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Hindustan Zinc Q3 FY26 net profit jumps 46 per cent YoY to Rs 3,916 cr

Mumbai, Jan 19 (UNI) Vedanta-owned Hindustan Zinc has posted a 46 per cent increase in net profit from Rs 2,678 crores in Q3 FY25 to Rs 3,916 crores in Q3FY26, according to an official statement.

#Hindustan Zinc Q3 FY26 net profit jumps 46 per cent YoY to Rs 3 #916 cr

Pak, SA record wins in ICC U19 WC

Harare/Windhoek, Jan 19 (UNI) Pakistan and South Africa recorded commanding victories in their respective ICC Under-19 World Cup fixtures on Monday, underlining their status as strong contenders in the tournament.

#Pak # SA record wins in ICC U19 WC

Centre to begin disbursing first tranche of Rs 1 lakh crore RDI funds to industry, start-ups by month-end

New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) Nearly a year after the Centre first announced a Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund to accelerate scientific research with real-world applications, it will begin disbursing funds to industries and start-ups by the end of this month, according to an official document from the Ministry of Science and Technology issued on Monday.

#Centre to begin disbursing first tranche of Rs 1 lakh crore RDI funds to industry # start-ups by month-end

CBI arrests HPCL officer for accepting Rs 1 lakh bribe

Chandrapur, Jan 19 (UNI) The CBI has arrested a sales officer of the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), Chandrapur in Maharashtra for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh to hand over the company''s retail outlet, officials said on Monday.

#CBI arrests HPCL officer for accepting Rs 1 lakh bribe

AP: 41.69 lakh MT of paddy purchased from farmers so far: Minister

Vijayawada, Jan 19 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Civil Supplies Nadendla Manohar said on Monday that the government has so far purchased 41.69 lakh metric tonnes of paddy from the over 6 lakh farmers during the kharif season.

#AP: 41.69 lakh MT of paddy purchased from farmers so far: Minister

16 Gamblers arrested in Puri police raid

Puri, Jan 19 (UNI) Puri Sadar police arrested 16 gamblers during a late-night raid at a gambling den in the Sri Setu area on Sunday and seized cash, motorcycles, and mobile phones from their possession.

#16 Gamblers arrested in Puri police raid

Ahead of PM rally, Goyal to arrive on Jan 21, to ink seat sharing pact with NDA allies

Chennai, Jan 19 (UNI) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s massive election rally
on January 23, union Minister and senior BJP leader Piyush Goyal, who is also the
Tamil Nadu in-charge for the upcoming Assembly electons, will arrive here on
January 21 to finalise the alliance strategy and sign the seat sharing pact with them.

#Ahead of PM rally # Goyal to arrive on Jan 21 # to ink seat sharing pact with NDA allies

Single helpline number 112 for all disasters and emergencies in Delhi

Pankaj Jain
New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) The Delhi government has introduced a single emergency number, 112, for all kinds of disasters and emergency situations under the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) 2.0.

#Single helpline number 112 for all disasters and emergencies in Delhi

Djokovic hits 100 AO wins as Wawrinka stays alive

Melbourne, Jan 19 (UNI) Novak Djokovic opened his Australian Open campaign in emphatic fashion on Monday night with a commanding 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Spain’s Pedro Martinez at Rod Laver Arena, becoming the first man to register 100 match wins at the tournament.

#Djokovic hits 100 AO wins as Wawrinka stays alive

INS Sudarshini to embark on 10-month transoceanic voyage Lokayan-26

New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) The Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini will embark on the flagship voyage of Lokayan 26, a 10-month transoceanic expedition. The ship that will set sail on Tuesday will cover over 22,000 nautical miles, visiting 18 foreign ports across 13 countries.

#INS Sudarshini to embark on 10-month transoceanic voyage Lokayan-26

Khaira slams GMADA’s Rs1,000-Crore Mohali road tender, alleges massive financial irregularities

Chandigarh, Jan 19 (UNI) Senior Congress leader and Bholath MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, alleging large-scale misuse of public funds in a road maintenance project approved by the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA).

#Khaira slams GMADA’s Rs1 #000-Crore Mohali road tender # alleges massive financial irregularities

Hyderabad Police ‘C-Mitra’ helps register 100 FIRs in 10 days, eases cybercrime complaint process

Hyderabad, Jan 19 (UNI) The Hyderabad City Police’s new initiative ‘C-Mitra’, launched to fast-track assistance for cybercrime victims, has facilitated the registration of over 100 FIRs within just 10 days of its launch, providing major relief to complainants.

#Hyderabad Police ‘C-Mitra’ helps register 100 FIRs in 10 days # eases cybercrime complaint process

AIADMK to honour Martyrs of 1965 anti-Hindi agitaton on Jan 25

Chennai, Jan 19 (UNI) The principal Opposition AIADMK today announced
that the party would honour the Martyrs of the 1965 anti-hindi agitation on
the occasion of Martyrs Day on January 25.

#AIADMK to honour Martyrs of 1965 anti-Hindi agitaton on Jan 25

Telangana to celebrate 16th National Voters Day on Jan 25

Hyderabad, Jan 19 (UNI) The 16th National Voters'' Day celebrations in Telangana will be inaugurated by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma on January 25 at Ravindra Bharathi auditorium, State Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudarshan Reddy said.

#Telangana to celebrate 16th National Voters Day on Jan 25

Modi govt approves 17 roads worth Rs 83.82 cr for Hamirpur: Anurag Singh Thakur

Hamirpur (HP), Jan 19 (UNI) Former union Minister and Member of Parliament from Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency, Anurag Singh Thakur, said the central government has given its approval for 17 road projects worth ₹83.82 crore for the Hamirpur parliamentary constituency under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
These projects will involve the construction of roads totaling 53.71 kilometers in length, providing direct road connectivity to 23 settlements in the region.

#Modi govt approves 17 roads worth Rs 83.82 cr for Hamirpur: Anurag Singh Thakur

CPI demands Rs 1 Cr. compensation in Shambhu Girls Hostel Case, POCSO case against accused, and CBI probe

Patna, Jan 19 (UNI) The Communist Party of India (CPI) today demanded registration of a case under the POCSO Act against those responsible in the Shambhu Girls Hostel incident in Patna, a CBI inquiry into the matter and Rs 1 crore as compensation to the victim’s family.

#CPI demands Rs 1 Cr. compensation in Shambhu Girls Hostel Case # POCSO case against accused # and CBI probe

New highs for South Africa in milestone U19 World Cup outing

Windhoek, jan 19 (UNI) South Africa batters put on a run-fest against Tanzania, finishing with
397/5 off their 50 overs to post the highest score of the ICC Men’s U-19 Cricket World Cup 2026.

#New highs for South Africa in milestone U19 World Cup outing

Insurance sector issued over 41crore policies in FY25: DFS

New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) M. Nagaraju, Secretary, DFS, on Monday said during the Financial Year 2024–25, the Insurance sector has issued 41.84 crore policies, collected premiums of Rs 11.93 lakh crore, paid claims of Rs 8.36 lakh crore, and reported assets under management of Rs 74.44 lakh crore as on 31 March 2025.

#Insurance sector issued over 41crore policies in FY25: DFS

Bus overturns near Chhattisgarh-Jharkhand border; 10 killed

Balrampur, Jan 19 (UNI) A journey to a family ceremony ended in tragedy on Sunday evening when a bus belonging to a school carrying villagers from Chhattisgarh''s Balrampur district overturned near the Chhattisgarh-Jharkhand border, leaving at least 10 people dead and scores injured.

#Bus overturns near Chhattisgarh-Jharkhand border; 10 killed

Police disperse protesters at Manikarnika Ghat, 16 detained

Varanasi, Jan 19 (UNI) Dozens of people staged a protest at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi on Monday, alleging that a statue of Rani Ahilyabai Holkar had been damaged during ongoing redevelopment work.
Upon receiving information, local police arrived at the scene and attempted to reason with the protesters.

#Police disperse protesters at Manikarnika Ghat # 16 detained

Shipwaves Online Limited Secures International Order worth of USD 58,000 (equivalent of Rs.52,61,180 approx)

Court finds young woman guilty of murdering 18-month old some

Kannur, Jan 19 (UNI) Taliparamba Additional District Sessions Court on Monday has found a 27-year-old woman guilty for murdering her 18-months-old son by smashing his head against a seawall at Thayyil beach, in 2020.

#Court finds young woman guilty of murdering 18-month old some

Govt invites 10,000 grassroots contributors for 77th Republic Day celebrations

New Delhi, January 19 (UNI) Around 10,000 special guests from diverse walks of life have been invited to witness the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in the national capital, as part of the government’s initiative to recognise grassroots contributors and enhance public participation in national celebrations.

#Govt invites 10 #000 grassroots contributors for 77th Republic Day celebrations

Russian who collaborated with Swedish intel sentenced to 13 years for treason: FSB

Moscow, Jan 19 (UNI/SPUTNIK) A Russian man who collaborated with the Swedish special services, who sought to obtain data on the weapons and equipment used in their military, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for high treason, the Federal Security Service of Russia (FSB) told Sputnik on Monday.

#Russian who collaborated with Swedish intel sentenced to 13 years for treason: FSB

Ranchi police recover 12-year-old boy from Koderma after 61 days

Ranchi, Jan 19 (UNI) Ranchi police recovered 12-year-old Kanhaiya Kumar, who had been missing for the past 61 days, from Koderma, officials said on Monday. The boy went missing from Ranchi district on November 22.

#Ranchi police recover 12-year-old boy from Koderma after 61 days

England cruise past Zimbabwe to stay unbeaten at Under-19 World Cup

Harare, Jan 19 (UNI) England strengthened their credentials as one of the early frontrunners at the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup after registering a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Zimbabwe to make it two wins from two in Group C.

#England cruise past Zimbabwe to stay unbeaten at Under-19 World Cup

Afghanistan thrash West Indies to dominate Under-19 World Cup

Windhoek, Jan 19 (UNI) Afghanistan delivered a commanding all-round performance to register a resounding 138-run victory over the West Indies at the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, stamping their authority in Group D with a display of discipline across batting, bowling and fielding in Namibia’s capital.

#Afghanistan thrash West Indies to dominate Under-19 World Cup

ECI to host global democracy meet IICDEM-2026 in New Delhi from Jan 21

New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host the inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 from January 21 to 23 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, positioning India as a global hub for dialogue on democratic practices and election management.

#ECI to host global democracy meet IICDEM-2026 in New Delhi from Jan 21

Chile wildfire death toll rises to 18

Santiago, Jan 19 (UNI) Chilean President Gabriel Boric said Sunday that the death toll from wildfires ravaging the country''s south-central region has reached 18 and is expected to rise further.

#Chile wildfire death toll rises to 18

Death toll in Spain high-speed train derailment rises to 21

Madrid, Jan 19 (UNI) At least 21 people were confirmed dead and more than 70 others injured after two high-speed trains collided near the city of Cordoba in southern Spain on Sunday, authorities said.

#Death toll in Spain high-speed train derailment rises to 21

Death toll rises to 21 in Spain high-speed train derailment.

Death toll rises to 21 in Spain high-speed train derailment.

#Death toll rises to 21 in Spain high-speed train derailment.

Voices of Faith Festival to be held in London between Mar 13 & 15, 2026.

Jaipur, Jan 18 (UNI) Voices of Faith, a festival that explores the ideals that form the core beliefs of religions from across the world, will return for its second edition at the Barbican Centre, London, between March 13–15, the oganisers announced on Sunday.

#Voices of Faith Festival to be held in London between Mar 13 & 15 # 2026.

Market valuation of three of top-10 firms spike over Rs 75,000 crore

New Delhi, Jan 18 (UNI) The combined market valuation of three of the top-10 most valued firms jumped Rs 75,855.43 crore in a holiday-shortened last week. State Bank of India and Infosys emerged as the biggest gainers. SBI''s market valuation jumped Rs 39,045.51 crore to Rs 9,62,107.27 crore, becoming the biggest gainer while Infosys surged Rs 31,014.59 crore to Rs 7,01,889.59 crore.

#Market valuation of three of top-10 firms spike over Rs 75 #000 crore

Seethakka thanks CM for Medaram development, announces Rs 143-crore lift irrigation scheme for Mulugu

Hyderabad, Jan 18 (UNI) Telangana Panchayat Raj Minister Seethakka on Sunday expressed gratitude to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for completing development works at the Medaram Sammakka–Saralamma shrine and for sanctioning a major lift irrigation project to bring Godavari water to Mulugu constituency.

#Seethakka thanks CM for Medaram development # announces Rs 143-crore lift irrigation scheme for Mulugu

Power DISCOMs turn profitable with Rs 2,701 crore PAT in FY25

New Delhi, Jan 18 (UNI) India’s power distribution utilities, including DISCOMs and state power departments, have collectively posted a positive Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 2,701 crore in FY 2024-25, marking a major turnaround for a sector that has remained loss-making for years after the unbundling and corporatisation of State Electricity Boards.

#Power DISCOMs turn profitable with Rs 2 #701 crore PAT in FY25

Peru declares state of emergency in 134 districts amid heavy rains

Lima, Jan. 18 (UNI) The Peruvian government on Sunday declared a 60-day state of emergency in 134 districts across eight regions due to the imminent risks posed by heavy rainfall.
According to a decree published on the official gazette El Peruano, the measure covers districts in the regions of Ancash, Ica, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Lima, Moquegua, Piura and Tumbes.

#Peru declares state of emergency in 134 districts amid heavy rains

NZ claim 1st ODI series win in India since 1988

Indore, Jan 18 (UNI) New Zealand finally ended India’s home dominance in a thrilling third ODI at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, winning by 41 runs and taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

#NZ claim 1st ODI series win in India since 1988

England, AFG register commanding wins as ICC U19 WC group stage heats up

Harare/Bulawayo/Windhoek, Jan 18 (UNI) Three Group-stage matches of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 on Sunday produced contrasting outcomes, with England and Afghanistan registering emphatic victories, while rain washed out the contest between New Zealand and the United States of America.

#England # AFG register commanding wins as ICC U19 WC group stage heats up

Voices of Faith Festival to be held in London between Mar 13 & 15

Jaipur, Jan 18 (UNI) Voices of Faith, a festival that explores the ideals that form the core beliefs of religions from across the world, will return for its 2nd edition at the Barbican Centre, London, between March 13–15.

#Voices of Faith Festival to be held in London between Mar 13 & 15

Rs 14,630 Cr to be invested in 47-km Delhi Metro Phase-IV network

New Delhi, Jan 18(UNI) Delhi government has released its share of funds for the remaining three corridors of Phase IV of the Delhi Metro Rail Transit System (MRTS). The corridors are expected to be completed within four years. Efficient metro operations will also play a significant role in controlling pollution.

