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674 candidates graduate from SAPTI as of December 2025

Aligned with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi' and under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Stone Artisan Park Training Institute (SAPTI) aims to optimise the potential of Gujarat's stone industry and build on its rich heritage of stone art and architecture. As of December 2025, a total of 674 candidates have graduated from the institute.

2026-01-19T15:17:21.140494+00:00 IST

Delhi police arrest active member of notorious Kapil Sangwan gang

According to the Delhi Police, the absconding accused has been identified as Manoj Rathee. The arrest was made by a team of the Special Cell of the New Delhi Range (NDR) of the Delhi police.

2026-01-19T15:13:37.318048+00:00 IST

Kalyan Banerjee welcomes SC's directions to ECI for Bengal SIR

Speaking to reporters outside the apex court, Banerjee, who is also a Senior Advocate, said the court wants transparency in the SIR exercise and will "interfere" if the process remains opaque.

2026-01-19T14:55:41.788404+00:00 IST

UP Govt Noida's top administrator suspended

The SIT, under the leadership of the Additional Director General (ADG) of the Meerut Zone, comprises the Divisional Commissioner, Meerut, and the Chief Engineer, PWD. According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), it has been tasked to submit its report to the CM within five days.

2026-01-19T14:50:40.581376+00:00 IST

Nomination of Nitin Navin marks beginning of new era in BJP: Sanjay Saraogi

Saraogi said, "BJP is not a party of any one caste or family, but a party that functions as a family, where every worker is given equal respect."

2026-01-19T14:49:13.593036+00:00 IST

Supreme Court schools man for filing “erroneous” plea

A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant schooled the petitioner, Kamlesh Tripathi, and noted that the issues in the petition have been erroneously intermingled.

2026-01-19T14:43:44.009515+00:00 IST

Nitin Nabin will get elected unanimously: Yediyurappa

Speaking to ANI, Yediyurappa said, "The young gentleman (Nitin Nabin) will get elected unanimously. It is the speciality of Modi ji, Nitin Gadkari ji and Amit Shah ji to elect a young leader."

2026-01-19T14:31:10.700761+00:00 IST

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Indian Army to hold 10th Chiefs' Conclave on Friday

The eight Indian Army chiefs likely to attend the conclave include Mizoram Governor Gen VK Singh, General Manoj Mukund Naravane, General Manoj Pande, General Deepak Kapoor, General JJ Singh and General NC Vij.

2026-02-26T14:06:21.431534+00:00 IST

Delhi Court grants 3-day custody of five IYC workers

Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Mridul Gupta granted further police custody of accsued Indian Youth Congress Gwalior District President Raja Gujar and former Bhind District Vice President Ajay Kumar Vimal. They were produced before the court after expiry of three days of police custody.

2026-02-26T13:49:55.167356+00:00 IST

Madras HC seeks TN govt response on plea against Minister..

Madras High Court on Wednesday sought a response from the State government on a petition filed by an advocate, seeking action against Tamil Nadu's Minister for Milk and Dairy Development, Mano Thangaraj, over a social media post allegedly linking Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the 'Epstein Files'.

2026-02-26T13:32:06.396664+00:00 IST

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"Liar has become the LoP:" BJP's N Ramchander Rao

Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President N Ramchander Rao on Wednesday slammed Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi for claiming that he was allegedly prevented from speaking in Parliament.

2026-02-04T05:41:42.527160+00:00 IST

"Parliament is temple of democracy": Priyanka Gandhi

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday criticised the suspension of eight Opposition MPs of Lok Sabha, calling it a "fundamental issue of democracy" and accusing the ruling NDA of stifling dissent and debate in Parliament.

2026-02-04T05:40:11.145554+00:00 IST

BJP's R Ashoka alleges "biggest loot" in Karnataka Excise Depart.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka on Wednesday alleged large-scale corruption in the Excise Department, claiming to have submitted evidence to back its allegations.

2026-02-04T05:19:45.981373+00:00 IST

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Delhi Police deploy high-tech security apparatus at Kartavya Path

According to Additional CP, New Delhi District, Devesh Kumar Mahala, a multi-layered security cordon comprising Delhi Police and paramilitary forces has been deployed in the Kartavya Path area. The entire area is under surveillance through an extensive network of CCTV cameras, integrated with an advanced facial recognition system (FRS).

