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Gujarat govt approves over Rs 1,371 crore investment

With an aim of making Gujarat the most attractive global destination for investment, key decisions were taken today in a high-level committee meeting chaired by Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, said official release.

2026-01-29T15:51:22.758624+00:00 IST

77th Republic Day celebrations conclude with Beating Retreat

The iconic Vijay Chowk was reverberated with captivating Indian tunes during the Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29, 2026, marking the culmination of the 77th Republic Day celebrations.

2026-01-29T15:46:47.277722+00:00 IST

CEOs, experts from AI field meet PM Modi

CEOs of various private companies and experts on Thursday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the country after meeting with the latter at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg.

2026-01-29T15:40:59.903933+00:00 IST

Court issues notice to Mallikarjun Kharge in revision against rej

The Rouse Avenue court issued notice to Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge in a revision against the rejection of a complaint against him. Tis Hazari court had rejected a complaint alleging hate speech by Kharge in an election rally in Karnataka in April 2023.

2026-01-29T15:40:29.222472+00:00 IST

MP CM Mohan Yadav inaugurates Shri Pashupatinath Lok in Mandsaur

Initially, Chief Minister Yadav visited the Pashupatinath Temple and offered prayers in accordance with traditional rituals. He performed worship of Lord Pashupatinath, enshrined as a silver idol in a palaki within the temple complex.

2026-01-29T15:39:40.479154+00:00 IST

Punjab Police foils extortion racket

The Punjab police have apprehended one of the accused in connection with the extortion threats against jewellers in Amritsar in an encounter. During the police action, the accused was shot in the leg and was immediately admitted to the hospital.

2026-01-29T15:38:58.943996+00:00 IST

Congress govt just buying time to not take action: Telangana BJP

Special Investigation Team (SIT) issued a notice to former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao to appear for examination in connection with the phone tapping case.

2026-01-29T15:17:53.541985+00:00 IST

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Jan Ashirwad Yatra reaches Morigaon on day two

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, while talking to the media, said, "I thank the people of Assam very much. Last night it went on till 12:30, and there were people everywhere. The public gave their full blessings.

2026-03-01T08:11:21.050911+00:00 IST

Received confirmation of about 10-12 bodies : Nagpur Collector

Nagpur Collector Vipin Itankar on Sunday confirmed that 10 to 12 dead bodies were recovered, and expert teams are working at the site to ascertain the cause of the incident after a massive explosion at SBL Energy Limited in the district left at least 15 people dead and 18 others critically injured.

2026-03-01T08:04:00.767668+00:00 IST

PM Modi envisions Puducherry as "medical hub"

Addressing a public rally, the Prime Minister stressed that a nation's progress depends on the health of its people. He said healthcare remains a top priority for the government, guided by the principle that services must be accessible, available, and affordable for all. He noted that the Ayushman Bharat Yojana is already benefiting crores of families across the country.

2026-03-01T08:02:39.837046+00:00 IST

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All-round development in all tenures of our government: UP FM

Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna on Wednesday presented the State Budget for 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly, highlighting what he described as "all-round development" achieved during the previous and current tenures of the Yogi Adityanath government.

2026-02-11T07:18:24.257929+00:00 IST

Kiren Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi over Gen Naravane's memoir row

"I cannot teach lessons to Rahul Gandhi. I can't understand what world he lives in. What ideology drives his actions? Senior members of Congress should explain to him that Parliament cannot function like this. Don't behave like children here. Our country is huge, and security is a significant issue. It's not right to use our security as a political weapon and undermine anyone's dignity," Rijiju told reporters.

2026-02-11T06:59:37.620282+00:00 IST

"Share in governance does not apply to Tamil Nadu," MK Stalin

Speaking at the India Today Conclave, Stalin firmly ruled out any shared governance model with the DMK allies like the Congress.

2026-02-11T06:55:29.560904+00:00 IST

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BJP’s Saurabh Joshi wins Chandigarh Mayor elections

In addition to the mayoral post, the BJP also clinched the positions of Senior Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor. BJP's Jasmanpreet Singh was elected Senior Deputy Mayor, while party councillor Suman Sharma was chosen as the new Deputy Mayor. With these results, the BJP consolidated its control over the top leadership of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation.

