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Varanasi alone contributed Rs 1.3 lakh cr to country's GDP: Yogi

17 Jan 2026 | 4:56 PM

Varanasi, Jan 17 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said here on Saturday that more than 11 crore devotees visited Baba Vishwanath in Kashi last year.

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The end of 'Defaulter': How a calculated escape led to Mohali encounter

17 Jan 2026 | 4:54 PM

Mohali, Jan 17 (UNI) What began as a routine hospital escort turned into a night-long chase and a dramatic dawn encounter, ending the criminal trail of Karan Pathak alias “Defaulter,” a key accused in the murder of kabaddi player Rana Balachauria. Police sources say the episode exposed not just a daring escape bid, but the mindset of an accused who believed momentum and fearlessness could still work in his favour.

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Jaigarh Heritage Festival to be held in December

17 Jan 2026 | 4:49 PM

Jaipur, Jan 17 (UNI): The prestigious Jaigarh Heritage Festival will be organised at the historic Jaigarh fort atop Amer Hills of the Aravallis range here between December 11 and 13, 2026.

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Banke Bihari Temple Corridor gets first property registry

17 Jan 2026 | 3:42 PM

Mathura, Jan 17 (UNI) A significant breakthrough has been achieved in the construction of the Thakur Banke Bihari Temple Corridor in Vrindavan with the completion of the first property registry for the project in the name of Lord Banke Bihari.

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Govt not fulfilling its responsibilities: Rahul Gandhi

17 Jan 2026 | 3:36 PM

Indore (MP), Jan 17 (UNI) The Lok Sabha's Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday fired a broadside at the Madhya Pradesh government and other dispensations for what he called their failure to fulfil their responsibilities.

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Masked robbers loot SBI manager in broad daylight in Mohali's Aerocity

17 Jan 2026 | 3:06 PM

Mohali, Jan 17 (UNI) A senior official of the State Bank of India was robbed of gold jewellery worth around ₹4 lakh in a daring daylight incident in Mohali's Zirakpur area on Saturday, triggering fresh concerns over public safety in residential zones.

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Delhi speaker disputes Mohali FSL findings, claims Atishi video authentic in sikh gurus' remark row

17 Jan 2026 | 2:36 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 17 (UNI) The controversy surrounding a video clip of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, allegedly linked to remarks on Sikh Gurus inside the Delhi Assembly, intensified on Saturday after Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta openly challenged the forensic report submitted by Punjab’s Mohali-based Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL).

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HP govt relaxes BPL criteria; families with permanent houses now eligible

17 Jan 2026 | 2:27 PM

Hamirpur, Jan 17 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to relax the rules for the BPL (Below Poverty Line) selection process. Now, families with permanent houses can also apply to be included in the BPL category.

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HP to conduct Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 selection trials in Bilaspur, Una

17 Jan 2026 | 2:22 PM

Hamirpur, Jan 17 (UNI) Trials are being conducted in Himachal Pradesh for the selection of teams in athletics, swimming, weightlifting, wrestling, hockey, and football (men's and women's) for tribal players from the state for the Khelo India Tribal Games-2026, which will be held in Chhattisgarh on the 14th of next month.

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Himachal sees major push for medicinal farming as JICA Project

17 Jan 2026 | 2:19 PM

Shimla, Jan 17 (UNI) The JICA Forestry Project in Himachal Pradesh has launched a new initiative aimed at reviving endangered medicinal plants and promoting their scientific cultivation, with a special focus on 'Picrorhiza kurroa', locally known as Kadu or Kutki.

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63 retired patwaris and 4 Kanungos to be deployed in Hamirpur

17 Jan 2026 | 1:23 PM

Hamirpur, Jan 17 (UNI) In order to give Phillip to the revenue works in the state, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to appoint retired patwaris and kanungos.

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Integrated court complex for 6 districts inaugurated in Chandauli

17 Jan 2026 | 1:19 PM

Chandauli, Jan 17 (UNI) Supreme Court Chief Justice Justice Surya Kant, Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Justice Arun Bhansali, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the integrated court complex for six districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Chandauli, Mahoba, Amethi, Shamli, Hathras, and Auraiya, on Saturday.

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Assault case registered in Hamirpur

17 Jan 2026 | 1:17 PM

Hamirpur(HP), Jan 17 (UNI) Hamirpur Police has registered a serious criminal case involving extortion, physical assault, robbery, and criminal impersonation against an unknown person on basis of a complait made by Javid Ahmad Loni, a resident of Kupwara (J&K) presently residing in Hamirpur.

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Hunt for Maoist commander Paparao leads to fierce encounter in South Chhattisgarh

17 Jan 2026 | 1:16 PM

Bijapur, Jan 17 (UNI) Security forces launched a major counter insurgency operation in the dense forest and hill terrain of Bijapur district, South Chhattisgarh on Saturday morning after receiving specific intelligence inputs about the presence of senior Maoist commander Paparao, triggering a prolonged exchange of fire that is still underway.

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Lawyers protest seating arrangements ahead of CJI’s Chandauli visit

17 Jan 2026 | 12:22 PM

Chandauli, Jan 17 (UNI) Supreme Court Chief Justice Justice Surya Kant and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath are scheduled to inaugurate integrated court complexes in six districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Chandauli, Mahoba, Amethi, Shamli, Hathras, and Auraiya here on Saturday.

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