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"Using water as a weapon is against humanity": Mehbooba Mufti

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday criticised Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah's statement on the Indus Water Treaty, saying that water supply should not be used as a weapon against other countries.

2026-01-14T13:47:55.864702+00:00 IST

Cabinet approves land allotment for memorials of late leaders

The Kerala Cabinet has approved the allotment of land for the construction of memorials in the name of late Kerala Congress leader KM Mani and senior CPI(M) leader Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, according to the Chief Minister's office.

2026-01-14T13:44:30.502111+00:00 IST

Delhi HC issues fresh directions on shelter crisis outside hospit

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a series of fresh directions in the suo motu PIL concerning the acute shortage of night shelters for patients and attendants outside major hospitals in the capital, permitting impleadment of several additional authorities to comprehensively address the crisis.

2026-01-14T13:42:43.950352+00:00 IST

Shimla: Indian Army Training Command holds 10th Armed Forces Vete

The Headquarters Army Training Command (ARTRAC) organised the 10th Armed Forces Veterans' Day interaction in Shimla on 14 January 2026 for veterans from Shimla District. A large number of veterans attended the event.

2026-01-14T13:40:38.581391+00:00 IST

Jharkhand: Blast in Hazaribagh claim lives of three

The nature and cause of the explosion are yet to be ascertained. Forensic teams and police personnel, along with a sniffer dog, are present at the spot, Michaelraj S, Inspector General (IG) Operations and Jharkhand Police spokesperson, said.

2026-01-14T13:02:18.778656+00:00 IST

Karnataka LoP R Ashok condemns Shidlaghatta incident

Karnataka Assembly Leader of Opposition R Ashok on Wednesday condemned the Shidlaghatta incident, claiming that the Congress leader Rajeev Gowda has allegedly threatened the Municipal Commissioner Amruta Gowda of beating her with a slipper and setting her body on fire over the alleged removal of an illegal flex banner.

2026-01-14T12:59:42.754595+00:00 IST

DK Shivakumar hits back after BJP announces protest in Karnataka

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday hit back at the BJP after the opposition party in the state announced a protest against the "deterioration of law and order," stating that they are "jealous" of the Congress winning the Valmiki and ST seats.

2026-01-14T12:57:59.948767+00:00 IST

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BJP betrayed poor by cancelling over 12 lakh BPL cards

Speaking during the Budget Session of the Haryana Assembly, Surjewala alleged that the BJP first added lakhs of beneficiaries ahead of the polls and later removed them from the system. He questioned whether poverty in the state had reduced by 24 per cent in 10 months or whether poor families had been excluded from the system.

2026-02-25T09:15:06.871712+00:00 IST

Majuli: Centre strengthens rural livelihood schemes

Addressing the programme, Kamlesh Paswan said the Central government has initiated key reforms in rural employment schemes under the "Vikasit Bharat" initiative to strengthen transparency and increase guaranteed employment, ensuring greater benefits for rural workers.

2026-02-25T09:02:47.185093+00:00 IST

Two-month-old baby allegedly killed by parents in Quthbullapur

A young couple, Mamata (22) and Rajendra (21), were arrested in connection with the death of their infant son, Surya. The couple, who had migrated from a village in Madhya Pradesh to Hyderabad in search of livelihood, were residing at Sanarelli High Rise Apartments in Baurampet.

2026-02-25T08:51:26.491971+00:00 IST

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Samik Bhattacharya condemns Humayun Kabir's remarks

"This is the plan B of Trinamool Congress. Humayun is TMC, and TMC is Humayun. Mamata Banerjee bows down to the radicals. He wants to divide society along religious lines and then hold elections," he said.

2026-02-01T06:39:55.510719+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi seeks parliamentary debate on air pollution

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday demanded a parliamentary debate on air pollution, asking the government to ensure "enough money" in the Union Budget to tackle the issue.

2026-02-01T06:09:47.370539+00:00 IST

"TMC will certainly lose": Jan Unnayan Party chief Humayun Kabir

Kabir further apologised for his 2024 remarks, alleging that he was compelled to deliver the speech at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's direction. He said that he never hated Hindus.

