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MP CM Yadav to transfer ‘Ladli Behna Yojana’ aid tomorrow

CM Yadav will transfer an amount of over Rs 1,836 crore to more than 1.25 crores eligible behnas across the state. In addition, over Rs 90 crore will be credited to the accounts of 29 lakh beneficiaries for gas cylinder refilling assistance on the occasion, according to an official release.

2026-01-15T15:09:56.516113+00:00 IST

Chennai Island Grounds hosts Golden Jubilee India Tourism and Tra

The India Tourism and Trade Fair, a long-standing annual event at the Island Grounds in Chennai, is being celebrated this year as a Golden Jubilee Fair, marking 50 years since its inception in 1974. The fair was originally envisioned by former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi with the objective of taking the Government's welfare schemes and development initiatives directly to the people.

2026-01-15T15:09:33.300343+00:00 IST

SC seeks WB CM Mamata Banerjee’s response on ED’s plea

Observing that offenders cannot be protected under the shield of law-enforcement agencies of a particular State, the Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and senior State-police officials on pleas filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

2026-01-15T15:08:52.498564+00:00 IST

Delhi: Mock anti-terror drills conducted at vulnerable locations

Four mock drill exercises were conducted during the first fortnight of January 2026 at sensitive locations across North Delhi, including vital installations, historical places, prominent markets and transport hubs, where large numbers of people gather daily. These areas include Red Fort, ISBT Kashmere Gate, Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli, Sadar Bazar and Metro stations, which are considered highly sensitive from a security perspective.

2026-01-15T15:04:57.932031+00:00 IST

CM Sukhu meets FM Sitharaman

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at New Delhi.

2026-01-15T15:04:31.067299+00:00 IST

Unconstitutional: AIMIM National Spokesperson Waris Pathan

Speaking to ANI, Pathan said he personally visited several polling stations across Mumbai and witnessed confusion and mismanagement. "It is the failure of the Maharashtra government and the fault of the Election Commissioner. I visited every booth in Mumbai, and there was utter chaos everywhere. Names of voters were missing," he said.

2026-01-15T15:03:51.690757+00:00 IST

Karti Chidambaram moves Delhi High Court

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has moved to the Delhi High Court against the framing of charges in the Chinese Visa scam Case. The trial court had framed charges of conspiracy and corruption against him.

2026-01-15T14:51:04.595836+00:00 IST

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74 Nations, 42 Warships: Exercise MILAN 2026 concludes

This year was significant as the International Fleet Review (IFR) and MILAN were conducted simultaneously. What began with only five countries has now grown into a massive international event with 74 participating nations, including five new countries this year.

2026-02-25T15:31:11.540840+00:00 IST

‘Unforgivable Silence’: KTR questions CM over Kummera Incident

Demanding strict action, KTR stated that irrespective of who the perpetrators are or which party they belong to, they must be sent to jail. He specifically demanded that murder charges be filed against the eight accused involved in the attack and that they be arrested immediately.

2026-02-25T15:29:31.304754+00:00 IST

ED seizes Rs 5.84 cr in cash, gold and silver in Ahmedabad raids

The seized currency comprises Indian currency to the tune of Rs 1.01 crore, foreign currency having INR equivalent of 33.34 lakh, 16 gold bars, and 168 silver bars.

2026-02-25T15:22:06.383607+00:00 IST

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YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu remanded 14 days in judicial custody

This comes after the YSRCP leader was arrested at his residence in Vikas Nagar in Guntur on Saturday after police surrounded the place, took him into custody, and escorted him in a police van, according to Guntur West DSP.

2026-02-01T23:00:53.275906+00:00 IST

Telangana: KTR accuses Congress of "diversion, subversion and per

KTR launched an attack on the state government, saying, "Ever since the Congress party assumed office in Telangana, all that they have done is nothing but diversion, subversion and perversion."

2026-02-01T22:43:50.233392+00:00 IST

Police detain BRS workers protesting SIT questioning of KCR

On January 30, the SIT probing the phone-tapping case issued fresh notices to KCR. Several BRS leaders, including KCR's son, KT Rama Rao, and nephew, T. Harish Rao, were earlier questioned in connection with the case.

2026-02-01T18:14:52.649213+00:00 IST

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Exit polls predict BJP-led Mahayuti victory in BMC polls

The exit polls released after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls on Thursday predicted a victory for the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance, with the Thackeray brothers finishing second and Congress and its allies not putting up a strong show.