#Rs 14 #630 Cr to be invested in 47-km Delhi Metro Phase-IV network

Severe cold, dense fog trigger series of road accidents across UP; 12 dead, 75 injured

Lucknow, Jan 18 (UNI) Severe cold weather accompanied by dense fog continues to wreak havoc across Uttar Pradesh, leading to a series of tragic road accidents today.

#Severe cold # dense fog trigger series of road accidents across UP; 12 dead # 75 injured

Police crack down on Ganja trafficking in Gumla, four arrested with 132 Kg seizure

Gumla, Jan 18 (UNI): The Gumla Police have busted a ganja smuggling racket in Gumla district and seized 132.10 kilograms of ganja. The contraband was being transported in two vehicles, including a black Hyundai car and a white Scorpio-II. Four smugglers have been arrested in connection with the case.

#Police crack down on Ganja trafficking in Gumla # four arrested with 132 Kg seizure

Court orders Rs 180.87 crore asset restitution to banks in Zoom Developers fraud case

New Delhi, Jan 18 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate''s Bhopal zonal office today stated that a Special PMLA court in Indore has ordered the restitution of properties worth Rs 180.87 crore to banks in a fraud case involving M/s Zoom Developers Pvt. Ltd (ZDPL).

#Court orders Rs 180.87 crore asset restitution to banks in Zoom Developers fraud case

Rekha Gupta inaugurates development works worth Rs 100 cr in RK Puram

New Delhi, Jan 18 (UNI) Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, on Sunday inaugurated development works worth approximately Rs 100 crore in the RK Puram assembly constituency here.

#Rekha Gupta inaugurates development works worth Rs 100 cr in RK Puram

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed on official visit to India on Jan 19

UNI RN.

#UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed on official visit to India on Jan 19

CPI’s 100-year journey a legacy of struggle for people and freedom: D Raja

Khammam (Telangana), Jan 18 (UNI) CPI National General Secretary D Raja on Sunday said the Communist Party of India’s 100-year journey was a “glorious path of struggles and sacrifices” rooted in the freedom movement and the cause of the people.

#CPI’s 100-year journey a legacy of struggle for people and freedom: D Raja

World No.1 Sabalenka marches into Australian Open 2nd round

Melbourne, Jan. 18 (UNI) World number one Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus made her first step towards a fifth grand slam title with a comfortable victory over French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah on Sunday''s first day of the Australian Open.
Opening the night session on Rod Laver Arena, Sabalenka hit 23 winners to eventually run away with a 6-4, 6-1 victory in one hour and 16 minutes, having initially encountered problems against the left-handed 20-year-old.

#World No.1 Sabalenka marches into Australian Open 2nd round

TN govt announces CM Pongal medals for 4,184 police personnel

Chennai, Jan 18 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu government has anounced Chief Minister''s
Pongal medals to 4,184 police personnel.

#TN govt announces CM Pongal medals for 4 #184 police personnel

U.S. Army puts 1,500 paratroopers on alert for possible deployment to Minnesota: Reports

Los Angeles, Jan. 18 (UNI) Some 1,500 active-duty U.S. Army paratroopers have been placed on alert for a potential deployment to the state of Minnesota, U.S. media reported on Sunday, citing defense officials.
The soldiers are from the 11th Airborne Division, based at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, according to ABC News.

#U.S. Army puts 1 #500 paratroopers on alert for possible deployment to Minnesota: Reports

Pentagon preparing to deploy 1,500 troops in Minnesota amid unrest

Washington, Jan 18 (UNI/SPUTNIK) The Pentagon is preparing to deploy about 1,500 troops from the 11th Airborne Division in Minnesota if unrest escalates amid an immigration operation in the state, The Washington Post newspaper reported on Sunday, citing defense officials.
On Tuesday, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the launch of the largest immigration operation in Minnesota, with about 2,000 agents and officers deployed to the state.

#Pentagon preparing to deploy 1 #500 troops in Minnesota amid unrest

JIPMER 14th Convocation on Jan 20, union Min Anupriya to attend

Chennai, Jan 18 (UNI) The Centrally-administered Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, an Institution of National Importance under the union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, will conduct its 14th Convocation on Tuesday, January 20.

#JIPMER 14th Convocation on Jan 20 # union Min Anupriya to attend

Tripura seeks Centre’s approval for 15 Ekalavya Model Schools

Agartala, Jan 17 (UNI) The Tripura government has requested the Centre’s approval to set up 15 additional Ekalavya Model Residential Schools in the state’s tribal areas to strengthen educational opportunities for backward communities.

#Tripura seeks Centre’s approval for 15 Ekalavya Model Schools

Dense fog causes massive pile-up on Delhi-Lucknow Highway: Six accidents, 1 dead, 25 injured

Lucknow, Jan 18 (UNI) Dense fog in Uttar Pradesh led to six road accidents on Sunday, involving around 30 vehicles. One person died, while 25 others sustained injuries.

#Dense fog causes massive pile-up on Delhi-Lucknow Highway: Six accidents # 1 dead # 25 injured

108 Ambulance's swift response saves critically injured tourist in Arunachal’s Longding dist

Itanagar, Jan 17 (UNI) In a remarkable display of professionalism and commitment, the 108 Emergency Ambulance service of EMRI Green Health Services provided life-saving pre-hospital care to a critically injured tourist from Assam following a road accident near Wakka in Longding district, on Saturday evening.

#108 Ambulance's swift response saves critically injured tourist in Arunachal’s Longding dist

CBI trap exposes HPCL sales officer in Rs 1 lakh graft case

Nagpur, Jan 17 (UNI) The Anti-Corruption Branch of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday arrested a sales officer of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh, officials said.

#CBI trap exposes HPCL sales officer in Rs 1 lakh graft case

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

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.

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

HIL: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers beat SG Pipers 6-1 to stay top of the table

Bhubaneshwar, Jan 17(UNI): Table-toppers Vedanta Kalinga Lancers opened the Bhubaneshwar leg of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) with a commanding 6-1 victory over SG Pipers. Playing at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Saturday, the Lancers extended their winning streak to five matches, proving they are the team to beat this season.

#HIL: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers beat SG Pipers 6-1 to stay top of the table

India U19 ride Kundu, Suryavanshi, Malhotra’s magic to beat Bangladesh

Bulawayo, Jan 17 (UNI) A blend of composure, flair and match-winning impact from Abhigyan Kundu, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Vihaan Malhotra powered India Under-19 to a gripping 18-run victory over Bangladesh Under-19 in a rain-affected Group A encounter of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 at the Queens Sports Club here on Saturday.

#India U19 ride Kundu # Suryavanshi # Malhotra’s magic to beat Bangladesh

10th Sub-Jr Natl Rugby Sevens Championship: Bihar beat Maha; Odisha win Bronze

Bhubaneswar, Jan 17 (UNI): The 10th Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship concluded at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday with a thrilling final day of knockout action,showcasing India''s top Under-15 girls'' rugby talent.

#10th Sub-Jr Natl Rugby Sevens Championship: Bihar beat Maha; Odisha win Bronze

Mid-winter wetland bird survey to be conducted at Bhitarkanika on January 18

Kendrapara, Jan 17 (UNI) The mid-winter status survey of wetland birds will be conducted across five forest and wildlife ranges of Bhitarkanika National Park on January 18, according to Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Rajnagar Mangrove Forest and Wildlife Division, Vardaraj Gaonkar.

#Mid-winter wetland bird survey to be conducted at Bhitarkanika on January 18

Shah Jahan's 371st Urs ends at Taj Mahal

Agra, Jan 17 (UNI) The three-day 371st Urs (death anniversary) of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan at the Taj Mahal concluded here on Saturday.

#Shah Jahan's 371st Urs ends at Taj Mahal

Hyd: 128 student graduate from ASCI during Convocation

Hyderabad, Jan 17 (UNI) : As many as 128 students graduated from the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) at its Convocation Ceremony held here on Saturday.

#Hyd: 128 student graduate from ASCI during Convocation

Sri Lanka’s Viran Chamuditha creates U19 World Cup history

Windhoek, Jan 16 (UNI) Sri Lanka’s Viran Chamuditha created history as he recorded the highest score by an individual in an ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup innings when he racked up
192 against Japan in their first match of the 2026 edition.

#Sri Lanka’s Viran Chamuditha creates U19 World Cup history

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

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.

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

Reliance Posts flat Q3 FY26 profit at Rs 18,645 cr, revenue up by 10.5 per cent

Mumbai, Jan 17 (UNI) Reliance Industries (RIL) has reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 18,645 crore in the third quarter of the financial year 2025-26 (Q3 FY26).

#Reliance Posts flat Q3 FY26 profit at Rs 18 #645 cr # revenue up by 10.5 per cent

Hundreds of AIADMK cadres throng MGR temple to mark his 109th birth anniv

By G B Vanamali
Chennai, Jan 17 (UNI) Amid a plethora of functions
organised by the AIADMK cadres to celebrate the
109th birth anniversary of Party Founder and late
Chief Minister M G Ramachandran, popularly called
as MGR, across Tamil Nadu, a temple built for him
at Nathamedu village in suburban Tirunindravur, drew
hundreds of party cadres, who came and worshipped
in the temple.

#Hundreds of AIADMK cadres throng MGR temple to mark his 109th birth anniv

Indian Racing Festival set to make Goa debut on February 14–15

New Delhi, Jan 17 (UNI): The Indian Racing Festival will make its much-anticipated Goa debut with a high-octane formula Street Race Weekend scheduled for February 14–15, as Round 4 of the championship unfolds at the Manohar International Airport. Announced by the Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, the event promises to elevate Goa’s status as a premier motorsport destination.

#Indian Racing Festival set to make Goa debut on February 14–15

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

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.

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

GeM to host ‘GeM Excellence Event’ in Ranchi on Jan 19

Ranchi, Jan 17 (UNI) The Government of India’s Government e-Marketplace (GeM) will organise a one-day ‘GeM Excellence Event’ in Ranchi on January 19 to promote efficient and transparent public procurement in Jharkhand, official sources said on Friday.

#GeM to host ‘GeM Excellence Event’ in Ranchi on Jan 19

Mumbai to host first Global Economic Cooperation 2026 from February 17 to 19

New Delhi, Jan 17 (UNI) Senior policymakers, global corporate leaders, investors and heads of multilateral institutions from India and abroad will gather in Mumbai from February 17-19 for the inaugural Global Economic Cooperation 2026, a high-level, invitation-only forum aimed at redefining economic cooperation in an increasingly multipolar global order.

#Mumabi to host first Global Economic Cooperation 2026 from February 17 to 19

Hyd: Fit India sundays on Cycle 57th edition to be held at Gachibowli on Jan 18

Hyderabad, Jan 17 (UNI) Hyderabad is set to host the 57th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle at Gachibowli here on Sunday, with the event bringing together fitness, mindfulness and community participation.

#Hyd: Fit India sundays on Cycle 57th edition to be held at Gachibowli on Jan 18

Celebration of grand festival of “Urja Mahotsav”, from 7th to 12th January 2026

BGMI Continues Its Reward Streak With Redeem Codes on 16th January

JAC releases admit cards for Class 10 Board Examination 2026

Ranchi, Jan 17 (UNI) The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has released the admit cards for the Class 10 (Matriculation) Board Examination 2026.

#JAC releases admit cards for Class 10 Board Examination 2026

AIADMK celebrates party founder and Bharat Rana MGR's 109th birth anniv on grand scale

Chennai, Jan 14 (UNI) The principal Opposition AIADMK on Saturday celebrated
the 109th birth anniversary of Party Founder, late Chief Minister and Bharat Ratna
MGR. in a grand manner.

#AIADMK celebrates party founder and Bharat Rana MGR's 109th birth anniv on grand scale

AIADMK releases Phase-1 manifesto, containing 5 major promises ahead of key TN Assembly polls

Chennai, Jan 17 (UNI) Despite lagging behind the ruling DMK-led Front in finalising
the alliance strategy, the principal Opposition AIADMK in Tamil Nadu took the lead
over other parties by releasing the first phase of Manifesto on Saturday, promising
Rs 2,000 per month for women household heads and free travel for men in city buses
if the party was voted to power in the Assembly elections due in four months.

#AIADMK releases Phase-1 manifesto # containing 5 major promises ahead of key TN Assembly polls

16-yr-old Tripura girl prevents her marriage with institutional support

Agartala, Jan 17 (UNI) A 16–year–old tribal girl in South Tripura has broken her own child marriage through institutional intervention, which occurred in Siddhinagar area under PR Bari police station in Belonia.

#16-yr-old Tripura girl prevents her marriage with institutional support

Tripura pursuing 100 more MBBS seats: Chief Minister

Agartala, Jan 17 (UNI) Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha announced that the state government is actively seeking approval for an additional 100 MBBS seats, which would bring the total number of undergraduate medical seats in Tripura to 450, thereby expanding the scope of medical education in the Northeast.

#Tripura pursuing 100 more MBBS seats: Chief Minister

12 arrested as demonstrations continue in U.S. Minneapolis

Los Angeles, Jan 17 (UNI) Twelve people were arrested Thursday night during demonstrations over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Minneapolis, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, authorities said Friday.

#12 arrested as demonstrations continue in U.S. Minneapolis

Floral tributes paid to AIADMK Founder Bharat Rana on his 109th birth anniversary

Chennai, Jan 17 (UNI) The principal Opposition AIADMK on Saturday celebrated the 109th birth anniversary of Party Founder, late Chief Minister and Bharat Ratna MGR in a grand manner, befitting the occasion.
The party celebrated the occasion across Tamil Nadu by organising various welfare programmes.

#Floral tributes paid to AIADMK Founder Bharat Rana on his 109th birth anniversary

U.S. reports over 18 mln flu cases for current season

Los Angeles, Jan 17 (UNI) The United States has recorded at least 18 million influenza illnesses, 230,000 hospitalizations and 9,300 deaths so far during the current flu season, according to the latest estimates released Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

#U.S. reports over 18 mln flu cases for current season

ED files money laundering chargesheet against Al-Falah Trust Chancellor; attaches assets worth Rs 140 cr

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today stated that it has filed a prosecution complaint (chargesheet) against Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui and others, who are accused of generating and laundering proceeds of crime (POC) linked to Al-Falah Charitable Trust, Al-Falah University, and allied institutions.

#ED files money laundering chargesheet against Al-Falah Trust Chancellor; attaches assets worth Rs 140 cr

'Bindiya Ke Baahubali' Season 2 to stream from January 21

Mumbai, Jan 16 (UNI) The politically charged and darkly satirical series "Bindiya Ke Baahubali" is set to return with its second season from January 21.

