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Revanth Reddy proposes law to deduct salary of govt employees

"Recently, while distributing appointment letters to Group-1 and Group-2 selected candidates, I made a statement. I said that 90 per cent of the selected candidates come from poor backgrounds, and if, after getting married, any one of them does not take care of their parents, then 10 to 15 per cent will be deducted from their salary and directly given to their parents. For this, a law will be enacted," the CM said.

2026-01-14T04:16:34.245234+00:00 IST

Chennai Airport cancels flights amid heavy fog

Severe fog and poor visibility affected operations at Chennai International Airport early Wednesday, leading to the implementation of Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) and the cancellation of several flights.

2026-01-14T03:57:18.997129+00:00 IST

PM Modi to attend Pongal festivities at L Murugan's residence

The Prime Minister also extended greetings on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, praying for the happiness, prosperity, and excellent health of the citizens.

2026-01-14T03:49:59.518255+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu: 8 flights cancelled, 10 delayed at Chennai airport

Disruptions to flight operations at Chennai Airport during the Bhogi festival have been recurring for several years. At the peak of such disruptions, in 2018, as many as 73 departing flights and 45 arriving flights, totalling 118 flight services, were affected due to Bhogi-related smoke. In 2024, due to Bhogi smoke and fog, 27 arriving flights and 24 departing flights, a total of 51 services, were affected.

2026-01-14T03:48:41.369630+00:00 IST

Day 18: INSV ‘Kaundinya’ sights land near Oman

he INSV 'Kaundinya', inspired by a 5th-century CE Ajanta Cave painting, is approaching the Omani shore, Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council member Sanjeev Sanyal said on Wednesday.

2026-01-14T03:47:37.297636+00:00 IST

Pongal festivities begin in full swing across South India

Andhra Pradesh is celebrating Sankranti, the state's biggest harvest festival, with traditional fervour, and elaborate preparations are underway across districts. Beyond being a day of cleaning and discarding old times, the four-day festival, beginning with Bhogi, is seeing increased activity in villages and towns as people return to their hometowns to celebrate with family.

2026-01-14T03:47:35.317246+00:00 IST

Andhra: CPI protests against PPP policy in medical education

CPI leaders staged a protest on Wednesday against the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) policy for medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

2026-01-14T03:34:55.144063+00:00 IST

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Not be tolerated at all: Scindia on alleged racial abuse case

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday asserted that "such incidents will not be tolerated at all" in connection with the alleged racial abuse and criminal intimidation of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar area.

2026-02-25T07:39:49.344895+00:00 IST

Swadeshi mela commence in 38 municipalities

Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the Government of Gujarat has undertaken several new initiatives to support rural and urban artisans, handicraft workers and small industries.

2026-02-25T07:38:04.082058+00:00 IST

“365 days changed Delhi”: CM Rekha Gupta releases one-year report

Speaking on the occasion, the CM said, "These 365 days were the days that changed the course of Delhi, and the coming 4 years will change the condition of Delhi. Taking new decisions in the interest of the people of Delhi and carrying out development works in Delhi is our daily routine. On completion of one year, I congratulate the people of Delhi."

2026-02-25T07:36:25.813962+00:00 IST

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"Thousand Gaurav Gogoi and Rahul Gandhi can do nothing": Assam CM

Responding to Gogoi's allegations against him, Sarma said, "They only care about illegal Bangladeshi migrants and have no concern for local Assamese people. Thousand Gaurav Gogoi and Rahul Gandhi will be able to do nothing as far as I am concerned. Right now, the situation is very crucial for Assamese people, and it is about their existence in the state."

2026-01-31T15:52:50.830650+00:00 IST

BJP accuses Congress of altering Epstein mail with PM Modi refere

"I want to expose the kind of tweet that has been made by Congress about Prime Minister Modi ji - a fraudulent tweet. As you all know, there's a person named Jeffrey Epstein, after whom the Epstein Files are named. Those Epstein Files were revealed. Jeffrey Epstein was a child trafficker, a sex offender, a person with no credibility, who was ultimately convicted and committed suicide by hanging himself," he said.

2026-01-31T15:47:06.817778+00:00 IST

"Modi govt pushed economy into unprecedented mess": Kharge

Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday criticised the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, asserting that its own "legacy" has left the economy in an "unprecedented mess," and questioned whether the upcoming budget would deliver concrete solutions.

