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Few suspected Pakistan drones sighted along LoC in Rajouri

A local who witnessed the retaliation of the Indian army against the suspected Pakistani drones told ANI that there was "extensive firing in the areas of Jangarh and Kalal" and the incident, according to him, happened at around "7:28 pm" on Sunday. He also thanked the Indian Army for its prompt action.

2026-01-12T04:47:29.991215+00:00 IST

TMC govt needs to be removed to bring back Bengal's fame: BJP MP

"People like Vivekananda, Rabindranath, Ram Mohan used to roam on this land, now file chor, coal chor is roaming this land. Why because the atmosphere is such, now it is high time to rejuvenate the culture of Bengal. We have to make this land, the land of Vivekananda," Majumdar told reporters in Kolkata.

2026-01-12T04:45:33.764095+00:00 IST

"Rajiv Gandhi truly empowered youth of nation": Manickam Tagore

Congress MP Manickam Tagore, on the occasion of National Youth Day, celebrated on the birth anniversary of Indian philosopher Swami Vivekananda, on Sunday, highlighted the role of Rajiv Gandhi in empowering the youth.

2026-01-12T04:28:06.572321+00:00 IST

India’s first space launch of 2026: PSLV-C62 to lift off today

India is set to carry out its first space launch of the year today, as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) prepares to launch the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C62 mission, said Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium Director, BR Guruprasad.

2026-01-12T04:27:50.979320+00:00 IST

"Powerful source of inspiration for youth": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on the occasion of his 164th birth anniversary.

2026-01-12T04:05:55.648833+00:00 IST

HP: Major fire near Arki old bus stand claims life of 8-year-old

A major fire broke out near the UCO Bank building at the old bus stand in Arki town of Himachal Pradesh's Solan district during the early morning hours on Sunday, triggering panic in the area.

2026-01-12T03:54:30.529318+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand govt orders magisterial inquiry into farmer’s suicide

State Home Secretary Shailesh Bagoli, while issuing the order, stated that the inquiry officer has been directed to conduct a magisterial inquiry into the entire incident and the allegations made in the viral video, and to submit a clear and detailed report to the government at the earliest.

2026-01-12T03:43:02.629826+00:00 IST

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One arrested for harassing woman doctor near AIIMS Gorakhpur

Uttar Pradesh police have arrested one accused in connection with the harassment of a woman doctor near All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Hospital in Gorakhpur on the night of February 22.

2026-02-24T17:52:04.798518+00:00 IST

Hyderabad police bust ATM cash theft, one held

According to the police reports, Kumar, employed with Sangam Security Agency, allegedly stole the cash while on duty on February 12. While other staff members were filling cash into the ATM, he took advantage of being alone in the vehicle and drove away with the cash. He misled his colleagues by informing them that he was having tea at a nearby hotel.

2026-02-24T17:50:30.606773+00:00 IST

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy meets Aviation Minister Ram Naidu

Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy met Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday in New Delhi.

2026-02-24T17:48:22.266545+00:00 IST

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Bihar CM provides additional Rs 2 lakh assistance

In a significant boost to women's empowerment, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced on Thursday that the state government has begun providing additional financial aid of up to Rs 2 lakh to eligible women entrepreneurs under the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, aimed at fostering self-reliance among one woman per household.

2026-01-29T14:25:29.084489+00:00 IST

SC stays UGC 2026 regulations on pleas challenging definition of

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, notified on January 23, 2026 which was challenged by various petitioners as being arbitrary, exclusionary, discriminatory and in violation of the of the Constitution as well as the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.

2026-01-29T14:21:17.481924+00:00 IST

Cracks have emerged in DMK alliance: TN BJP State President

"Kanimozhi has gone to Delhi to meet Rahul Gandhi. As far as I am concerned, whether the Tamil Nadu Congress leaders want to continue in the DMK alliance or not remains a question mark today. Cracks have emerged within their alliance," Nagendran said.

2026-01-29T14:20:52.472093+00:00 IST

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North India shivers under intense cold wave

A severe cold wave continued to grip large parts of Uttar Pradesh and north India on Monday morning, with dense fog reducing visibility in several cities even as thousands of devotees braved the freezing conditions to take a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj during the ongoing Magh Mela.

2026-01-12T03:39:13.808598+00:00 IST

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Agricultural produce floods Thoothukudi market ahead of Pongal

Ahead of Pongal, one of Tamil Nadu's most important festivals, large quantities of agricultural produce have been brought to the Thoothukudi market area for sale from several districts.

2026-01-12T03:36:23.328659+00:00 IST

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Ravi Shankar Prasad on alleged attack on Suvendu Adhikari

Prasad said that the attack occurred in the presence of the police, yet efforts to lodge an FIR were unsuccessful.

2026-01-12T03:35:42.424174+00:00 IST

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Focus on women reshapes campaign narrative in Pune municipal poll

"Manifesto is built on four key pillars: women's health, women's safety, women's skill development and women's empowerment and has been designed keeping in mind the specific needs of women in the Lohegaon and Wagholi areas of East Pune," Pathare said.

2026-01-12T03:26:02.153940+00:00 IST

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"Want power on strength of infiltrators' votes": Kapil Mishra

"It's natural for them to have stomach aches because they want to come back to power on the strength of infiltrators' votes. A country can't elect its government with the help of infiltrators. This is like poison and cancer. The treatment for this cancer is certain and will be done," Mishra told ANI.

2026-01-12T03:13:37.939111+00:00 IST

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Delhi freezes at 2.9 degrees celsius, AQI remains 'poor'

New Delhi reeled under an intense cold spell as temperatures dipped sharply across the national capital, with Ayanagar recording the lowest minimum temperature at 2.9 degrees Celsius.

2026-01-12T03:07:47.331303+00:00 IST

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UP govt to observe ‘Road Safety Month’ till January 31, says CM

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while expressing sorrow over the loss of life in the state due to reckless driving, on Monday that a special campaign will be conducted in 20 'accident-prone districts' of the state, with the aim to bring down such deaths to zero.

2026-01-12T03:04:59.456870+00:00 IST

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TVK President Vijay to appear before CBI in Karur stampede probe

Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay will appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in New Delhi on Monday in connection with the ongoing probe into the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives during a party campaign event in September last year.

2026-01-12T02:31:42.972620+00:00 IST

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Madhya Pradesh: Kite string slits 45-year-old man's throat in Indore, dies

A 45-year-old man died after a kite string slit his throat while he was riding his bike in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

2026-01-12T01:06:22.970457+00:00 IST

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Delhi: Two more accused arrested in Turkman Gate stone-pelting

The accused have been identified as Fahim alias Sanu and Shehzad. With their arrest, the total number of people held in connection with the case has risen to 18.

2026-01-12T00:27:59.096148+00:00 IST

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PMC Polls: Devendra Fadnavis slams parties for giving tickets

Interestingly, this comes after Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) would have given tickets to Dawood Ibrahim's relatives if they had met him.

2026-01-11T23:48:14.453689+00:00 IST

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"Maharashtra has become number one" Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that India is the fastest-growing economy in the world, asserting that new facilities are being created daily to simplify business, promote industry, and boost exports.

2026-01-11T23:18:08.406302+00:00 IST

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Moitra highlights difference between Hindutva, Hinduism

Participating in the debate on the theme "Hinduism Needs Protection From Hindutva," Moitra further argued that while a Hindu practitioner in Hinduism can envision love between Hindus and Muslims, a Hindutva adherent would dismiss it, labelling it as "love jihad."

2026-01-11T23:12:30.387109+00:00 IST

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