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'Parakram Diwas strengthens resolve for development'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Parakram Diwas programme in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands via videoconferencing today and said that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was not only a great hero of the freedom struggle but also a visionary of independent India.

2026-01-23T18:24:51.218480+00:00 IST

"Bengal's cultural inheritance is being demeaned": Mamata

Through her official X post, she hailed Netaji as "Bengal's proud son", whose life was devoted entirely to the freedom and destiny of India. "When fear was normalised and submission institutionalised, Netaji chose defiance. When compromise was convenient, he chose sacrifice. To Netaji, freedom was non-negotiable, dignity was non-negotiable, and India's sovereignty was inviolable," she said.

2026-01-23T18:20:50.293757+00:00 IST

Violence being systematically fostered by Sangh: Kerala CMVijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday strongly condemned the alleged assault on a pastor in Odisha, describing the incident as part of a broader pattern of violence and intolerance in the country.

2026-01-23T18:16:35.395352+00:00 IST

535 roads closed due to snowfall in Himachal

As many as 535 roads, including four National Highways, were closed across Himachal Pradesh due to heavy snowfall, while large-scale snow clearance operations were underway, the Public Works Department (PWD) said on Friday.

2026-01-23T18:10:47.393050+00:00 IST

EC underlines disciplinary framework for Booth Level Officers

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued detailed instructions outlining a strict disciplinary framework for Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in cases of dereliction of duty, misconduct, or violation of electoral laws, reaffirming their accountability in maintaining the accuracy and credibility of electoral rolls.

2026-01-23T18:09:20.813633+00:00 IST

BJP demands resignation of Karnataka Minister

R Ashoka alleged that Minister Ramappa Timmapur was involved in the scandal.

2026-01-23T18:04:48.591428+00:00 IST

UP CEO issues guidelines for special voter list verification

Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Navdeep Rinwa on Friday announced that notices are being sent to voters whose details in the 2026 Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls do not match those in the 2003 records.

2026-01-23T18:02:53.882020+00:00 IST

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Court grants bail to 5 accused arrested in students protest case

Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Animesh Kumar granted bail to the accused, Neha, Ranvijay, Varkay Parakkal and Abhishek Kumar, on a personal bond of Rs 25,000 each, along with a surety of the same amount. The court made the bail subject to verification of their permanent addresses, noting that the accused were initially reluctant to disclose their residential details.

2026-02-27T16:50:29.990462+00:00 IST

CBI court sentences former Central Excise Superintendent to...

According to an official release issued by the CBI, the court on Thursday convicted Achintya Kumar Pramanik, who was then serving as Superintendent of Central Excise under the Assistant Commissioner, Central Excise and Service Tax, Cooch Behar Division. He has also been fined Rs 40,000.

2026-02-27T16:44:53.912219+00:00 IST

NCERT recalls Class 8 Social Science textbook after SC ban

In a media advisory, NCERT requested that "any individual or organisation, who is in possession of the NCERT textbook Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Social Science Grade 8 Part 2, or any material related to it, may return it to the Head, Department of Education in Social Sciences (DESS) or Publication Division, NCERT, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi, at the earliest possible".

2026-02-27T16:30:52.807681+00:00 IST

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Surjewala slams India-US Trade Framework

Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala criticised Modi government on Saturday, following the announcement of a framework for an India-US Interim Trade Agreement. Speaking from Panchkula, Haryana, Randeep Singh Surjewala said that the deal would devastate Indian livelihoods by opening domestic markets to US processed fruits and "additional products". He mentioned that existing cotton imports of $334 million have already led to a decline in domestic prices, and he demanded clarity on whether staples such as milk, wheat, and dairy are included in the new zero tariff concessions.

2026-02-07T08:59:12.288587+00:00 IST

Truly extraordinary that Modi govt accepted US to monitor India’s

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Saturday slammed the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government, alleging that the Centre has agreed to US monitoring of India's import of Russian oil as part of the interim framework agreement of the deal.

2026-02-07T08:40:11.770487+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu: DMK alliance announces protest against Union Budget

The Secular Progressive Alliance has called a "Massive Protest" on Thursday, February 12, at 10:30 AM to denounce the Union Budget 2026-27 and the support provided by AIADMK, the DMK alliance party said on Saturday.