2026-01-31T15:40:56.027762+00:00 IST

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Hanol village hosts three-day Atmanirbhar Mahotsav

The three-day Atmanirbhar Hanol Festival, from 13 -15 January, is underway in Palitana Taluka of Bhavnagar district, and was inaugurated by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Union Minister for Agriculture and Family Welfare & Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

2026-01-14T03:33:55.629455+00:00 IST

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CM Pushkar Singh Dhami extends Uttarayani greetings

In a post shared on X on Wednesday, Dhami said, "The ancient Baijnath (Vaidyanath) Temple, located on the sacred banks of the Gomti River, is a vibrant centre of Uttarakhand's Shiva tradition. On the holy occasion of Uttarayani, when the Sun God turns northward and winter scatters its spiritual tranquillity, the divinity of the Baijnath Temple enhances even further. Popular belief holds that bathing on the banks of the Gomti and having darshan of Baijnath Mahadev on the day of Uttarayani brings special merit. During your visit to Bageshwar district, be sure to pay obeisance at this sacred abode."

2026-01-14T03:33:01.986024+00:00 IST

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UP: Over 9 lakh devotees take holy dip at Magh Mela on Ekadas

Informing on the security arrangements, SP Magh Mela Neeraj Pandey said that around 10,000 police personnel have been deployed and surveillance is ongoing to ensure "a safe snaam."

2026-01-14T03:27:06.292583+00:00 IST

Politics

Yuva Morcha, DYFI hold protests against MLA Rahul Mamkootathil

Kerala political youth organisations, including the BJP's Yuva Morcha and the CPM's Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), staged protests in Pathanamthitta on Tuesday. Demonstrators demanded that Mamkootathil should not be released unless he resigns from his position as an MLA.

2026-01-14T03:24:52.879095+00:00 IST

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Tripura police conduct raid in Agartala

As per Sub Inspector Mrinal Paul, during the operation, police seized seven empty cartridge cases, six bullets, and other accessories used for making arms and ammunition.

2026-01-14T03:09:29.891791+00:00 IST

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First ever Army Day Parade to be held outside cantonment area, B

The Bhairav Battalion is positioned between the Para Special Forces and regular infantry units. The battalion was raised to meet modern warfare requirements to provide a quick and precise offensive solution against enemies' threats to the nation.

2026-01-14T03:05:06.774330+00:00 IST

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Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat undergoes transformation drive

The administration's focus is entirely on rejuvenating the sacred Manikarnika Ghat. Demolition work using heavy machinery has been intensified to develop the Manikarnika pilgrimage site into a grand corridor.

2026-01-14T03:02:58.717999+00:00 IST

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Uttarakhand CM extends Makar Sankranti and Uttarayani greetings

The Chief Minister said, "The festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated in different parts of the country under various names and traditions, reflecting the diversity and unity of Indian culture."

2026-01-14T02:48:37.119587+00:00 IST

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India moving towards knowledge-based economy: Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the government has decided to reorganise courses in National Institutes of Technology (NITs) in line with emerging technologies, with reforms set to begin from the next academic year, as India moves towards becoming a knowledge-based economy.

2026-01-14T02:39:38.864870+00:00 IST

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‘Very poor’ AQI persists in Delhi as intense cold wave continues

Delhi's air quality continued to remain a serious concern on Wednesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 357 at 7 am, falling in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This marks a further deterioration compared to Tuesday, when the city's AQI stood at 337.

2026-01-14T02:36:59.185553+00:00 IST

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Uttarakhand CM inaugurates Uttarayani Kauthik Fair in Khatima

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Uttarayani Kauthik Fair organised by the Kumaon Cultural Upliftment Forum, Khatima, at the Seed Corporation premises by lighting the ceremonial lamp.

2026-01-14T02:34:36.909568+00:00 IST

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Uttarakhand CM assures fair probe in Kashipur farmer's suicide

He also assured the family that justice would be delivered at all costs.

2026-01-14T02:30:39.591054+00:00 IST

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan defends removal of MGNREGA

During his visit to Gujarat, the agriculture minister alleged irregularities in the implementation of the MGNREGA law, noting that under this law, work was done by machines and contractors instead of labour, and claimed that the new VB-G RAM G Act would stop these irregularities.

2026-01-14T00:57:57.337428+00:00 IST

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"No one can stop BJP from forming Govt in West Bengal: CM Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that no one can stop the BJP from forming the government in West Bengal, as the party currently in power has destroyed the state and is turning it into a "mini Pakistan."

2026-01-14T00:27:25.882794+00:00 IST