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MCD organises Ujjwala Yojana Distribution Programme

Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Beneficiary Felicitation Programme, free LPG gas connections and stoves were distributed to families of permanent and temporary employees of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) here on Friday.

2026-01-16T19:21:08.154110+00:00 IST

Justice Sujoy Paul sworn in as Chief Justice of Calcutta HC

Justice Sujoy Paul was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court on Friday at a ceremony held in Kolkata.

2026-01-16T19:07:28.686892+00:00 IST

Risk-taking now mainstream in India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the country's youth are no longer willing to live in a comfort zone and are eager to chart their own paths and noted that India's startup ecosystem continues to witness rapid growth.

2026-01-16T18:41:44.217150+00:00 IST

Delhi Excise Policy case: No criminality in sharing expert note

The Central Bureau of Investigation has already argued on the point of framing charges. The CBI court is hearing arguements on the charge on day to day basis.

2026-01-16T18:28:35.276592+00:00 IST

MP CM Yadav inaugurates IPS service meet in Bhopal

The Chief Minister also congratulated the police officers for their role in eradicating Naxalism from the state, noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also expressed satisfaction over this major achievement, according to an official release.

2026-01-16T18:19:21.465005+00:00 IST

"Murder instead of suicide": Congress leader Harish Rawat

This comes after a 40-year-old man, identified as Sukhwant Singh, died by suicide in a hotel room in Haldwani early Sunday morning. Before taking the extreme step, he uploaded a video, levelling serious allegations against several property dealers and police officers.

2026-01-16T18:14:54.456173+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM addresses workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday addressed one-day workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, through virtual mode.

2026-01-16T18:09:59.889819+00:00 IST

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Kannur police book 5 KSU leaders for attempt to murder

Kannur Town Police have booked five leaders of the Congress's Kerala Students' Union (KSU) on charges of attempt to murder in connection with the alleged assault on Minister for Health, Women and Child Development Veena George.

2026-02-26T00:02:34.550239+00:00 IST

Veena George shifted to Kannur Government Medical College

Kerala Health Minister Veena George was shifted to Kannur Government Medical College on Thursday after sustaining injuries to her neck and hand during a Kerala Students' Union (KSU) Black Flag Protest at the Kannur Railway Station.

2026-02-25T22:32:27.219849+00:00 IST

Delhi Police secures transit remand for three accused

After a day-long high-voltage drama involving the Delhi Police and Himachal Pradesh Police, an Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM-II) court in Shimla granted transit remand to three accused arrested by the Delhi Police from Rohru in Shimla district, officials said early Thursday.

2026-02-25T21:53:51.148426+00:00 IST

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Phone Tapping case a 'Drama' between BRS, Cong: Ramchander Rao

Speaking to ANI, Rao alleged that several BJP leaders' phones were tapped and cases were filed against them, claiming that the BRS misused phone tapping to secure electoral gains.

2026-02-02T13:58:54.339608+00:00 IST

Bihar budget session: Maithili Thakur commits to constituency iss

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Maithili Thakur on Monday said she is actively raising issues concerning her constituency during the ongoing Bihar Assembly Budget Session, following briefings for first-time legislators.

2026-02-02T13:37:51.142823+00:00 IST

Mamata Banerjee raised false allegations: ECI sources

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar responded to the queries of Trinamool Congress leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who led a party delegation to EC, and explained to them that rule of law shall prevail in the SIR process and anybody taking law into their own hands shall be dealt with strictly as per rules, ECI sources said on Monday.

2026-02-02T13:32:06.902907+00:00 IST

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Speakers from Commonwealth countries laud Delhi CSPOC

Participants of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth (CSPOC) countries hailed the warmth and efforts of the organisers and said the discussions were very informative.

2026-01-16T18:07:29.536162+00:00 IST

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"Do not use AI for self-diagnosis": AIIMS Rheumatology Department

"One of our patients self-diagnosed his back pain using ChatGPT and started taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which caused bleeding", she said.