2026-02-01T06:00:15.436047+00:00 IST

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugrates 3-day Winter Tourism Conclave in

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated a three-day Winter Tourism Conclave on Wednesday as a significant initiative to promote the winter Char Dham Yatra and boost tourism activities, while connecting local communities with year-round employment opportunities.

2026-01-14T12:56:41.542993+00:00 IST

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Kolkata: Massive fire breaks out on Ganguly Street, 3 shops damag

A massive fire broke out on Ganguly Street in Kolkata on Monday and continued for two hours, ultimately doused by fire tenders deployed at the scene. Three shops and adjoining areas were swept up in the fire.

2026-01-14T12:55:18.088246+00:00 IST

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4.5 crore voters missing from UP rolls: AAP MP Sanjay Singh

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday alleged that around 4.5 crore voters have been removed from the electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, raising serious questions over the revision process.

2026-01-14T12:52:55.298380+00:00 IST

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Amit Shah offers prayers at Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday offered prayers at the Shri Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad on the occasion of Uttarayan festival.

2026-01-14T12:24:46.367402+00:00 IST

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Calcutta HC adjourns pleas in I-PAC case till SC disposesof SLP

TMC MP and Senior Advocate Kalyan Banerjee on Wednesday said that the Calcutta High Court has adjourned the matter in connection with the petitions filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and TMC after recent raids on the premises of I-PAC, until the Special Leave Petition is disposed of by the Supreme Court.

2026-01-14T12:17:41.314886+00:00 IST

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CM Dhami inaugurates Magh Mela in Uttarkashi; shares plan

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday attended the inauguration ceremony of the Magh Mela being held at Ramlila Ground in Uttarkashi, highlighting the significance of this spiritual fair.

2026-01-14T12:14:05.422515+00:00 IST

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Court convicts Kashmiri separatist Aasiya Andrabi, 2 others

A NIA court at New Delhi on Wednesday convicted Kashmiri separatist Aasiya Andrabi and two of her associates, Sofi Fehmida, Nahida Nasreen, in a terror case lodged by the NIA. Andrabi is the alleged chief of a women's terror outfit, namely Dukhtaran-e-Millat.

2026-01-14T12:01:50.148843+00:00 IST

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"Will continue to stand with Ankita Bhandari's family": Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday stated that the state government will continue to stand with Ankita Bhandari's family to ensure justice in the 2022 murder case.

2026-01-14T11:41:21.195286+00:00 IST

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Artists' religion should be art: Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that artists should not be seen through the prism of religion, and art is their religion. The Chief Minister was speaking after inaugurating the 64th Kerala School Kalolsavam at Thekkinkad Ground in Thrissur.

2026-01-14T11:34:26.109605+00:00 IST

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People of Maharashtra will stand with Mahayuti alliance: Fadnavis

Highlighting the alliance's candidate selection, Fadnavis said the Mahayuti has ensured broad social and professional representation. "Our candidates are from all walks of life, from the poorest of the poor to educated people. We have given tickets to a large number of graduates, post-graduates, lawyers, doctors and PhDs. So, it's a diverse representation," he said.

2026-01-14T11:33:55.011492+00:00 IST

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami lays foundation stones for projects

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, while participating in a programme held in Khatima on Wednesday, inaugurated and laid foundation stones for nine development projects worth ₹33 crore 36 lakh 49 thousand.

2026-01-14T11:25:53.007330+00:00 IST

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Sikkim: DGBR interacts with GOC Trishakti Corps

Lieutenant General Harpal Singh, Director General, Border Roads (DGBR), visited Sikkim on Tuesday to review the status of road infrastructure restoration and resilience measures undertaken following the 2023 GLOF (Glacial Lake Outburst Flood).

2026-01-14T11:21:53.605641+00:00 IST

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Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth to discuss use of AI in Parliament functioning, impact of social media

Preparations are underway at the Parliament for the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC).

2026-01-14T11:18:46.075094+00:00 IST

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Delhi HC decline to entertain PIL- inclusion of advocates parents

The Delhi High Court declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking extension of benefits under the Chief Minister's Advocates Welfare Scheme to eligible lawyers' dependent parents, observing that a writ of mandamus cannot be issued to compel the State to modify the terms of a welfare scheme.

2026-01-14T11:18:24.683045+00:00 IST