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Mamata uses Kolkata Book Fair platform to protest SIR, calls it an assault on democratic rights

Kolkata, Jan 22 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took the platform of the Book Fair as a launching pad to register her strong protest against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in the state.

#Mamata uses Kolkata Book Fair platform to protest SIR # calls it an assault on democratic rights

Snake Charmer Community stages unique protest in Lucknow against Bangladeshi-Rohingya job usurpation in KGMU

Lucknow, Jan 22 (UNI)The All India Sapera Mahasabha (All India Snake Charmer Association) staged a unique protest in front of King George''s Medical University (KGMU) on Thursday, alleging that Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators were usurping jobs in various low-wage positions at the institution. .

#Snake Charmer Community stages unique protest in Lucknow against Bangladeshi-Rohingya job usurpation in KGMU

Chennai las Diya loses in final Qualifying Rd of Aus Open

Chennai, Jan 22 (UNI) Promising Chennai players Diya Ramesh went down fighting
in the Junior Girls singles final qualifying round in the Australian Open today.

#Chennai las Diya loses in final Qualifying Rd of Aus Open

Ashok Leyland reintroduces iconic TAURUS, HIPPO HeavyDuty Trucks

Chennai, Jan 22 (UNI) CV makers Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group, today reintroduced two of its most legendry trucks TAURUS and HIPPO.

#Ashok Leyland reintroduces iconic TAURUS # HIPPO HeavyDuty Trucks

Naomi Osaka battles past Cîrstea to reach Australian Open third round

Melbourne, Jan 22 (UNI) Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka advanced to the third round of the women’s singles at the Australian Open 2026 after a hard-fought three-set victory over Romania’s Sorana Cîrstea on Thursday.

#Naomi Osaka battles past Cîrstea to reach Australian Open third round

"Lots of progress" made in talks on ending Russia-Ukraine conflict: U.S. envoy

Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 22 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump''s special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Thursday that "a lot of progress" has been made in talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
"It''s time to end this. I think we''re going to get this done," he said at the Davos Ukrainian Breakfast.

#"Lots of progress" made in talks on ending Russia-Ukraine conflict: U.S. envoy

OPID Court sentences Odisha drug peddler to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment

Bhubaneswar, Jan 22 (UNI) The OPID Court-cum-Special Judge, Balasore, on Thursday convicted a drug peddler and sentenced him to 10 years of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) along with a fine of Rs.1 lakh for trafficking brown sugar.
The court further ordered that in default of payment of the fine, the convict would undergo an additional one year of RI.

#OPID Court sentences Odisha drug peddler to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment

Wawrinka becomes first 40-plus player since 1978 to advance at Grand Slam

Melbourne, Jan 22 (UNI) Veteran Swiss star Stan Wawrinka turned back the clock with a gritty five-set victory at the Australian Open on Thursday, thus becoming the first player aged 40 or above to reach the third round of a Grand Slam since Ken Rosewall 48 years back.

#Wawrinka becomes first 40-plus player since 1978 to advance at Grand Slam

Kankrej bull steals spotlight at MPSO 2026, showcasing India’s indigenous cattle excellence

Bhubaneswar, Jan 22 (UNI) The majestic Kankrej Bull has emerged as one of the prime attractions at the State-level Matsya Pranee Samavesh Odisha 2026 (MPSO-2026), which commenced on Wednesday.
Globally admired for its legendary “Sawai Chal”—the regal king’s gait—the Kankrej bull stands as a remarkable symbol of power, grace, and performance among India’s indigenous cattle breeds.

#Kankrej bull steals spotlight at MPSO 2026 # showcasing India’s indigenous cattle excellence

Australian PM apologizes for failing to protect victims of Bondi Beach attack

Sydney, Jan 22 (UNI) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday night apologized for being unable to protect the victims of the December terror attack at Bondi Beach.

#Australian PM apologizes for failing to protect victims of Bondi Beach attack

Balaji advances in men’s doubles, Bhambri exits mixed doubles at Australian Open

Melbourne, Jan 22 (UNI) India shuttler N Sriram Balaji advanced to the second round of the men’s doubles at the Australian Open 2026, while India’s Yuki Bhambri suffered a first-round exit in the mixed doubles event on Thursday.

#Balaji advances in men’s doubles # Bhambri exits mixed doubles at Australian Open

Bus-Truck collision in Russia's far east leaves 3 people dead

Vladivostok (Russia), Jan 22 (UNI/SPUTNIK) - Three people – the bus driver and two passengers – have been killed after a tourist bus collided with a truck in the Primorsky Territory in Russia''s Far East, a spokesperson for the regional health ministry told Sputnik on Thursday.

#Bus-Truck collision in Russia's far east leaves 3 people dead

UNI Special: India, US work overtime to seal ‘Good Trade Deal’ as farm tariffs remains key hurdle

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Jayanta Roy Chowdhury
New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) Indian mandarins are still feverishly working on a "good trade deal" with the United States, which the President Donald Trump promised at Davos. Top Commerce Ministry officials said the deal “was almost done”, but sticking points on farm trade, a key concern for both sides, are still to be hammered out with bureaucrats and trade experts burning the midnight oil.

#UNI Special: India #US work overtime to seal ‘Good Trade Deal’ as farm tariffs remains key hurdle

Former MD of Richa industries arrested by ED in Rs 36 cr Bank fraud and insolvency case

New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Gurugram Zonal Office on Thrusday said they have arrested one Sandeep Gupta, ex-promoter and suspended managing Director of the Richa Industries Ltd (RIL).

#Former MD of Richa industries arrested by ED in Rs 36 cr Bank fraud and insolvency case

Use helicopter services for Medaram darshan, appeals Seethakka

Mulugu, Jan 22 (UNI) Telangana Minister for Panchayat Raj, Rural Development, Rural Water Supply, and Women and Child Welfare, Danasari Anasuya Seethakka, on Thursday, urged devotees visiting Medaram Sammakka-Saralamma Jathara to make use of the helicopter services introduced for faster darshan during the biennial tribal festival.

#Use helicopter services for Medaram darshan # appeals Seethakka

Union Min Piyush Goyal demands removal of TN Dy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin for hatred speech on Sanatana Dharma

Chennai, Jan 22 (UNI) union Minister and BJP Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal
on Thursday demanded the removal of Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin from the
State Cabinet for his alleged hate speech on Sanatana Dharma.

#Union Min Piyush Goyal demands removal of TN Dy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin for hatred speech on Sanatana Dharma

UNI Special: India, US work overtime to seal ‘Good Trade Deal’ as farm tariffs remains key hurdle

Jayanta Roy Chowdhury .

#UNI Special: India # US work overtime to seal ‘Good Trade Deal’ as farm tariffs remains key hurdle

A life of consensus, conviction and grace: Nation remembers Arun Jaitley

Sangeeta Sharma
New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) "A true leader and a master problem-solver," said former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, as he paid tribute to the late Arun Jaitley during the launch of the biography The Life and Legacy of Arun Jaitley.

#A life of consensus # conviction and grace: Nation remembers Arun Jaitley

Swiatek powers into Australian Open 3rd round

Melbourne, Jan. 22 (UNI) World No. 2 Iga Swiatek''s hunt for an elusive Australian Open title gained steam on Thursday after a crushing straight-sets victory over Marie Bouzkova in the second round.
Opening the night session at John Cain Arena, Swiatek hit 31 winners in her commanding 6-2, 6-3 win in one hour and 19 minutes.

#Swiatek powers into Australian Open 3rd round

Sajjan's acquittal sparks outrage: SGPC, SAD demand justice for 1984 victims

Chandigarh, Jan 22 (UNI) The acquittal of former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case has triggered widespread outrage across the Sikh community, drawing strong reactions from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and senior leaders of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD).

#Sajjan's acquittal sparks outrage: SGPC # SAD demand justice for 1984 victims

Karnataka BJP chief slams Cong for misusing Governor's office against Centre

Bengaluru, Jan 22 (UNI) Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Thursday criticised the state Congress government accusing it of misusing Governor Thawarchand Gehlot''s office to launch attacks on the Central government.

#Karnataka BJP chief slams Cong for misusing Governor's office against Centre

Bus plunges into gorge in Himachal, 20 passengers escape unhurt

Shimla, Jan 22 (UNI) A major road accident was narrowly averted on Thursday morning in Samot town under the Bhatiyat Assembly constituency of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh when a private bus suddenly went out of control and plunged into a gorge.

#Bus plunges into gorge in Himachal # 20 passengers escape unhurt

Fire erupts on moving bus on Yamuna Expressway, passengers escape narrowly

Mathura, Jan 22 (UNI) Panic gripped Yamuna Expressway early Thursday morning when a moving bus suddenly caught fire, quickly enveloping the entire vehicle.

#Fire erupts on moving bus on Yamuna Expressway # passengers escape narrowly

FLASH Delhi Pradesh Cong Committee President Devendra Yadav held a meeting with BLA & Assembly Observer to discuss organisational matters

UNI XC AAB.

#FLASH Delhi Pradesh Cong Committee President Devendra Yadav held a meeting with BLA & Assembly Observer to discuss organisational matters

Manipur Security Forces bust drugs, recover stolen vehicles in major opn

Imphal, Jan 22 (UNI) Security Forces (SF) and Manipur Police carried out a series of intensified operations across the State, leading to multiple arrests, seizures of drugs and contraband items, recovery of stolen vehicles, and destruction of poppy cultivation on Wednesday.

#Manipur Security Forces bust drugs # recover stolen vehicles in major opn

Korean woman molested at Bengaluru Airport, accused arrested

Bengaluru, Jan 22 (UNI) A Korean woman visiting friends in Bengaluru was allegedly molested at Kempegowda International Airport by an airport staffer posing as a security official, police said on Thursday.

#Korean woman molested at Bengaluru Airport # accused arrested

Sydney Sweeney to star in and produce ‘Custom of the Country’ adaptation

Los Angeles, Jan 22 (UNI) Sydney Sweeney is set to both star in and produce the upcoming film adaptation of Edith Wharton’s classic novel ‘Custom of the Country’.

#Sydney Sweeney to star in and produce ‘Custom of the Country’ adaptation

IIT-Madras’ Swayam Plus launches ‘AI for All’ courses in Hindi

Chennai, Jan 22 (UNI) The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M)-led digital learning platform SWAYAM Plus has launched
its flagship ‘AI for All’ initiative in Hindi, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive and accessible AI education.

#IIT-Madras’ Swayam Plus launches ‘AI for All’ courses in Hindi

Climate change poses serious threat to apple cultivation in Himachal

Shimla, Jan 22 (UNI) Alarming Climate change is increasingly affecting apple cultivation in Himachal Pradesh, a crop long identified with the state’s economy and heritage.

#Climate change poses serious threat to apple cultivation in Himachal

Refusal to hold Saraswati puja in Holy Cross School triggers tension in Tripura

Agartala, Jan 22 (UNI) A dispute over the celebration of Saraswati Puja has caused tension at Holy Cross Convent School in Dharmanagar, North Tripura, which has compelled the police to intervene to restore order.

#Refusal to hold Saraswati puja in Holy Cross School triggers tension in Tripura

Ultra Play and Ultra Jhakaas Launch Khotachi Wadi – Ek Shaapit Vastu in a Simultaneous Multi-Language Drop

Stushè Scales Handmade Crochet Bags into a ₹10Mn D2C Brand Under 1 Year

Djokovic cruises past Maestrelli to reach Australian Open third round

Melbourne, Jan 22 (UNI) Novak Djokovic advanced to the third round of the 2026 Australian Open with a commanding straight-sets victory over Italy’s Francesco Maestrelli at Rod Laver Arena on Thursday.

#Djokovic cruises past Maestrelli to reach Australian Open third round

Why Global Buyers Choose Click Tiles as a Trusted Porcelain Tile Manufacturer in India

Surat Textile Industry Rapidly Moving Towards AI, Initiative Conducted by IDT at Laxmipati Group

AcreRise Named ‘Real Estate Developer of the Year’ at the Times Business Awards-2026

Disproportionate assets case booked against suspended Hanumakonda Addl Collector

Hyderabad, Jan 22 (UNI) The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a case of disproportionate assets against Arramada Venkat Reddy, Additional Collector (Revenue) and In-charge District Education Officer (DEO), Hanumakonda district.

#Disproportionate assets case booked against suspended Hanumakonda Addl Collector

Pakistan to sign agreement with Russia on steel plant during Sharif's visit: Ambassador

Moscow, Jan 22 (UNI/SPUTNIK) Pakistan expects to sign an agreement with Russia on the restoration and modernization of the Karachi steel plant during Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif''s visit to Moscow, scheduled for March, Pakistani Ambassador to Russia Faisal Niaz Tirmizi told Sputnik.

#Pakistan to sign agreement with Russia on steel plant during Sharif's visit: Ambassador

Adil Hussain joins ‘Lakadbaggha 2’, replaces Milind Soman as Sensei

New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) Actor Adil Hussain has come on board ‘Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business’, stepping into the role of the sensei in the sequel and replacing Milind Soman. The film is scheduled for release later this year.

#Adil Hussain joins ‘Lakadbaggha 2’ # replaces Milind Soman as Sensei

Jammu Univ employee found hanging from tree in campus

Jammu, Jan 22 (UNI) An employee of University of Jammu was today found hanging under mysterious circumstances from a tree inside the campus, police here said.

#Jammu Univ employee found hanging from tree in campus

3 killed in drone attack on Russian port

Moscow, Jan 22 (UNI) A drone attack on the Taman port, located on the Black Sea coast in Russia''s southwestern Krasnodar Krai region, on Wednesday evening killed three people and injured eight others.

#3 killed in drone attack on Russian port

AP: Three charred alive as private travel bus collides with lorry

Nandyala, Jan 22 (UNI) Three persons were charred alive when a private travel bus collided with a lorry at Shirivellametta village of Sirivella mandal of the district on Kurnool-Chittoor NH 40 in the wee hours and the bus completely gutted in the flames.

#AP: Three charred alive as private travel bus collides with lorry

Shehzad Poonawala: Congress using ballot papers to protect family

Bengaluru, Jan 22 (UNI) BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala on Wednesday alleged that the Congress party is using the decision to conduct the Bengaluru civic polls on ballot papers instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) as a way to protect the family.

#Shehzad Poonawala: Congress using ballot papers to protect family

FLASH:NIA court sentences key accused to 10 years of RI in Pakistan-linked LeT recruitment case in West Bengal

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#FLASH:NIA court sentences key accused to 10 years of RI in Pakistan-linked LeT recruitment case in West Bengal

NIA court sentences key accused in LeT recruitment case to 10 years

New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on Wednesday sentenced a key accused to ten years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) in a Pakistan-linked case relating to recruitment and radicalisation of Muslim youth for the banned Laskar-e-Taiba terror organisation in West Bengal. .

#NIA court sentences LeT recruitment accused to ten years

Putin willing to donate USD 1billion to ''Board of Peace,'' seeks strategic partner consultation

Moscow, Jan 22 (UNI) Vladimir Putin thanked President Donald Trump for inviting him to join a US-proposed Gaza "Board of Peace," a new international body aimed at addressing global conflicts, including the Israeli-Palestinian issue.

#Putin willing to donate USD 1billion to ''Board of Peace #'' seeks strategic partner consultation

Australian police charge man over alleged plans for terror attack

Sydney, Jan 22 (UNI) Counter-terrorism police in the Australian state of Queensland said on Thursday that a man has been arrested and charged over alleged plans for acts of violence.