2026-01-15T14:43:52.413570+00:00 IST

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BMC Polls: Anil Parab alleges ink tampering after voting

Speaking to ANI, Parab said he had never witnessed such an issue in previous elections. "This is for the first time; I have never seen the ink vanishing this way. This is a marker. The ink of the election is different, and this marker is different, which can be wiped off. There is definitely some tampering," the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader alleged.

2026-01-15T14:37:49.712239+00:00 IST

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Assam CM inaugurates 70 MW solar power project in Dhubri

Built at a cost of over Rs 350 crore, the project is expected to generate 141 million units of electricity annually and reduce nearly 1.15 lakh tonnes of carbon emissions. The implementing agency will operate and maintain the project for a period of 25 years.

2026-01-15T14:29:46.169667+00:00 IST

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Preserve cultural heritage for future generations: Rajasthan CM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Thursday that Rajasthan has been a carrier of knowledge, art, and culture for centuries. Our government is fully committed not only to the development of the state but also to the preservation and promotion of its literature and cultural heritage. He appealed to the public to make literature an integral part of their lives.

2026-01-15T14:29:23.291652+00:00 IST

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BJP credits media for exposing Sabarimala gold theft: Kerala BJP

Chandrasekhar said, "When the Sabarimala scam first came out, our Chief Minister's first response to it, he said it was a slip-up. He hoped the SIT, which is the Kerala police and reports to him, would help him put this under the carpet. The Home Minister himself, when he came to Trivandrum, challenged the Chief Minister, if you are sincerely interested in finding out the truth about your own ministers, how can your police investigate it?"

2026-01-15T14:22:46.026206+00:00 IST

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Priyank Kharge hits back at BJP over Aadhaar allegations

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday hit back at allegations that Aadhaar cards are being issued to Bangladeshis in exchange for Rs 1,500, questioning how they are entering the country in the first place, pointing to the central government's responsibility for border security, a portfolio held by Amit Shah.

2026-01-15T14:12:22.034680+00:00 IST

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Postal ballot boxes to be opened only on counting day: BMC

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday clarified that postal ballot boxes will be taken out of the strong room only on the day of counting, January 16, 2026, alongside Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), following allegations by former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray.

2026-01-15T14:05:20.594839+00:00 IST

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Uttarakhand Government, ITBP sign MoU to boost healthcare

The objective of this MoU is to provide integrated primary healthcare services to residents of 108 border villages across the districts of Pithoragarh, Chamoli, and Uttarkashi. This initiative is being launched as Phase I to ensure access to healthcare services in remote and border areas.

2026-01-15T13:23:53.464527+00:00 IST

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Last 10 years a golden decade for Railways: Mohammad Jamshed

The last ten years have been golden decade for the Indian Railways and the performance has been phenomenal, former Member (Traffic), Railway Board, Mohammad Jamshed has said, noting that freight movement has gone up compared to the previous decade from about 8,000 million tons to 12,000 million tons and the overall revenue has gone up to about Rs 18 lakh crore.

2026-01-15T13:22:27.652225+00:00 IST

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HoverIt scales new heights: First drone tech pioneer in UP

The company's recent momentum was further solidified by a successful $500k funding, a strategic injection of capital that has fueled the transition from R&D to high-scale manufacturing. As HoverIt prepares for its second round of funding, it stands as a prime example of how deep-tech startups are driving India's "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" goals.

2026-01-15T13:12:51.468529+00:00 IST

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Haryana CM holds pre-budget meeting with farmers in Hisar

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday held a pre-Budget meeting with farmers and stakeholders from the agriculture sector to seek their suggestions towards achieving Haryana 2047.

2026-01-15T13:06:56.796485+00:00 IST

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AIADMK's Palaniswami questions stability of Congress

AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami raised questions about the stability of the Congress party within the DMK-led alliance, citing growing speculation that the Congress may exit the alliance.

2026-01-15T12:56:48.608100+00:00 IST

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JEE Main 2026 exam rescheduled for West Bengal

In view of representations received from candidates in West Bengal regarding the celebration of Saraswati Puja on January 23, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has decided to provide an alternate examination date to affected candidates, an official said here on Thursday.

2026-01-15T12:48:11.050305+00:00 IST

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28th CSPOC "a major opportunity" to showcase India’s growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), 2026, at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. The high-level conference, chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, featuring 61 Speakers and Presiding Officers from 42 Commonwealth countries, along with representatives from four semi-autonomous parliaments, underscored the event's global scale and significance.

2026-01-15T12:47:32.035294+00:00 IST