2026-01-29T15:12:29.647170+00:00 IST

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Vaishno Devi Shrine Board starts second phase of seed dispersal

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) began the winter plantation drive and the second phase of aerial seed dispersal at the Trikuta Hills on Thursday.

2026-01-29T15:07:08.210882+00:00 IST

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Delhi Court rejects bail plea of Tahir Hussain, two others

Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Sameer Bajpai rejected the bail pleas of Ex MCD councillor Tahir Husain, Athar Khan and Saleem Malik alias Munna.

2026-01-29T15:00:11.910021+00:00 IST

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Jual Oram, G Kishan Reddy offer prayers at Sammakka–Saralamma

Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Thursday offered prayers at the Sammakka Sarakka Temple in Medaram village of Mulugu district on the occasion of the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara, also known as the Medaram Kumbh Mela.

2026-01-29T14:54:52.504802+00:00 IST

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Declare Guru Ravidas Jayanti as national holiday: PCC Warring

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Thursday demanded that Guru Ravidas Jayanti be declared a national holiday, on the lines of birth anniversaries of other Gurus and prophets.

2026-01-29T14:46:41.903867+00:00 IST

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Seat-sharing wil be decided only after alliance talks: Edappadi

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday stated that the seat-sharing for the upcoming Assembly Elections in Tamil Nadu will only be decided after completing talks with all the alliance partners.

2026-01-29T14:46:04.541876+00:00 IST

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Gujarat brings Leprosy prevalence below 1 per 10,000

In line with the Government of India's theme "Ending Discrimination, Ensuring Dignity," Gujarat will organise the "Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Campaign- Fortnight" from January 30 to February 13, 2026. The campaign aims to dispel long-standing myths surrounding leprosy and reinforce the message that the disease neither spreads through touch nor social contact, and that timely treatment can lead to a complete cure.

2026-01-29T14:39:19.898046+00:00 IST

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Delhi HC permits Celina Jaitly to file additional affidavit

Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav asked the counsel for Celina Jaitly to file the additional affidavit and listed the matter for hearing on February 3. She was present during the hearing.

2026-01-29T14:27:17.767232+00:00 IST

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Bihar CM provides additional Rs 2 lakh assistance

In a significant boost to women's empowerment, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced on Thursday that the state government has begun providing additional financial aid of up to Rs 2 lakh to eligible women entrepreneurs under the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, aimed at fostering self-reliance among one woman per household.

2026-01-29T14:25:29.084489+00:00 IST

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SC stays UGC 2026 regulations on pleas challenging definition of

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, notified on January 23, 2026 which was challenged by various petitioners as being arbitrary, exclusionary, discriminatory and in violation of the of the Constitution as well as the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.

2026-01-29T14:21:17.481924+00:00 IST

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Cracks have emerged in DMK alliance: TN BJP State President

"Kanimozhi has gone to Delhi to meet Rahul Gandhi. As far as I am concerned, whether the Tamil Nadu Congress leaders want to continue in the DMK alliance or not remains a question mark today. Cracks have emerged within their alliance," Nagendran said.

2026-01-29T14:20:52.472093+00:00 IST

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“No need to comment on court’s order”: Keshav Prasad Maurya

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Thursday said that there's no need to comment on the Supreme Court's stay on the new University Grants Commission's equity regulations and assured that the government will comply with the order.

2026-01-29T14:20:25.268058+00:00 IST

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Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan urges decorum, constructive debat

Addressing the House, the Chairman greeted the Members and noted that India continues to be the fastest-growing major economy in the world and is poised to become the third-largest economy soon. He said India's growing influence and stature in the global economy make the role of Parliamentarians crucial in shaping the nation's economic direction.

2026-01-29T14:19:42.285827+00:00 IST

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SIR in Tamil Nadu: SC directs ECI to publish names of people cate

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Election Commission of India to publish names of people who have been categorised in the ECIs' "Logical Discrepancy" list in the gram panchayat bhawan, Taluka offices of every sub-division and ward-offices of urban areas, as part of the Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls in Tamil Nadu.

2026-01-29T14:19:35.923500+00:00 IST