#'Bindiya Ke Baahubali' Season 2 to stream from January 21

Centre releases Rs 15.20 crore XV-FC grants for Mizoram village councils

Aizawl, Jan 16 (UNI) The Central government has released Rs 15.20 crore to Mizoram for its rural local bodies under the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV-FC) grants, providing a significant boost to grassroots governance and development across the State.
The amount, released during the financial year 2025–26, represents the second instalment of untied grants for the financial year 2024–25.

#Centre releases Rs 15.20 crore XV-FC grants for Mizoram village councils

Under-19 World Cup: Afghanistan stun SA as England thrash Pak

Windhoek/Harare, Jan 16 (UNI) Afghanistan produced a sensational performance to defeat South Africa by 28 runs, while Australia and England registered convincing victories in the Under-19 World Cup on Friday.

#Under-19 World Cup: Afghanistan stun SA as England thrash Pak

Vishvaraj Jadeja’s 165 not out sends Saurashtra into VHT final

Bengaluru, Jan 16 (UNI) Vishvaraj Jadeja''s masterful unbeaten 165 propelled Saurashtra into the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy as they chased down Punjab’s 292 with nine wickets in hand and 63 balls to spare at the Centre of Excellence here on Friday.

#Vishvaraj Jadeja’s 165 not out sends Saurashtra into VHT final

Ranchi Royals beat JSW Soorma Hockey Club 4-1 in HIL

Ranchi, Jan 16 (UNI) Ranchi Royals continued to build on their winning run in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL), registering their third win on the bounce to prevail 4-1 against JSW Soorma Hockey Club in their final home game of the season at the Marang Gomke Jagpal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium here on Friday.

#Ranchi Royals beat JSW Soorma Hockey Club 4-1 in HIL

Telangana CM hands over Group-3 appointment letters to 1,370 candidates, slams BRS over recruitment lapses

Hyderabad, Jan 16 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on late Friday evening handed over appointment letters to 1,370 candidates selected for Group-3 posts at a programme held at Shilpakala Vedika in the Hitech City area and criticised the previous BRS government for what he termed "irresponsible" handling of recruitment examinations.

#Telangana CM hands over Group-3 appointment letters to 1 #370 candidates # slams BRS over recruitment lapses

Maha: Mahayuti bags 94 out of total 122 seats in Nashik Municipal Corporation

Nashik, Jan 16 (UNI) The Mahayuti alliance, comprising BJP, Shinde''s Shiv Sena and NCP Ajit Pawar, has so far captured 94 out of total 122 seats in the Nashik Municipal Corporation general election, the counting for which is currently underway today.

#Maha: Mahayuti bags 94 out of total 122 seats in Nashik Municipal Corporation

Karnataka faces fiscal crisis as revenue shortfall hits Rs 9,000–13,000 crore

Bengaluru, Jan 16 (UNI) Karnataka is staring at a potential fiscal crisis as over-optimistic revenue projections and administrative shortcomings threaten the state government’s budget targets. With only Rs 1.38 lakh crore mobilised against a target of Rs 2.03 lakh crore for the current financial year, officials privately estimate a shortfall of Rs 9,000–13,000 crore by year-end, exposing weaknesses in fiscal planning and execution.

#Karnataka faces fiscal crisis as revenue shortfall hits Rs 9 #000–13 #000 crore

Reliance Industries Q3 EBITDA rises 6.1 per cent to Rs 50,932 cr

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) Reliance Industries Limited posted steady consolidated performance in the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, with EBITDA rising 6.1 per cent year-on-year to Rs 50,932 crore, supported by strong growth in digital services and the oil-to-chemicals business.

#Reliance Industries Q3 EBITDA rises 6.1 per cent to Rs 50 #932 cr

Dollar 10 billion AM Green project to place AP in forefront of global green energy: Minister Nara Lokesh

Vijayawada, Jan 16 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for IT and Electronics Nara Lokesh has announced that AM Green is establishing a 1.5 MTPA Green Ammonia export terminal in Kakinada.

#Dollar 10 billion AM Green project to place AP in forefront of global green energy: Minister Nara Lokesh

Suvendu Adhikari files defamation suit of 100 crores against Mamata Banerjee over coal scam allegations

Kolkata, Jan 16 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, filed a defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday, accusing her of making baseless and defamatory allegations linking him to the coal scam.

#Suvendu Adhikari files defamation suit of 100 crores against Mamata Banerjee over coal scam allegations

Iran witnessed its most brutal form of state repression since 1979: Activists

Tehran, Jan 16 (UNI) As Iran battles a near-total communications blackout and one of the harshest waves of state crackdowns since the 1979 Islamic revolution, three people living in different cities have given accounts of the sheer brutality of the repression by security personnel that has left cities shocked, bloody, grieving, and engulfed in fear.

#Iran witnessed its most brutal form of state repression since 1979: Activists

ED clamps down on Al-Falah group, attaches Rs.140 crore assets and files a chargesheet

Chandigarh, Jan 16 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its action against the Faridabad-based Al-Falah Group by attaching assets worth nearly Rs.140 crore and filing a chargesheet in a Delhi court in an alleged money-laundering case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

#ED clamps down on Al-Falah group # attaches Rs.140 crore assets and files a chargesheet

14-yo girl found murdered in Malappuram; boyfriend in custody

Kozhikode, Jan 16(UNI): A 14-year-old girl was found murdered in Thodiyapulam in Kerala’s Malappuram district. The body of the ninth standard student was found in a bush near the railway track between Vaniyampalam and Thodiyapulam.

#14-yo girl found murdered in Malappuram; boyfriend in custody

2189 children in Una district receive financial assistance of Rs 2.61 crore

Una, Jan 16 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government''s Indira Gandhi Sukh Shiksha Yojana has emerged as an effective social initiative in securing and empowering the future of children. This scheme is not only connecting needy children with education but is also bringing positive changes in the lives of families struggling with difficult circumstances.

#2189 children in Una district receive financial assistance of Rs 2.61 crore

Gearing up for WB assembly poll, Congress to hold first screening committee meeting on Jan 18

New Delhi, Jan 16, UNI: The Congress party has intensified its political preparations ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections with meeting of the screening committee scheduled
Congress screening committee to hold its first meeting in Kolkata on January 18.

#Gearing up for WB assembly poll # Congress to hold first screening committee meeting on Jan 18

AIMIM leaves strong imprint in Maharashtra civic polls , 58 candidates lead in 11 municipal corporations

Mumbai, Jan 16 (UNI) The results of the Maharashtra local body elections have thrown up a surprise with the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) registering a strong surge across the state. The party, led by Asaduddin Owaisi, has taken the lead in 58 seats across 11 municipal corporations, significantly altering established political equations.

#AIMIM leaves strong imprint in Maharashtra civic polls # 58 candidates lead in 11 municipal corporations

1,43,951 Una residents being provided subsidized rations: Mahendra Pal Gurjar

Una(HP), Jan 16 (UNI) Under the Public Distribution System, 1,43,951 ration card holders in the district are being benefited through 326 fair price shops. This information was given by Additional Deputy Commissioner Mahendra Pal Gurjar on Friday while presiding over the quarterly review meeting of the Public Distribution System held in his chamber.

#1 #43 #951 Una residents being provided subsidized rations: Mahendra Pal Gurjar

Nagpur Civic Polls: BJP ahead in 84 seats, Congress in 41

Nagpur, Jan 16 (UNI) Counting of votes for the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) elections continued on Friday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leading in 84 seats, while the Congress was ahead in 41 seats, according to the election officials.

#Nagpur Civic Polls: BJP ahead in 84 seats # Congress in 41

Modi to visit poll-bound West Bengal, Assam on Jan 17-18

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal and Assam on January 17-18. Assembly polls are due in the two eastern states in April-May, apart from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry in the South.

#Modi to visit poll-bound West Bengal # Assam on Jan 17-18

BJP-led alliance crosses majority mark in Mumbai civic polls , Alliance candidates lead in 131 of 227 BMC seats

Mumbai, Jan 16 (UNI) Trends from the counting of votes for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections on Friday indicated a clear lead for the BJP-led alliance, which crossed the majority mark as counting progressed through the morning.

#BJP-led alliance crosses majority mark in Mumbai civic polls # Alliance candidates lead in 131 of 227 BMC seats

Chhattisgarh open to flag off 2026 PGTI season, prize purse raised to ₹1.5 Crore

Raipur, Jan 16 (UNI) Chhattisgarh will open India''s professional golf season as the Chhattisgarh Open Golf Championship tees off the 2026 Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) calendar from February 3 to 6 at the Fairway Golf & Lake Resort in Naya Raipur.

#Chhattisgarh open to flag off 2026 PGTI season # prize purse raised to ₹1.5 Crore

AP: Equipment erection ceremony of AM Green Hydrogen to be held on Jan’ 17

Vijayawada, June 16 (UNI) The Government of Andhra Pradesh here on Friday announced a major global milestone in India’s clean-energy journey with the first major equipment erection ceremony of AM Green’s Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Complex to be held in Kakinada on January 17, 2026.

#AP: Equipment erection ceremony of AM Green Hydrogen to be held on Jan’ 17

State-level Nalwari Fair to be held from March 17 to 23 in Bilaspur

Bilaspur, Jan 16 (UNI) The State-Level Nalwari Fair 2026, an event of historical and cultural significance for the Bilaspur district, will be held this year from March 17 to 23.
The district administration has begun preparations to ensure the successful and well-organised conduct of the fair.
In this regard, the first preliminary meeting regarding the fair''s organisation was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Rahul Kumar, with officials from various departments in attendance.

#State-level Nalwari Fair to be held from March 17 to 23 in Bilaspur

HEC Infra Projects Limited Wins ₹16.35 Cr Order for Battery Energy Storage System Project

Lucknow man loses Rs 1.92 crore in online friendship scam; ‘Woman’ turns out to be man

Lucknow, Jan 15 (UNI) An online friendship that began on WhatsApp turned into a massive cyber fraud for a man from Lucknow, who ended up losing Rs 1.92 crore, police said on Thursday.

#Lucknow man loses Rs 1.92 crore in online friendship scam; ‘Woman’ turns out to be man

Kudumbashree to launch ‘K-Inam’ brand with 30 new agri value-added products on Jan 17

Kochi, Jan 16 (UNI) Kudumbashree, the State’s poverty eradication mission, will make a significant entry into the global agri-food sector with the launch of its new brand ‘K-Inam’, comprising 30 premium agricultural value-added food products, on January 17.

#Kudumbashree to launch ‘K-Inam’ brand with 30 new agri value-added products on Jan 17

U19 WC: Sri Lanka set to dominate Japan in Windhoek showdown

Windhoek, Jan 16 (UNI) In what promises to be a one-sided contest, Japan U19, on Saturday, will take on a red-hot Sri Lanka U19 in the 8th match of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026.

#U19 WC: Sri Lanka set to dominate Japan in Windhoek showdown

Cochin Shipyard delivers 1st HS EcoFreighter vessel to German owner

Kochi, Jan 16 (UNI) Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has delivered MS Heinz, the first vessel in the HS EcoFreighter series of Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs), to Germany-based HS Schiffahrts UG (haftungsbeschränkt) & Co. KG.

#Cochin Shipyard delivers 1st HS EcoFreighter vessel to German owner

U19 WC: India eye second straight win after Henil Patel's show

Bulawayo, Jan 16 (UNI) India U19 will take on Bangladesh U19 in their second group stage match of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 at the Queens Sports Club here on Saturday.

#U19 WC: India eye second straight win after Henil Patel's show

India International Industrial Expo 2026 starts on Jan 16

Kochi, Jan 16 (UNI) The second edition of the India International Industrial Expo, along with the Industrial Mega Summit, jointly organised by the Kerala State Small Industries Association (KSSIA) and Metro Mart, will be inaugurated by Kerala Minister for Electricity K. Krishnankutty here on Friday.

#India International Industrial Expo 2026 starts on Jan 16

JSW Soorma Hockey Club register first win; beat HIL GC 3-1

Ranchi, Jan 15 (UNI): JSW Soorma Hockey Club registered their first victory in the Hero Hockey India League 2026 (Men''s) as they beat HIL Governing Council (GC) 3-1 in a comfortable fashion here at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Thursday.

#JSW Soorma Hockey Club register first win; beat HIL GC 3-1

JSW Soorma Hockey Club register first win; beat HIL GC 3-1

Ranchi, Jan 15 (UNI) JSW Soorma Hockey Club registered their first victory in the Hockey India League 2026 (Men''s) as they beat HIL Governing Council (GC) 3-1 in a comfortable fashion here
at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium here on Thursday.

#JSW Soorma Hockey Club register first win; beat HIL GC 3-1

Newly-elected CPI(M) councillor VK Nishad's parole extended for another 15 days

Kannur, Jan 15 (UNI) The parole of newly-elected CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) councillor of Payyanur Municipality, V K Nishad, who is serving a 20-years sentence in connection with a bomb attack on a police vehicle, was extended by another 15 days on Thursday.

#Newly-elected CPI(M) councillor VK Nishad's parole extended for another 15 days

Lakhs take holy dip, over 1.3 cr pilgrims visit Gangasagar fair

By Rajib Chakraborty
Sagar Island (WB), Jan 15 (UNI) Around 1.3 crore pilgrims visited this island on the southern tip of West Bengal to take a ritual dip at the Sagar Sangam — the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal — during the ongoing Gangasagar fair till Thursday on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti.

#Lakhs take holy dip # over 1.3 cr pilgrims visit Gangasagar fair

U-14 Cricket Controversy: J&K DYSS finalises team after fresh matches

Jammu, Jan 15 (UNI) In the wake of controversy erupted over selection of the Under-14 cricket team, the Jammu and Kashmir Directorate of Youth Services and Sports on Thursday announced the selected squad after fresh matches for participation in the 69th National School Games, scheduled to be held at Sikar, Rajasthan.

#U-14 Cricket Controversy: J&K DYSS finalises team after fresh matches

Rabid dog attacks voters during polling in Jalna, 10-15 citizens injured

Jalna, Jan 15 (UNI) A shocking incident disrupted polling day in Jalna city on Thursday after a rabid dog attacked voters leaving between 10 to 15 people injured, two seriously.

#Rabid dog attacks voters during polling in Jalna # 10-15 citizens injured

Karnataka Games 2025-26 to kick off on Jan 16

Bengaluru, Jan 15 (UNI) The Karnataka Games 2025-26 are set to commence from January 16 and will continue till January 22, with Tumakuru and Bengaluru serving as the main venues for the week-long sporting extravaganza.