#Australian police charge man over alleged plans for terror attack

India, EU on the cusp of ''Mother of all Deals,'' says Ursula von der Leyen

Davos, Jan 22 (UNI) India and the European union are on the cusp of what’s being called the "mother of all deals", a historic trade agreement that would create a massive market of 2 billion people, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday
Speaking at the World Economic Forum, von der Leyen emphasised that the new deal will involve almost a quarter of the global GDP, putting both India and the EU as prominent players of the 21st century.

#India #EU on the cusp of ''Mother of all Deals #'' says Ursula von der Leyen

CCTV traps fully grown leopard inside residential house in Shimla

Shimla, Jan 22 (UNI) A fully grown leopard was caught on CCTV entering a residential house in Navbahar on the outskirts of Shimla late Wednesday night, triggering panic among residents and once again highlighting the growing threat of human–wildlife conflict in the state capital.
According to CCTV footage that has surfaced, the leopard entered the residential building at around 11:23 pm on January 21. The visuals show the animal calmly climbing the staircase and reaching the second floor of the house.

#CCTV traps fully grown leopard inside residential house in Shimla

Dubainewyearparty.com Strengthens Its Position as a Trusted New Year Celebration Platform

 

IWDC 3.0 in Kochi to propel India’s Green Inland Waterways push

Kochi, Jan 22 (UNI) The third meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC 3.0) will be held here on January 23, aimed at reviewing the progress of the Inland Water Transport (IWT) sector and charting its future roadmap with a strong focus on sustainability and green mobility.

#IWDC 3.0 in Kochi to propel India’s Green Inland Waterways push

DoT additional DGT inspects 5G use case lab at NIT Hamirpur

Hamirpur(HP), Jan 21 (UNI) Additional Director General of Telecommunications (Addl. DGT) and Joint Advisor Anil Kumar Gupta visited the 5G Use Case Lab at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Hamirpur.

#DoT additional DGT inspects 5G use case lab at NIT Hamirpur

Punjab: Woman dies, husband seriously injured as their scooter hit trolley

Sangrur, Jan 21 (UNI) A woman died on the spot and her husband was seriously injured after a scooter they were travelling on rammed into a trolley loaded with bricks on the Patran–Jind National Highway today.

#Punjab: Woman dies # husband seriously injured as their scooter hit trolley

Delhi police to use AI-powered smart glasses for enhanced Republic Day security

New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) On the occasion of Republic Day, to bolster security arrangements and nab terror suspects, the Delhi police will use Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based smart glasses.

#Delhi police to use AI-powered smart glasses for enhanced Republic Day security

Meerut man suspected of Al-Qaeda links; ATS launches manhunt

Meerut, Jan 21 (UNI) A man from Meerut, identified as Mohammad Ujaid Qureshi, has come under the scanner of the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Jammu & Kashmir Police over alleged links to a terrorist network inspired by Al-Qaeda.

#Meerut man suspected of Al-Qaeda links; ATS launches manhunt

Maha: Ten accused sentenced to life imprisonment in Kisanrao Hundiwale murder case in Akola

Akola, Jan 21 (UNI) Ten persons have been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Akola District and Sessions Court in connection with the murder of Gawli community leader Kisanrao Hundiwal, which took place in 2019 inside the office of the Charity Commissioner in Akola.

#Maha: Ten accused sentenced to life imprisonment in Kisanrao Hundiwale murder case in Akola

EU suspends approval of US trade deal after Trump''s Greenland tariff threat

Washington/Davos, Jan 21 (UNI) The European Union''s legislative body has paused work on the formal approval and implementation of a trade deal it had reached with the US last year. This comes after US President Donald Trump ramped up the rhetoric on acquiring Greenland, and threatened eight European countries who didn''t support his stance with tariffs.

#EU suspends approval of US trade deal after Trump''''s Greenland tariff threat

HP: Two-storey house gutted in fire at Batara village, no casualties

Shimla, Jan 21 (UNI) A two-storey residential house was completely gutted in a fire that broke out today evening at Batara village in Tikkar tehsil of Shimla district.

#HP: Two-storey house gutted in fire at Batara village # no casualties

Kerala police arrest Shimjitha Mustafa after Kozhikode man’s suicide over viral video

Kozhikode, Jan 21 (UNI) The Kerala police on Wednesday arrested social media content creator Shimjitha Mustafa in connection with the suicide of U Deepak, a native of Govindapuram in Kozhikode. The police arrested her at a relative''s house in Vadakara.

#Kerala police arrest Shimjitha Mustafa after Kozhikode man’s suicide over viral video

Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons claim shootout bonus with 4-2 win after 3-3 draw against Ranchi Royals

Bhubaneswar, Jan 21(UNI): The Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons edged past the Ranchi Royals 4-2 in a dramatic shootout at the Men’s Hero Hockey India League (HIL), after a pulsating encounter ended 3-3 at full time. While the Dragons claimed the bonus point for their shootout victory, the Royals did enough to secure second place on the points table, setting up a blockbuster Qualifier 1 clash against the Kalinga Lancers on Friday. .

#Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons claim shootout bonus with 4-2 win after 3-3 draw against Ranchi Royals

Tamil Nadu Dragons claim shootout bonus with 4-2 win after 3-3 draw against Ranchi Royals

Bhubaneswar, Jan 21 (UNI) The Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons edged past the Ranchi Royals 4-2 in a dramatic shootout at the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL), after a pulsating encounter ended 3-3 at full time.

#Tamil Nadu Dragons claim shootout bonus with 4-2 win after 3-3 draw against Ranchi Royals

US special envoy Steve Witkoff to meet President Putin in Moscow tomorrow

Davos, Jan 21 (UNI) US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday to discuss the settlement of the Ukraine conflict.

#US special envoy Steve Witkoff to meet President Putin in Moscow tomorrow

OrbitAID discusses launch options with ISRO, SpaceX for commercial satellite life-extension services

Chennai, Jan 21 (UNI) Indian space start-up OrbitAID Aerospace Pvt Ltd is in discussions with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and US-based SpaceX to launch two satellites that will demonstrate autonomous docking, undocking, fuel transfer, and power transfer in orbit, a top company official said.

#OrbitAID discusses launch options with ISRO # SpaceX for commercial satellite life-extension services

Odisha CM urges farmers to embrace fish farming and animal husbandry for self-reliance

Bhubaneswar, Jan 21 (UNI) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday urged farmers to diversify their income by engaging in fish farming, cattle rearing, and animal husbandry alongside traditional agriculture.
Speaking at the inauguration of the three-day Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Conclave, Odisha-2026, Majhi emphasized the state government’s determination to make Odisha self-reliant in fish, meat, chicken, and eggs.

#Odisha CM urges farmers to embrace fish farming and animal husbandry for self-reliance

CONG-LF-ISF must form alliance immediately in Bengal: Naushad Siddique

Kolkata, Jan 21 (UNI) The Indian Secular Front on Wednesday called for an immediate alliance among the Left Front, Congress and the ISF in Assembly poll-bound West Bengal, arguing only such a combine could effectively challenge the "binary politics" of the ruling Trinamul Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

#CONG-LF-ISF must form alliance immediately in Bengal: Naushad Siddique

LoP Ashoka flags Cong infighting as serious

Bengaluru, Jan 21 (UNI) Karnataka Leader of Opposition and BJP leader R Ashoka on Wednesday alleged that infighting within the Congress party in the state has intensified, pointing to apparent contradictions between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over a power-sharing agreement.

#LoP Ashoka flags Cong infighting as serious

Karnataka Governor refuses joint session address, hectic parleys on to avoid crisis

Bengaluru, Jan 21 (UNI) Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has refused to address the joint session of the state legislature scheduled to commence on January 22. Following the Governor’s decision, a high-level delegation led by Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil is rushing to Lok Bhavan for urgent discussions aimed at resolving the matter.

#Karnataka Governor refuses joint session address # hectic parleys on to avoid crisis

Trump says he won't use force to get Greenland

Davos, (Switzerland), Jan. 21 (UNI): U.S. President Donald Trump said at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday that he will not use force to take control of Greenland.

#Trump says he won't use force to get Greenland

US won''t use force to get Greenland, says Trump, adds ''All the US is asking is a place called Greenland''

Davos, Jan 21 (UNI) US President Donald Trump, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, has ruled out acquiring Greenland by force, adding that the US would be “unstoppable” if it did.

#US won''t use force to get Greenland #says Trump #adds ''All the US is asking is a place called Greenland''

Beijing unlikely to join US led Board of Peace, says Chinese expert

Beijing, Jan 21 (UNI) China is unlikely to join the US President Donald Trump–led Board of Peace in post-war Gaza, as the initiative is driven entirely by self-interest rather than any genuine desire for peace, said Chinese expert Wang Wen, dean of the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at the Renmin University of China.

#Beijing unlikely to join US led Board of Peace # says Chinese expert

Odisha Government reviews ease of doing business reforms to strengthen investment climate

Bhubaneswar, Jan 21 (UNI) Reaffirming its commitment to positioning Odisha as a preferred destination for investment and enterprise, the state government on Wednesday reviewed the progress of its ongoing Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) initiatives.

#Odisha Government reviews ease of doing business reforms to strengthen investment climate

AAP Councillors accuse BJP of corruption in Delhi civic body during Committee meeting

New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today raised allegations of large-scale corruption in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) during a meeting of the Standing Committee.

#AAP Councillors accuse BJP of corruption in Delhi civic body during Committee meeting

With a spirit of global welfare and an inclusive attitude, India will become a world leader, says Avinash Dharmadhikari

Pune, Jan 21 (UNI) There is no narrow-mindedness in the thinking of Indians, but rather a feeling of global welfare. An inclusive mindset has been maintained, without discrimination between people. It is because of this India will become a friend to the world and a world leader, a firm belief expressed by Avinash Dharmadhikari, founder of Chanakya Mandal Pariwar and Ex IAS officer. .

#With a spirit of global welfare and an inclusive attitude # India will become a world leader # says Avinash Dharmadhikari

Maha: Smoke, coal dust make life miserable for Chandrapur’s residents

Chandrapur, Jan 21 (UNI) Residents of the Tukum area in Chandrapur city are facing severe hardships due to persistent air pollution caused by emissions from the Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station and nearby coal mining activities of Western Coalfields Limited, locals said today.

#Maha: Smoke # coal dust make life miserable for Chandrapur’s residents

Danish PM to arrive in UK post Keir Starmer's rejection of 'yielding' Greenland to US

Copenhagen/London, Jan 21 (UNI) Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is slated to visit the UK on Thursday for talks with her British counterpart Keir Starmer, who firmly rejected US President Donald Trump''s bid to seize Greenland from the Kingdom of Denmark, amid rising tensions between Washington and European allies following increasing pressure from Trump.

#Danish PM to arrive in UK post Keir Starmer's rejection of 'yielding' Greenland to US

NDMC simplifies trade licensing, focuses on employee benefits

New Delhi, Jan 21(UNI) New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Wednesday approved a wide range of proposals at a meeting that focused on long-term urban development, reliable utilities, employee welfare and ease of doing business in the NDMC area.

#NDMC simplifies trade licensing # focuses on employee benefits

Telangana Rising delegation meets Tata Chairman in Davos; sports infra, Musi rejuvenation, resorts in temple towns discussed

Davos/Hyderabad, Jan 21 (UNI) Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy-led ‘Telangana Rising’ delegation on Day-2 (Wednesday) of WEF 2026 held a breakfast meeting with Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran at the TCS Pavilion, extensively presenting the State’s ‘Telangana Rising 2047’ vision, policies and growth ecosystem.

#Telangana Rising delegation meets Tata Chairman in Davos; sports infra # Musi rejuvenation # resorts in temple towns discussed

Taylor Swift uses foul language in private messages to Justin Baldoni amid legal feud

Los Angeles, Jan 21 (UNI) Taylor Swift is said to have expressed sharp criticism of "It Ends With Us" director Justin Baldoni, going to the extent of using abusive language in private text exchanges with Blake Lively.

#Taylor Swift uses foul language in private messages to Justin Baldoni amid legal feud

Turkish, U.S. presidents discuss Syria, Gaza over phone

Ankara/Istanbul, Jan. 21 (UNI): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump by phone on Tuesday to discuss tensions in Syria and ongoing efforts for peace in Gaza, the Turkish Presidency said Wednesday in a statement.
Erdogan said that Ankara is closely monitoring the tensions between the Syrian interim government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). He stressed that Syria''s unity, territorial integrity, and political stability are of critical importance to Türkiye.

#Turkish # U.S. presidents discuss Syria # Gaza over phone

‘India’s deal-making ecosystem rises to USD 133 bln in 2025,’ says Grant Thornton

New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) India’s deal-making ecosystem rises with total transactions volume reaching USD 133 billion across 2,658 deals during 2025, said Grant Thornton Bharat Annual Dealtracker 2025 in a statement released on Wednesday.

#‘India’s deal-making ecosystem rises to USD 133 bln in 2025 #’ says Grant Thornton

Universities must uphold constitutional morality: Justice Revati Mohite Dere.

Pune, Jan 21 (UNI) Revati Mohite Dere, Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court observed that Universities are not just centres of academic learning, but are spaces where constitutional morality, equality and justice are nurtured. She said this during her visit to Symbiosis International University Pune campus on Wednesday. Senior advocate and former Member of Parliament Vandana Chavan, also visited the Symbiosis campus. .

#Universities must uphold constitutional morality: Justice Revati Mohite Dere.

Esports World Cup 2026 announced in Riyadh with 75 mln USD prizes

Riyadh, Jan. 21 (UNI): The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) announced on Tuesday Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC), the world''s largest esports event, set to return to Riyadh from July 6 to August 23 with a total prize pool of 75 million U.S. dollars.

#Esports World Cup 2026 announced in Riyadh with 75 mln USD prizes

Delhi Assembly Speaker meets UP Governor and CM; Focus on legislative reforms

New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Wednesday held meetings with the Governor and the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, with the discussions centred on reforms being implemented in the Delhi legislative assembly to modernise its functioning, including going paperless, and enhance public trust.

#Delhi Assembly Speaker meets UP Governor and CM; Focus on legislative reforms

ED director Rahul Navin to visit Kolkata amid ongoing tussle with Trinamool govt

Kolkata, Jan 21 (UNI) In the midst of the Enforcement Directorate''s tensions with the West Bengal government, ED Director Rahul Navin is set to visit the state. According to ED sources, Navin will arrive in Kolkata on Thursday on a three-day visit, though the exact purpose of the tour has not been officially disclosed.

#ED director Rahul Navin to visit Kolkata amid ongoing tussle with Trinamool govt

Disruptions and deadlocks during House meetings not conducive to democracy, Om Birla

Lucknow, Jan 21 (UNI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Wednesday that constant disruptions and planned deadlocks in the House are not conducive to the country''s democracy. "When the House is disrupted, the greatest harm is suffered by the citizen whose problem was to be discussed," he said.

#Disruptions and deadlocks during House meetings not conducive to democracy # Om Birla

HP to revamp school history syllabus with focus on freedom movement

Solan, Jan 21 (UNI) In a move to deepen patriotic consciousness among students, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to redesign the middle school history curriculum with a sharper focus on India’s freedom movement and the contributions of earlier generations.

#HP to revamp school history syllabus with focus on freedom movement

Empty subway train derails in Hamburg, leading to partial service suspension

Moscow, Jan 21 (UNI/SPUTNIK) An empty subway train derailed in the German city of Hamburg on Tuesday evening after a collision with a buffer stop, leading to a partial suspension of service on the affected subway line, German media reported on Wednesday.

