States

Karnataka HC rejects Cong leader's plea in woman officer abuse case

23 Jan 2026 | 11:02 AM

Bengaluru, Jan 23 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court has declined to quash a criminal case filed against Congress leader Rajeev Gowda over allegations that he verbally abused and threatened a woman Municipal Commissioner after she removed promotional banners for a Minister’s son’s film in Sidlaghatta.

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Himachal CM Sukhu announces Rs 1,500 monthly aid for women in Sulah constituency

23 Jan 2026 | 10:59 AM

Dharamshala, Jan 23 (UNI) Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday announced a monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,500 for all eligible women in his Assembly constituency, Sulah, under the Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samaan Nidhi Yojana.

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Routes blocked in Lahaul-Spiti due to heavy snowfall

23 Jan 2026 | 10:48 AM

Keylong, Jan 23 (UNI) Moderate to heavy snowfall continued overnight in the Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, disrupting normal life and blocking key roads on Friday.

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Shimla witnesses first snowfall of season after months of dry spell

23 Jan 2026 | 10:19 AM

Shimla, Jan 23 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh received fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of the state on Friday, while the entire state witnessed rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms after nearly three months of dry weather.

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Kidnapper killed in police encounter after murder of 13-yr-old in Chitrakoot

23 Jan 2026 | 10:03 AM

Chitrakoot, Jan 23 (UNI) One of the accused in the kidnapping and murder of a 13-year-old boy was killed in a police encounter in Chitrakoot district on Friday, while his accomplice was injured, police said.

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Himachal’s Dhagwar milk processing plant to boost rural economy: Prof. Chandra Kumar

23 Jan 2026 | 9:58 AM

Dharamshala, Jan 23 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Minister Chandra Kumar on Thursday inspected the under-construction milk processing plant at Dhagwar in Dharamshala subdivision and directed officials its timely completion while maintaining high-quality standards.

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ACB officials nabs trainee in land record office for accepting bribe of Rs 3000

23 Jan 2026 | 9:58 AM

Kolhapur, Jan 23 (UNI) Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials arrested a trainee in land record office in Chandgad tehsil office of this district, for accepting bribe of Rs 3,000 from the complainant.

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Millions take holy dip at Prayagraj Sangam on Basant Panchmi

23 Jan 2026 | 9:55 AM

Prayagraj, Jan 23 (UNI) Basant Panchami,the festival which heralds the arrival of spring and commemoration of Goddess Saraswati, who presides over knowledge,is being celebrated in the Sangam city on Friday with great ferver and devotion.

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Hamirpur jail inmates booked for clash with staff

23 Jan 2026 | 9:52 AM

Hamirpur (HP), Jan 23 (UNI) An undertrial prisoner of Hamirpur jail has been booked for assaulting a duty officer.

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Goa-made liquor, truck valued at Rs 1.15 cr seized; one held

23 Jan 2026 | 9:43 AM

Kolhapur, Jan 23 (UNI) The State Excise Department (SED), Kolhapur division, seized Goa-made foreign liquor and a truck worth a total of Rs 1.15 crore at Anuskura village in Shahuwadi tehsil of the district.

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Millions take holy dip at Prayagraj Sangam on Basant Panchmi

23 Jan 2026 | 9:33 AM

Prayagraj, Jan 23 (UNI) Basant Panchami, the festival marking the arrival of spring and the worship of Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, is being celebrated in the Sangam city on Friday with devotion and enthusiasm.

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Cochin Airport commissions full-body scanners to speed up passenger screening

23 Jan 2026 | 9:31 AM

Kochi, Jan 23 (UNI) With the aim of expediting passenger security checks and easing congestion at screening points, Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has commissioned full-body scanners on a trial basis at the airport.

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