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HP: Four-lane project sparks fresh anger as Kisan Sabha calls for mass mobilisation in Shimla

18 Jan 2026 | 1:19 AM

Shimla, Jan 17 (UNI) Expressing serious concern over the growing incidents of land subsidence and damage to residential areas, the Himachal Kisan Sabha has alleged that unscientific construction under the four-lane highway project is displacing families and destroying lifelong savings of local residents.

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Commonwealth Parliamentary delegation enthralled sight-seeing in Pink City

18 Jan 2026 | 12:54 AM

Jaipur, Jan 17 (UNI) A Parliamentary delegation of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth nations (CSPOC) arrived on a sight-seeing visit to the Pink City on Saturday.

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UP: Speeding SUV kills two scooter riders in Lucknow

18 Jan 2026 | 12:23 AM

Lucknow, Jan 17 (UNI) Two young people were killed after a speeding SUV hit their scooter in the Banthra area of the city today evening, police said.

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Raj: Day 3 at Vedanta JLF 2026 reflects on inspirations in form of stories & personal narratives

18 Jan 2026 | 12:12 AM

Jaipur, Jan 16 (UNI) The world’s grandest celebration of books and ideas continued to draw packed audiences across venues on Day 3 at Vedanta presented JLF-2026 that was a medley of ideas ; stories flourished as did a commingling of cultures.

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Mayawati expresses anger over alleged removal of Ahilyabai Holkar statue in Varanasi

18 Jan 2026 | 12:11 AM

Lucknow, Jan 17 (UNI) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday expressed strong displeasure over reports of the removal of a statue of Ahilyabai Holkar in Varanasi, saying the incident has triggered widespread discussion and anger among a large section of society.

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J&K LG calls for linking Sports with education and essential life skills

17 Jan 2026 | 11:50 PM

Jammu, Jan 17 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today called for linking Sports with education and essential life skills, stating that with integration in the education curriculum, sports can become a powerful tool for the complete and holistic development of youth.

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Eight cases registered against those spreading rumors and misinformation about Manikarnika Ghat

17 Jan 2026 | 11:47 PM

Varanasi, Jan 17 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday strongly criticized the Congress party over a viral video concerning Manikarnika Ghat in the holy city of Kashi.
Eight separate cases were registered at Chowk police station on Saturday against individuals and related X (formerly Twitter) handles for sharing pictures of Hindu deities, contrary to the actual facts regarding Manikarnika Ghat, with the intention of "deceiving and misleading people" of the Hindu faith, creating anger in society, and disrupting social harmony.

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Political recalibration in Himachal: CM signals cabinet reshuffle

17 Jan 2026 | 11:20 PM

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Shimla, Jan 17 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has indicated that a cabinet reshuffle and expansion are likely in the near future, following his recent visit to New Delhi where he met Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
The meeting has assumed political significance amid ongoing discussions over cabinet coordination, internal discipline and long-pending appointments in the state government.

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Rahul Gandhi likely to visit UP from Jan 19, to appear before court in defamation case

17 Jan 2026 | 10:46 PM

Lucknow, Jan 17 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will be on a 2- day visit to Uttar Pradesh from January 19 and is likely to appear in a court in a defamation case.

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Vedanta JLF 2026: Day 3 reflects on inspirations in form of stories & personal narratives

17 Jan 2026 | 9:56 PM

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Jaipur, Jan 17 (UNI) The world’s grandest celebration of books and ideas continued to draw packed audiences across venues on Day 3 at the Vedanta presented JLF-2026 that saw a medley of ideas and stories flourishing as well as a commingling of cultures.

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Raj: CSPOC delegates enthralled seeing Amer, City Palace & Hawamahal in Jaipur

17 Jan 2026 | 9:42 PM

Jaipur, Jan 16 (UNI) A Parliamentary delegation of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) nations arrived here today morning on a sightseeing visit.

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Sukh-Aashray Scheme aimed at fulfilling dreams of ‘Children of State’: Himachal CM

17 Jan 2026 | 8:44 PM

Shimla, Jan 17 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today welcomed the ‘Children of the State’ who recently returned from an all-India educational tour under the Sukh-Aashray Scheme.

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Productive talks with Centre on finances, apple imports & power issues: Himachal CM

17 Jan 2026 | 8:39 PM

Shimla, Jan 17 (UNI) Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today said that his recent meetings with union Ministers in New Delhi were productive and addressed several key concerns of Himachal Pradesh.

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UP: Teacher found dead in Barabanki school; family alleges harassment

17 Jan 2026 | 8:31 PM

Barabanki, Jan 17 (UNI) A woman teacher was found dead today at a government school in Barabanki district, triggering shock across the Education department.

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UP ATS arrests key aide of conversion racket kingpin Chhangur Baba from Nagpur

17 Jan 2026 | 7:56 PM

Lucknow, Jan 17 (UNI) The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) investigating an alleged religious conversion racket in Uttar Pradesh has arrested Idhu Islam, a close associate of Chhangur Baba, from Nagpur in the early hours of Saturday.

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