#Empty subway train derails in Hamburg # leading to partial service suspension

People supreme in a democracy, legislature must remain accountable, says HP Speaker Pathania

Shimla/Lucknow, Jan 21 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Wednesday asserted that in a democracy, people are supreme and all governing powers emanate from them. Addressing the valedictory session of the 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference in Lucknow, he said the accountability of the legislature to the public is the very soul of democratic governance.

#People supreme in a democracy # legislature must remain accountable # says HP Speaker Pathania

All eligible families will get Indiramma Houses: Bhatti Vikramarka

Adilabad, Jan 21 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Wednesday assured that every eligible poor family in Telangana will be sanctioned an Indiramma House, reiterating the government’s commitment to provide permanent housing with financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh per house.

#All eligible families will get Indiramma Houses: Bhatti Vikramarka

India set for 6-8 pc growth, AI push to drive future productivity: Vaishnaw

Davos, Jan 21 (UNI): Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said India will continue to grow at 6-8 per cent in real terms and 10-13 per cent in nominal terms over the next five years, supported by strong economic fundamentals.

#India set for 6-8 pc growth # AI push to drive future productivity: Vaishnaw

Sai cabinet clears new excise policy, edu hub and startup push in Chhattisgarh

Raipur, Jan 21 (UNI) The Chhattisgarh Cabinet on Wednesday approved a series of policy decisions covering excise reforms, higher education, startup promotion and public healthcare, underscoring the state government’s push towards fiscal stability, quality education and technology-driven growth.

#Sai cabinet clears new excise policy # edu hub and startup push in Chhattisgarh

Aus Open : Chennai star Diya upsets 4th seed, moves into singles qualifying 2nd Rd

Chennai, Jan 21 (UNI) Rising Chennai star Diya Ramesh won her first qualifying round in the girls singles event at the Australian
Open Juniors today beating world number 86 D. Anita Tu of USA in straight sets 7-5, 6-2.

#Aus Open : Chennai star Diya upsets 4th seed # moves into singles qualifying 2nd Rd

Australian Open 2026: Sabalenka dominant, Raducanu suffers early exit

Melbourne, Jan 21 (UNI) World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka continued her smooth progress at the 2026 Australian Open, advancing to the third round on Wednesday, while Great Britain’s Emma Raducanu suffered an early exit in Melbourne. According to Olympics.com, the two-time Australian Open champion needed just 72 minutes to dispatch qualifier Bai Zhuoxuan 6-3, 6-1 in the second round of the season’s opening Grand Slam. Sabalenka was dominant throughout, underlining her status as the top seed and a leading contender for a third title at Melbourne Park.

#Australian Open 2026: Sabalenka dominant # Raducanu suffers early exit

Daryl Mitchell grabs No.1 spot in Men’s ODI batting rankings after stupendous run

Dubai, Jan 21 (UNI) New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has dislodged Virat Kohli to regain the top spot in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings after an outstanding run in the three-match series against India which the visiting side won 2-1 to clinch their first ever ODI series in India.
Mitchell capped the series with a career-best 137 in the final match in Indore and was named the Player of the Series after he finished with 352 runs, the most by a visiting batter in a series of three or fewer games in India.

#Daryl Mitchell grabs No.1 spot in Men’s ODI batting rankings after stupendous run

Rusted mortar shell, grenades found in river bed in Samba in Jammu

Jammu, Jan 21 (UNI) A joint team of the Army and Police, during routine patrolling on Wednesday, recovered a rusted mortar shell and grenades in a river bed in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.

#Rusted mortar shell # grenades found in river bed in Samba in Jammu

Barabanki businessman dies by suicide; police probe underway

Barabanki, Jan 21 (UNI) Panic gripped Azad Nagar locality under the City Kotwali area of Barabanki after a tent and grocery businessman allegedly shot himself with his licensed pistol. The deceased has been identified as Naveen Jaiswal (50), police said on Wednesday.

#Barabanki businessman dies by suicide; police probe underway

Justice, equality, and fraternity are the soul of the Constitution: CM Yogi

Lucknow, Jan 21 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that justice, equality, and fraternity are the soul of the Indian Constitution, and it is based on these values that the country''s legislature guides society.

#Justice # equality # and fraternity are the soul of the Constitution: CM Yogi

Working together to defeat incompetent, anti-Bharat and corrupt DMK: Piyush Goyal

Chennai, Jan 21 (UNI) Welcoming the AMMK led by TTV Dhinakaran back into the NDA fold, union Minister Piyush Goyal, BJP election in-charge for Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday said the alliance partners have joined hands to remove the corrupt, incompetent and anti-Bharat DMK from power in the upcoming assembly polls.

#Working together to defeat incompetent # anti-Bharat and corrupt DMK: Piyush Goyal

AP reviews progress of USD12 billion MoU with Brookfield Asset Management in Davos

Davos, Jan 21 (UNI) The Government of Andhra Pradesh reaffirmed its strong and fast-moving strategic partnership with Brookfield Asset Management, following a high-level meeting between Minister for IT and Electronics Nara Lokesh and Connor Teskey, President, Brookfield Asset Management, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos.

#AP reviews progress of USD12 billion MoU with Brookfield Asset Management in Davos

India democratising AI with subsidised GPUs, skills, regulation push: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) Outrightly rejecting IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva’s claim that India belongs to a “second grouping” of AI economies, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said global benchmarks place the country firmly among the top tier of AI-ready nations.

#India democratising AI with subsidised GPUs #skills #regulation push: Ashwini Vaishnaw

BC Commission discusses SEED scheme DNT certificates, recommends 50 castes as nomadic communities

Hyderabad, Jan 21 (UNI) The Telangana Backward Classes Commission on Wednesday held a meeting at its office in Khairatabad under the chairmanship of G Niranjan to discuss key issues related to Backward Classes welfare and policy recommendations.

#BC Commission discusses SEED scheme DNT certificates # recommends 50 castes as nomadic communities

Ahead of Modi’s TN poll rally, TTV Dhinakaran meets Piyush Goyal, EPS, returns to NDA fold

Chennai, Jan 21 (UNI) Barely five months quitting the NDA, citing ‘betrayal’, Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) Founder TTV Dhinakaran on Wednesday returned back into the alliance, led by the AIADMK, two days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to poll-bound Tamil Nadu to kick off the saffron fold’s campaign for the assembly election due in three months.

#Ahead of Modi’s TN poll rally # TTV Dhinakaran meets Piyush Goyal # EPS # returns to NDA fold

Russian scientists develop new H5N1 avian influenza vaccine

Moscow, Jan 21 (UNI) Russian scientists have developed a new vaccine strain against the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus, the Russian Science Foundation announced on Tuesday.

#Russian scientists develop new H5N1 avian influenza vaccine

Rusted mortar shell, grenades found in J-K's Samba

Jammu, Jan 21 (UNI) A joint team of the Army and Police on Wednesday recovered a rusted mortar shell and grenades during routine patrolling in a river bed in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.

#Rusted mortar shell # grenades found in J-K's Samba

Kerala HC rejects bail pleas of key accused in Sabarimala gold theft case

Kochi, Jan 21 (UNI) The Kerala High Court on Wednesday dismissed the bail applications of former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A. Padmakumar and two other accused in the sensational Sabarimala gold theft case, observing that the allegations involved a serious breach of trust in the management of temple assets.

#Kerala HC rejects bail pleas of key accused in Sabarimala gold theft case

Industries being set up in Bihar to stop migration : Choudhary

Chhapra, Jan 21 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said on Wednesday that industries are being established in large numbers across the state to prevent migration in search of employment.

#Industries being set up in Bihar to stop migration : Choudhary

Petition filed in Lahore court seeking FIR against Sarabjit Kaur, Nasir Hussain

Chandigarh, Jan 21 (UNI) A legal petition has been moved in a Lahore sessions court seeking registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Sarabjit Kaur, an Indian national who travelled to Pakistan on a pilgrimage visa and later married a resident, Nasir Hussain.

#Petition filed in Lahore court seeking FIR against Sarabjit Kaur # Nasir Hussain

Rajasthan MoS Home suspects Congress leaders' support to perpetrators of RSSSB irregularities

Jaipur, Jan 21 (UNI) Rajasthan Minister of State (MoS) for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham said he suspects the backing and support of top leaders of the Congress party in irregularities and malpractices in the RSSSB, the state staff selection commission, during the previous Congress led government''s time.
He said that the BJP government would continue to hold free and fair probe and hit hard at perpetrators of corruption and scam. Bedham was reacting to arrests of 5 accused by the Rajasthan SoG in the six-year-old case of alleged scam in three of the board''s recruitment exams.

#Rajasthan MoS Home suspects Congress leaders' support to perpetrators of RSSSB irregularities

Himachal to make school syllabus more patriotic, focus on freedom movement

Solan, Jan 21 (UNI) In a move to deepen patriotic consciousness among students, the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government has decided to redesign the middle school history curriculum with a sharper focus on India’s freedom movement and the contributions of freedom fighters.

#Himachal to make school syllabus more patriotic # focus on freedom movement

Cabinet clears Rs 5,000 crore equity infusion into SIDBI to expand MSME credit, boost 1.12 crore jobs

New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) In a major push to strengthen credit flow to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an equity support of Rs 5,000 crore to the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). The capital infusion, to be routed through the Department of Financial Services (DFS), is aimed at expanding MSME financing, shoring up SIDBI''s capital adequacy and supporting job creation over the next three years.

#Cabinet clears Rs 5 #000 crore equity infusion into SIDBI to expand MSME credit # boost 1.12 crore jobs

India's machine tool industry set for major growth over next decade: Jamshyd Godrej

Bengaluru, Jan 21 (UNI) India’s machine tool industry is on a path to significant growth over the next decade, driven by expansion in key manufacturing sectors such as automobiles, electronics, defense, aerospace, and a thriving startup ecosystem.

#India's machine tool industry set for major growth over next decade: Jamshyd Godrej

Cabinet clears Rs 5,000 cr equity infusion into SIDBI to boost MSME Credit

New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) The union Cabinet has approved an equity infusion of Rs 5,000 crore into the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to strengthen credit flow to the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector and support employment generation, an official statement said on Wednesday here.

#Cabinet clears Rs 5 #000 cr equity infusion into SIDBI to boost MSME Credit

Yuki Bhambri, Göransson cruise into Australian Open doubles second round

Melbourne, Jan 21 (UNI) India’s Yuki Bhambri and his Swedish partner Andre Göransson advanced to the second round of the men’s doubles at the Australian Open 2026 with a commanding win over Australian wild cards James Duckworth and Cruz Hewitt in Melbourne on Wednesday.

#Yuki Bhambri # Göransson cruise into Australian Open doubles second round

CUHP begins 16th Foundation Day celebrations with focus on Indian knowledge tradition

Dharamshala, Jan 21 (UNI) The Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP), accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ Grade, on Tuesday formally began its 16th Foundation Day and week-long celebrations at the auditorium of Government College, Dharamshala, in a dignified and enthusiastic atmosphere.

#CUHP begins 16th Foundation Day celebrations with focus on Indian knowledge tradition

Union Cabinet clears Rs 5,000 cr equity infusion into SIDBI to boost MSME Credit

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#Union Cabinet clears Rs 5 #000 cr equity infusion into SIDBI to boost MSME Credit

Anand Giri: Driving Affordable Housing Development in Mumbai’s Extended Suburbs

Tata Projects Selected as EPC Partner for SAF One’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project

The Bharat Music Experience Announces Strategic Partners to Elevate India’s Unified Music Ecosystem

Odisha to induct women drivers in its flagship Ama Bus transport system

Bhubaneswar, Jan 21 (UNI) In an attempt to ensure women’s safety and inclusive employment, the Odisha Government has decided to induct women drivers in the government’s flagship AMA Bus Service.

#Odisha to induct women drivers in its flagship Ama Bus transport system

Mboko advances to Australian Open third round in Melbourne

Melbourne, Jan 21 (UNI) Victoria Mboko continued her impressive run at the 2026 Australian Open, advancing to the women''s singles third round with a straight-sets win on Wednesday.
The 19-year-old Canadian overcame America''s Caty McNally 6-4, 6-3 at the 1573 Arena to register her second consecutive victory in her Melbourne Park main-draw debut.

#Mboko advances to Australian Open third round in Melbourne

Trump’s Air Force One enroute to Davos returns after technical glitch: White House

Washington, Jan 21 (UNI) US President Donald Trump’s plane, Air Force One, returned to Joint Base Andrews shortly after takeoff on Tuesday due to a “minor electrical issue,” the White House said.

#Trump’s Air Force One enroute to Davos returns after technical glitch: White House

Meghalaya government committed to inclusive development

Baghmara, Jan 21 (UNI) Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma, reaffirmed the Government’s strong commitment to inclusive and balanced development across all regions of Meghalaya, stating that South Garo Hills district has received sustained attention and focused intervention over the last seven years.

#Meghalaya government committed to inclusive development

Workshop on business planning, financial management held at Himachal's Damtal

Dharamshala, Jan 21 (UNI) A workshop on business planning and financial management was organised at Damtal under the Department of Industries’ RAMP programme to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises.

#Workshop on business planning # financial management held at Himachal's Damtal

NIT Hamirpur to start IIT Mandi extension campus survey at Baghotla

Palampur, Jan 21 (UNI) The survey work for the proposed IIT Mandi extension campus at Baghotla in Palampur is expected to commence within a week, marking a significant step forward in the institute’s expansion plan.

#NIT Hamirpur to start IIT Mandi extension campus survey at Baghotla

''I wouldn’t do that’: Trump dismisses Macron’s emergency G7 push

Washington, Jan 21 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has rejected French President Emmanuel Macron’s call for an emergency G7 meeting, amid growing tensions between Washington and its European allies over Trump’s push to acquire Greenland.

#I wouldn’t do that’: Trump dismisses Macron’s emergency G7 push

Heavy dust storm causes death, flight cancellations in Libya

Tripoli, Jan 21 (UNI) A heavy dust storm swept across eastern Libya on Tuesday, killing one person, halting flights, and prompting school closures, authorities reported.

#Heavy dust storm causes death # flight cancellations in Libya

4 killed in Tunisia as heaviest rainfall since 1950 causes flooding

Tunis, Jan 21 (UNI) At least four people have been killed in Tunisia as the heaviest rainfall since 1950 caused flooding in the country, the state-run Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) reported Tuesday.

#4 killed in Tunisia as heaviest rainfall since 1950 causes flooding

Iraqi PM, Syrian interim leader discuss border security over phone

Baghdad, Jan 21 (UNI) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia'' al-Sudani spoke Tuesday with Syrian interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa over phone to discuss border security, amid concerns about potential Islamic State (IS) militants'' infiltration from Syria.

#Iraqi PM # Syrian interim leader discuss border security over phone

NY Mayor Mamdani says he supports getting rid of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

New York, Jan 20 (UNI) New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday he supports getting rid of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), saying he’s tired of seeing a new image every morning of “someone being dragged out of a car, dragged out of their home, dragged out of their life”.

#NY Mayor Mamdani says he supports getting rid of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Healthy competition must among State Legislatures on parameters such as excellence, innovation & use of technology: Om Birla

Lucknow, Jan 20 (UNI) Recalling the major deliberations of previous AIPOCs,Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has emphasised the need for healthy competition among State Legislatures on parameters such as excellence, innovation and use of technology.

#Healthy competition must among State Legislatures on parameters such as excellence # innovation & use of technology: Om Birla

Rohini decries injustice to NEET rape-murder victim, questions safety of girls in Bihar

Patna, Jan 20 (UNI) Rohini Acharya, daughter of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, today raised the question of safety of girls in Bihar, saying a NEET student who was raped and murdered in a Patna-based hostel a few days back had slim chance of getting justice due to the "indifferent attitude" of the Nitish Kumar government and the "suppressive nature of investigation" of the case by police.