2026-02-07T07:57:57.823307+00:00 IST

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PM Modi gives clarion call for change in Kerala, Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday gave the clarion call for change in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, saying that the states are "ready for change" in governance.

2026-01-23T18:00:11.294434+00:00 IST

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Assam Rifles seizes methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 6.6 crores f

Acting on credible intelligence inputs related to narcotics trafficking, Assam Rifles conducted an operation in the general area Ngur in the district Champhai, Mizoram, on 23 January 2026.

2026-01-23T17:52:06.274015+00:00 IST

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Chhattisgarh: Nine Maoists with ₹47 lakh bounty surrender

Nine Maoists carrying a total bounty of ₹47 lakh surrendered in Chhattisgarh along with a cache of weapons and equipment, Odisha Police said on Friday.

2026-01-23T17:45:43.691441+00:00 IST

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Pamban Railway Bridge removal begins; Locals seek preservation

The process to dismantle the century-old Pamban Railway Bridge, India's first sea bridge built in 1914, has commenced following the commissioning of the new Pamban rail bridge.

2026-01-23T17:45:13.901030+00:00 IST

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Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates, lays foundation for 8 dev proj

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region and Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Friday, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for eight key development projects worth ₹365 crore, along with Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha.

2026-01-23T17:37:30.022478+00:00 IST

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January snowfall a boon for farmers and tourism: HP CM

CM Sukhu invited tourists to visit the hill state and enjoy the snowfall, saying it would help boost the ongoing tourism season and strengthen the local economy.

2026-01-23T17:36:07.767744+00:00 IST

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“AIADMK-NDA will win 210 seats in Tamil Nadu”: Palaniswami

"PM Modi has come to the first election campaign of NDA in Madhurandhagam soil. This public meeting was held as a conference, and nearly 5 lakh people attended. The AIADMK NDA alliance will win in 210 constituencies," Palaniswami said.

2026-01-23T17:30:26.619694+00:00 IST

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Vice President attends Parakram Diwas celebrations in Kolkata

Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said that Parakram Diwas is not merely a tribute to Netaji, but a transmission of courage across generations. He recalled Netaji's conscious choice of sacrifice over comfort, including his refusal to accept a prestigious post in the Indian Civil Services and his decision to relinquish high office in pursuit of complete freedom for the nation.

2026-01-23T17:21:02.242948+00:00 IST

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Ashwini Vaishnaw visits ASML headquarters in Netherlands

"Equipment manufacturers from all over the world are setting up a base in India, because of the design capabilities, huge talent pool and the consistent policies of PM Narendra Modi. ASML enables practically every chip manufactured in the world. Its entire senior leadership," sharing an 'X' post Ashwini Vaishnaw said.

2026-01-23T17:18:14.856439+00:00 IST

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AIADMK's Palaniswami tears into MK Stalin-led ruling party

"This election will put an end to dynastic rule and place a full stop to the DMK. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Madhurantakam, even nature welcomes him. The sun symbol of the DMK has disappeared. For the last four-and-a-half years, the DMK government has only given sorrow to the people," Palaniswami said while ddressing a public rally in Chengalpattu

2026-01-23T17:14:18.101349+00:00 IST

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Pushkar Singh Dhami, Ajay Tamta discuss expansion of NHs

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday met Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Ajay Tamta at the Chief Minister's residence.

2026-01-23T17:13:40.760298+00:00 IST

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School holiday in Tehri Garhwal district tomorrow due to adverse

All schools and anganwadi centres will remain closed on Saturday after the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issues an Orange Alert for Uttarakhand for the next 24 hours.

2026-01-23T17:07:58.545861+00:00 IST

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Assam rifles recovers huge quantity of explosives in Manipur

Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Manipur Police, established a Mobile Vehicle Check Post along the Jiribam-Tipaimukh Road and recovered a large quantity of explosives in Manipur's Pherzawl district, officials said.

2026-01-23T17:07:23.883772+00:00 IST

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Indian Army to showcase ‘Battle Array’ at R-Day parade

The Indian Army will present a powerful and future-ready combat profile at the 77th Republic Day Parade, scheduled to be held on 26 January at Kartavya Path, through a unique and first-of-its-kind "Battle Array" (Ranbhoomi Vyuh Rachna) formation.

2026-01-23T17:04:58.544779+00:00 IST