2026-01-19T14:07:46.863014+00:00 IST

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ED summons YSRCP MP Mithun Reddy, ex-MP Vijayasai Reddy in Andhra

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday summoned YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) MP PV Mithun Reddy and former Rajya Sabha MP V Vijayasai Reddy in connection with its ongoing investigation into the alleged multi-crore liquor scam in Andhra Pradesh.

2026-01-19T14:01:57.016614+00:00 IST

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People are raising their voices now: Kejriwal

He hailed citizens for speaking out, shedding fear of the BJP, which had been in power in Gujarat for the past 30 years, adding that the state, which was once the wealthiest, has been drained by the BJP in three years.

2026-01-19T13:55:32.068593+00:00 IST

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Nitin Nabin proposed for national president post: BJP's K Laxman

Laxman, BJP's national returning officer for 'Sangathan Parv', said that the process to elect the party's national president was initiated after the election of 30 State Presidents across 36 states.

2026-01-19T13:51:49.636719+00:00 IST

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J-K: UBT Sena protests against "killing of Hindus" in Bangladesh

Jammu and Kashmir Shiv Sena (UBT) president Manish Sahni alleged that Hindus were being targeted in Bangladesh and expressed concern over the situation in the neighbouring country.

2026-01-19T13:14:23.376039+00:00 IST

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'Mera Yuva Bharat': Kashmiri youth visit Delhi Assembly

The visit was organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs, to promote national integration and youth engagement. For many members of the delegation, it was their first visit to the national capital.

2026-01-19T13:08:43.318909+00:00 IST

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Atishi writes to Amit Shah, urges to address Delhi’s rising crime

Recalling the bomb blast near the Red Fort in the national capital, the AAP leader raised serious questions about the security system across the city.

2026-01-19T13:03:17.359980+00:00 IST

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Jaipur Audi hit-and-run: Driver Dinesh arrested

A team from Patrakar Colony Police Station, Jaipur South, finally caught the driver, Dinesh (son of Rajendra Jat), on the Ring Road during a search operation.

2026-01-19T13:00:37.196488+00:00 IST

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“Nothing wrong with reverting to ballot paper": Priyank Kharge

"It is the prerogative of the state Election Commission on how they would like to conduct the elections, and we have moved an amendment for the same. There is nothing wrong with reverting to a ballot paper. There is no rule against it. We will ensure free and fair elections happen in the local bodies of Karnataka," Kharge told reporters in Bengaluru.

2026-01-19T12:57:50.707371+00:00 IST

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Abhishek Banerjee welcomes SC decision on 'logical discrepancies'

TMC National General Secretary and MP, Abhishek Banerjee, on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision directing the Election Commission of India (ECI) to display the names of the electors falling under the 'logical discrepancies' category in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in West Bengal.

2026-01-19T12:56:19.889710+00:00 IST

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Nagaland University team develops green corrosion shield

The collaborative study, led by Prof Ambrish Singh of Nagaland University and Prof Yujie Qiang of the University of Science and Technology Beijing, showed that the newly developed apple-leaf carbon quantum dots (ACDs) can suppress copper corrosion in acidic environments with an inhibition efficiency of 94.0 per cent at low concentrations, improving to 96.2 per cent over longer exposure periods.

2026-01-19T12:50:36.334859+00:00 IST

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Greater Noida Car Mishap: 27-year-old died from drowning

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 19 (ANI): The postmortem report of Yuvraj Mehta, a 27-year-old man who died after his car plunged into the drain in Greater Noida's Sector 150 area, revealed the cause of death to be "asphyxia due to antemortem drowning followed by cardiac arrest".

2026-01-19T12:47:59.271064+00:00 IST

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Sabarimala Samithi demand CBI probe into Sabarimala gold theft

Socio-Religious organisation Sabarimala Karma Samithi held a protest outside Kerala Secretariat, demanding a CBI probe into the Sabarimala gold theft on Monday.

2026-01-19T12:41:39.458900+00:00 IST

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CISF to start 2nd edition of coastal cyclothon from January 28

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will organise the second edition of the coastal cyclothon from January 28, engaging communities, youth and stakeholders along India's eastern and western seaboards.

2026-01-19T12:23:46.228182+00:00 IST