#Rohini decries injustice to NEET rape-murder victim # questions safety of girls in Bihar

Maha: Symbiosis hosts 66th ISLE annual conference with focus on Employment, Inclusion, Sustainable Growth

Pune, Jan 20 (UNI) Symbiosis School of Economics, Symbiosis International University, hosted the 66th annual conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE) at the Symbiosis International University, Lavale, Pune, with a high-level roundtable ,titled “Growth That Works: Employment, Inclusion and Sustainability in the Global South.”
The discussion examined the interlinkages between labour markets, inequality, climate change, education, and economic concentration.

#Maha: Symbiosis hosts 66th ISLE annual conference with focus on Employment # Inclusion # Sustainable Growth

Malajczuk smashes fastest U19 WC century as Australia rout Japan

Windhoek, Jan 20 (UNI) Australia’s batting sensation Will Malajczuk smashed the fastest century in ICC U19 World Cup history as his side thrashed Japan by eight wickets with more than 20 overs to spare.

#Malajczuk smashes fastest U19 WC century as Australia rout Japan

Union Min Piyush Goyal arrives to hold talks and ink seat sharing pact with allies ahead of PM poll rally

Chennai, Jan 20 (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, arrived here tonight on a
three-day visit to finalise the alliance strategy and sign the seat sharing pacts with them.

#Union Min Piyush Goyal arrives to hold talks and ink seat sharing pact with allies ahead of PM poll rally

Australian parliament passes stricter gun control, hate crime laws

Canberra, Jan. 20 (UNI) Australian Parliament on Tuesday passed tougher gun control and hate crime laws in response to last month''s Bondi Beach shooting during a Jewish festival.
The gun control laws, which establish a national firearm buyback scheme and tighten import controls, passed both houses with support from the Greens party.

#Australian parliament passes stricter gun control # hate crime laws

Major push for youth entrepreneurship: CM Yuva Help Desk held simultaneously in 25 districts

Lucknow, Jan 20( UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has taken another significant step towards promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship among youth.

#Major push for youth entrepreneurship: CM Yuva Help Desk held simultaneously in 25 districts

Russian FM Sergey Lavrov says peace with Ukraine not possible until Europe stops arming it

Moscow, Jan 20 (UNI) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, summarising the developments of 2025 in a press conference in Moscow, slammed the West and especially Europe, whom he accused of prolonging the war with Ukraine for their own vested interests, arguing that the Kremlin remains committed to diplomacy but only at a reciprocal level, which currently does not look likely.

#Russian FM Sergey Lavrov says peace with Ukraine not possible until Europe stops arming it

UK defends Chagos deal after Trump's "great stupidity" accusation

London, Jan. 20 (UNI) A 2025 deal between the UK and Mauritius to hand over the Chagos Islands "secures the operations of the joint U.S.-UK base" there, British media quoted a British government spokesperson as saying on Tuesday.
This came after U.S. President Donald Trump accused the act of "great stupidity" earlier on Tuesday.

#UK defends Chagos deal after Trump's "great stupidity" accusation

Bitter foes Russia and Ukraine to co-exist at Kolkata book fair

Kolkata, Jan 20 (UNI) Russia and Ukraine may be at war for four years, but they are set to co-exist peacefully for close to a fortnight in this metropolis for a literary cause.

#Bitter foes Russia and Ukraine to co-exist at Kolkata book fair

Bitter foes Russia and Ukraine to co-exist at Kolkata book fair

Kolkata, Jan 20 (UNI) Russia and Ukraine may be at war for four years, but they are set to co-exist peacefully for close to a fortnight in this metropolis for a literary cause.

#Bitter foes Russia and Ukraine to co-exist at Kolkata book fair

Australia through to Super Six with solid win at U19 World Cup

Windhoek, Jan 20 (UNI) Australia recorded a comfortable win against Japan in their second match of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 to book a place in the Super 6s on Tuesday.

#Australia through to Super Six with solid win at U19 World Cup

Four pilgrims from Gujarat killed in bus-trailer collision in Jodhpur, 17 injured

Jodhpur, Jan 20 (UNI) As many as four pilgrims were killed and at least 17 others injured when the bus they were travelling in collided with a speeding truck trailer near Kairu on the Jaisalmer- Jodhpur Road on Tuesday afternoon.

#Four pilgrims from Gujarat killed in bus-trailer collision in Jodhpur # 17 injured

Raj: Four pilgrims from Gujarat killed in bus trailer collision in Jodhpur; 17 injured

Jodhpur, Jan 20 (UNI) As many as 4 pilgrims were killed and at least 17 others injured after the bus they were travelling in collided with a speeding truck-trailer near Kairu on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur road today afternoon.

#Raj: Four pilgrims from Gujarat killed in bus trailer collision in Jodhpur; 17 injured

PolyCycl's business model insulated from crude oil price fluctuations: CEO

Bengaluru, Jan 20 (UNI) Amit Tandon, founder and CEO of deep-tech startup PolyCycl working on chemical recycling solutions for hard-to-recycle plastics, said the company’s business model is largely decoupled from global crude oil prices.

#PolyCycl's business model insulated from crude oil price fluctuations: CEO

Iran's protests have signalled the endgame: Former CIA chief Petraeus

Washington, Jan 20 (UNI) Iran''s latest crackdown on protesters – its largest and deadliest since the 1979 revolution – is pointing to an increasing desperation to cling to power, as the Islamic Republic is in the endgame, according to retired US Army and ex-CIA director General David Petraeus, who claimed that the theocratic regime is on its deathbed.

#Iran's protests have signalled the endgame: Former CIA chief Petraeus

Workplace safety for women in focus at MSCW programme in Manipur

Imphal (Senapati), Jan 20 (UNI) Th. Tiningpham Monsang, Chairperson, Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW), spoke on the work and activities undertaken by the MSCW in redressing the issues faced by women in the State and advocating women’s rights to promote women’s empowerment.

#Workplace safety for women in focus at MSCW programme in Manipur

Odisha to induct women drivers in AMA bus service

Bhubaneswar, Jan 20 (UNI) In a major step towards enhancing women’s safety and promoting inclusive employment, the Odisha government has placed special emphasis on inducting women drivers into the AMA Bus Service.

#Odisha to induct women drivers in AMA bus service

EU "should not hesitate" to use anti-coercion mechanism over U.S. tariff threats: Macron

Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 20 (UNI) French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that the European union (EU) "should not hesitate" to deploy its anti-coercion mechanism in response to the U.S. tariff threats linked to Greenland.
Macron made the remarks at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, arguing that Europe must become "more realistic" in defending its interests as global competition intensifies and rules-based governance weakens.

#EU "should not hesitate" to use anti-coercion mechanism over U.S. tariff threats: Macron

Odisha police bust sextortion racket, nab 5

Bhubaneshwar, Jan 20 (UNI) The Cuttack-Bhubaneswar Commissionerate police busted a sextortion racket by arresting five accused persons who allegedly extorted a 72-year-old retired government employee by recording a nude video to blackmail him.

#Odisha police bust sextortion racket # nab 5

Suicide of Kozhikode native after video accusing him of sexual misconduct went viral

Kozhikode, Jan 20 (UNI) Kerala Police are conducting a detailed investigation into the incident in which Kozhikode native Deepak committed suicide after a video accusing him of sexual misconduct went viral on Social media.

#Suicide of Kozhikode native after video accusing him of sexual misconduct went viral

AP: New AYUSH hospital to be established in Tenali: Minister

Tenali, Jan 20 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar has announced that the Central government has sanctioned an AYUSH hospital to be constructed in Tenali.

#AP: New AYUSH hospital to be established in Tenali: Minister

NSCN (IM) accuses Indian leaders of dishonouring Framework Agreement

Dimapur, Jan 20 (UNI) The NSCN (IM) on Tuesday alleged that the apparent lack of political will and insincerity on the part of the Indian leaders and their constant attempt to reduce the Indo-Naga political issue to a mere domestic problem of India has been posing a serious threat in its earnest quest for an honourable and acceptable solution based on the mutually agreed Framework Agreement.

#NSCN (IM) accuses Indian leaders of dishonouring Framework Agreement

Delhi govt announces West Region bus route rationalisation

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) The Delhi Government on Tuesday announced the rollout of the Bus Route Rationalisation for West Delhi, under which CNG buses are being phased out, to be replaced by electric buses, by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC).

#Delhi govt announces West Region bus route rationalisation

I didn't disrespect Sikh Gurus: Atishi

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) Delhi Leader of Opposition Atishi on Tuesday described as false and baseless the allegations by the BJP that she insulted Sikh Gurus. affirming her and her family''s reverence for Guru Tegh Bahadur and Sikh Gurus.

#I didn't disrespect Sikh Gurus: Atishi

Nitin Nabin will infuse fresh energy and direction into party: CM Yogi

Lucknow, Jan 20 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met the newly elected National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Nitin Nabin, in New Delhi and extended his greetings, wishing him a successful and impactful tenure.

#Nitin Nabin will infuse fresh energy and direction into party: CM Yogi

Odisha heritage enthusiast explore weavers village with rich Buddhist legacy, culture

Bhubaneshwar, Jan 20 (UNI) Though Buddhism has largely been a way of life in some parts of India and largely South East Asia, its deep roots in once predominantly followed region like ancient Kalinga or Utkala might fascinate us in the historic texts, but in real life encountering the living traditions often overwhelm us as we know, Kalinga was once the transit point for the spread of Buddhism to offshore destinations following the great massacre during Kalinga War.

#Odisha heritage enthusiast explore weavers village with rich Buddhist legacy # culture

Shelton powers into second round at Australian Open 2026

Melbourne, Jan 20 (UNI) American eighth seed Ben Shelton advanced to the second round of the Australian Open 2026 after a hard-fought straight-sets victory over France’s Ugo Humbert at Rod Laver Arena here on Tuesday.

#Shelton powers into second round at Australian Open 2026

Nitin Nabin calls first meeting focused on Haryana BJP after taking charge as party chief

Chandigarh, Jan 20 (UNI) Soon after assuming charge as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Nitin Nabin has convened the party''s first key meeting focused on Haryana. The meeting will be held in New Delhi and is expected to be attended by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, state acting BJP president Mohan Lal Badholi and state organisation minister Phanindra Nath Sharma.

#Nitin Nabin calls first meeting focused on Haryana BJP after taking charge as party chief

Arunachal Speaker stresses use of technology in law-making

Itanagar, Jan 20 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Tesam Pongte on Tuesday underscored the critical role of technology in making legislative processes transparent, efficient and citizen-centric, while addressing the 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) at the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Bhawan, Lucknow.

#Arunachal Speaker stresses use of technology in law-making

India and EU on the ''cusp'' of signing FTA: European Commission President

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) India and the European union (EU) are on the ‘’cusp’’ of signing the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen said on Tuesday, describing it as the ‘’mother of all agreements.’’
In her address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, she said that after Davos, the next weekend, she will travel to India. She, however, said there is still work to do.

#India and EU on the ''''cusp'''' of signing FTA: European Commission President

Maha: Tremendous response to the first-ever air show in Nashik

Nashik, Jan 20 (UNI) In the backdrop of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose''s birth anniversary and Republic Day, the air show by the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team, organized by the district administration and various departments on January 23, is receiving an overwhelming response, with a staggering 15,000 tickets already being sold online.

#Maha: Tremendous response to the first-ever air show in Nashik

Timothy Busfield cut from 'You Deserve Each Other' following abuse charges

Los Angeles, Jan 20 (UNI) Timothy Busfield''s part in the forthcoming rom-com "You Deserve Each Other" has been removed following the criminal charges slapped on the actor recently, industry sources confirmed.

#Timothy Busfield cut from 'You Deserve Each Other' following abuse charges

CM launches NSUI ‘Drug-Free Campus’ campaign in Himachal

Shimla, Jan 20 (UNI) Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday, inaugurated the NSUI District Mandi’s ‘Drug-Free Campus’ campaign from Shimla, reinforcing the state government’s commitment to eliminating drug abuse, particularly the menace of chitta, among young people.

#CM launches NSUI ‘Drug-Free Campus’ campaign in Himachal

Four members of a family murdered in UP's Etah, son key suspect

Etah (UP), Jan 20 (UNI) The local police on Tuesday claimed to have solved the brutal murder of four members of a family, stating that the accused is the victims’ own son, Kamal Singh Shakya. The disclosure was made during a press conference by Aligarh Range DIG Prabhakar Chaudhary.

#Four members of a family murdered in UP's Etah # son key suspect

Putin Envoy to discuss Ukraine with US delegation at Davos

Moscow, Jan 20 (UNI) The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, plans to hold discussions with representatives of the US delegation on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

#Putin Envoy to discuss Ukraine with US delegation at Davos

India’s core industrial output grows 3.7 per cent in Dec 2025

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) India’s core industrial sectors registered a solid expansion in December 2025, with overall growth of 3.7 per cent compared to the same month last year, a Ministry of Commerce & Industry said on Tuesday here.

#India’s core industrial output grows 3.7 per cent in Dec 2025

Tragedy averted as suspected IED defused on Srinagar-Baramulla highway

Srinagar, Jan 20 (UNI) Days ahead of Republic Day celebrations, security forces averted a major tragedy after detecting a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the Srinagar–Baramulla National Highway on Tuesday.

#Tragedy averted as suspected IED defused on Srinagar-Baramulla highway

Mob clashes with police in Assam's Kokrajhar, mobile internet services suspended

Guwahati, Jan 20 (UNI) Tension gripped Assam''s Kokrajhar town after a mob clashed with police over the death of a youth in a mob attack on Monday following an accident. The district administration has suspended mobile internet services in the district to prevent rumour-mongering, officials said on Tuesday.

#Mob clashes with police in Assam's Kokrajhar # mobile internet services suspended

Sinner cruises into Australian Open second round after Gaston retires

Melbourne, Jan 20 (UNI) Jannik Sinner made a swift start to the defence of his Australian Open men’s singles title, progressing to the second round after a curtailed first-round match on Tuesday.

#Sinner cruises into Australian Open second round after Gaston retires

Odisha making decisive shift in industrial growth trajectory: CM Majhi

Bhubaneshwar, Jan 20 (UNI) Odisha traditionally known for its strong base in steel, mining and heavy industries is now steadily expanding into modern and high-growth sectors such as IT (Information Technology), ITeS (Information Technology Enabled Services), aerospace & defence, Downstream & Engineering Goods and Biotechnology, marking a decisive shift in its growth trajectory, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Tuesday.

#Odisha making decisive shift in industrial growth trajectory: CM Majhi

Israeli authorities demolish UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem

Tel Aviv, Jan 20 (UNI/SPUTNIK) Israeli security forces on Tuesday commenced the demolition of the Jerusalem headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Israeli news portal Ynet reported.

#Israeli authorities demolish UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem

Odisha charts a new growth path, emerges as future-ready industrial powerhouse: CM Majhi

Bhubaneswar, Jan 20 (UNI) Traditionally recognised for its strength in steel, mining and heavy industries, Odisha is now rapidly expanding into modern, high-growth sectors, marking a decisive transformation in its industrial journey, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Tuesday.

#Odisha charts a new growth path # emerges as future-ready industrial powerhouse: CM Majhi

Join 'Telangana Rising', invest in state: Sridhar Babu to industrialists at Davos

Davos, Jan 20 (UNI) Telangana IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu on Tuesday urged leading industrialists to invest in Telangana and become partners in the state''s development journey under the vision of "Telangana Rising."
The minister participated as a representative of the Telangana government at the inauguration of the "India Pavilion" at Davos during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting.