#Karnataka Games 2025-26 to kick off on Jan 16

U.S. sanctions 13 entities, 11 individuals allegedly linked with Iran

Washington, Jan. 15 (UNI) The U.S. Department of Treasury is imposing sanctions on 13 more entities and 11 more individuals allegedly linked to Iran, according to the Specially Designated Nationals list updated on Thursday by the department''s Office of Foreign Assets Control.

#U.S. sanctions 13 entities # 11 individuals allegedly linked with Iran

U19 ODI WC: Henil Patel's 5-fer blitz leads India to victory

Bulawayo, Jan 15 (UNI) Henil Patel stole the show as India U19 cruised to a six-wicket victory over United States of America U19 in the opening Group A match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 at Queens Sports Club. The match was rain-affected, with India chasing a revised DLS target of 96 in 37 overs.

#U19 ODI WC: Henil Patel's 5-fer blitz leads India to victory

New Navi Mumbai airport sees strong early passenger response, Over 1.09 lakh travellers handled since commercial launch

Mumbai, Jan 15 (UNI) The Navi Mumbai International Airport has crossed the one-lakh passenger mark within the first 19 days of commercial operations, marking a significant early milestone for the newly operational aviation hub in the Mumbai metropolitan region.

#New Navi Mumbai airport sees strong early passenger response # Over 1.09 lakh travellers handled since commercial launch

RIL-Owned Reliance Industries Infra Q3 FY26 Profit Up 9.9 per cent YoY At Rs 3.01 cr

Mumbai, Jan 15 (UNI) Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited (RIIL), which is a group company of the Mukesh Ambani owned-Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has reported a 9.9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in its consolidated net profit for the third quarter of FY26.

#RIL-Owned Reliance Industries Infra Q3 FY26 Profit Up 9.9 per cent YoY At Rs 3.01 cr

Delhi assembly seeks written reply from Atishi by January 19 on alleged remarks

Pankaj Jain
New Delhi, Jan 15(UNI) Delhi Legislative assembly secretariat on Thursday issued a notice to Leader of Opposition and AAP leader Atishi in connection with an alleged breach of privilege and contempt of the House over remarks reportedly made against Sikh Gurus during Assembly proceedings earlier this month.

#Delhi assembly seeks written reply from Atishi by January 19 on alleged remarks

Robert Downey Jr. and Timothée Chalamet joke about turning December 18 into 'Dunesday' with dual blockbusters

Los Angeles, Jan 15 (UNI) Hollywood may have found its next tongue-in-cheek cinematic event, when Robert Downey Jr. and Timothée Chalamet have playfully proposed turning December 18 into a pop-culture phenomenon, as "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Dune: Part Three" prepare to open in cinemas on the same day.

#Robert Downey Jr. and Timothée Chalamet joke about turning December 18 into 'Dunesday' with dual blockbusters

Mass Drug administration to be held on February 10 to eliminate filariasis in Ranchi district

Ranchi, Jan 15 (UNI) Mass Drug Administration (MDA) under the National Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Programme will be conducted in Ranchi district on February 10, to eliminate filariasis (elephantiasis).

#Mass Drug administration to be held on February 10 to eliminate filariasis in Ranchi district

Bangladesh Islami Andolan withdraws from 11 party alliance ahead of upcoming polls

Dhaka, Jan 15 (UNI) Bangladesh Islami Andolan, led by Charmonai Pir, has withdrawn from the 11-party alliance formed by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP), reducing the bloc to 10 parties, senior leaders confirmed.

#Bangladesh Islami Andolan withdraws from 11 party alliance ahead of upcoming polls

52 Maoist cadres surrender in Chhattisgarh, Rs 1.41 cr bounty killed

Bijapur, Jan 15 (UNI) In a major breakthrough for Chhattisgarh’s counter-insurgency and rehabilitation efforts, 52 Maoist cadres surrendered in Bijapur district on Thursday, signalling a further weakening of the outlawed organisation in the Bastar region.

#52 Maoist cadres surrender in Chhattisgarh # Rs 1.41 cr bounty killed

371st Urs of Shah Jahan commences at Taj Mahal

Agra, Jan 15 (UNI) The 371st Urs of Emperor Shah Jahan began at the Taj Mahal in Agra on Thursday. The three-day Urs commenced with the ritual of ''Ghusl'' (ritual bathing) on the first day. At 2 PM on Thursday, the crypt of the Taj Mahal, which houses the tombs of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, was opened.

#371st Urs of Shah Jahan commences at Taj Mahal

Broadcast details for ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup announced

Dubai, Jan 15 (UNI) The ICC has announced the details of its broadcast arrangements for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, which sees 16 teams compete for the right to be crowned champions.
With three matches taking place on the opening day, fans across the world will have the chance to soak up the action via the ICC’s direct broadcast partnerships with world class broadcasters, with live coverage across all matches available globally.
In India, JioStar continues to bring pictures to fans through Star Sports on linear television networks and via the JioHotstar digital platform.

#Broadcast details for ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup announced

SpaceX Crew-11 returns early from ISS, splashes down in Pacific Ocean

HOUSTON, Jan 15 (UNI) A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying four astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS) splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the San Diego coast in the early hours of Thursday, marking the conclusion of NASA’s early-return mission for Crew-11.

#SpaceX Crew-11 returns early from ISS # splashes down in Pacific Ocean

Flash: Lakshya Sen enters quarterfinals of India Open 2026, defeating Japan's Nishimoto Kenta 21-19, 21-10

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#Flash: Lakshya Sen enters quarterfinals of India Open 2026 # defeating Japan's Nishimoto Kenta 21-19 # 21-10

India open badminton: Pranoy loses to Singapore's Loh Kean Yew in round of 16

New Delhi, Jan 15 (UNI): India''s HS Pranoy bowed out of the India Open after losing to Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew in the men’s singles Round of 16 on Thursday at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.

#India open badminton: Pranoy loses to Singapore's Loh Kean Yew in round of 16

UoH to host ‘100 years of quantum mechanics’ conference, special talks for school students

Hyderabad, Jan 15 (UNI) The School of Physics, University of Hyderabad (UoH), will host a national-level conference titled ‘100 Years of Quantum Mechanics’ (HYQM-2026) on January 23 and 24 at the university campus in Gachibowli.

#UoH to host ‘100 years of quantum mechanics’ conference # special talks for school students

India Open Badminton: HS Pranoy loses to Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew in men’s singles Round of 16

UNI VAN AAB.

#India Open Badminton: HS Pranoy loses to Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew in men’s singles Round of 16

CBI Court convicts and sentences two Pvt companies and six individuals in Bank fraud cases of Rs. 152 cr

New Delhi, Jan 15 (UNI) A Special CBI Court in Panchkula awarded jail terms to six persons in connection with a Rs 152 crore bank fraud case.

#CBI Court convicts and sentences two Pvt companies and six individuals in Bank fraud cases of Rs. 152 cr

FLASH: NASA completed an early return as SpaceX’s Crew-11 Dragon splashed down Jan. 15 off San Diego

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#FLASH: NASA completed an early return as SpaceX’s Crew-11 Dragon splashed down Jan. 15 off San Diego

Telangana govt steps in to bring back mortal remains of Gulf worker, sanctions Rs 1.5 lakh aid

Hyderabad, Jan 15 (UNI) In a rare humanitarian gesture, the Telangana government has borne the entire cost of repatriating the mortal remains of a worker who died in Oman, after the company management refused responsibility and the Indian Embassy cited a shortage of funds.

#Telangana govt steps in to bring back mortal remains of Gulf worker # sanctions Rs 1.5 lakh aid

Hot air balloon, drone festivals to light up Hyderabad from Jan 16

Hyderabad, Jan 15 (UNI) Telangana Tourism Department on Thursday thanked the people of the State for making the International Kite and Sweet Festival, organised at Secunderabad Parade Grounds on the occasion of Sankranthi, a grand success.

#Hot air balloon # drone festivals to light up Hyderabad from Jan 16

BMC contest raises political stakes statewide, Early turnout reported between 10 and 15 Pc

Mumbai, Jan 15 (UNI) Polling is underway in Mumbai and across Maharashtra on Thursday for elections to 29 municipal corporations, with the contest for control of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) significantly raising the political temperature in the state. The BMC, regarded as India’s richest civic body, is seen as the most prestigious prize in the civic polls.

#BMC contest raises political stakes statewide # Early turnout reported between 10 and 15 Pc

IPO of Ashish Kacholia Backed Indo SMC To Open On 13th January, Sets Price Band At Rs 141 to Rs 149 Per Share

Atharv Jewels Expands 14-Carat Gold Jewellery Portfolio Under Founder Ritika Agarwal

Jay Shah sends best wishes ahead of ICC U19 World Cup 2026

New Delhi, Jan 15 (UNI) International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah has extended his best wishes to all teams and players ahead of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, set to begin on January 15 in Zimbabwe and Namibia.

#Jay Shah sends best wishes ahead of ICC U19 World Cup 2026

Biker Van Beveren claims Stage 10 win at Dakar Rally

Riyadh, Jan 15 (UNI) French rider Adrien Van Beveren of Monster Energy Honda HRC won Stage 10 of the 2026 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, while France''s Mathieu Serradori claimed the Ultimate-class car stage victory and Qatar''s Nasser Al-Attiyah returned to the overall lead.

#Biker Van Beveren claims Stage 10 win at Dakar Rally

Himachal SC Commission to visit Kangra Jan 15 to 19

Dharamshala, Jan 14 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh State Scheduled Caste Commission Chairman Kuldeep Kumar Dhiman, along with Members Advocate Digvijay Malhotra and Advocate Vijay Dogra, will be on an official visit to Kangra district from January 15 to January 19.

#Himachal SC Commission to visit Kangra Jan 15 to 19

SGPGI develops SOP on 'End-of-Life Care', to share it with health experts on January 16

Lucknow, Jan 14 (UNI)The Department of Critical Care Medicine at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) Lucknow has prepared a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on ''End-of-Life Care''.
An awareness workshop will be organized on January 16 to share this SOP with health experts across the state. The workshop will be held in a hybrid mode (online and offline).

#SGPGI develops SOP on 'End-of-Life Care' # to share it with health experts on January 16

Maha: 103-year-old woman declared dead comes back to life

Nagpur, Jan 14 (UNI) In a startling incident, a 103-year-old woman, bedridden for two months, was declared dead by her family, only to be discovered alive during funeral preparations.

#Maha: 103-year-old woman declared dead comes back to life

Mitchell’s unbeaten 131 powers NZ to series-levelling win

Rajkot, Jan 14 (UNI) A commanding unbeaten century by Daryl Mitchell overshadowed a fighting batting effort from India as New Zealand produced a clinical chase to register a seven-wicket victory and level the series in the second One-Day International of the New Zealand tour of India at the Niranjan Shah Stadium here on Wednesday.

#Mitchell’s unbeaten 131 powers NZ to series-levelling win

ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026: Warm-ups Day 6 wrap

Windhoek, Jan 14 (UNI) Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka were the four teams in action on the final day of warm-ups in Namibia, as rain-affected matches brought the practice phase to a close on the eve of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup.

#ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026: Warm-ups Day 6 wrap

Srivari parveta festival in Tirumala on Jan 16

Tirumala, Jan 14 (UNI) The famous mock hunt festival of ‘Parveta Utsavam’ will be observed on January 16, on the day of the Kanuma festival. On the same day, Goda Parinayotsavam will also be performed, a TTD release stated on Wednesday.

#Srivari parveta festival in Tirumala on Jan 16

Statewide earthquake Mock Drill to test Mizoram’s disaster preparedness on Jan 15

Aizawl, Jan 14(UNI): With Mizoram and the entire Northeast located in one of the country’s most earthquake-prone regions, the state government has announced a comprehensive, state-level earthquake mock drill to be conducted on January 15 to assess preparedness, coordination and public response in the event of a major seismic disaster.

#Statewide earthquake Mock Drill to test Mizoram’s disaster preparedness on Jan 15

Tirupati : Gopuja Mahotsavam at TTDs SV Gosala on Jan 16

Tirupati, Jan 14 (UNI) : The Gopuja Mahotsavam will be observed in a grand manner on January 16, on the occasion of Kanuma festival, at the TTD-run Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshanasala (SV Gosala) in Tirupati.

#Tirupati : Gopuja Mahotsavam at TTDs SV Gosala on Jan 16

Pakistan in talks with multiple countries on JF-17 jet sales, says defence production minister

Islamabad, Jan 14 (UNI) Pakistan''s Defence Production Minister Raza Hayat Harraj has confirmed that Islamabad is holding discussions with several countries over the possible export of the JF-17 Thunder, the light combat aircraft jointly developed with China.

#Pakistan in talks with multiple countries on JF-17 jet sales # says defence production minister

Amateur stuns world's best to win A$1m in Melbourne

Melbourne, Jan 14 (UNI) Amateur player Jordan Smith would have been "happy winning just one point" - but walked away with A$1m and bragging rights over world number two Jannik Sinner as he triumphed at the Australian Open''s Million Dollar One Point Slam. .

#Amateur stuns world's best to win A$1m in Melbourne

ARTRAC Marks 10th Armed forces veterans’ day with interaction in Shimla

Chandigarh, Jan 14 (UNI) The Headquarters Army Training Command (ARTRAC) organised the 10th Armed Forces Veterans’ Day interaction in Shimla on Wednesday, bringing together a large number of ex-servicemen from the Shimla district to discuss issues concerning their welfare and well-being.

#ARTRAC Marks 10th Armed forces veterans’ day with interaction in Shimla

Punjab to launch 'Our Elders, Our Pride' campaign from Mohali on January 16

Chandigarh, Jan 14 (UNI) The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is set to formally launch a state-level campaign titled ‘Our Elders, Our Pride’ on January 16, 2026, from SAS Nagar (Mohali), with the objective of ensuring the welfare, security and dignified living of senior citizens.

#Punjab to launch 'Our Elders # Our Pride' campaign from Mohali on January 16

Seethakka reviews arrangements for CM Revanth Reddy’s Medaram visit on Jan 18

Hyderabad, Jan 14 (UNI) Telangana Minister for Panchayat Raj, Rural Development, Rural Water Supply, and Women and Child Welfare Danasari Anasuya Seethakka on Wednesday directed officials to make comprehensive arrangements for the visit of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and other ministers to Medaram on January 18.

#Seethakka reviews arrangements for CM Revanth Reddy’s Medaram visit on Jan 18

PNG for 250 homes ready in 100 days, Surya inaugurates

Bengaluru, Jan 14 (UNI) In a rare example of fast-tracked urban infrastructure delivery, a piped natural gas (PNG) network connecting 250 homes at SBI Colony in JP Nagar 1st Phase was completed in just 100 days and inaugurated on Wednesday by Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya.

