00:00 IST

TRV airport gets accreditation Level-3 for customer experience

TRV (Kerala) International Airport Limited, operator of Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (Code: TRV), has been honoured with prestigious Airports Council International Level 3 accreditation for customer experience.

2026-01-03T06:56:25.765282+00:00 IST

Prayagraj: Kinnar Akhara Mahamandaleshwar takes holy Dip at Trive

The Mahamandaleshwar also urged devotees to help maintain cleanliness in the Sangam area, emphasising pilgrims' collective responsibility to preserve the sanctity of the holy confluence.

2026-01-03T06:48:44.847042+00:00 IST

PM Modi inaugurates grand exhibition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics in

The event has drawn attention from historians, cultural enthusiasts, and Buddhist followers from across the country and abroad, showcasing India's efforts to preserve and celebrate its ancient heritage.

2026-01-03T06:42:09.472493+00:00 IST

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma to inaugurate BJP workshop at Const

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma is set to inaugurate a Bharatiya Janata Party workshop at the Constitution Club in Jaipur on Saturday.

2026-01-03T06:33:41.387166+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Rani Velu on birth anniversary

Rani Velu Nachiyar was the first woman from a royal family to have challenged the British Empire. Rani Velu Nachiyar took up arms when her husband and his second wife were killed by the combined forces of British soldiers and the son of the Nawab of Arcot.

2026-01-03T06:09:08.563464+00:00 IST

Haridwar: Devotees take holy dip in Ganga River

Devotees gathered in large numbers at Haridwar on Saturday to take a holy dip in the Ganga River on the occasion of Paush Purnima.

2026-01-03T05:50:02.351176+00:00 IST

Chhattisgarh: Two Maoists killed in encounter with DRG in Bijapur

Security forces launched a search operation in the southern region of Bijapur district. A team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was deployed as part of the operation in the South Bastar region.

2026-01-03T05:35:02.435435+00:00 IST

Delhi Police bust Rs 180 crore cyber crime network

Delhi Police have busted a major cyber crime syndicate operating through a web of shell companies, arresting two accused and uncovering transactions linked to nearly Rs 180 crore in cyber fraud cases traced across the country.

2026-01-03T05:31:31.125351+00:00 IST

Assam: 18 arrested for murdering couple over witchcraft suspicion

Assam police arrested 18 people, including four women, in Karbi Anglong district for their alleged involvement in the killing of a couple on suspicion of practising witchcraft, officials said.

2026-01-03T05:29:39.195249+00:00 IST

Indore collector inspects water tanker facilities

"A regular survey is being conducted in Bhagirathpura and chlorine dosing and testing of the water supply lines is being done. Private and government bores in the area are being dosed with chlorine. People have stored water in tanks, which will also be cleaned and chlorinated. After that water from it will be used. The people are being urged to use the water of the Municipal Corporation tankers only, and that too after boiling it properly," Indore Collector told ANI.

2026-01-03T05:29:07.185436+00:00 IST

Bihar: Man arrested for creating AI deepfake content of Prez, PM

A man has been arrested in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district for allegedly creating and circulating AI-generated deepfake videos and audio clips using the name, likeness and voice of the President of India and the Prime Minister, police said on Friday.

2026-01-03T05:06:36.016353+00:00 IST

Over 6 lakh devotees take holy dip at Sangam on first day of Magh

The Magh Mela of Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), which takes place at the divine Triveni Sangam, the place of confluence of the sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the legendary Saraswati, is one of the largest pilgrimages in India.

2026-01-03T04:42:56.392626+00:00 IST

PM Modi pays tribute to Savitribai Phule and Rani Velu Nachiyar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Savitribai Phule and Rani Velu Nachiyar on their birth anniversary, acknowledging their inspirational contributions to society.

2026-01-03T04:22:47.075752+00:00 IST

Madras HC allows only Santhanakoodu Urus festival with 50 people

During the hearing, the State government submitted that permission would be granted only for the Santhanakoodu festival scheduled for January 6. It informed the court that similar permission had been granted in 2023 and that the same conditions would be followed this year as well.

2026-01-03T04:07:47.017534+00:00 IST

J-K: Army launches community radio station near LoC in Rajouri

The community radio station has been established to disseminate information on social welfare schemes, education, and health, and to provide a platform for local voices and culture in the border areas.

2026-01-03T04:07:06.265873+00:00 IST

Ex-servicemen health scheme neither cashless nor capless anymore:

Colonel (Retd.) Rohit Chaudhary, Chairman of the Congress' Ex-Servicemen Department, accused the central government of cutting down the funding of the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) and announced a campaign to save the scheme.

2026-01-03T03:32:50.154027+00:00 IST

Large turnout of Devotees marks first Snan of Magh Mela 2026 in P

In Ayodhya, pilgrims gathered in huge numbers at the banks of the Sarayu River from early morning to perform the sacred bath, chanting hymns and offering prayers.

2026-01-03T03:09:38.823302+00:00 IST