#Join 'Telangana Rising' # invest in state: Sridhar Babu to industrialists at Davos

Himachal creates exclusive teacher cadre for CBSE government schools

Shimla, Jan 20 (UNI) In a major policy shift aimed at strengthening quality education, the Himachal Pradesh government notified the creation of the first exclusive cadre of teachers for CBSE-affiliated government schools in the state.

#Himachal creates exclusive teacher cadre for CBSE government schools

Trump calls UK''s Chagos deal with Mauritius '' ‘Great Stupidity’ and ''weak''

Washington, Jan 20 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised the United Kingdom’s deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia, to Mauritius, calling the move an act of "total weakness" and “great stupidity” as well as a threat to Western security.

#Trump calls UK''s Chagos deal with Mauritius '' ‘Great Stupidity’ and ''weak''

Niki Poonacha bows out on Australian Open Grand slam debut

Melbourne, Jan 20 (UNI) India''s Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha''s Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open 2026 ended in a first-round exit after he and partner Pruchya Isaro of Thailand went down in straight sets in the men''s doubles on Tuesday.

#Niki Poonacha bows out on Australian Open Grand slam debut

TN urges Centre to find sustainable solution to the fishermen issue, revive JWG

Chennai, Jan 20 (UNI) Expressing deep concern over the arrest of Tamil Nadu fishermen
by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly fishing in Palk Bay by crossing the International
Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), the Tamil Nadu government today urged the Centre to
find a mutually acceptable and sustainable solution to this long-standing issue and revive
the Joint Working Group (JWG) of fishermen association of both the countries.

#TN urges Centre to find sustainable solution to the fishermen issue # revive JWG

Wu outlasts Nardi in Australian Open first round clash

Melbourne, Jan 20 (UNI) Chinese qualifier Wu Yibing defeated Italy''s Luca Nardi on Tuesday to reach the second round of the Australian Open for the first time.

#Wu outlasts Nardi in Australian Open first round clash

Russia, India have preliminary agreement on SJ-100 passenger plane sale: Official

Moscow, Jan 20 (UNI) Russia and India have preliminary agreements on the purchase and localisation of Russian-made passenger aircraft SJ-100 and negotiations are ongoing, Russian Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Gennady Abramenkov told Sputnik on Tuesday.

#Russia # India have preliminary agreement on SJ-100 passenger plane sale: Official

AMCCIE submits pre-budget expectations, seeks business-friendly reforms to boost ‘Viksit Bharat'

Pune, Jan 20 (UNI) With the union Budget round the corner, the Agrawal Marwadi Chamber of Commerce, Industries & Education (AMCCIE) has presented a comprehensive set of pre-Budget expectations, voicing concerns and aspirations of traders, MSMEs, manufacturers, exporters, startups and the education sector.

#AMCCIE submits pre-budget expectations # seeks business-friendly reforms to boost ‘Viksit Bharat'

Three back-to-back space mission failures call for 'serious introspection, honest analysis': Ex-ISRO mission chief

Chennai, Jan 20 (UNI) A serious course correction in technical, process quality, testing and security gaps will enable Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to come up again, says Tapan Misra, retired Director of Space Applications Centre, ISRO.

#Three back-to-back space mission failures call for 'serious introspection # honest analysis': Ex-ISRO mission chief

SC to examine ED status to file writ pleas after TN, Kerala challenge

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to examine whether the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is a juristic person entitled to file writ petitions before high courts under Article 226 of the Constitution for the enforcement of its rights.

#SC to examine ED status to file writ pleas after TN # Kerala challenge

Unusual poster during Rahul Gandhi’s Rae Bareli visit sparks political buzz

Rae Bareli, Jan 20 (UNI) An unusual and much-discussed poster put up during Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Rae Bareli has created a stir in political circles.

#Unusual poster during Rahul Gandhi’s Rae Bareli visit sparks political buzz

Main accused in Pansare murder case Sameer Gaikwad dies in Sangli

Sangli (Maharashtra) Jan 20 (UNI) Main accused in senior Communist Party leader Govind Pansare murder case, Sameer Gaikwad (43) died in Sangli due to cardiac arrest.
Sameer Gaikwad was out on bail for some time and was staying with his family in Vikas Chowk area of Sangli. Around midnight on Monday, he experienced chest pain and taken to the Sangli Civil Hospital for treatment. However, in the morning, doctors declared him dead as he did not respond to treatment.

#Main accused in Pansare murder case Sameer Gaikwad dies in Sangli

Venus Williams, Ekaterina Alexandrova bow out Australian Open doubles

Melbourne, Jan 20 (UNI) Venus Williams and Ekaterina Alexandrova exited the women’s doubles competition at the Australian Open after suffering a first-round defeat on Tuesday.

#Venus Williams # Ekaterina Alexandrova bow out Australian Open doubles

ESPN to air six-part docuseries “Saban” on Alabama coach Nick Saban

Los Angeles, Jan 20 (UNI) ESPN, in association with Words Pictures, has announced a new six-part documentary series titled “Saban,” chronicling the life and illustrious career of legendary former University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban, Variety reported.

#ESPN to air six-part docuseries “Saban” on Alabama coach Nick Saban

Leylah Fernandez, Sloane Stephens exit Australian Open first round

Melbourne, Jan 20 (UNI) Leylah Fernandez and Sloane Stephens made early exits from the 2026 Australian Open after suffering first-round defeats in the women’s singles on Tuesday.
Fernandez, the 22nd seed, was beaten 6-2, 7-6 by Indonesia’s unseeded Janice Tjen in a straight-sets upset. The victory marked only the second Grand Slam win of Tjen’s career and came on her debut appearance at the Australian Open.

#Leylah Fernandez # Sloane Stephens exit Australian Open first round

BJP holds key strategy meeting for Bengal, focuses on youth, women, and unemployment

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) Soon after filing his nomination, Nitin Nabin convened an important meeting with the core committee of the Bengal BJP on Monday. According to party sources, the meeting was aimed at finalising the roadmap for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections.

#BJP holds key strategy meeting for Bengal # focuses on youth # women # and unemployment

DGP Ramchandra Rao suspended over workplace video scandal

Bengaluru, Jan 20 (UNI) The Karnataka government has suspended senior Indian Police Service officer and DGP (Civil Rights Enforcement) K Ramchandra Rao following the circulation of alleged obscene video clips on social media.

#DGP Ramchandra Rao suspended over workplace video scandal

Suspicious object, likely an IED, defused on Baramulla highway in J-K

Srinagar, Jan 20 (UNI) A suspicious object, likely an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), detected on the Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway, was defused by security forces on Tuesday, officials said.

#Suspicious object # likely an IED # defused on Baramulla highway in J-K

Hyderabad Based BeSpoke AI Stylist Uses Fashion AI to Solve Personalisation Challenges in Fashion Retail

Leading Apps to Buy Medicines Online: Evaluation Criteria Explained for Indian Users

Hafele Elevates Kitchen Design with the Premium Aesthetics of Cronus Digi-Step Hobs

Globtier Infotech Enters into Partnership with Litmus7 for Global Enterprise Support Services

JioHotstar launches new subscription plans for new users

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) JioHotstar has announced the introduction of new subscription plans for new users, with no changes for existing subscribers. The revised plans will go live on January 28, with prices starting at Rs 79 per month.

#JioHotstar launches new subscription plans for new users

Tripura to use drone for live power line maintenance

Agartala, Jan 20 (UNI) Tripura government is gearing up to launch live line maintenance work and drone technology in March for enhanced power infrastructure, state Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath said here.

#Tripura to use drone for live power line maintenance

Lok Bhavan issues statement justifying TN Guv walking out of Assembly, skipping customary New Year address

Chennai, Jan 20 (UNI) Barely an hour after Governor R N Ravi walked out of the Tamil Nadu Assembly without
delivering his customary New Year Address to the House prepared by the DMK government, the Lok Bhavan on
Tuesday justified it saying the Nationa, Anthem was not recited at the commencement of the session and and that
the address contained numerous unsubstantiated and misleading claims and ignored several issues of grave public
concern.

#Lok Bhavan issues statement justifying TN Guv walking out of Assembly # skipping customary New Year address

DONER Minister Scindia to lay foundation for Agar Cluster Processing Centre

Agartala, Jan 20 (UNI) The Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya M Scindia, is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of the Agar Cluster Processing Center in Baragole of North Tripura district on January 24.

#DONER Minister Scindia to lay foundation for Agar Cluster Processing Centre

Value-based education must blend heritage with technology: Kerala Governor

Palakkad, Jan 20 (UNI) Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has asserted that education should transcend the mere transmission of modern technical knowledge and must equally focus on inculcating India’s ancient wisdom, cultural values, and civilisational awareness among students to build a responsible and enlightened society.

#Value-based education must blend heritage with technology: Kerala Governor

Sabarimala gold theft: ED raids all accused in multi-state crackdown

Kochi, Jan 20 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched extensive search operations at the residences and offices of all accused in the high-profile Sabarimala gold theft case,marking a major escalation in the investigation into the alleged misappropriation of temple assets.

#Sabarimala gold theft: ED raids all accused in multi-state crackdown

TN Guv walks out of Assembly again, skips delivering customary New Year address

Chennai, Jan 20 (UNI) Already at loggerheads with the ruling DMK, the New Year session of
the Tamil Nadu Assembly started on a stormy note on Tuesday with Governor R N Ravi once
again skipping his customary and traditional address by staging a walk out, over non-recital
of National Anthem.

#TN Guv walks out of Assembly again # skips delivering customary New Year address

Rafael Nadal returns at Australian Open ‘Night of Legends’

Melbourne, Jan 20 (UNI) Retired Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal is set to return to the court at the Australian Open as part of the ‘Night of Legends’ event, scheduled for February 1, the same day as the men’s singles final of the 2026 tournament.

#Rafael Nadal returns at Australian Open ‘Night of Legends’

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Von der Leyen meets members of US Congress over Greenland, transatlantic trade

Davos, Jan 20 (UNI) With tensions rising between the European union and the United States over Greenland, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held intensive discussions with a bipartisan delegation of the US Congress during a meeting in Davos, addressing President Donald Trump’s renewed threats to acquire the territory and the transatlantic trade.

#Von der Leyen meets members of US Congress over Greenland #transatlantic trade

Houthi court confirms death penalty for 9 accused of "espionage"

Sanaa, Jan 20 (UNI) A court run by Yemen''s Houthi group in the capital Sanaa on Monday confirmed death penalties for nine Yemenis reportedly convicted of espionage, the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported.

#Houthi court confirms death penalty for 9 accused of "espionage"

Planned closure of Australia's largest coal-fired power plant delayed to 2029

Sydney, Jan 20 (UNI) The operator of Australia''s largest coal-fired power plant on Tuesday announced that its planned closure will be delayed by two years to 2029.

#Planned closure of Australia's largest coal-fired power plant delayed to 2029

Jai Ram Thakur meets union Minister Khattar in Delhi, discusses HP development issues

Dharamshala, Jan 19 (UNI) Former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur paid a courtesy call on union Minister for Power, Urban Development and Housing Manohar Lal Khattar at his official residence in New Delhi.

#Jai Ram Thakur meets union Minister Khattar in Delhi # discusses HP development issues

Maha: Headmaster, two teachers arrested for using forged documents to secure jobs

Nagpur, Jan 19 (UNI) Police in Nagpur have arrested a headmaster and two teachers in connection with the Shalarth ID scam for allegedly securing employment with forged documents and unlawfully drawing government salaries, officials said on Monday.

#Maha: Headmaster # two teachers arrested for using forged documents to secure jobs

Skill Development must promote entrepreneurship: Odisha Governor

Bhubaneswar, Jan 19 (UNI) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Monday emphasized that skill development should be closely linked with entrepreneurship.

#Skill Development must promote entrepreneurship: Odisha Governor

AP: YSRCP alleges irregularities in procurement of equipment, demands suspension of tender

Vijayawada, Jan 19 (UNI) The Opposition YSRCP’s NTR district Doctors Wing alleged irregularities in procurement of vacuum extractor tender and demanded suspension of the tender and blacklisting of the supplier.

#AP: YSRCP alleges irregularities in procurement of equipment # demands suspension of tender

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

Shang shines, Djokovic & Swiatek reach Australian Open 2nd round

Melbourne, Jan 19 (UNI) An aggressive Shang Juncheng ensured China will have a men''s player in the second round of the Australian Open, while Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek started their title quests with contrasting victories on Monday. .

#Shang shines # Djokovic & Swiatek reach Australian Open 2nd round

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

AIPOC opens in Lucknow; LS Speaker calls for non-partisan conduct, longer house sittings

Lucknow/New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) The 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) was inaugurated in Lucknow on Monday with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla strongly emphasising that the conduct of Presiding Officers must be “above party politics” and not only be fair but also “appear to be fair” in order to uphold the credibility of legislatures.

#AIPOC opens in Lucknow; LS Speaker calls for non-partisan conduct # longer house sittings

New IBM platforms lets businesses, govts control AI workloads locally

Bengaluru, Jan 19 (UNI) IBM has launched a new software called IBM Sovereign Core, designed to help businesses, governments, and service providers manage AI workloads securely while keeping full control over their technology.

#New IBM platforms lets businesses # govts control AI workloads locally

UP secures Rs 9,750 cr MoUs at Davos

Davos/ Lucknow, Jan 19 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Government delegation, led by state finance and parliamentary affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, began its engagements at the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos with a strong focus on forging global partnerships and securing high-impact investments.

#UP secures Rs 9 #750 cr MoUs at Davos

UP secures Rs 9,750 cr MoUs at Davos

Davos/ Lucknow, Jan 19 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Government delegation began its engagements at the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos with a strong focus on forging global partnerships and securing high-impact investments, an offiical said on Monday.

#UP secures Rs 9 #750 cr MoUs at Davos

India, UAE set USD 200 billion trade target by 2032 as Modi, MBZ deepen comprehensive strategic partnership

New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday set an ambitious target to double bilateral trade to USD200 billion by 2032, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ) reviewed the expanding canvas of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and agreed to further deepen cooperation across trade, investment, energy, technology, defence and people-to-people ties.

#India # UAE set USD 200 billion trade target by 2032 as Modi # MBZ deepen comprehensive strategic partnership

India imposes 30 per cent import duty on yellow peas imported from the US

New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) Seen as a reciprocal measure, India has imposed a 30 per cent import duty on yellow peas imported from the US, causing concern among some US lawmakers.

#India imposes 30 per cent import duty on yellow peas imported from the US

Delhi HC rejects bail plea by Sengar in Unnao custodial death case

New Delhi Jan 19 (UNI) The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected a plea by expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar to suspend a 10-year prison sentence imposed for his role in the custodial death of the father of a rape survivor from Uttar Pradesh. .

#Delhi HC rejects bail plea by Sengar in Unnao custodial death case

AgustaWestland choppers: SC rejects Centre’s appeal, upholds lifting of business suspension on Defsys Solutions

New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the Centre’s appeal challenging a Delhi High Court order that had set aside the suspension of government business dealings with Defsys Solutions Private Ltd, after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) stated that it had not found any incriminating material against the company.

#AgustaWestland choppers: SC rejects Centre’s appeal # upholds lifting of business suspension on Defsys Solutions

India-UAE ink long term agreement on supply of 0.5 MMT of LNG; set target to double trade target to USD 200 bn by 2032: FS Misri

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#India-UAE ink long term agreement on supply of 0.5 MMT of LNG; set target to double trade target to USD 200 bn by 2032: FS Misri



Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026: Fergus Browning from Malaysia blazes the Trail

Pune, Jan 19 (UNI): India’s first-ever Continental multi-stage road race for men burst into life on Monday afternoon as the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 rolled out from Goodluck Chowk near Deccan Gymkhana.

#Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026: Fergus Browning from Malaysia blazes the Trail

TN Postal Circle inaugurates N-Gen PO at IIT-Madras campus

Chennai, Jan 19 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu Postal Circle marked a step forward in the modernisation
of campus-based postal services with the inauguration of the N-Gen (Next Generation) Post Office
at the IIT-Madras campus on Monday.

#TN Postal Circle inaugurates N-Gen PO at IIT-Madras campus

Kavitha reviews Telangana Jagruthi committees’ reports on State’s socio-economic status

Hyderabad, Jan 19 (UNI) Telangana Jagruthi President K Kavitha on Monday held an extensive meeting with members of 50 committees constituted to study the present condition of Telangana, at the organisation’s office in Banjara Hills.

#Kavitha reviews Telangana Jagruthi committees’ reports on State’s socio-economic status

Bombay HC rules love affair and refusal to marry do not amount to Abetment of Suicide

Ch. Sambhajinagar, Jan 19 (UNI) The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court has quashed a first information report and criminal proceedings for abetment of suicide registered against a young nursing student from Beed, holding that a mere love affair or refusal to marry does not constitute instigation to suicide in the absence of any specific overt act or guilty intent.

#Bombay HC rules love affair and refusal to marry do not amount to Abetment of Suicide

Atishi denies allegations of disrespecting Sikh Gurus in Assembly

New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) Atishi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Legislative Assembly, has formally rejected allegations of breach of privilege and contempt levelled against her.

#Atishi denies allegations of disrespecting Sikh Gurus in Assembly

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

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

CM Yogi's Janata Darshan: Delivering instant justice with warmth and affection

Lucknow, Jan 19 ( UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath''s ''Janata Darshan'' programmes are known for its intimate and warm interactions with people who comes with various demands and grievances and offering instant solutions to many vexed issues. In the Janata Darshan held on Monday, CM Yogi warmly interacted with kids who accompanied their parents and offered them sweets, an engagement which grabbed everyone''s attention. .

#CM Yogi's Janata Darshan: Delivering instant justice with warmth and affection

European leaders rally behind Greenland amid US tensions

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Brussels, Jan 19 (UNI) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she had discussed Greenland and US actions with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

#European leaders rally behind Greenland amid US tensions

Space sector demands new space Act, infra status, PLI, tax incentives

Chennai, Jan 19 (UNI) A comprehensive new Space Act, statutory position for Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), infrastructure status for the industry, increasing the foreign direct investment (FDI) limits under automatic route, productivity linked incentive scheme (PLI), tax holiday are some of the 2026-27 union Budget wishlist submitted by the industry body Indian Space Association (ISpA).

#Space sector demands new space Act # infra status # PLI # tax incentives

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

Sobbing Jones among Australian Open retirements

Melbourne, Jan 19 (UNI) An emotional Francesca Jones vowed to pick herself up after the British number three saw injury wreck her chances of a first main-draw win at the Australian Open.
Jones was left sobbing on court after struggling with a glute problem from the early stages of her first-round match against Polish qualifier Linda Klimovicova. The distraught 25-year-old tried to continue but ultimately quit when trailing 6-2 3-2, according to BBC Sport.

#Sobbing Jones among Australian Open retirements

Carrick gave fans 'taste' of Ferguson era: Rooney

London, Jan 19 (UNI) Wayne Rooney says Manchester United''s younger fans got a "taste of what it was like under Sir Alex Ferguson" during their 2-0 win over Manchester City - and hopes it is a glimpse of what is to come under Michael Carrick.

#Carrick gave fans 'taste' of Ferguson era: Rooney

Laureus World Sports Awards to be held in Madrid in 2026

Madrid, Jan 19 (UNI) The Laureus World Sports Awards will take place in Madrid for the 2026 edition, with the Spanish capital set to host the prestigious ceremony for the third consecutive time.

#Laureus World Sports Awards to be held in Madrid in 2026

Kerala tops Ease of Doing Business through coordinated reforms: Minister

Kochi, Jan 19 (UNI) Kerala has surged to the forefront of the Ease of Doing Business index due to coordinated efforts by various government departments and a healthy competitive spirit among them, Minister for Local Self-Government and Excise M.B. Rajesh said.

#Kerala tops Ease of Doing Business through coordinated reforms: Minister

Congress flag must be hoisted in upcoming municipal polls: Mogili Sunitha Rao

Hyderabad, Jan 19 (UNI) Telangana Women’s Congress President Mogili Sunitha Rao on Monday said the party must ensure the Congress flag is “firmly hoisted” in the upcoming municipal elections and asserted that the Mahila Congress would play a crucial role in the campaign.

#Congress flag must be hoisted in upcoming municipal polls: Mogili Sunitha Rao

MM Keeravani to compose music for ‘Republic Day Parade 2026’

New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani has expressed his pride and gratitude at being chosen to compose the music for the Republic Day Parade 2026.

#MM Keeravani to compose music for ‘Republic Day Parade 2026’

Telangana BJP questions CM Revanth Reddy’s US visit for Harvard leadership programme

Hyderabad, Jan 19 (UNI) The Telangana BJP on Monday expressed surprise and strong disapproval over Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s decision to travel to the United States to attend what it termed a “crash leadership course,” questioning the timing and financial prudence of the visit.

#Telangana BJP questions CM Revanth Reddy’s US visit for Harvard leadership programme

Rare coincidence as two husband–wife pairs enter Ambajogai civic house

Beed, Jan 19 (UNI) A rare and much-discussed political coincidence has emerged from the Ambajogai municipal council elections, where two husband–wife pairs will now serve together as public representatives in the civic body. The development has drawn attention in political circles as such an arrangement is considered uncommon in local self-governance.

#Rare coincidence as two husband–wife pairs enter Ambajogai civic house

Victoria Mboko storms into second round at 2026 Australian Open

Melbourne, Jan 19 (UNI) Victoria Mboko made a confident start to her 2026 Australian Open campaign, advancing to the second round with a straight-sets victory on Monday.
The 19-year-old Canadian, seeded 17th, overcame Australian teenager Emerson Jones 6-4, 6-1 in an all-teenage first-round encounter at Melbourne Park. Despite strong support for the home favourite, Mboko delivered a composed and authoritative performance to register her first win of the tournament.

#Victoria Mboko storms into second round at 2026 Australian Open

IIT Madras GDC focuses on democratising innovation, entrepreneurship in India

Chennai, Jan 19 (UNI) The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-Madras) Gopalakrishnan-Deshpande Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (GDC) organised the 6th Annual GDC Symposium, themed “Democratising Innovation Entrepreneurship in India'', which focussed on democratising innovation and entrepreneurship in India.

#IIT Madras GDC focuses on democratising innovation # entrepreneurship in India

Alexandra Eala ousted in first round of 2026 Australian Open

Melbourne, Jan 19 (UNI) Alexandra Eala’s 2026 Australian Open campaign came to an end in the opening round after the 20-year-old Filipina suffered a three-set defeat on Monday.

#Alexandra Eala ousted in first round of 2026 Australian Open

TN Assembly session begins tomorrow with customary New Year address by Guv Ravi

Chennai, Jan 19 (UNI) The first session of the Tamil Nadu Assembly in 2026 will begin here
tomorrow with the customary Governor R N Ravi''s address.

#TN Assembly session begins tomorrow with customary New Year address by Guv Ravi

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

KTR slams Centre for delay in sanctioning Mega Power Loom Cluster for Sircilla

Hyderabad, Jan 19 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President and former Minister K T Rama Rao on Monday accused the BJP-led Central Government of deliberately delaying and discriminating against Telangana by not sanctioning a Mega Power Loom Cluster for Sircilla, calling it a “political vendetta” against the State’s weaving community.

#KTR slams Centre for delay in sanctioning Mega Power Loom Cluster for Sircilla

US purchase of Greenland would be catastrophic sign for Ukraine

Manchester, Jan 19 (UNI/SPUTNIK) The possible acquisition by the United States of Greenland, part of Denmark, as recently announced by US President Donald Trump, would be a disastrous signal for Ukraine, The Guardian newspaper reported on Monday.

#US purchase of Greenland would be catastrophic sign for Ukraine

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CGC University Mohali Hosts Bharat AI: Pioneering The Future Of Inclusive, Responsible, And Impact-Led Artificial Intelligence

Nine killed as school bus overturns near Chhattisgarh-Jharkhand border

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

#Nine killed as school bus overturns near Chhattisgarh-Jharkhand border

AAP leader accuses UP govt of neglect in engineer's drowning death

New Delhi Jan 19 (UNI) AAP''s Delhi President Saurabh Bhardwaj on Monday accused the Yogi Adityanath-led UP Government of doing nothing to save the precious life of a computer engineer in Greater Noida. A 27-year-old software engineer, Yuvraj Mehta, was killed after his car plunged into a deep, water-filled ditch amid dense fog in Noida. He died in front of his father, Rajkumar Mehta.

#AAP leader accuses UP govt of neglect in engineer's drowning death

Chouhan defends job priorities, accuses Congress of spreading lies

New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) BJP MP and Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, said on Monday that the central government has made provisions to prioritise providing employment to SC/ST communities, women, and persons with disabilities under the relevant Act.

#Chouhan defends job priorities # accuses Congress of spreading lies

Tripura chit fund scam accused arrested in West Bengal for Rs 4 cr fraud

Agartala, Jan 19 (UNI) Acting on an FIR filed in Tripura in 2013 alleging the collection of funds from the public, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a key figure involved in Chit fund operations from Nadia district in West Bengal on Sunday.

#Tripura chit fund scam accused arrested in West Bengal for Rs 4 cr fraud

BJP responds to Shinde Sena’s mayoral demand , Councillors housed in five-star hotel

Mumbai, Jan 19 (UNI) Politics surrounding the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation have intensified following the civic poll results, with discussions emerging over power-sharing within the ruling alliance taking center stage.

#BJP responds to Shinde Sena’s mayoral demand # Councillors housed in five-star hotel

Australia names Marsh-led squad for Pakistan T20 series

Sydney, Jan 19 (UNI) Australia will fine-tune its preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a three-match T20I series against Pakistan in Lahore, starting January 29, with all fixtures scheduled at the Gaddafi Stadium.
The series comes at a time when Australia’s domestic season is reaching its climax, with the Big Bash League (BBL) finals underway. As a result, several players will link up with the national squad only after their respective BBL commitments conclude, as per the International Cricket Council (ICC) website.

#Australia names Marsh-led squad for Pakistan T20 series

Newly wed couple found dead in UP's Kushinagar

Kushinagar, Jan 19 (UNI) A sensational incident came to light from Kushinagar district where the bodies of a newly married couple were found under suspicious circumstances, triggering panic in the area, officials confirmed on Monday. The incident occurred on Sunday night in Badhai Tola of Taryasujaan police station area.

#Newly wed couple found dead in UP's Kushinagar

Poonawala accuses Congress and SP for "Anti-Women Mindset," says leaders justify rape comments

New Delhi Jan 19, (UNI) BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala on Monday accused senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh of defending controversial remarks allegedly justifying rape, asserting that both the Congress and Samajwadi Party hold an “anti-women” stance.

#Poonawala accuses Congress and SP for "Anti-Women Mindset #" says leaders justify rape comments

Accident involving private bus and truck on Malegaon-Manmad road, four dead, 20 injured

Nasik, Jan 19 (UNI) A horrific accident occurred early on Monday morning on the Malegaon-Manmad Highway, resulting in the death of four people on the spot. Two others are seriously injured, and more than 20 passengers sustained minor injuries. The accident took place near Varhane village in Malegaon taluka around 3 AM.

#Accident involving private bus and truck on Malegaon-Manmad road #four dead #20 injured

Fresh snowfall warning in Lahaul-Spiti as tourist rush raises safety concerns

Shimla, Jan 19 (UNI) The tourist movement continues to swell in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, and the district administration of Lahaul Spiti has issued a strong advisory warning visitors against risky travel amid deteriorating weather conditions.

#Fresh snowfall warning in Lahaul-Spiti as tourist rush raises safety concerns

Kerala most ideal state for industries: Finance Minister K N Balagopal

Kochi, Jan 19 (UNI) Kerala has emerged as one of the most ideal destinations for industries by adapting technological changes in tune with the times, Finance Minister K N Balagopal said while inaugurating the Industrial Mega Summit at the India International Industrial Expo (IIIE) 2026 here.

#Kerala most ideal state for industries: Finance Minister K N Balagopal

Kerala most ideal state for industries: Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal

Kochi, Jan 19 (UNI) Kerala has emerged as one of the most ideal destinations for industries by adapting technological changes in tune with the times, Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal said while inaugurating the Industrial Mega Summit at the India International Industrial Expo (IIIE) 2026 here.

#Kerala most ideal state for industries: Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal

Amit Shah hails NDRF as "pillar of trust" on Raising Day

New Delhi, Jan 19 (UNI) Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday praised the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on its Raising Day celebrations, saying the force has emerged as "the pillar of trust for the nation" that has been instrumental in realising the Modi government''s vision for a disaster-resilient India.

#Amit Shah hails NDRF as "pillar of trust" on Raising Day

FLASH NDRF is nation’s “pillar of trust” during disasters and central to a resilient India, says Amit Shah

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#FLASH NDRF is nation’s “pillar of trust” during disasters and central to a resilient India # says Amit Shah

Japan PM Takaichi to hold press conference on decision to dissolve lower house

Tokyo, Jan 19 (UNI) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will hold a press conference at 6 p.m. local time on Monday to explain the dissolution of the House of Representatives, Kyodo News reported.

#Japan PM Takaichi to hold press conference on decision to dissolve lower house

2 injured in shooting in South Australia

Canberra, Jan 19 (UNI) Two people have been hospitalized after they were shot at a home in South Australia (SA) in the early hours of Monday morning.

#2 injured in shooting in South Australia

Emergency warning issued over South Australian grass fire

Canberra, Jan 19 (UNI) Hundreds of firefighters have been deployed to contain an out-of-control grass fire that is threatening lives and homes south of Adelaide in the state of South Australia.

#Emergency warning issued over South Australian grass fire

AAP's 'Employment and Social Justice' march enters Varanasi, FIR against MP\\

New Delhi, Jan 18 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party''s ''Employment and Social Justice'' foot march entered Varanasi on its third day on Sunday, with party leaders claiming widespread public support along the route from Mirzapur.

#AAP's 'Employment and Social Justice' march enters Varanasi # FIR against MP\\

Sanjay Singh accuses Govt. of intimidation after FIR filed over remarks on Temple demolitions in Varanasi

New Delhi, Jan 18 (UNI) AAP MP and Uttar Pradesh in-charge Sanjay Singh on Sunday said that the FIR registered against him in Varanasi was a selective and intimidating move by the administration.

#Sanjay Singh accuses Govt. of intimidation after FIR filed over remarks on Temple demolitions in Varanasi

US President Donald Trump invites PM Modi to join Gaza Board of Peace

New Delhi, Jan 18 (UNI) In a significant development, US President Donald Trump has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join the Gaza Board of Peace.

#US President Donald Trump invites PM Modi to join Gaza Board of Peace

Asian Waterbird Census-2026, of aquatic birds at Jodhpur Jhal wetland in Mathura

Mathura, Jan 18 (UNI) Under the Asian Waterbird Census-2026, a count of aquatic birds was conducted at the Jodhpur Jhal wetland today.