#PNG for 250 homes ready in 100 days # Surya inaugurates

CM Hemant Soren issues emotional, stern message after safe recovery of Ansh–Anshika after 13 days

Ranchi, Jan 14 (UNI ) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday expressed deep relief along with a stern resolve following the safe recovery of the minor siblings Ansh and Anshika, who were abducted from Ranchi 13 days ago.

#CM Hemant Soren issues emotional # stern message after safe recovery of Ansh–Anshika after 13 days

Shivakumar to visit Delhi on Jan 16, denies CM change talks

Bengaluru, Jan 14 (UNI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Pradesh Congress Committee president DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said he would be visiting New Delhi on January 16 and clarified that his meeting with Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi was strictly in accordance with protocol, dismissing speculation about any change in the Chief Ministership in the state.

#Shivakumar to visit Delhi on Jan 16 # denies CM change talks

AIADMK plans grand celebrations to mark KGR's 109th birth anniv on Jan 17

Chennai, Jan 14 (UNI) The principal Opposition AIADMK today said it would
celebrating the 109th birth anniversary of Party Founder, late Chief Minister
and Bharat Ratna MGR on January 17.

#AIADMK plans grand celebrations to mark KGR's 109th birth anniv on Jan 17

Well-prepared Aussies aiming for back-to-back U19 world titles

Bulawayo, Jan 14 (UNI) A cavalcade of names that shape as the future of Australian cricket will
be on show at the ICC Under-19 Men''s Cricket World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia.
The tournament, which gets underway this Thursday when India take on the United States in Bulawayo, will provide a platform for Australia to defend its title from the previous edition
in 2024.

#Well-prepared Aussies aiming for back-to-back U19 world titles

Kohli storms back to No 1 in ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings after more than four years

Dubai, Jan 14 (UNI) Virat Kohli’s brilliant form has propelled him back to the top of the ICC .

#Kohli storms back to No 1 in ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings after more than four years

Delhi CM says 319 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs made operational in 11 months

New Delhi, Jan 14(UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced the inauguration of 81 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs across the national Capital, further strengthening neighbourhood-level healthcare services.

#Delhi CM says 319 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs made operational in 11 months

One person killed, 1 injured in drone attack on car in Belgorod Region

Moscow, Jan14 (UNI/SPUTNIK) One person was killed and another was injured as a result of a drone attack on a car in Russia''s Belgorod Region, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Wednesday.

#One person killed # 1 injured in drone attack on car in Belgorod Region

Zim, WI tipped for winning starts in U19 World Cup openers

Harare/Windhoek, Jan 14 (UNI) The ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 continues on Thursday with two contrasting Group matches, as hosts Zimbabwe Under-19 take on Scotland Under-19 in Harare, while West Indies Under-19 face Tanzania Under-19 in Windhoek.

#Zim # WI tipped for winning starts in U19 World Cup openers

Fifteenth Kerala Legislative Assembly to convene 16th Session from Jan 20

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 14 (UNI) The 16th Session of the Fifteenth Kerala Legislative Assembly will commence on January 20, 2026, with the Governor’s Policy Address marking the opening of the session.

#Fifteenth Kerala Legislative Assembly to convene 16th Session from Jan 20

U19 WC: Powerhouse India begin title hunt against inexperienced USA

Bulawayo, Jan 14 (UNI) The ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 opens with a stark contrast that has already caught the attention of cricket followers, a traditional youth powerhouse beginning its title hunt against a side still finding its feet on the global stage.

#U19 WC: Powerhouse India begin title hunt against inexperienced USA

Alstom wins 5-year WAG-12B maintenance contract

Bengaluru, Jan 14 (UNI) Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, through its joint venture with Indian Railways, Madhepura Electric Locomotive Private Limited (MELPL), has secured a five-year contract to provide maintenance services for 300 WAG-12B electric locomotives at Indian Railways’ Sabarmati depot.

#Alstom wins 5-year WAG-12B maintenance contract

Nasik Election: Over 13 lakh voters will decide the fate of the Municipal Corporation

Nasik, Jan 14 (UNI) The voting process for 122 seats in 31 wards of the Municipal Corporation will be held on Thursday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM at 1563 polling stations. Of these, 266 centres are sensitive and special precautions will be taken there. In this election, 13,60,722 voters will exercise their right to vote.

#Nasik Election: Over 13 lakh voters will decide the fate of the Municipal Corporation

Missing minor siblings Ansh and Anshika recovered safely after 12 days in Ranchi

Ranchi, Jan 14 (UNI ) The minor siblings seven-year-old Ansh Kumar and six-year-old Anshika Kumari who had gone missing from the Mausbari Mallar Kocha area under the Dhurwa police station limits of Ranchi, were recovered safely after 12 days.

#Missing minor siblings Ansh and Anshika recovered safely after 12 days in Ranchi

10 killed in accident at Thailand's under-construction railway

Bangkok, Jan 14 (UNI) A construction crane used for railway work plummeted at a high-speed rail project site in Sikhio District, Thailand''s Nakhon Ratchasima Province, on Wednesday morning, slamming into a passing train, Thai media reported.

#10 killed in accident at Thailand's under-construction railway

KPCC day-and-night protest in front of Lok Bhavan concludes on Jan 14

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 14 (UNI) The day-and-night protest organised by the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) in front of Lok Bhavan will conclude on Wednesday at 10 am.

#KPCC day-and-night protest in front of Lok Bhavan concludes on Jan 14

Over 16,000 police personnel, 1,500 Home Guards deployed for 'Kaanum Pongal' security

Chennai, Jan 14 (UNI) More than 16,000 police personnel and 1,500 Home Guards
would be deployed on security duty in this megapolis ahead of "Kaanum Pongal"
(sight seeing) on January 17, marking the culmination of the four-day Pongal
festivities in Tamil Nadu.

#Over 16 #000 police personnel # 1 #500 Home Guards deployed for 'Kaanum Pongal' security

Samsung Innovation campus certifies 1,750 Youth in Future-Tech skills in UP

Lucknow, Jan 13( UNI) Samsung, India''s largest consumer electronics brand, on the occasion of National Youth Day, announced the certification of 1,750 students in Uttar Pradesh under its flagship Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme, marking a significant milestone in the company’s youth-skilling efforts in the state.

#Samsung Innovation campus certifies 1 #750 Youth in Future-Tech skills in UP

BJP to light ‘Sabarimala Protection Jyothi’ at over 10,000 centres on Jan 14

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 13 (UNI) In protest against the gold theft at Sabarimala, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will light the Sabarimala Protection Jyothi at more than 10,000 centres across Kerala on January 14, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, a senior leader announced on Tuesday.

#BJP to light ‘Sabarimala Protection Jyothi’ at over 10 #000 centres on Jan 14

Uttarakhand asks centre for Rs15,000 cr in its first PDNA report

Dehradun, Jan 13 (UNI) The Uttarakhand government has asked the centre for more than Rs15,000 crore required as losses incurred in the 2025 natural disasters in the Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) prepared recently. The first PDNA report prepared by any state government in the country was submitted to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) by Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA).

#Uttarakhand asks centre for Rs15 #000 cr in its first PDNA report

Tourists forced to pay Rs 15,000 ‘fine’ for violating traffic rule in Meghalaya , traffic warden held

Shillong, Jan 13 (UNI) Meghalaya Police today arrested a Traffic warden for forcing a group of tourists from Assam’s Cachar district to cough up Rs. one lakh as “fine” for driving his car into a no-entry zone.

#Tourists forced to pay Rs 15 #000 ‘fine’ for violating traffic rule in Meghalaya # traffic warden held

DRI carries out multi-city anti-narcotics operations, drugs valued at over 17 crore seized

Mumbai, Jan 13 (UNI) In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Mumbai Zonal Unit conducted a series of coordinated operations across multiple cities over the past three days, leading to the seizure of drugs valued at Rs. 17,55,00,000 in the illicit market, an official said on Tuesday.

#DRI carries out multi-city anti-narcotics operations # drugs valued at over 17 crore seized

HP: Four killed, 1 injured after car plunges into 1,200 feet deep gorge

Dharamshala, Jan 13 (UNI) Four youths were killed and one person was seriously injured after a car they were travelling in plunged into a 1,200 feet deep gorge in Sokdhu area of Utrala in Baijnath Subdivision of Kangra district, police said .

#HP: Four killed # 1 injured after car plunges into 1 #200 feet deep gorge

1,720 meter long chadar to be offered during Shah Jahan's 371st Urs at Taj Mahal from Jan 15

Agra, Jan 13 (UNI) Shah Jahan''s 371st Urs will be celebrated at the Taj Mahal in Agra district of Uttar Pradesh from January 15-17. A special 1,720 meter long Lambdi Chadar will be offered at Shah Jahan''s grave on the last day of Urs.

#1 #720 meter long chadar to be offered during Shah Jahan's 371st Urs at Taj Mahal from Jan 15

Prayagraj: Preparations complete for Makar Sankranti bathing, over 1 cr devotees expected

Prayagraj, Jan 13 ( UNI) The second sacred bathing festival (snan) of Prayagraj''s Sangam-based Magh Mela will be held on Makar Sankranti, on January 15.

#Prayagraj: Preparations complete for Makar Sankranti bathing # over 1 cr devotees expected

Dharmendra Pradhan chairs 13th NITSER Council meeting

New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday chaired the 13th meeting of the Council of the National Institutes of Technology, Science Education and Research (NITSER) at Bharat Mandapam here.

#Dharmendra Pradhan chairs 13th NITSER Council meeting

ED attaches properties worth Rs. 21.45 Cr in Mahadev Online Book case

New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Raipur Zonal Office today said that they have attached movable and immovable properties totalling Rs. 21.45 crore in connection with the ongoing investigation into the illegal betting operations of the Mahadev Online Book (MOB).

#ED attaches properties worth Rs. 21.45 Cr in Mahadev Online Book case

Pune International Film Festival to unfurl on January 15

Pune, Jan 13 (UNI) Pune is ready to slip into celebration mode as the 24th edition of Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) opens this Thursday, bringing acclaimed filmmakers, renowned media personalities and cinema lovers under one roof.

#Pune International Film Festival to unfurl on January 15

Cast your vote on Jan 15 without falling prey to caste considerations or temptations, appeals IAC president

Pune, Jan 13 (UNI) Hemant Patil, National President of India Against Corruption and OBC leader, on Tuesday appealed to citizens to cast their votes in the upcoming municipal corporation elections scheduled for January 15, without falling prey to caste considerations or temptations. Through these elections, voters are gaining the right to shape the city’s development by choosing the right candidates.

#Cast your vote on Jan 15 without falling prey to caste considerations or temptations # appeals IAC president

Over 13 kg meth seized in Mizoram in separate operations; five arrested

Aizawl, Jan 13 (UNI) Enforcement agencies in Mizoram have seized a large quantity of methamphetamine in two separate operations over the past few weeks, arresting five persons and highlighting the state’s continued vulnerability as a transit route for narcotics trafficking.

#Over 13 kg meth seized in Mizoram in separate operations; five arrested

Estimated 12,000 killed in Iranian protests by security forces

Tehran, Jan 13 (UNI) About 12,000 people including security personnel have been killed in protests in Iran, following the nationwide protests and the brutal crackdown by security personnel.

#Estimated 12 #000 killed in Iranian protests by security forces

BLOs to read out draft electoral rolls of SIR in UP on Jan 18

Lucknow, Jan 13 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has instructed all the BLOs in Uttar Pradesh to read out the draft electoral roll of SIR to the voters at all polling booths across the state in a mission mode on January 18.

#BLOs to read out draft electoral rolls of SIR in UP on Jan 18

AP: 41 lakh MT of paddy purchased so far from farmers: Minister

Tenali, Jan 13 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Civil Supplies Nadendla Manohar has said that 41.27 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has been purchased from farmers so far.

#AP: 41 lakh MT of paddy purchased so far from farmers: Minister

Delhi govt to launch 81 new Ayushman Arogya Mandir

New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) The Delhi government will launch 81 new Ayushman Arogya Mandir in the city, scaling up their numbers to 319 from 238. The expansion is part of the government’s long-term roadmap to establish over 1,100 such centres.

#Delhi govt to launch 81 new Ayushman Arogya Mandir

ED attaches Rs 10.86 crore assets in land fraud case

New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate''s (ED) Chandigarh zonal office said on Tuesday that it has attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 10.86 crore in a land fraud case involving Sandeep Yadav and others.

#ED attaches Rs 10.86 crore assets in land fraud case

Centre persuades delivery aggregators to take down mandatory 10-minute delivery deadline

New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) Coming as a major relief to the gig workers, union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has persuaded major delivery aggregators to remove the mandatory 10-minute delivery deadline.

#Centre persuades delivery aggregators to take down mandatory 10-minute delivery deadline

CAIT welcomes government's decision to ban 10-Minute delivery by Q-Commerce firms

New Delhi, Jan 13(UNI) Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Tuesday welcomed the Central Government’s decision to ban 10-minute delivery services offered by quick commerce platforms, calling the move timely, humane and far-sighted, as it prioritises the safety and lives of delivery personnel.

#CAIT welcomes government's decision to ban 10-Minute delivery by Q-Commerce firms

Hockey India League crosses 1 billion social media views, marking a historic milestone

Ranchi / Chennai /Bhubaneswar, Jan 13 (UNI) The Hockey India League (HIL) has achieved
a landmark milestone by crossing 1 billion social media views in just over two weeks since
the start of the current season, across platforms including Meta (Instagram and Facebook),
YouTube and X.

#Hockey India League crosses 1 billion social media views # marking a historic milestone

1963 China–Pakistan pact on Shaksgam Valley 'Illegal': Army Chief

Parwinder Sandhu
New Delhi, January 12 (UNI) A day after China rejected India’s claim to the Shaksgam Valley in Jammu and Kashmir, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff, called the 1963 agreement between Pakistan and China "illegal."
The Indian Army chief stated that India does not approve of any activities in the Valley.

#1963 China–Pakistan pact on Shaksgam Valley 'Illegal': Army Chief

Aditya Sahu set to be Jharkhand BJP president; formal announcement on Jan 14

Ranchi, Jan 13 (UNI) Aditya Sahu is set to become the next president of the Bharatiya Janata Party Jharkhand, with his election virtually assured after he emerged as the sole nominee for the post.

#Aditya Sahu set to be Jharkhand BJP president; formal announcement on Jan 14

India’s bio-economy grows 17-fold in a decade: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the government has taken responsibility for ensuring the safety of both humans and animals through the One Health Mission, adding that India’s scientists will no longer have to depend on foreign countries for research on dangerous viruses as the nation moves toward self-reliance in the field of biotechnology research.

#India’s bio-economy grows 17-fold in a decade: Amit Shah

Bihar cabinet approves 41 proposals including settlement of Son river water-sharing dispute

Patna, Jan 13 (UNI) The Bihar Cabinet gave its green signal on Tuesday to 41 proposals including settlement of the long-pending Son River water-sharing dispute between Bihar and Jharkhand.

