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"Congress worker killed at Nara Reddy's direction": Janardhana

"With thousands of people and this innocent boy, who came along with Bharath Reddy only. With his direction, only he has been killed. We demand his arrest. Nara Bharat Reddy has to be arrested immediately. After fifteen days also, they have arrested two gunmen. These private gunmen belong only to Bharat Reddy, not to Satish Reddy (BJP MLA). When they came around 9 o'clock to my home, along with Bharat Reddy only, they fired intentionally at a Congress Karyakarta," Janardhana Reddy told ANI.

2026-01-17T05:30:10.666716+00:00 IST

“This battle is not over...”: Shiv Sena (UBT) on BMC loss

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) (UBT) on Saturday gave its first reaction following the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, striking a defiant tone and signalling that the political fight in Maharashtra is far from over and will continue until the Marathi community receives the respect it deserves.

2026-01-17T05:09:49.046177+00:00 IST

Medical team in place for safe Jallikattu in Madurai: Collector

Speaking to ANI, Praveen Kumar, District Collector of Madurai, said, "On behalf of the Tamil Nadu government, the Commercial Tax and Registration Minister has just flagged off the event. We have given the maximum number of bulls and bull tamers the opportunity to participate in this major event. All safety measures have already been established. Around 25 Animal Husbandry doctors have already started examining the bulls."

2026-01-17T05:00:10.854754+00:00 IST

Defence Ministry announces theme for Republic Day Parade 2026

The annual celebration of India's Republic Day will acquire a special resonance this year, with the Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path on January 26 set to centre around the theme marking the 150 years of the national song "Vande Mataram," while showcasing the country's military strength and rich cultural diversity.

2026-01-17T04:47:46.242089+00:00 IST

Over 250 illegal madrasas sealed in Uttarakhand: CM Dhami

In a post on social media platform X on Saturday, Dhami said, "Devbhoomi Uttarakhand has its own distinct cultural identity. To preserve this heritage and maintain the state's original character, our government is working with full commitment."

2026-01-17T04:42:43.917195+00:00 IST

PM Modi's gift to West Bengal: Vaishnaw ahead of Vande Bharat...

Speaking to ANI, the Vaishnaw said that 101 railway stations are being reconstructed with major development works underway at the New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station, a major railway hub in the state.

2026-01-17T04:42:18.260388+00:00 IST

PM Modi pays tribute to AIADMK's founder MGR

PM Modi said MGR's contributions to Tamil Nadu's development and efforts in promoting Tamil culture were exceptional.

2026-01-17T04:34:47.207183+00:00 IST

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Gogoi condemns vandalism of Jawaharlal Nehru's statue in Cachar

The President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), Gaurav Gogoi, has strongly condemned the incident in which miscreants allegedly used a JCB to damage the bust of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, located at Poilapool in the Lakhipur constituency of Cachar district.

2026-02-26T02:58:25.926335+00:00 IST

Bnadipora main market hit by major fire

A major fire broke out in the main market of Bandipora, causing panic in the area. Fire services are on the spot trying to control the blaze. Further details awaited.

2026-02-26T02:47:11.718414+00:00 IST

Bengaluru: 18.6 kg cannibis worth Rs 6.5 cr seized at Kempegowda

Acting on suspicion, customs authorities conducted a thorough inspection of the luggage belonging to two passengers who had landed at the airport. During the search, officials discovered the cannabis concealed inside their baggage.

2026-02-26T02:46:19.004793+00:00 IST

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Centre distorting parliamentary rules: KC Venugopal

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Monday slammed the government of 'distorting parliamentary rules' in Lok Sabha after objections were raised to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi quoting from an article that cited excerpts of the unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General MM Naravane.

2026-02-02T17:23:42.396615+00:00 IST

"I want to take him seriously, but...": FM Sitharaman responds to

"He is the leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha. I want to take him seriously, and I want to take his observations seriously to see if things can be done better. But most often, I think he shoots from his hip," she said, adding that policy critique must be rooted in facts. According to her, credible opposition is essential for democracy, but it must be backed by "good foundational data" so that the government can respond meaningfully.

2026-02-02T16:32:13.786021+00:00 IST

Criticism of Indian Army is absolutely wrong: Harsh V Shringla

His remarks came in response to statements made by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi during a heated debate in Parliament.

2026-02-02T16:29:42.306667+00:00 IST

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B Praak gets ransom threat, fellow singer files police complaint

According to the complaint, the threat call was received by Punjabi singer Dilnoor, who was asked to convey the message to B Praak. The caller allegedly identified himself as Arju Bishnoi and threatened dire consequences if the money was not paid within a week.