#Asian Waterbird Census-2026 # of aquatic birds at Jodhpur Jhal wetland in Mathura

US President Donald Trump invites PM Modi to join the Gaza Board of Peace

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#US President Donald Trump invites PM Modi to join the Gaza Board of Peace

Modi rallies at Singur’s Nano ground, avoids past industrial setback, focuses on Bengal’s development

Kolkata, Jan 18 (UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing a public rally at the Tata Nano ground in Singur - a site central to Bengal’s industrial and political history- avoided any reference to the aborted Rs one lakh project that later moved to Gujarat.

#Modi rallies at Singur’s Nano ground # avoids past industrial setback # focuses on Bengal’s development

Telangana Cabinet clears municipal elections, approves Metro Phase-2 land acquisition, and Godavari Pushkaram plans

Hyderabad, Jan 18 (UNI) Telangana Revenue, Information and Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Sunday night said the State Cabinet has approved the holding of municipal and corporation elections in Telangana, and decided to conduct the polls at the earliest.

#Telangana Cabinet clears municipal elections # approves Metro Phase-2 land acquisition # and Godavari Pushkaram plans

Museveni outlines priorities for new term after election victory

Kiruhura (Uganda), Jan. 18 (UNI): Ugandan President-elect Yoweri Museveni on Sunday outlined key priorities for his next term in office, pledging to focus on wealth creation, poverty eradication, improved public services, and a strong fight against corruption following his victory in the presidential election.
Speaking a day after being declared the winner by the country''s Electoral Commission, Museveni warned against election-related violence and foreign interference, urging all Ugandans, including opposition supporters, to uphold peace and national unity.

#Museveni outlines priorities for new term after election victory

Why are multinational companies bypassing Maharashtra despite Mumbai's global status?

Mumbai, Jan 18 (UNI) At a time when multinational and foreign companies are increasingly choosing Karnataka and Gujarat for their business expansion, why is Maharashtra being overlooked, despite Mumbai being recognised as a global financial hub, asked the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) MLA Rohit Pawar in a social media post on Sunday.

#Why are multinational companies bypassing Maharashtra despite Mumbai's global status?

Advantage Vidarbha 2026: Nagpur to host grand industrial Expo from Feb 6–8

Nagpur, Jan 18 (UNI) The Association for Industrial Development (AID) will host the third edition of the Advantage Vidarbha 2026 – Khasdar Audyogik Mahotsav at the Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University Campus from February 6 to 8.

#Advantage Vidarbha 2026: Nagpur to host grand industrial Expo from Feb 6–8

Congress, Communists must unite to fight BJP: Telangana CM

Khammam, Jan 18 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday evening said the Congress and Communist parties must unite to fight the BJP, which he alleged was oppressing the country.

#Congress # Communists must unite to fight BJP: Telangana CM

Five killed, over 70 injured as bus overturns at Orsa Ghat

Latehar, Jan 18 (UNI) Five passengers including four women were killed while more than 70 passengers were injured, several of them critically, when a passenger bus plyimg from Balrampur in Chhattisgarh to the famous tourist destination Lodh Falls, met with a major mishap on Sunday at Orsa Ghat in Latehar district of Jharkhand. The accident occurred after the bus reportedly suffered brake failure while descending a steep slope, causing it to overturn, police officials said.

#Five killed # over 70 injured as bus overturns at Orsa Ghat

Madani views every issue through a “religious lens”: BJP

Patna, Jan 18 (UNI) The BJP slammed the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind national president Maulana Mahmood Madani, on Sunday accusing him of viewing every issue through a “religious lens” and ignoring humanity and human values.

#Madani views every issue through a “religious lens”: BJP

HIL: “focus is on consistency,” say Burns and Hendrickx after Lancers qualify for playoffs

Bhubaneswar, Jan 18(UNI): Vedanta Kalinga Lancers confirmed their place in the playoffs of the Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 with a commanding 6-1 victory over SG Pipers at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Saturday.

#HIL: “focus is on consistency #” say Burns and Hendrickx after Lancers qualify for playoffs

Ajay Rai accuses UP govt. of destroying Kashi’s heritage, targets CM Yogi over Manikarnika Ghat

Lucknow, Jan 18 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the state government over issues related to Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, alleging that the government is damaging the city’s historic and religious heritage.

#Ajay Rai accuses UP govt. of destroying Kashi’s heritage # targets CM Yogi over Manikarnika Ghat

Young man in Kozhikode commits suicide after video showing him misbehaving with woman on bus

Kozhikode, Jan 18 (UNI) A youth in Kerala’s Kozhikode committed suicide after a video went viral showing him misbehaving with a woman on a bus journey .The young woman has accused him of him sexually assaulted her on a bus journey and the video filmed by her while she was travelling on a busy bus went viral on social media.

#Young man in Kozhikode commits suicide after video showing him misbehaving with woman on bus

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

Zverev recovers from slow start to win Australian Open opener

Melbourne, Jan 18 (UNI) Third seed Alexander Zverev overcame a sluggish start to his Australian Open campaign on Sunday after recording a four-set victory against Gabriel Diallo in Melbourne.

#Zverev recovers from slow start to win Australian Open opener

CM Revanth Reddy hits out at KCR, says BRS must be “buried” for blocking Telangana’s development

Khammam, Jan 18 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday launched a sharp attack on BRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), stating that the party, which, according to him, obstructed development, must be “buried” politically.

#CM Revanth Reddy hits out at KCR # says BRS must be “buried” for blocking Telangana’s development

All India Presiding Officers Conference to open in Lucknow to focus on tech-driven, accountable legislatures

New Delhi, Jan 18 (UNI) The three-day 86th All India Presiding Officers Conference (AIPOC), a key national forum on strengthening legislative institutions, will begin at the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha here on Monday, January 19, with Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel delivering the inaugural address, the Lok Sabha Secretariat Sunday said in a press note. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will address the inaugural session.

#All India Presiding Officers Conference to open in Lucknow to focus on tech-driven # accountable legislatures

White House threatened to sue CBS if channel edits Trump interview

Washington, Jan 18 (UNI/SPUTNIK) The White House threatened the CBS broadcaster with a lawsuit if the recent interview with US President Donald Trump was not aired in its entirety, the New York Times reported, citing a recording of a conversation between press secretary Karoline Leavitt and the network''s host.

#White House threatened to sue CBS if channel edits Trump interview

Guardian Minister should resign for misuse of money and power says MP Sanjay Jadhav

Parbhani, Jan 18 (UNI) Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction) MP Sanjay Jadhav has demanded the resignation of guardian minister Meghna Bordikar, accusing her of misusing money, power, and government machinery during the municipal elections, despite which she failed to get councillors elected from her own ward.

#Guardian Minister should resign for misuse of money and power says MP Sanjay Jadhav

Five killed, one seriously injured in car crash near Mohol on Pune–Solapur Highway

Solapur, Jan 18 (UNI) In a tragic road accident on the Pune–Solapur Highway near Devadi village, five devotees lost their lives and one woman was seriously injured late Saturday night. Police said on Sunday that the victims, all residents of Navi Mumbai, were travelling to Akkalkot for darshan at the shrine of Shri Swami Samarth.

#Five killed # one seriously injured in car crash near Mohol on Pune–Solapur Highway

Karnataka BJP chief accuses Cong govt of skipping Davos

Bengaluru, Jan 18 (UNI) Karnataka BJP President Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Sunday accused the Congress-led state government of placing party interests above the nation and the state, alleging that internal power struggles cost Karnataka a crucial opportunity at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.

#Karnataka BJP chief accuses Cong govt of skipping Davos

German politician calls for US troops to leave Germany

Berlin, Jan 18 (UNI/SPUTNIK) It is necessary to withdraw US troops and remove US nuclear weapons from Germany, as well as to halt the planned deployment of US missiles on German territory following US President Donald Trump''s announcement of tariffs over Greenland, Sevim Dagdelen, a foreign policy expert of Germany''s Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance, said on Sunday.

#German politician calls for US troops to leave Germany

Vellappally Natesan targets Muslim League, calls for SNDP-NSS unity

Alappuzha, Jan 18 (UNI) SNDP Yogam General Secretary Vellappally Natesan on Sunday once again came out strongly against the Indian union Muslim League (IUML), accusing the party of playing a major role in disrupting harmony among Hindu community organisations, particularly the Nair Service Society (NSS) in Kerala.
Talking to reporters here, Natesan said his criticism was directed at the Muslim League as a political party and not at the Muslim community.

#Vellappally Natesan targets Muslim League # calls for SNDP-NSS unity

India Foundation to host discussion on M J Akbar’s Book on Astrology in the Mughal Empire

New Delhi, Jan 18 (UNI) The India Foundation, in collaboration with the India Habitat Centre, will organise a discussion on "After Me, Chaos: Astrology in the Mughal Empire," a book by author and former central minister M J Akbar here on Wednesday.

#India Foundation to host discussion on M J Akbar’s Book on Astrology in the Mughal Empire

Himachal BJP alleges Mamata govt crushing democracy, protecting infiltrators

Dharamshala, Jan 18 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh BJP spokesperson Sanjay Sharma on Saturday leveled serious allegations against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, claiming her government’s policies are pushing the state toward isolation through appeasement politics.

#Himachal BJP alleges Mamata govt crushing democracy # protecting infiltrators

Susaki leads from front as Haryana Thunders continue unbeaten run in PWL 2026

Noida, Jan 18(UNI): Japanese legend Yui Susaki delivered a breathtaking performance to power Haryana Thunders to a commanding 6–3 victory over Delhi Dangal Warriors in Match 5 of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 here on Saturday.

#Susaki leads from front as Haryana Thunders continue unbeaten run in PWL 2026

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

Shimla ZP cautions HRTC against plying worn-out buses in rural areas, flags road safety risks

Shimla, Jan 18 (UNI) The last general house meeting of the Shimla Zila Parishad held here ahead of the upcoming Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) elections, witnessed strong concern over the continued deployment of old and worn-out buses by the HRTC in rural parts of the district.

#Shimla ZP cautions HRTC against plying worn-out buses in rural areas # flags road safety risks

FLASH: EU puts trade deal talks with US on hold after Trump imposes new tariffs over Greenland

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#FLASH: EU puts trade deal talks with US on hold after Trump imposes new tariffs over Greenland

CG Power bags Rs 900 cr US order for power transformers

Chennai, Jan 18 (UNI) Murugappa Group–owned CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited, a leading engineering conglomerate, has clinched a landmark order worth approximately Rs 900 crore (USD 99.2 million) from Tallgrass Integrated Logistics Solutions LLC, USA, for the supply of power transformers.

#CG Power bags Rs 900 cr US order for power transformers

NCP accuses BNP of constitutional violation ahead of polls due to candidates holding dual passport

Dhaka, Jan 17 (UNI) Bangladesh''s National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan today raised the issue of "dual citizenship" of several Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) poll candidates, saying the party was violating the constitution and existing laws ahead of the national election.

#NCP accuses BNP of constitutional violation ahead of polls due to candidates holding dual passport

Iranian Supreme Leader brands US President 'a criminal', blaming Washington for unrest and casualties

Tehran/Washington, Jan 17 (UNI) "We consider the US president a criminal for the casualties, damages, and the slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation," Iran''s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Saturday, accusing Washington of orchestrating the recent demonstrations as part of its goal "to devour Iran.".

#Iranian Supreme Leader brands US President 'a criminal' # blaming Washington for unrest and casualties

Susaki leads from front as Haryana Thunders continue unbeaten run in PWL 2026

Noida, Jan 17(UNI): Japanese legend Yui Susaki delivered a breathtaking performance to power Haryana Thunders to a commanding 6–3 victory over Delhi Dangal Warriors in Match 5 of the Pro Wrestling League 2026.

#Susaki leads from front as Haryana Thunders continue unbeaten run in PWL 2026

India’s squad for ODI & T20I series against Australia Women announced

Mumbai, Jan 17 (UNI) The Women’s Selection Committee has picked India’s squad for the upcoming tour of Australia, comprising three ODIs, three T20Is and one Test.
Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the team in both formats as the newly crowned world champions will look for a first-ever series victory over Australia in white-ball cricket.

#India’s squad for ODI & T20I series against Australia Women announced

Religious conversions row: Nagpur police, UP ATS arrest Changur Baba's key aide

Nagpur, Jan 17 (UNI): In a coordinated early-morning operation, a joint team of Nagpur Police, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), and Nagpur ATS on Saturday arrested a key associate of self-styled preacher Changur Baba from Nagpur city in Maharashtra.

#Religious conversions row: Nagpur police # UP ATS arrest Changur Baba's key aide

Odisha poised to co-anchor Eastern India’s industrial growth: CM Majhi

Bhubaneswar, Jan 17 (UNI) Odisha is ready to play a pivotal role in driving the next phase of industrial growth in Eastern India under the Purvodaya vision, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said. Addressing the Odisha Investors’ Meet Roadshow at ITC Sonar, Kolkata, he highlighted Odisha’s transformation from a resource-based economy to a hub of value-added and advanced manufacturing, driven by speed, scale, and sustainability.

#Odisha poised to co-anchor Eastern India’s industrial growth: CM Majhi

Uddhav Thackeray alleges irregularities in civic elections, refuses to term outcome as defeat

Mumbai, Jan 17 (UNI) Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the ruling dispensation after the Maharashtra municipal election results, alleging large-scale irregularities and demanding the immediate suspension of the State Election Commissioner along with a comprehensive, impartial probe into the entire electoral process.

#Uddhav Thackeray alleges irregularities in civic elections # refuses to term outcome as defeat

IndiaOne aircraft accident: critically injured passenger Sushant Biswal dies

Bhubaneswar, Jan 17 (UNI) Susanta Kumar Biswal (47), who was critically injured in the IndiaOne Aircraft force landing near Jalda in Rourkela on January 10, succumbed to his injuries after suffering a cardiac arrest while being shifted to an air ambulance.

#IndiaOne aircraft accident: critically injured passenger Sushant Biswal dies

Bangladesh AL Minister accuses UNHCR of biased report, vows to return to power in Dhaka

New Delhi, Jan 17, (UNI) Bangladesh’s former foreign minister Hasan Mahmud on Saturday strongly criticised a UNHCR report on the July–August, 2024 student movement, calling it “highly biased” and accusing it of overlooking violence against members of the Awami League and security forces.

#Bangladesh AL Minister accuses UNHCR of biased report # vows to return to power in Dhaka

Priests body bans non-Hindus at Har-Ki-Pauri, raises prohibitory banners, posters

Dehradun, Jan 17 (UNI) Haridwar-based organisation of the local priests and purohits Shri Ganga Sabha has banned the entry of non-Hindus at the renowned religious centre Har-Ki-Pauri,offiicals said.

#Priests body bans non-Hindus at Har-Ki-Pauri # raises prohibitory banners # posters

We are compiling list of killings by Yunus govt and will go to UN, other bodies: Ex-Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud

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#We are compiling list of killings by Yunus govt and will go to UN # other bodies: Ex-Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud

Museveni wins Uganda's presidential election

Kampala, Jan. 17 (UNI): Uganda''s incumbent President Yoweri Museveni won the country''s presidential election, the Electoral Commission (EC) said on Saturday as it released the final results at the National Tally Center in the capital, Kampala.
Announcing the outcome, EC Chairperson Simon Byabakama said Museveni secured 71.6 percent of the total votes tallied in Thursday''s poll.

#Museveni wins Uganda's presidential election

Conduct Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti elections using ballot papers instead of EVMs: ex MPCC chief

Mumbai, Jan 17 (UNI) Former Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president and MLA Nana Patole today expressed his angst against extremely low voter turnout in cities, saying it is not merely due to voter apathy but is an indicator of the public’s declining trust in the electoral process.