#Bihar cabinet approves 41 proposals including settlement of Son river water-sharing dispute

After a fruitful 2025, Ayush Shetty targets Top 15 ranking in 2026

by Rohit Mitra
New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) At 20 years of age, Ayush Shetty is one of India''s most promising shuttlers, after a very fruitful 2025 when he won the US Open Super 300 and upset former world champion Loh Kean Yew at the Hylo Open, he is eager to earn further laurels for the country in 2026.

#After a fruitful 2025 # Ayush Shetty targets Top 15 ranking in 2026

Khordha Collector not competent to settle 11th century Lord Lingaraj Temple servitors’ ritual rights: Orissa High Court

Bhubaneshwar, Jan 13 (UNI) The Orissa High Court has ruled that the Collector, Khordha is not competent in accordance with law to settle the rights of Sevayats performing rituals at the Lord Lingaraj Mahaprabhu Temple Trust in Bhubaneswar.

#Khordha Collector not competent to settle 11th century Lord Lingaraj Temple servitors’ ritual rights: Orissa High Court

15,000 nurses go on strike at major New York City hospitals

New York, Jan 13 (UNI) A strike by nearly 15,000 nurses at several major New York City hospitals entered its first day on Monday after talks over a new contract collapsed, triggering concern among patients and their families about ongoing care, CBS News reported.
The strike began at 6 am EST on Monday at five privately run hospitals, including Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai West and NewYork-Presbyterian facilities in Manhattan. Patients’ families said the absence of regular nursing staff has raised concerns about continuity and quality of care.

#15 #000 nurses go on strike at major New York City hospitals

SC to hear all West Bengal SIR violence cases on January 19

New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday said all cases related to alleged violence during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal will be heard together on January 19, after responses are received from the parties concerned.

#SC to hear all West Bengal SIR violence cases on January 19

Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 to feature 75 games across 11 men’s and 6 women’s teams

Leh, Jan 13(UNI): Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) Season 3 is set to return to Ladakh from January 29 to February 14, 2026.

#Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 to feature 75 games across 11 men’s and 6 women’s teams

Himachal weather alert: snowfall, rain likely from January 16

Shimla, Jan 13 (UNI) Light clouds and fog continued to overcast the skies across Himachal Pradesh, while weather conditions remained largely dry during the past 24 hours.

#Himachal weather alert: snowfall # rain likely from January 16

8 ways bookmakers such as 1xBet prevent gambling addiction

Encouraging responsible betting is essential for bookmakers such as 1xBet, as gambling can lead to addiction. That''s why these platforms have measures in place to support users. Find out what they are.

SC delivers split verdict on Section 17A of prevention of corruption Act

New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered a split verdict on the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, which requires prior government approval before starting an investigation against a public servant for decisions taken in official duty.
A two-judge Bench comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice K.V. Viswanathan differed in their views on the provision, which was inserted through the 2018 amendment to the Act.

#SC delivers split verdict on Section 17A of prevention of corruption Act

Norway Chess to move to Oslo from 2026, ending 13-year Stavanger chapter

Oslo, Jan 13 (UNI) One of the world’s most prestigious chess tournaments, Norway Chess, will enter a new phase from 2026 as the event relocates from Stavanger to Oslo after 13 years, as per the release by Norway Chess.

#Norway Chess to move to Oslo from 2026 # ending 13-year Stavanger chapter

Mobile phones banned within 100 metres of polling stations

Nasik, Jan 13 (UNI) In connection with the Nashik Municipal Corporation General Election 2025–26, the voting process will be conducted on Thursday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

#Mobile phones banned within 100 metres of polling stations

10 TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy personnel

Chennai, Jan 13 (UNI) In continuing incidents, 10 Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested
by the Sri Lankan Navy personnel while they were fishing in the high seas on Tuesday
morning.

#10 TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy personnel

15,000 scented lemons sent from Agartala to Kolkata

Agartala, Jan 13 (UNI) Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Tuesday flagged off a consignment of 15,000 scented lemons for Kolkata from Agartala Railway Station by Tripura State Organic Farming Development Agency.

#15 #000 scented lemons sent from Agartala to Kolkata

Death toll in central Philippine landfill collapse rises to 11

Manila, Jan 13 (UNI) The death toll from a landfill landslide in the central Philippine city of Cebu has climbed to 11, as rescuers continued searching on Tuesday for 25 missing workers, authorities said.

#Death toll in central Philippine landfill collapse rises to 11

U.S. State Department revokes over 100,000 visas in nearly a year

Washington, Jan 13 (UNI) The U.S. State Department announced Monday that it has revoked over 100,000 visas since U.S. President Donald Trump took office nearly a year ago.

#U.S. State Department revokes over 100 #000 visas in nearly a year

Acquiring Greenland a priority, White House; House Republican introduces bill to make Greenland 51st state

Washington, Jan 12 (UNI) White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday that there is no “timeline” for the US to acquire Greenland, but it was a “priority”, even as a House Republican is pushing for Greenland to become the country''s 51st state.

#Acquiring Greenland a priority # White House; House Republican introduces bill to make Greenland 51st state

Iraq sends 12 tonnes of food aid to Gaza

Baghdad, Jan. 12 (UNI) Iraq on Monday sent 12 tonnes of essential food supplies to the Gaza Strip in a humanitarian airlift operation, the Iraqi Defense Ministry said.
A ministry statement said a C-130 transport aircraft departed Baghdad for El Arish Airport in Egypt, where the aid will be handed over to the Egyptian Red Crescent for delivery to Gaza.

#Iraq sends 12 tonnes of food aid to Gaza

Hyd: Bartronics India to acquire 51 pc stake in agritech firm AYOU

Hyderabad, Jan 12 (UNI) Bartronics India Limited on Monday announced it has received board approval to acquire a 51 percent strategic stake in AYOU, the fresh produce brand operated by Shree NagaNarasimha Pvt. Ltd. (SNN), marking the company’s formal entry into organised agri trade under its Project Avio Agritech initiative.

#Hyd: Bartronics India to acquire 51 pc stake in agritech firm AYOU

Meerut 1857 Yoddhas to Compete in UPKL Season 3

Noida, Jan 12 (UNI): Adroit Sports Ventures LLP announced the acquisition of a franchise in the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL), with the newly inducted team named Meerut 1857 Yoddhas, set to compete in the league’s third season.

#Meerut 1857 Yoddhas to Compete in UPKL Season 3

Players failing age test to be excluded: J&K DYSS on U-14 Cricket Controversy

Jammu, Jan 12 (UNI) In view of the fresh trial matches conducted after the Under-14 cricket controversy, Jammu and Kashmir Directorate of Youth Services and Sports today said that the players failing age test will be excluded from the probable.

#Players failing age test to be excluded: J&K DYSS on U-14 Cricket Controversy

Direct Tax Collections rise nearly 9pc to Rs 18.37 lakh crore in FY26 so far: Govt data

New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) India’s direct tax collections recorded a robust growth in the current financial year, with net collections rising by 8.82 per cent to Rs 18.37 lakh crore as on January 11, 2026, compared to the corresponding period last year, according to official data released on Monday here.

#Direct Tax Collections rise nearly 9pc to Rs 18.37 lakh crore in FY26 so far: Govt data

Odisha: People of 11 villages lock district land consolidation and land settlement offices

Puri, Jan 12 (UNI) Hundreds of irate villagers belonging to eleven villages gheraoed the district land consolidation and land settlement offices and locked them today demanding a stop to the ongoing settlement work till the 1988 Supreme Court order is implemented.
The villagers alleged that most of the villagers have lost their title over landed property due to the inordinate delay and irregularity in settlement of land rights by the revenue administration since 1988.

#Odisha: People of 11 villages lock district land consolidation and land settlement offices

From 421st to top 10 - Bencic eyes Melbourne glory

Sydney, Jan 12 (UNI) A year ago, Belinda Bencic found herself 421st in the world rankings.
The former Olympic champion had dropped down after an 11-month maternity break in which she had daughter Bella. But after a solid 2025 and a superb start to the 2026 season, Bencic is now back inside the world''s top 10.

#From 421st to top 10 - Bencic eyes Melbourne glory

SG Pipers beat Hyderabad Toofans 2-1

Ranchi, Jan 12(UNI): SG Pipers secured their first win in the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26, prevailing 2-1 against Hyderabad Toofans at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium on Monday.

#SG Pipers beat Hyderabad Toofans 2-1

Preventing bird hits on R-Day: Delhi’s raptors to feast on boneless chicken from Jan 15 to 26

Joymala Bagchi
New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) An unusual initiative has begun in the capital city of Delhi ahead of Republic Day. A seven-day ''chicken party'' has been organised for kites and other large birds.

#Preventing bird hits on R-Day: Delhi’s raptors to feast on boneless chicken from Jan 15 to 26

TCS posts 14 pc YoY fall in Q3 FY26 profit after tax at Rs 10,657 cr

Mumbai, Jan 12 (UNI) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) officially announced a decline in its profit after tax (PAT) for the third quarter of the financial year (Q3 FY26), on Monday, though its revenue rose by 5%.

#TCS posts 14 pc YoY fall in Q3 FY26 profit after tax at Rs 10 #657 cr

E2E Rail secures Rs 134.41 crore railway orders post IPO

Bengaluru, Jan 12 (UNI) E To E Transportation Infrastructure Limited (E2E Rail), a rail engineering and system integration company listed on the NSE Emerge platform, has disclosed consolidated order inflows worth approximately Rs 134.41 crore received between October 1, 2025, and January 10, 2026, following the filing of its IPO offer documents.

#E2E Rail secures Rs 134.41 crore railway orders post IPO

Cong announces 100-day action programme in UP

Lucknow, Jan 12 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Congress on Monday announced an extensive 100-day action programme, signalling an aggressive political push ahead of the upcoming electoral cycle. The programme was unveiled at a press conference held at the Pradesh Congress Headquarters by Leader of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Legislature Party, Aradhana Mishra ''Mona'', who said the party was ready to take on the BJP government over issues of democracy, constitutional values and people''s rights.

#Cong announces 100-day action programme in UP

Mizoram records 145 TB deaths in 2025; Aizawl accounts for bulk of cases

Aizawl, Jan 12 (UNI) Mizoram reported 145 deaths among tuberculosis (TB) patients in 2025, even as health authorities said the state achieved an 84 per cent cure rate among those diagnosed during the year.

#Mizoram records 145 TB deaths in 2025; Aizawl accounts for bulk of cases

Sameer Minhas seeking U19 World Cup glory with Pakistan

Harare, Jan 12 (UNI) Pakistan opening batter Sameer Minhas is fully focussed on helping his team achieve ICC Men''s Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 glory as he hopes to replicate his recent form in the tournament. "Our simple plan is to win the World Cup.

#Sameer Minhas seeking U19 World Cup glory with Pakistan

Cold wave grips Delhi, schools up to class 8 to remain shut till Jan 15

New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) The Delhi government has decided to extend winter holidays until January 15 as severe cold accompanied by wind has gripped the national Capital. The winter holidays began on January 1. Keeping in mind the safety of students, classes beginning from nursery to 8 will remain shut as per orders of the Directorate of Education (DoE).

#Cold wave grips Delhi # schools up to class 8 to remain shut till Jan 15

BSE, NSE to remain shut on Jan 15 for Maha Municipal Corporation elections

Mumbai, Jan 12 (UNI) The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (BSE), which are both headquartered in Mumbai, officially announced here on Monday that they will remain closed on Thursday, January 15, 2026 when the municipal corporation elections will be held.

#BSE # NSE to remain shut on Jan 15 for Maha Municipal Corporation elections

Arunachal Guv highlights strategic role of 17 Mountain Div on 65th Raising Day

Itanagar, Jan 12 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik on Monday interacted with officers and all ranks of the 17 Mountain Division during its 65th Raising Day celebrations at the Army Cantonment, Gangtok.

#Arunachal Guv highlights strategic role of 17 Mountain Div on 65th Raising Day

Bio-mining at Bhalswa landfill''s daily capacity reaches 15 thousand tonnes per day

New Delhi, Jan 12(UNI) Leader of the House of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Pravesh Wahi on Monday inspected the Bio-mining progress work at the Bhalswa landfill site.

#Bio-mining at Bhalswa landfill''s daily capacity reaches 15 thousand tonnes per day

India Will Emerge as a Vishwa Guru in the 21st Century: Prof. Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad

Pune, Jan 12 (UNI) Founder President of MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), renowned educationist Prof. Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad expressed confidence here on Monday that India will rise as a global knowledge leader through the harmonious integration of science and spirituality.

#India Will Emerge as a Vishwa Guru in the 21st Century: Prof. Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad

18 people injured in bus accident in Tripura

Agartala, Jan 12 (UNI) A bus accident occurred early this morning in the Kamalpur area of Tripura''s Dhalai District, resulting in injuries to 18 passengers. The bus was traveling from Agartala to Kailashahar in Unakoti District when it reportedly lost control while navigating a sharp turn and plunged into a deep gorge.

#18 people injured in bus accident in Tripura

Padikkal’s unbeaten 81 powers Karnataka to win in rain-hit QF

Bengaluru, Jan 12 (UNI) Devdutt Padikkal produced a composed and authoritative unbeaten knock to headline Karnataka’s 55-run victory over Mumbai via the VJD Method in a rain-affected first quarterfinal of the Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 here on Monday.

#Padikkal’s unbeaten 81 powers Karnataka to win in rain-hit QF

2,991 Graduands receive degress at 15th Convocation of BSARCIST

Chennai, Jan 12 (UNI) A total 2,991 graduands received their degress at
the 15th convocation of B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science
and Technology (BSARCIST) its campus today.

#2 #991 Graduands receive degress at 15th Convocation of BSARCIST

1995 batch IAS officers in UP promoted : Sanjay Prasad made ACS

Lucknow, Jan 12 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has carried out a major administrative reshuffle, promoting five senior IAS officers of 1995 batch to Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) rank.

#1995 batch IAS officers in UP promoted : Sanjay Prasad made ACS

Lucknow to host BBFS scouting trials for young football talent on January 18

Lucknow, Jan 12 (UNI) Lucknow is set to become a hub for aspiring young footballers as the Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools (BBFS) will conduct scouting trials in the city on January 18 to identify promising student-athletes for its Residential Academy. The trials will be held at the Dilkusha Football Ground, with participants required to report at 9:30 AM.

#Lucknow to host BBFS scouting trials for young football talent on January 18

Retail inflation stays at 1.33 Pc in Dec 2025 as food prices shows deflationary trends

New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) India’s retail inflation remained subdued in December 2025, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation recorded at 1.33 per cent (Provisional), said an official statement released on Monday here.

