States

Seethakka raises tribal police battalion issues, reviews Medaram jatara security with DGP

12 Jan 2026 | 3:48 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 12 (UNI) Telangana Panchayat Raj, Women and Child Welfare Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka on Monday held a crucial meeting with State Director General of Police Shivadhar Reddy at the DGP’s office here to discuss issues concerning the Tribal Police Battalion.

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Schools Demand Funding if CCTV Becomes Mandatory at Exam Centers

12 Jan 2026 | 3:44 PM

Mumbai, Jan 12 (UNI) The Maharashtra government has announced that schools hosting Class 10 and Class 12 examinations must install CCTV cameras at exam centers.

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Navodaya students from Wargal to receive National Youth Parliament Awards in New Delhi

12 Jan 2026 | 3:38 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 12 (UNI) Eight students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Wargal in Siddipet district, will receive awards from union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal at a function scheduled to be held on January 15 at the Parliament House.

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Only 25 of 167 encroachers eligible as Kogilu Layout residents flee overnight

12 Jan 2026 | 3:35 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 12 (UNI) A startling revelation that only 25 out of 167 identified encroachers in Kogilu Layout near Yelahanka may be eligible for housing has emerged as the police crackdown on illegal occupation intensified, triggering a wave of overnight evacuations by residents who had earlier claimed to possess valid documents.

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BJP seeks NIA probe into Kogilu layout evictions

12 Jan 2026 | 3:32 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 12 (UNI) Yelahanka BJP MLA SR Vishwanath on Monday demanded that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe the events surrounding the eviction of alleged encroachers at Kogilu Layout, claiming the issue involved foreign nationals and organised illegal infiltration.

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Telangana govt launches major welfare schemes for disabled, children and elderly

12 Jan 2026 | 3:30 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 12 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday launched three major welfare schemes aimed at supporting persons with disabilities, children and senior citizens at a programme held at Praja Bhavan.

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Himachal apple growers supplying over 100 boxes must submit land records

12 Jan 2026 | 3:26 PM

Shimla, Jan 12 (UNI) Apple growers producing more than 100 boxes of apples in Himachal Pradesh will be required to submit land ownership details while claiming payments under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS), according to the Managing Director of the HPMC.

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Gunfire targets Phagwara sweets shop ahead of CM’s visit

12 Jan 2026 | 3:23 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 12 (UNI) A firing incident at a well-known sweets shop in Phagwara early Monday morning triggered panic in the area, hours before Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s scheduled visit to the region. No injuries were reported, but the attack has raised fresh concerns over law and order.

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Kerala CM accuses Centre of financial strangulation

12 Jan 2026 | 3:20 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 12 (UNI) Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday launched a scathing attack on the central government, accusing it of systematically strangling Kerala financially by denying legitimate funds, withholding grants, and sharply curtailing the State’s borrowing limits, forcing Kerala into a struggle for its economic survival and constitutional rights.

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Yogi's message for road safety: Avoid negligence, save lives

12 Jan 2026 | 3:12 PM

Lucknow, Jan 12 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed deep concern over road accidents and appealed to the people of the state to strictly follow traffic rules. The Chief Minister, in a message to the people of the state on Monday, said that the loss of life in road accidents is extremely tragic, and every year, thousands of people lose their lives prematurely due to negligence and disregard for rules, bringing immense sorrow to many families.

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Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles apprehends two NSCN-K (Nikki Sumi) OGWs in Tirap

12 Jan 2026 | 3:10 PM

Itanagar, Jan 12 (UNI) The Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles, under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles (North), successfully apprehended two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of the NSCN-K (Nikki Sumi) faction during a series of targeted operations conducted on Sunday in Khonsa Market and Deomali areas of Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh, a senior official said on Monday.

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Atishi video row: Punjab DGP says matter under probe, avoids detailed comment

12 Jan 2026 | 3:08 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 12 (UNI) Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Monday termed the controversy surrounding a viral video of AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Marlena as an “ongoing matter,” refraining from offering detailed comments on the issue. The DGP was addressing the media in Chandigarh during a press briefing related to the Amritsar sarpanch murder case.

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Jharkhand Governor, Chief Minister & leader of opposition pay tribute to Swami Vivekananda

12 Jan 2026 | 3:07 PM

Ranchi, Jan 12 (UNI) Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi paid rich tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary on Monday.

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BJP Jharkhand releases schedule for state president election

12 Jan 2026 | 3:04 PM

Ranchi, Jan 12 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Jharkhand unit on Monday released the schedule for the election of its state president and members of the party’s National Council as part of the ongoing organisational exercise.

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SC sets June 30 deadline for Greater Bengaluru Authority elections

12 Jan 2026 | 2:58 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 12 (UNI) The Supreme Court has issued a firm directive to the Karnataka government to complete the entire election process for the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) by June 30, making it clear that no further extension of time would be granted under any circumstances.

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