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RJD demands CBI probe as NEET aspirant's post-mortem triggers political storm

17 Jan 2026 | 7:11 PM

Patna, Jan 17 (UNI) The post-mortem report of a NEET aspirant, who was found unconscious in her hostel room in Patna last week and later died during treatment, indicating possible sexual assault has triggering widespread protests.

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Vande Bharat sleeper services mark a new era in Indian Railways: Odisha CM

17 Jan 2026 | 7:01 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 17 (UNI) The launch of Vande Bharat Sleeper services on Saturday marks a significant milestone in the modernization journey of Indian Railways, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Friday.
The new service further expands the country’s fleet of next-generation, long-distance passenger trains, he said.

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Odisha launches ‘Nari Adalat’ Pilot project to resolve civil, family disputes amicably

17 Jan 2026 | 6:53 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 17 (UNI) The Odisha government today launched the ‘Nari Adalat’ pilot project to provide amicable resolution of civil, family and dowry-related disputes, aiming to significantly reduce pending litigation and strengthen access to justice at the grassroots level.

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Tension brews after Tripura Consumer court president accused of misbehaving in intoxication

17 Jan 2026 | 6:45 PM

Agartala, Jan 17 (UNI) Tension triggered in West District Consumer Court today over allegations against the court’s President and presiding judge, Gautam Sarkar, holding proceedings in intoxicated state.

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Industrial and Defence Corridors to boost employment: Choudhary

17 Jan 2026 | 6:25 PM

Motihari, Jan 17 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary today announced that industrial corridors and a defence corridor would be developed in the state to generate employment on a large scale.

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PM Modi arrives Assam, heads to Sarusojai stadium to witness Bagurumba dance ensemble

17 Jan 2026 | 6:10 PM

Guwahati, Jan 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport on Saturday evening on a two-day visit to Assam.

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Jharkhand police releases list of 87 most-wanted criminals

17 Jan 2026 | 5:58 PM

Ranchi, Jan 17 (UNI) The Jharkhand police is seeking the arrest of 87 most-wanted criminals active across various districts of the state which has emerged as a major challenge. In a bid to intensify the crackdown, the Police has released an official list along with photographs of these criminals and appealed to the public for assistance in their arrest.

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Viksit Bharat - G RAM G a decisive reform reinforcing India’s commitment to rural empowerment: Arunachal DyCM

17 Jan 2026 | 5:54 PM

Itanagar, Jan 17 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Saturday described the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grameen), G RAM G, Act as a decisive reform that reaffirms India’s commitment to rural empowerment and inclusive growth.

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GeM Excellence Event’ to be held in Ranchi next Monday

17 Jan 2026 | 5:52 PM

Ranchi, Jan 17, (UNI)
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) will organize a one-day ‘GeM Excellence Event’ on January 19, 2026 in Ranchi with the objective of making public procurement in Jharkhand more efficient and transparent.

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Rs 12 lakh crore-worth scams under Congress rule: Nityanand

17 Jan 2026 | 5:48 PM

Samastipur, Jan 17 (UNI) Senior BJP leader and union Minister of state for home Nityanand Rai on Saturday alleged that a number of schemes involving the total amount of Rs 12 lakhs crores during long regime of Congress government since Independence in the country.

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Modern IPS officers’ mess to be constructed in Patna at Rs 37.39 Crore: Choudhary

17 Jan 2026 | 5:45 PM

Patna, Jan 17 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said on Saturday that a new modern building of the Police Officers’ Mess (IPS Mess) will be constructed in Patna at an expenditure of Rs 37.39 crore to provide better work-cum-residential facilities to police officers.

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Jharkhand : Governor inaugurates defence estates Sub-Office

17 Jan 2026 | 5:32 PM

Ranchi, Jan 17, (UNI) Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Saturday inaugurated the newly established Defence Estates Sub-Office here.

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Modi addresses Matua concerns in Malda, assures refugees of security under CAA

17 Jan 2026 | 5:27 PM

Kolkata, Jan 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday directly addressed the concerns of the Matua community during his public address in Malda, assuring refugees who had come to India fleeing religious persecution that they had nothing to fear, as the Constitution and the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) guaranteed their rights and security.

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Ramgarh police arrest cyber fraud–kidnapping gang member after tip-off

17 Jan 2026 | 5:24 PM

Ramgarh, Jan 17 (UNI) Acting on information received through the central government 'Pratibimb App', Ramgarh Police arrested a member of a cyber fraud and kidnapping gang during a raid in the Gola police station area.

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Baba Dukhiya temple is a priceless heritage of Jharkhand: Irfan Ansari

17 Jan 2026 | 5:22 PM

Ranchi, Jan 17 (UNI) Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari on Saturday described the historic Baba Dukhiya Temple as a priceless heritage of the state, calling it a matter of pride that the revered shrine is located in his Assembly constituency, Jamtara.

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