States

Manipur Governor calls for reconciliation

13 Jan 2026 | 7:00 PM

Imphal, Jan 13 (UNI) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Tuesday stressed the importance of reconciliation, social cohesion, strong governance, strengthened border management, curbing organised crime and enhancing cooperation among all sections of society.

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Manipur women's panel chairperson calls for empowerment through knowledge

13 Jan 2026 | 6:54 PM

Imphal, Jan 13 (UNI) Calling upon students to become attentive learners, Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW) Chairperson Thumlip Tiningpham Monsang on Tuesday said that “good listeners are good learners” and urged them to take the sessions seriously as the knowledge gained would be essential in their lives.

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Joint security review meeting of tourist places in central Kashmir held

13 Jan 2026 | 6:50 PM

Srinagar, Jan 13 (UNI) A joint security review meeting of tourist destinations in Central Kashmir was held in Ganderbal district on Tuesday, police said.

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MP: Sanitary vending machines for cops

13 Jan 2026 | 6:50 PM

Bhopal, Jan 13 (UNI) Taking an important initiative towards women's health, the Madhya Pradesh Police Headquarters' Women Protection Branch has set up sanitary napkin vending machines and reverse osmosis water purifiers at all women's police stations in the state.

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MP: Tigress brought back to Reserve

13 Jan 2026 | 6:46 PM

Shivpuri (MP), Jan 13 (UNI) A tigress who had unleashed a reign of terror in surrounding areas was today rescued from the jungle and brought back to this district's Madhav Tiger Reserve in the presence of Reserve officials.

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Arunachal enters commercial floriculture with first flower export

13 Jan 2026 | 6:42 PM

Itanagar, Jan 13 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday flagged off the hilly state’s first-ever commercial consignment of cut flowers to Guwahati, Assam, marking a major milestone in the state’s horticulture and agri-based economy.

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Central govt killed MGNREGA: Karnataka DCM Shivakumar

13 Jan 2026 | 6:41 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 13 (UNI) Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President DK Shivakumar on Tuesday accused the BJP-led Central Government of "killing" the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA), calling it the most significant programme for rural development in India.

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Our society doesn't encourage women of a certain age to project sensuality: Shobhaa De

13 Jan 2026 | 6:39 PM

Kolkata, Jan 13 (UNI) Speaking out against what she described as deep-rooted ageism and gendered expectations, author and social commentator Shobhaa De has argued that Indian society remains deeply uncomfortable with women of a certain age expressing sensuality or sexuality.

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Congress Leader Gopal Tiwari calls for planned, traffic-free development in Pune

13 Jan 2026 | 6:37 PM

Pune, Jan 13 (UNI) Senior Congress leader and spokesperson Gopaldada Tiwari on Tuesday urged voters to elect Congress candidates to ensure planned urban development, improved primary healthcare and education facilities, and traffic-congestion-free infrastructure in Pune.

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Maha: Rs 23 lakh looted from Bank of India's branch near Wardha

13 Jan 2026 | 6:32 PM

Wardha, Jan 13(UNI) Unidentified thieves looted cash worth Rs 23 lakh from a Bank of India branch in Selu taluka of Maharashtra's Wardha district after breaking into the premises late at night, police said on Tuesday.

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Campaigning concludes across 29 civic bodies in Maharashtra , BMC contest seen as major political test

13 Jan 2026 | 6:32 PM

Mumbai, Jan 13 (UNI) Campaigning for elections to all 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including the financial capital Mumbai, concluded on Tuesday, clearing the decks for polling scheduled on January 15, Thursday. The counting of votes will take place on January 16 and results declared by evening.

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Objection raised over judicial procedure in Savarkar Defamation Case against Rahul Gandhi

13 Jan 2026 | 6:27 PM

Pune, Jan 13 (UNI) Serious objections have been raised over alleged procedural irregularities in the defamation case filed against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, in connection with remarks concerning Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The objection was submitted by advocate Milind Dattatraya Pawar on behalf of Rahul Gandhi before the MP/MLA First Class Special Court in Pune.

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Sampath Kumar alleges smear campaign, denies ‘8 crore’ claims

13 Jan 2026 | 6:27 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 13 (UNI) AICC General Secretary Sampath Kumar on Tuesday alleged that BRS-friendly media outlets were spreading false propaganda against him by distorting facts related to a local payment dispute.

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Land, flats registration facility at door steps for people above 80 in Bihar

13 Jan 2026 | 6:24 PM

Patna, Jan 13 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today announced that senior citizens aged 80 years and above will be provided the facility to register land and flats at their door steps, under the Saat Nischay Part-3 programme.

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Chancellor Merz concludes Bengaluru visit, boosts India-Germany ties

13 Jan 2026 | 6:24 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 13 (UNI) Federal Republic of Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz concluded his official visit to Bengaluru on Tuesday, receiving a warm farewell from Karnataka officials after engagements in the city.

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