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The mortal remains of Army jawan Mohit Chauhan, who tragically lost his life in the Doda road accident, were taken to his hometown in Jhajjar on Saturday.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Yesterday's visit to Thiruvananthapuram was unforgettable. Only BJP-NDA can realise the dream of Vikasita Keralam while UDF and LDF have no interest in development."

The full-dress rehearsal for the 2026 Republic Day parade was held on Saturday in front of the Assembly building in Lucknow, where senior district officials were in attendance. During the rehearsal, the contingents of the participating forces, schoolchildren, and artists impressed everyone with their flawless performance.

While highlighting how celebrations for the republic have been ongoing, including the upcoming National Voters Day on January 25, he highlighted how the appointment letters are an "invitation to nation building."

Giving percentage of funds shared from the Union budget, Tagore said that during 2004-2014, under the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), Tamil Nadu received 5 per cent of the Union budget's pool, whereas from 2014-2025, the state only got around 4.08 per cent. This is despite the fact that Tamil Nadu received more money after 2014, which Tagore attributed to growth in budget size, increasing inflation, and expanding tax collections.

The Collector and District Magistrate of Koraput District has directed officials to impose a one-day ban on the sale of non-vegetarian food items on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day celebrations.