2026-01-16T17:48:16.572220+00:00 IST

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Gujarat CM urges development of district-level system

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel urged the district collectors of the state to develop a more robust system at the district level for speedy and honest resolution after listening to people's representations.

2026-01-16T17:32:45.659665+00:00 IST

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BJP-Sena Yuti close to halfway mark in BMC polls

The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance has won 110 seats. The BJP has emerged as the largest party in the BMC polls, winning 85 seats while alliance partner Shiv Sena led on 25. The Thackeray brothers, who joined hands for the Mumbai local body polls to contest on the Marathi manoos plank, trailed behind at 65 seats, with Shiv Sena (UBT) doing the heavy lifting, winning 60 seats.

2026-01-16T17:31:42.452717+00:00 IST

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Mahayuti has won trust of people in Maharashtra civic polls:Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday welcomed the performance of the BJP-led Mahayuti in the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections, saying that the alliance has received the trust and blessings of the people of the state.

2026-01-16T17:27:27.911776+00:00 IST

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Mehbooba Mufti criticises US interference in Muslim countries, sp

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said that India and Iran have traditionally shared very close relations, adding that Iran has also had longstanding ties with Kashmir.

2026-01-16T17:26:52.025391+00:00 IST

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"Match could end in draw": Sanjay Raut on BMC polls

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday claimed that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections "could end in a draw" as the final results for India's richest municipality are yet to be declared.

2026-01-16T17:22:04.177375+00:00 IST

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Artists, GenZ entrepreneurs will forge India’s future: Manoj Sinha

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday, said, "Artists and GenZ Entrepreneurs will forge India's future together. Art and business alliance is a unique power, and Imagination and Investment will be able to build a vibrant and developed society."

2026-01-16T17:18:56.093366+00:00 IST

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PM Modi expresses grief over demise of industrialist Mohan Lal

"Shri Mohan Lal Mittal Ji distinguished himself in the world of industry. At the same time, he was very passionate about Indian culture. He supported various philanthropic efforts, reflecting his passion for societal progress. Pained by his passing. I will cherish our various interactions. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti," PM Modi posted on X.

2026-01-16T17:17:12.949175+00:00 IST

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Assam CM reviews final rehearsal of ‘Bagurumba Dwhou

Hailing the month-long dedication, discipline, and hard work of the artistes, the Chief Minister said that after the global success of Mega Bihu and Jhumoir, Assam is now ready to present the artistic and graceful Bagurumba dance of the Bodo community on the world stage.

2026-01-16T17:16:30.894691+00:00 IST

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Farmers perform traditional "Patti" stamping on Mattu PongaL

people celebrated Mattu Pongal, a key part of Tamil Nadu's most important harvest festival marking the beginning of the harvest season. Mattu Pongal was celebrated with devotion, tradition, and heartfelt joy, with family and relatives worshipping the cattle through traditional rituals, festive food, kolams, and prayers.

2026-01-16T17:15:39.953144+00:00 IST

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Suvendu Adhikari files defamation case against Mamata Banerjee

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari on Friday filed a defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over what he described as "vile and imaginary allegations" linking him to the alleged coal scam.

2026-01-16T17:09:30.234584+00:00 IST

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HP CM meets Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar

The Chief Minister apprised the Union Minister that no specific relaxations have been extended to hill states under the scheme, which has limited Himachal Pradesh's ability to avail its benefits despite the State's strong commitment towards green and sustainable mobility. He informed that under the existing norms of the scheme, only Shimla is eligible for coverage, as it applies to cities with a population of over ten lakh.

2026-01-16T17:07:04.022625+00:00 IST

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AAP Chief Whip Sanjeev Jha writes to Delhi Assembly

The AAP MLA asserted that editing Assembly material to circulate a fake video and provoke religious sentiments amounts to breach of privilege, and demanded that the matter be referred to the Assembly Privileges Committee and that BJP minister Kapil Mishra be asked on what basis he circulated the fabricated video.

2026-01-16T17:01:33.120663+00:00 IST