#Retail inflation stays at 1.33 Pc in Dec 2025 as food prices shows deflationary trends

Thrissur all set to host State School Kalolsavam starting Jan 14

Thrissur, Jan 12 (UNI) With just a day to go for the opening of the 64th edition of the State School ''Kalolsavam'', Asia''s biggest arts fete, Thrissur, the host city, is fully decked up, to receive artists and art lovers alike.

#Thrissur all set to host State School Kalolsavam starting Jan 14

Retail inflation stays at 1.33 Pc in December 2025, says Govt's CPI data

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#Retail inflation stays at 1.33 Pc in December 2025 # says Govt's CPI data

Stalled Works Pending for 12 Years Will Be Completed, Assures Sena Candidate Anand Goyal

Pune, Jan 12 (UNI) Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) candidate from Ward No. 6 and city organiser Anand Goyal on Monday assured residents of the Yerawada area that development works stalled for the past 12 years will be taken up and completed on priority through the Pune Municipal Corporation.

#Stalled Works Pending for 12 Years Will Be Completed # Assures Sena Candidate Anand Goyal

Only 25 of 167 encroachers eligible as Kogilu Layout residents flee overnight

Bengaluru, Jan 12 (UNI) A startling revelation that only 25 out of 167 identified encroachers in Kogilu Layout near Yelahanka may be eligible for housing has emerged as the police crackdown on illegal occupation intensified, triggering a wave of overnight evacuations by residents who had earlier claimed to possess valid documents.

#Only 25 of 167 encroachers eligible as Kogilu Layout residents flee overnight

Himachal apple growers supplying over 100 boxes must submit land records

Shimla, Jan 12 (UNI) Apple growers producing more than 100 boxes of apples in Himachal Pradesh will be required to submit land ownership details while claiming payments under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS), according to the Managing Director of the HPMC.

#Himachal apple growers supplying over 100 boxes must submit land records

Rizvi anchors UP to 310 despite Sakariya-led Saurashtra attack

Bengaluru, Jan 12 (UNI) Sameer Rizvi emerged as the heartbeat of Uttar Pradesh’s batting effort, standing out as both the top performer and the most inspiring figure as UP posted a formidable 310 for eight against Saurashtra in the second quarterfinal of the Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 here on Monday.

#Rizvi anchors UP to 310 despite Sakariya-led Saurashtra attack

Drunk man allegedly slits throat of pregnant wife, 18-month-old son in Kanpur

Kanpur, Jan 12 (UNI) A horrifying double murder has shaken Kanpur district after a man allegedly killed his pregnant wife and their 18-month-old son by slitting their throats with a sharp-edged weapon. The incident took place in Udaipur (Shardepur) village under the Ghatampur police station area, police said on Monday.
According to police, the accused has been identified as Surendra Yadav alias Swami, a truck helper by profession and a resident of Shardepur, a hamlet of Gopalpur village. He is reportedly addicted to alcohol.

#Drunk man allegedly slits throat of pregnant wife # 18-month-old son in Kanpur

SLMG Beverages crosses Rs 8,000 cr, sets sights on Rs 10,000 cr by 2026

Lucknow, Jan 12 ( UNI) SLMG Beverages has ended 2025 on a strong note, crossing the Rs 8,000 crore revenue milestone and consolidating its position as one of India’s largest independent bottlers of Coca-Cola.

#SLMG Beverages crosses Rs 8 #000 cr # sets sights on Rs 10 #000 cr by 2026

Mercury improves across Himachal; fresh western disturbance likely from Jan 15

Shimla, Jan 12 ( UNI) After two days of biting cold, minimum temperatures showed a marked improvement across Himachal Pradesh on Monday, bringing partial relief to residents.

#Mercury improves across Himachal; fresh western disturbance likely from Jan 15

Narmadesh Brass Industries Limited IPO Opens on Jan 12, 2026

NCP’s Mankar announces 100-day plan to tackle ward issues

Pune, Jan 12 (UNI) Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction) candidate Harshvardhan Deepak Mankar on Monday announced a 100-day action plan to address key civic issues immediately after the completion of the election process.

#NCP’s Mankar announces 100-day plan to tackle ward issues

Severe cold wave alert in Himachal; rain, snowfall likely from Jan 16

Shimla, Jan 12 (UNI) Amid biting cold conditions in Himachal Pradesh, the Meteorological Department on Monday issued an orange alert for a severe cold wave in parts of the state.

#Severe cold wave alert in Himachal; rain # snowfall likely from Jan 16

ISRO’s PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 Spy satellite launch mission fails

By Venkatachari Jagannathan
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) Jan 12 (UNI) In yet another failure of strategic space mission of Indian space agency, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C62 (PSLV-C62) on Monday morning failed to orbit the country’s latest spy satellite Anvesha or EOS-N1, an Earth Observation Satellite, belonging to the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO).

#ISRO’s PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 Spy satellite launch mission fails

Mika Singh becomes advocate for stray dogs, donates 10 acres land

New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) Punjabi singer and actor Mika Singh has made an emotional appeal to the Supreme Court of India amid the ongoing legal debate over stray dog management, pledging to donate 10 acres of land to support the care and welfare of street dogs.

#Mika Singh becomes advocate for stray dogs # donates 10 acres land

F L A S H - 1

F L A S H - 1 PSLV-C62 CARRYING EOS-N1 EARTH OBSERVATION SATELLITE OF DRDO AND 15 CO-PASSENGER
SATELLITES FROM ABROAD LIFTS OFF FROM THE FIRST LAUNCH PAID AT 1018 HRS FROM THE SHAR
RANGE SRIHARIKOTA.

#F L A S H - 1

PSLV-C62 with EOS-N1 and 15 co-passenger satellites from abroad lifts off from SHAR Range

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 12 (UNI) ISRO''s workhorse and reliable launch vehicle PSLV-C62
with EOS-N1 Earth Obesrvation satellite designed and developed by DRDO, and15 other co-passengers
as payload from foreign countries lifted off from the SHAR Range here at 1018 hrs on Monday morning.

#PSLV-C62 with EOS-N1 and 15 co-passenger satellites from abroad lifts off from SHAR Range

Bayern Munich crush Wolfsburg 8-1 to tighten Bundesliga grip

Berlin, Jan 12 (UNI) Bayern Munich turned a tight contest into a rout with a powerful second half to hammer Wolfsburg 8-1 at the Allianz Arena and tighten their grip on the Bundesliga summit on Sunday.
Bayern struck after five minutes when Luis Diaz whipped in a dangerous cross that Wolfsburg defender Kilian Fischer diverted into his own net. The visitors replied in the 13th minute as Lovro Majer split the defense with a through ball for Dzenan Pejcinovic, who slid a low finish past Manuel Neuer.

#Bayern Munich crush Wolfsburg 8-1 to tighten Bundesliga grip

Adolescence breakout Owen Cooper wins Golden Globe at just 16

Los Angeles, Jan 12 (UNI) ‘Owen Cooper’ made Golden Globes history on Sunday night, becoming the ‘youngest-ever’ winner of the award for male actor in a supporting role on television. At just 16, the Adolescence star surpassed Chris Colfer, who was 20 when he won for Glee in 2010, confirms Variety.

#Adolescence breakout Owen Cooper wins Golden Globe at just 16

One lakh lamps to be lit at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple on Jan 14

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 12 (UNI) The revered Murajapam ritual at the Lord Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, one of the most ancient and spiritually significant observances of the shrine, will conclude with the grand Lakshadeepam on January 14, marking the culmination of the 56-day-long Vedic chanting ceremony.

#One lakh lamps to be lit at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple on Jan 14

World No. 1 Shi out with injury as Thailand's Vitidsarn crowned at Malaysia Open

Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 11 (UNI) World No. 1 Shi Yuqi of China retired with a back injury during Sunday''s Malaysia Open final against Thailand''s Kunlavut Vitidsarn.
Shi, the reigning world champion, played through pain but pulled out after dropping the first game 21-23. He credited Kunlavut after the match.

#World No. 1 Shi out with injury as Thailand's Vitidsarn crowned at Malaysia Open

India to built 15 Bailey bridges in Sri Lanka: High Commission

Colombo, Jan 11 (UNI) India will construct 15 Bailey Bridges by utilising a 450 million dollar cyclone recovery package to rebuild Sri Lanka’s damaged infrastructure, the Indian High Commission here has said.

#India to built 15 Bailey bridges in Sri Lanka: High Commission

Atl least162 protestors killed by security forces in Iran: US-based rights group

Tehran/Washington, Jan 11 (UNI) At least 162 protesters have been killed by security forces over the past 15 days during anti-government demonstrations in Iran, a US-based rights group has said, as the hardline Islamic nation’s parliamentary speaker warned of retaliation if Washington intervened militarily, media reports said.

#Atl least162 protestors killed by security forces in Iran: US-based rights group

AFC U23 Asian Cup: China beats Australia 1-0

Riyadh, Jan. 11 (UNI) China beat Australia 1-0 on Sunday in its second Group D match at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Riyadh.
China broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute after winning a set piece on the left. In a goalmouth scramble, Peng Xiao scored from inside the penalty area to give China a 1-0 lead.

#AFC U23 Asian Cup: China beats Australia 1-0

UP: RSS' 'Chetna Yatra' to halt exodus of Hindus; journey to begin in Govardhan on Jan 12

Mathura, Jan 11 (UNI) On the occasion of its centenary celebrations, the RSS is organizing Hindu conferences in villages across the country.

#UP: RSS' 'Chetna Yatra' to halt exodus of Hindus; journey to begin in Govardhan on Jan 12

Bihar to become free from naxal menace by March 31: Samrat Chaudhary

Patna, Jan 11 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary today declared that the menace of naxalism would be completely wiped out from the state by March 31 this year.

#Bihar to become free from naxal menace by March 31: Samrat Chaudhary

State-level skill competition to witness participation of 1,651 youth from 75 districts in UP

Lucknow, Jan 11 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government continues to take decisive steps to equip the state’s youth with contemporary, employment-oriented skills.

#State-level skill competition to witness participation of 1 #651 youth from 75 districts in UP

Odisha CM lays foundation stone for Rs 451.24 crore mega water supply project

Sambalpur, Jan 11 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on the second day of his two-day visit to Sambalpur on Sunday, laid the foundation stone for a Rs 451.24 crore mega water supply project in Sambalpur city with an objective to supply safe drinking water to the people of the district 24x7.

#Odisha CM lays foundation stone for Rs 451.24 crore mega water supply project

Sr National Kho Kho Championship commences in Telangana, will feature more than 1,400 athletes

Kazipet (Telangana), Jan 11(UNI): Over 1,400 athletes from all across India are participating in the 58th Senior National Kho Kho Championship (Men & Women) 2025-26 that commenced here at Railway Stadium here on Sunday.

#Sr National Kho Kho Championship commences in Telangana # will feature more than 1 #400 athletes

Hyd: Cyberabad Traffic Police Book 137 Drunk-Driving Offenders in Weekend Spl Drive

Hyderabad, Jan 11 (UNI) The Cyberabad Traffic Police (CTP) conducted a special drunk-driving enforcement drive over the weekend (Jan 9 to 10) and apprehended 137 offenders for driving under the influence of alcohol.
The highest number of violations involved two-wheelers (92 cases) followed by four-wheelers (39), three-wheelers (5) and one heavy vehicle, Cyberabad Traffic police said in a release here on Sunday.

#Hyd: Cyberabad Traffic Police Book 137 Drunk-Driving Offenders in Weekend Spl Drive

Telangana's Medaram Jatara : Rs 260 Cr allocated;works to be completed by Jan 15 : Dy CM

Medaram (Mulugu Dist), Jan 11 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Sunday said that the Sammakka–Saralamma Jatara is not merely a tribal festival but the heartbeat of Telangana and a powerful symbol of the state''s self-respect.

#Telangana's Medaram Jatara : Rs 260 Cr allocated;works to be completed by Jan 15 : Dy CM

Top international runners to headline in 21st Tata Mumbai Marathon

Mumbai, Jan 11 (UNI) The Tata Mumbai Marathon will enter its 21st edition on January 18 with a competitive elite field, featuring several international athletes capable of challenging the event records in both men’s and women’s races, according to a release.
A World Athletics Gold Label Road Race, the Mumbai Marathon has eight men and six women on the start list whose personal best timings are faster than the current course records.

#Top international runners to headline in 21st Tata Mumbai Marathon

T-22.5 hr Countdown for tomorrow's PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission begins

Chennai, Jan 11 (UNI) The T-22.5 hour Countdown for Monday''s launch of PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1 Mission Earth Observation Satellite along with 15 other co-passenger satellites began at the spaceport of Sriharikota on Sunday.

#T-22.5 hr Countdown for tomorrow's PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission begins

Cong unveils 100-day action plan in UP, bets big on Priyanka Gandhi ahead of 2027

Lucknow, Jan 11 (UNI) Once again, the “hand” symbol and the name of Priyanka Gandhi are set to resonate across Uttar Pradesh’s political landscape.

#Cong unveils 100-day action plan in UP # bets big on Priyanka Gandhi ahead of 2027

FDA seizes banned flavoured tobacco worth Rs 9.71 crore in Maharashtra

Nashik, Dec 11 (UNI) In Nashik district, a special flying squad of the FDA seized a stock of banned flavoured tobacco and gutkha worth approximately Rs 9.71 crore. Cases have been registered against 11 people under the Food Safety Act in this regard.

#FDA seizes banned flavoured tobacco worth Rs 9.71 crore in Maharashtra

Tirupati: SVIMS provides Rs 18 lakh free life-saving treatment to poor patient under TTD’s SV pranadana scheme

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 11 (UNI) In a remarkable example of compassionate healthcare, the Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), here has provided free super-speciality medical treatment worth Rs 18 lakh to an economically underprivileged patient under the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams’ (TTD) SV Pranadana Scheme.

#Tirupati: SVIMS provides Rs 18 lakh free life-saving treatment to poor patient under TTD’s SV pranadana scheme

Ice Hockey trials for Khelo India Winter Games 2026 on January 12

Shimla, Jan 11 (UNI) The Youth Services and Sports Department, Himachal Pradesh, has announced trials for the selection of the state ice hockey teams (men''s and women''s) for the upcoming Khelo India Winter Games 2026.
According to an official press release issued by the department, the trials are scheduled to take place on January 12, 2026.

#Ice Hockey trials for Khelo India Winter Games 2026 on January 12

Macclesfield causes massive FA Cup upset, Manchester City scores 10

London, Jan 11 (UNI) Sixth-tier Macclesfield caused one of the biggest upsets in FA Cup history on Saturday when it knocked reigning champion Crystal Palace out of the competition with a 2-1 home win.