2026-01-17T04:25:08.898971+00:00 IST

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“Dhurandhar Devendra” posters put up in several parts of Mumbai

The posters were displayed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Yuva Morcha Mumbai president Tajinder Singh Tiwana, who was also elected as a corporator in the civic polls. Large hoardings praising Fadnavis' leadership appeared across the city, reflecting a celebratory mood within the BJP camp following its strong performance in the country's richest civic body.

2026-01-17T04:17:18.833812+00:00 IST

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Gujarat: Wildlife Care Centre sees 40% drop in injured birds

Bharat Bimani, a veterinary doctor at the Wildlife Care Centre in Bodakdev of Ahmedabad, who is involved in the treatment of injured birds after the Uttrayan festival in the state, said that there has been a decline of 40 per cent in the number of birds that were brought for treatment.

2026-01-17T04:16:06.255177+00:00 IST

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CM Mohan Yadav to visit Union Carbide factory premises in Bhopal

It is noteworthy that last year, in accordance with the directives of the court, the Madhya Pradesh government successfully disposed of the toxic waste from the Union Carbide factory site after four decades.

2026-01-17T04:05:39.978903+00:00 IST

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CM Stalin to witness Jallikattu event in Madurai as ban on drone

Chief Minister Stalin is expected to arrive at Madurai airport on Saturday and depart the same day. Legal action has been ordered against anyone violating the ban on operating drones or UAVs near the airport, along travel routes, or within the district limits.

2026-01-17T04:01:14.531967+00:00 IST

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We need to understand problems holistically from a national persp

Official Source further explained, "All students have cleared state university degree exams and internships. NEET PG is a competitive entrance test to built up merit list. since the seats are much lower than those of aspirant students. Here we are not changing scores of the students, and the biggest reason for negative scores is due to the structure ofthe examination with negative marking for wrong answers."

2026-01-17T03:59:51.506619+00:00 IST

Politics

PMC polls: Engineer couple emerge victorious on BJP ticket

Aishwarya Pathare registered a record-breaking victory from Ward No. 3, winning by a margin of over 15,000 votes, while Surendra Pathare emerged victorious from Ward No. 4. With both wards returning BJP candidates, the party has significantly strengthened its footprint in the Vadgaon Sheri constituency.

2026-01-17T03:58:42.234994+00:00 IST

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“Pollution not political issue...”: CM Rekha Gupta

Speaking to the reporters, Gupta said, "Pollution is not a political issue for us. It is a challenge to make Delhi better. The government is already doing whatever solutions we think are possible. Different types of products were presented here. We are giving support to the startups. The government is active. We will adapt all the best ideas for Delhi."

2026-01-17T03:49:05.384105+00:00 IST

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TVK forms campaign committee ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly polls

With preparations gaining momentum for the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly General Elections, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay announced the constitution of an Election Campaign Committee to coordinate and oversee poll-related activities across the state.

2026-01-17T03:29:40.984431+00:00 IST

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‘BMC results show urban India’s faith in BJP leadership’

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Saturday said that the recent Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections results show the trust urban voters have in the BJP's leadership.

2026-01-17T03:28:21.297591+00:00 IST

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Sankranti celebrations showcasing rural traditions conclude at An

The Sankranti event, held from January 9 to January 16, showcased the essence of rural life and traditional celebrations under the initiative of former BJP MP GVL Narasimha Rao. The venue came alive with colourful rangolis depicting village culture, traditional bullock cart races, Haridasu performances, Burrakatha storytelling and cultural musical programmes.

2026-01-17T03:20:54.308291+00:00 IST

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FIR filed under Immigration Act against Pakistani boat in Gujarat

An FIR has been filed under the Immigration and Foreigners Act after a Pakistani fishing boat with nine crew members was intercepted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) during a routine maritime patrol off the Gujarat coast on Wednesday, officials said.

2026-01-17T03:17:42.266248+00:00 IST

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"Section for attempted murder should be applied...": Jairam Thaku

Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Jairam Thakur on Saturday condemned the alleged attack on revenue officials in Kullu's Naggar and demanded that a case for attempt to murder be filed against the accused, as the injuries were inflicted on the head of the alleged victims.

2026-01-17T03:13:48.695442+00:00 IST

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Rajasthan ATS, ANTF arrest MD drug mastermind from Kolkata

Joint teams of the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Rajasthan have arrested the alleged mastermind behind the illegal trade of MD, a synthetic drug, after an eight-year-long manhunt. The arrest was confirmed on Friday by the Inspector General of Police for ATS, and ANTF Vikas Kumar.

2026-01-17T03:12:52.529737+00:00 IST