#Macclesfield causes massive FA Cup upset # Manchester City scores 10

HP: Police arrest three Punjab youths under NDPS Act, seize 20.19 grams of heroin

Kangra (HP), Jan 11 (UNI) Police have recovered 20.19 grams of heroin (chitta) from a vehicle near Hanuman Ghat in Kangra and registered a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Police said here on Sunday.

#HP: Police arrest three Punjab youths under NDPS Act # seize 20.19 grams of heroin

Kerala identifies 1 lakh jobs under ‘Back to Campus’ Skill Training Programme

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 11 (UNI) More than one lakh job opportunities have been identified through the Back to Campus Skill Training programme being implemented under the Vijnana Keralam project, led by the Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC).

#Kerala identifies 1 lakh jobs under ‘Back to Campus’ Skill Training Programme

Wildfires burn over 100,000 hectares, prompt evacuations in South Africa's Western Cape

Cape Town, Jan. 10 (UNI) Several wildfires continued to rage across South Africa''s Western and Eastern Cape provinces on Saturday, with more than 100,000 hectares of land burned in the Western Cape and further evacuations underway, authorities said.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde told public broadcaster SABC on Saturday morning that fires were affecting the entire Western Cape Province as well as parts of the neighboring Eastern Cape.

#Wildfires burn over 100 #000 hectares # prompt evacuations in South Africa's Western Cape

Semenyo scores as Man City hit 10 past Exeter in FA Cup

London, Jan 10 (UNI) Antoine Semenyo scored on his debut as a rampant Manchester City showed no mercy by putting 10 past sorry League One side Exeter City to match the club''s biggest victory and reach the FA Cup fourth round in ruthless fashion on Saturday.

#Semenyo scores as Man City hit 10 past Exeter in FA Cup

U-14 Cricket Team Controversy: Submission of original birth certificates in fresh trials is mandatory: J&K DYSS

Jammu, Jan 10 (UNI) While on the first day of the fresh conduct of the selections trials among the shortlisted to select the Under-14 cricket team wherein some cricketers did not produce the original age proof certificates, the Jammu and Kashmir Directorate of Youth Services and Sports today said that submission of the mentioned certificate is mandatory for attending the trials.

#U-14 Cricket Team Controversy: Submission of original birth certificates in fresh trials is mandatory: J&K DYSS

U-14 Cricket Team: Submission of original birth certificates in fresh trials is mandatory: J&K DYSS

Jammu, Jan 10 (UNI) While on the first day of the fresh conduct of the selections trials among the shortlisted to select the Under-14 cricket team wherein some cricketers did not produce the original age proof certificates, the Jammu and Kashmir Directorate of Youth Services and Sports on Saturday said that submission of the mentioned certificate is mandatory for attending the trials.

#U-14 Cricket Team: Submission of original birth certificates in fresh trials is mandatory: J&K DYSS

IN to hold joint services multi-specialty medical camp in Lakshadweep from Jan 12 onwards

New Delhi, Jan 10 (UNI) The Indian Navy will be organizing a Joint Services Multi-Specialty Medical Camp in the union Territory of Lakshadweep from January 12 to 16, reaffirming the Navy''s commitment to healthcare outreach, community welfare and sustained civil-military cooperation.

#IN to hold joint services multi-specialty medical camp in Lakshadweep from Jan 12 onwards

Odisha: Over 120 UG-PG students selected for Reliance Foundation Scholarship for 2025-26

Bhubaneswar, Jan 10 (UNI) Reliance Foundation has announced the results of its prestigious Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for 2025-26, with 127 UG-PG students from Odisha selected for the Reliance Foundation Scholarships, among the 5,100 scholars selected nationwide, for the academic year 2025-26.

#Odisha: Over 120 UG-PG students selected for Reliance Foundation Scholarship for 2025-26

HIL: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers move to second spot with 2-1 win over Shrachi Bengal Tigers

Chennai, Jan 9(UNI) The Vedanta Kalinga Lancers continued their strong start to Men''s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Shrachi Bengal Tigers at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai, on Thursday.

#HIL: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers move to second spot with 2-1 win over Shrachi Bengal Tigers

Sitapur police in UP bust Rs 100 cr GST evasion racket, seven arrested

Sitapur (UP), Jan 10 (UNI) The local police has registered a major case of Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion exceeding Rs 100 crore and busted an organized inter-district racket involved in large-scale tax fraud through the timber trade. Seven accused have been arrested in a joint operation conducted by Khairabad police station and the Special Operations Group (SOG), police sources said on Saturday.

#Sitapur police in UP bust Rs 100 cr GST evasion racket # seven arrested

Tata Power acquires 100 pc stake In Jejuri Hinjewadi Power Transmission

Mumbai, Jan 10 (UNI) The Tata Power Company Limited officially announced here on Saturday that it has completed the acquisition of a 100 per cent equity stake in Jejuri Hinjewadi Power Transmission Limited (JHPTL), which is a special purpose vehicle (SPV) established for the Intra-State Transmission Project in the state of Maharashtra.

#Tata Power acquires 100 pc stake In Jejuri Hinjewadi Power Transmission

Tata Mumbai Marathon introduces coastal road to its 21st edition

Mumbai, Jan 10(UNI): The Tata Mumbai Marathon has unveiled a landmark route for its 21st edition, to be held on Sunday, January 18, marking a historic first in the event’s storied legacy. For the first time, runners will experience the newly opened Mumbai Coastal Road as part of the marathon route, alongside the iconic Bandra-Worli Sea Link.

#Tata Mumbai Marathon introduces coastal road to its 21st edition

Kite-flying skills to be displayed on banks of Ganges in Kashi; 16 teams to showcase their talent

Varanasi, Jan 10 (UNI) Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s ''Khelo India'' campaign, the excitement of kite flying is about to begin in the holy city of Kashi.
The Varanasi Municipal Corporation will organize a grand two-day kite competition on the sandbanks opposite Dashashwamedh Ghat from January 12.

#Kite-flying skills to be displayed on banks of Ganges in Kashi; 16 teams to showcase their talent

Trump admin bid to freeze $10bn funding in child care blocked by federal judge

Washington, Jan 10 (UNI) US President Donald Trump''s administration on Friday was temporarily blocked from freezing roughly $10 billion in federal funding for child care and social services in five Democratic-led states, dealing an early setback to a move that state officials say would have harmed millions of low-income families.

#Trump admin bid to freeze $10bn funding in child care blocked by federal judge

Countdown for Jan 12 PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission to begin tomorrow

Chennai, Jan 10 (UNI) The Countdown for the January 12 launch of PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1 Mission
Earth Observation Satellite along with 15 other co-passenger satellites will begin tomorrow at the
spaceport of Sriharikota.

#Countdown for Jan 12 PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission to begin tomorrow

Army Western Command felicitates 100 officers and soldiers at investiture ceremony

New Delhi, Jan 10 (UNI) Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, felicitated 100 gallantry and distinguished service awardees during the Western Command Investiture Ceremony held at the Manekshaw Centre, here today.

#Army Western Command felicitates 100 officers and soldiers at investiture ceremony

1,384 recruits pass out at CRPF POP

Chennai, Jan 10 (UNI) The Recruit Training Centre (RTC) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Avadi, Tiruvallur District,
conducted the Passing Out Parade for 1,384 recruits of Batch No. 434 today.

#1 #384 recruits pass out at CRPF POP

AP: ASR Homeopathic Medical College Principal Dr Ananda Kumar Pingali to receive best researcher award on Jan 12

Vijayawada, Jan 10 (UN): Dr. Ananda Kumar Pingali, Principal of ASR Homoeopathic Medical College, Tadepalligudem, will receive the ''Best Researcher Award in Homoeopathy'' from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTRUHS) on January 12.

#AP: ASR Homeopathic Medical College Principal Dr Ananda Kumar Pingali to receive best researcher award on Jan 12

Over 1 million farmers registered under Agristack mega campaign: Sinha

Patna, Jan. 10 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Saturday said that the registration of more than one million farmers under the Agristack Mega Campaign is a major achievement of the state government.

#Over 1 million farmers registered under Agristack mega campaign: Sinha

American rider Brabec secures 12th stage win on Dakar

Riyadh, Jan 10 (UNI) American rider Ricky Brabec of Monster Energy Honda HRC won Stage 6 of the 2026 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, while defending champion Daniel Sanders of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing kept the overall lead despite a costly speeding penalty on the eve of the rally''s rest day in Riyadh.
Brabec clocked 3:41:33 to claim his 12th Dakar stage victory, finishing 1 minute and 14 seconds ahead of Spain''s Tosha Schareina, with Sanders third, 1 minute and 17 seconds behind.

#American rider Brabec secures 12th stage win on Dakar

World No. 1s Wang, Sun lead WTT Singapore Smash entry list

Beijing, Jan 10 (UNI) China''s top-ranked paddlers Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha led the player list announced Saturday for the 2026 World Table Tennis (WTT) Singapore Smash. .

#World No. 1s Wang # Sun lead WTT Singapore Smash entry list

14-year-old girl mauled to death by suspected tiger in UP's forest area

Maharajganj (UP) , Jan 10 (UNI) A 14-year-old girl was allegedly killed by a wild animal, suspected to be a tiger, in the Sohagibarwa forest area along the Maharajganj-Kushinagar border. Her mutilated body was recovered nearly 17 hours after she went missing on Friday, officials said on Saturday.

#14-year-old girl mauled to death by suspected tiger in UP's forest area

JLF starting Jan 15 to revisit history, share views on crucial issues, inspiring tales

Jaipur, Jan 10 (UNI) The brain storming at the Jaipur Literature Festival-2026 will have a spirited start on Thursday next with scholars, writers and scribes along with audiences revisiting historic events, errors and actions in the Vietnam War, in inspiring tales of Web Celeb Jimmy Wales and also questioning the country’s current chase after higher GDPs.

#JLF starting Jan 15 to revisit history # share views on crucial issues # inspiring tales

ISRO's Aditya-L1 decodes impact of powerful Solar Storm on Earth’s invisible magnetic shield

Chennai, Jan 10 (UNI) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday said
Aditya-L1 satellite sent as part of maiden Sun exploration mission, has decoded the Impact
of a Powerful Solar Storm on Earth’s Invisible Magnetic Shield.

#ISRO's Aditya-L1 decodes impact of powerful Solar Storm on Earth’s invisible magnetic shield

Sudan war hits 1,000-day mark as civilians face worst humanitarian crisis: UN

United Nations, Jan 9 (UNI) Friday marks 1,000 days since the war in Sudan began, with civilians bearing the brunt of a conflict they did not choose, said UN humanitarians. Nearly 34 million people, or about two-thirds of the population, now need humanitarian assistance, making Sudan the world''s largest humanitarian crisis, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

#Sudan war hits 1 #000-day mark as civilians face worst humanitarian crisis: UN

14 killed, 50 injured as bus plunges into 500-foot gorge; PM announces ex-gratia

New Delhi, Jan 10, (UNI) Fourteen people, including eight women, were killed and 50 others injured after a private bus traveling from Shimla to Kupvi plunged into a 500-foot-deep gorge in the Haripurdhar region on Friday.

#14 killed # 50 injured as bus plunges into 500-foot gorge; PM announces ex-gratia

Players from 14 countries, including India in fray for Adityan ITF M25 International Tennis tourney from Jan 12-18

Chennai, Jan 10 (UNI) Players from 14 countries will be seen in action in the Adityan ITF M25 International Tennis Tournament
to be held at the well maintained SDAT stadium from January 12 rto18.

#Players from 14 countries # including India in fray for Adityan ITF M25 International Tennis tourney from Jan 12-18

Trump calls for one-year 10 pc cap on Credit Card interest, citing ‘affordability’

Washington, Jan 10 (UNI) President Donald Trump on Friday called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10 percent, starting January 20, saying Americans are being “ripped off” by credit card companies.

#Trump calls for one-year 10 pc cap on Credit Card interest # citing ‘affordability’

Amit Shah to launch BJP’s Kerala Assembly Poll campaign on Jan 11

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 10 (UNI) Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah will visit Kerala on January 11 to formally launch the Bharatiya Janata Party’s campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections in the state.

#Amit Shah to launch BJP’s Kerala Assembly Poll campaign on Jan 11

SRly bags several honours at 71st Railway Week fete at Delhi

Chennai, Jan 10 (UNI) As part of the 71st Railway Week Celebrations, the ‘Athi Vishist Rail Seva Puraskar- 2025’ award ceremony was held in New Delhi last evening in which Southern Railway bagged various honours.
During the occasion, 26 Efficiency Shields were conferred to various Zonal Railways for excellence in different aspects of functioning and 100 employees of Indian Railways received individual awards for meritorious work, a Southern Railway release said here today.

#SRly bags several honours at 71st Railway Week fete at Delhi

TN Govt notifies 100 new Reserve Forests aimed at Climate resilience

Chennai, Jan 10 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu Government has notified 100 New Reserve
Forests across the State between 2021 and 2025, marking a significant milestone
in its sustained efforts to strengthen forest protection, enhance ecological security
and build climate resilience through legally protected landscapes.

#TN Govt notifies 100 new Reserve Forests aimed at Climate resilience

71 IPS officers reshuffled in Bihar

Patna, Jan 9 (UNI) To tone up the law and order, Bihar government today transferred 71 officers of Indian Police Service (IPS).

#71 IPS officers reshuffled in Bihar

HP: Death toll rises to 14 in Haripurdhar bus tragedy; Deputy CM visits site

Shimla/Nahan, Jan 9 (UNI) Five more bus passengers succumbed to their injuries either on the way to hospital or during treatment, taking the number of casualities in the tragic bus accident at Haripurdhar in Sirmaur district to 14 this evening.

#HP: Death toll rises to 14 in Haripurdhar bus tragedy; Deputy CM visits site

More than 21 mln people in Sudan face acute food insecurity: UN

Geneva, Jan. 9 (UNI) Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), said on Friday that Jan. 9 marked 1,000 days since the outbreak of the conflict in Sudan, warning that the scale of suffering was staggering, with more than 21 million people currently estimated to be acutely food insecure.
Laerke said here at a regular press briefing that nearly 34 million people in Sudan now require humanitarian assistance, while the entire region continues to suffer from the spillover of the crisis.

#More than 21 mln people in Sudan face acute food insecurity: UN

PM Modi to visit Assam, lay foundation of elevated corridor project in Kaziranga on Jan 17

Guwahati, Jan 9 (UNI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Assam on January 17 to lay the foundation of the elevated corridor project in Kaziranga National Park.

#PM Modi to visit Assam # lay foundation of elevated corridor project in Kaziranga on Jan 17