#Conduct Zilla Parishad # Panchayat Samiti elections using ballot papers instead of EVMs: ex MPCC chief

Rivetting, high octane action marks world famous Alanganallur Jallikattu bull taming fest, winner gets car, TN govt job

Chennai, Jan 17 (UNI) On a day that witnessed rivetting and high octane action,
the world famous Alangannllur Jallikattu event--taming of bulls--associated with
the annual Pongal festivites in southern Tamil Nadu, ended on Saturday evening
with the winner getting a car and A government job as announced by the Chief
Minister for taming the maximum number of bulls..

#Rivetting # high octane action marks world famous Alanganallur Jallikattu bull taming fest # winner gets car # TN govt job

JLF 2026: Sacred Amritsar Festival to be held Feb 20-22, to feature Kailash Kher, Usha Uthup

Jaipur, Jan 17 (UNI) The Sacred Amritsar Festival - 2026, being organised in the holy city of Punjab from February 20-22, will bring together powerful voices in music and mystic poetry for an immersive cultural experience.

#JLF 2026: Sacred Amritsar Festival to be held Feb 20-22 # to feature Kailash Kher # Usha Uthup

Rivetting, high octane action marks world famous Alanganallur Jallikattu bull taming fest, winner get car, TN govt job

Chennai, Jan 17 (UNI) On a day that witnessed rivetting and high octane action,
the world famous Alangannllur Jallikattu event--taming of bulls--associated with
the annual Pongal festivites in southern Tamil Nadu, ended on Saturday evening
with the winner getting a car and A government job as announced by the Chief
Minister for taming the maximum number of bulls..

#Rivetting # high octane action marks world famous Alanganallur Jallikattu bull taming fest # winner get car # TN govt job

Sinner targets hat-trick, Sabalenka seeks redemption at 2026 Australian Open

Melbourne, Jan 17 (UNI) Jannik Sinner will be aiming for a third straight men''s title, while top women''s seed Aryna Sabalenka strives to reclaim her crown at the Australian Open, where China will be well represented at the season-opening Grand Slam in Melbourne. .

#Sinner targets hat-trick # Sabalenka seeks redemption at 2026 Australian Open

Rivetting, high octane action marks world famous Alanganallur Jallikattu bull taming fest, winner gets car, TN govt job

FESTIVAL TN JALLIKATTU
Chennai, Jan 17 (UNI) On a day that witnessed rivetting and high octane action,
the world famous Alangannllur Jallikattu event, taming of bulls, associated with
the annual Pongal festivites in southern Tamil Nadu, ended on Saturday evening
with the winner getting a car and government job as announced by the Chief Minister
for taming the maximum number of bulls.

#Rivetting # high octane action marks world famous Alanganallur Jallikattu bull taming fest # winner gets car # TN govt job

Industry bodies in Tuticorin welcome Madras HC order on green copper plant

Chennai, Jan 17 (UNI) Industry bodies representing different sectors in Tamil Nadu’s Tuticorin/Thoothukudi, have welcomed the Madras High Court’s decision permitting Vedanta Ltd to apply to the state government for setting up a green copper plant.

#Industry bodies in Tuticorin welcome Madras HC order on green copper plant

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

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

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

BJP emerges victorious in most Municipal Corporations in Maha: IAC president.

Pune, Jan 17 (UNI) India Against Corruption chief and an OBC leader, Hemant Patil, today expressed his happiness over BJP emergeing victorious in most Municipal Corporations in Maharashtra, saying that this unprecedented success of BJP is a clear testament to the unquestionable trust shown by voters in the leadership of “Devabhau,” (Devendra Fadnavis).

#BJP emerges victorious in most Municipal Corporations in Maha: IAC president.

Industrial and Defence Corridors to boost employment: Choudhary

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

#Industrial and Defence Corridors to boost employment: Choudhary

Suspend Election Commissioner and order probe into poll irregularities: Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai, Jan 17 (UNI) Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction) chief Uddhav Thackeray today demanded the immediate suspension of the Election Commissioner and a thorough investigation into alleged large-scale irregularities in the municipal corporation elections.

#Suspend Election Commissioner and order probe into poll irregularities: Uddhav Thackeray

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

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

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

Opposition frustrated by continuous defeat: Sudhanshu Trivedi

Lucknow, Jan 17 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi launched a scathing attack on the opposition and the INDIA alliance, stating that the BJP has demonstrated its strong presence in several elections held after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

#Opposition frustrated by continuous defeat: Sudhanshu Trivedi

Himachal HC suspends sentence of convict in CBI corruption case

Shimla, Jan 17 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Saturday suspended the substantive sentence awarded to Babli Sharma in a corruption case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), citing the heavy pendency of criminal appeals before the Court.

#Himachal HC suspends sentence of convict in CBI corruption case

Mr. Adarsh Rajendra Somani: A Visionary Leader Driving Business Excellence and a Fitter India

US seeks American space players views on Indian policies for the sector

Chennai, Jan 17 (UNI) The US government asked its stakeholders for their views about American space companies regulation and how competitive they are in the Indian market. The feedback is sought by the Office of Space Commerce which comes under the US Department of Commerce.

#US seeks American space players views on Indian policies for the sector

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

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

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

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

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

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

Himachal sees major push for medicinal farming as JICA Project

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

#Himachal sees major push for medicinal farming as JICA Project

Taxes won't push Delhi towards green transport

By Shreya Madaan
New Delhi, Jan 17 (UNI) Delhi’s latest electric vehicle proposal makes one thing clear: when policymakers run out of ideas to make cleaner technology attractive, they reach for taxes.

#Taxes won't push Delhi towards green transport

Abhishek accuses BJP of 'Voter Deletion' plot, invokes legacy of resistance

New Delhi, Jan 17 (UNI) Trinamool Congress (TMC) general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the BJP, accusing it of attempting to subvert democracy in Paschim Medinipur by deleting legitimate voters and spreading "fear and intimidation" ahead of the next Assembly elections, while invoking the district''s long history of political resistance.

#Abhishek accuses BJP of 'Voter Deletion' plot # invokes legacy of resistance

West's policy of using Russia, China as threats in arctic unrealistic

Moscow, Jan 17 (UNI/SPUTNIK) The West''s policy of using Russia and China''s supposedly threatening presence in the Arctic as a pretext for intimidation has proven flawed, turning against its European supporters in the context of Greenland, Russian Ambassador to Norway Nikolai Korchunov told RIA Novosti.

#West's policy of using Russia # China as threats in arctic unrealistic

HRTC bus overturns near Himachal's Sarkaghat; injures seven

Sarghat (Mandi), Jan 17 (UNI) An HRTC bus met with an accident on the Gobharata–Sarkaghat route on Friday morning near Tapaun.

#HRTC bus overturns near Himachal's Sarkaghat; injures seven

National recognition again for KITE’s ‘Samagra Plus’ AI Platform

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 17 (UNI) Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE), the nodal agency driving digital initiatives in the state''s general education sector, has once again secured prestigious national recognition.

#National recognition again for KITE’s ‘Samagra Plus’ AI Platform

Snoop Dogg to star in Eli Roth’s horror film ‘Don’t Go in That House, B….!’

Los Angeles, Jan 17 (UNI) Rapper Snoop Dogg is stepping into the haunted house, literally. He will star in the upcoming horror film “Don’t Go in That House, B….!”, produced by Snoop alongside Eli Roth, who is also directing the movie and overseeing its soundtrack, confirms Variety.

#Snoop Dogg to star in Eli Roth’s horror film ‘Don’t Go in That House # B….!’

‘Tu Yaa Main’ drops high-octane gully-rap track ‘Fame US’

New Delhi, Jan 17 (UNI) The track ‘Fame US’ from the upcoming film ‘Tu Yaa Main’ was released on Friday.

#‘Tu Yaa Main’ drops high-octane gully-rap track ‘Fame US’

Stalin inaugurates world famous Alanganallur Jallikattu bull taming fest in TN

Chennai, Jan 17 (UNI) The world famous Alanganallur Jallikattu event, taming of bulls, associated with the annual Pongal festivities in southern Tamil Nadu, began with much fanfare on Saturday.

#Stalin inaugurates world famous Alanganallur Jallikattu bull taming fest in TN

‘Pushpa’ fever hits Japan as Allu Arjun steals the show in Tokyo

New Delhi, Jan 17 (UNI) Telugu superstar Allu Arjun created a wave of excitement in Tokyo during his recent visit to Japan, where he delighted fans by addressing them in Japanese and even delivering a popular dialogue from ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ in the language. His spontaneous gesture drew thunderous cheers and applause from the crowd.

#‘Pushpa’ fever hits Japan as Allu Arjun steals the show in Tokyo

White House names members of Gaza peace board chaired by Trump

Washington, Jan 17 (UNI) The White House on Friday officially announced the names of the members of the Board of Peace for Gaza in a statement.

#White House names members of Gaza peace board chaired by Trump

Tourist bus overturns: Several college students injured, two critical

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 17 (UNI) Several college students were injured, including two who are in critical condition, when a tourist bus carrying them overturned near Kallambalam in this district early on Saturday.

#Tourist bus overturns: Several college students injured # two critical

Russia welcomes 'positive shift' in tone from Europe over willingness for diplomatic re-engagement

Moscow, Jan 16 (UNI) Russia has welcomed what it described as a "positive shift" in tone from several Western European leaders over the need for dialogue with Moscow, with the Kremlin saying recent comments mark a notable departure from years of outright rejection of talks.

#Russia welcomes 'positive shift' in tone from Europe over willingness for diplomatic re-engagement

Internal contradictions of Sukhu government pushing Himachal towards chaos: Trilok Kapoor

Palampur, Jan 16 (UNI) Senior BJP state spokesperson Trilok Kapoor launched a sharp attack on the Sukhu government on Friday, alleging that Himachal Pradesh is passing through a phase of constitutional crisis and administrative failure due to internal contradictions and a loss of control within the cabinet.

#Internal contradictions of Sukhu government pushing Himachal towards chaos: Trilok Kapoor

Himachal CM urges Centre to ease norms for hill states under e-Bus Sewa Scheme

Shimla, Jan 16 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today called on union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar in New Delhi and urged the union government to provide special relaxations for hill states under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme, citing operational constraints posed by difficult geographical conditions.

#Himachal CM urges Centre to ease norms for hill states under e-Bus Sewa Scheme

Investment incentive policy will accelerate pace of industrialisation in Bihar : Nitish

Bettiah, Jan 16 (UNI) Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday said the state government is committed to promote industrialisation in Bihar and an investment incentive policy has been launched to achieve this goal.

#Investment incentive policy will accelerate pace of industrialisation in Bihar : Nitish

Growing self-confidence in “New India’s” youth is visible transformation: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal today highlighted that one of the most visible transformations in a resurgent and new India is the growing self-confidence among the country’s youth.
While addressing the “Startup Pe Charcha” interaction at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Minister Goyal highlighted that one of the most visible transformations in a resurgent and new India is the growing self-confidence among the country’s youth.

#Growing self-confidence in “New India’s” youth is visible transformation: Piyush Goyal

HP: Accused booked under new paper leak & recruitment scam law

Shimla, Jan 16 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh High Court on Friday rejected the pre-arrest bail plea of Aalok Sharma, who has been booked under the new anti-paper leak and recruitment scam law, for allegedly deploying a proxy candidate to appear in a Lab Attendant recruitment examination.

#HP: Accused booked under new paper leak & recruitment scam law

Former AGM levels serious allegations against Kangra Central Cooperative Bank officials

Dharamshala, Jan 16 (UNI) Former Assistant General Manager (AGM) of Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited (KCCB), Kuldeep Chand Bhardwaj, has levelled serious allegations against senior bank officials, including charges of caste-based harassment, financial irregularities and victimisation.

#Former AGM levels serious allegations against Kangra Central Cooperative Bank officials

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

US biggest enemy of Muslim nations: Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar, Jan 16 (UNI) Amid the turmoil in Iran, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti on Friday called the United States the biggest enemy of Muslim nations and accused it of systematically interfering in Muslim countries under the pretext of promoting democracy.

#US biggest enemy of Muslim nations: Mehbooba Mufti

Sukhbir Badal warns Punjab CM against interfering in Sikh religious matters

Chandigarh, Jan 16 (UNI) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today cautioned Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann against interfering in Sikh religious affairs, following what he described as police misconduct at Rasokhana Sri Nabh Kanwal Raja Sahib ji.

#Sukhbir Badal warns Punjab CM against interfering in Sikh religious matters

India, Nepal to become a model for sustainable hill agriculture: VC

Solan, Jan 16 (UNI) The ten-day international training programme for Nepalese agriculture officers concluded at Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, marking yet another milestone in strengthening Indo–Nepal cooperation in the agricultural sector.

#India # Nepal to become a model for sustainable hill agriculture: VC

PM Modi mourns passing of industrialist Mohan Lal Mittal, remembers his philanthropic work

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday condoled the death of industrialist Mohan Lal Mittal, praising his contributions as an entrepreneur and his passion for Indian culture.

#PM Modi mourns passing of industrialist Mohan Lal Mittal # remembers his philanthropic work

"Just focused on contributing,” says Harleen Deol after UP Warriorz’s first WPL 2026 win

Mumbai, Jan 16 (UNI): UP Warriorz secured their first victory of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 with a controlled performance against Mumbai Indians, restricting their opponents to 161-5 before completing the chase with 11 balls to spare. The bowlers set the platform with a disciplined display, applying pressure through the innings and ensuring Mumbai Indians were kept in check. .

#"Just focused on contributing #” says Harleen Deol after UP Warriorz’s first WPL 2026 win

Abhishek Banerjee accuses BJP of electoral roll 'ghotala', evokes CPI(M) era violence in Paschim Medinipur

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday launched a blistering attack on the BJP and the CPI(M), accusing them of unleashing a new phase of political terror in Paschim Medinipur and alleging large-scale manipulation of electoral rolls ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.

#Abhishek Banerjee accuses BJP of electoral roll 'ghotala' # evokes CPI(M) era violence in Paschim Medinipur

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper pushes back against French, Italian calls for diplomatic re-engagement with Russia

London/Moscow, Jan 16 (UNI) UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has pushed back against calls from French and Italian leaders for European countries to consider re-engaging diplomatically with Moscow, saying there is still no sign that Russia is serious about ending the war in Ukraine.

#UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper pushes back against French # Italian calls for diplomatic re-engagement with Russia

Odisha must provide mother-tongue education to over one crore Children: Dharmendra Pradhan

Bhubaneswar, Jan 16 (UNI) Odisha must ensure education in the mother tongue for more than one crore children to make them courageous, self-reliant, and equipped with international-level skills, union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Friday.

#Odisha must provide mother-tongue education to over one crore Children: Dharmendra Pradhan

Telangana Govt owes Alcobev Industry over ₹3,900 Cre; Associations Flag Investor Concerns Ahead of Davos 2026

Hyderabad, Jan 16 (UNI) The Telangana government continues to owe the alcoholic beverages (alcobev) industry more than ₹3,900 crore in unpaid dues, prompting industry associations to warn that prolonged payment delays could undermine investor confidence, particularly as the State prepares for its global outreach at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos later this month.

#Telangana Govt owes Alcobev Industry over ₹3 #900 Cre; Associations Flag Investor Concerns Ahead of Davos 2026

Hyd:IndiaAI–MeitY and IIT Hyderabad host inclusion for Social Empowerment Working Group Meeting

Hyderabad, Jan 16 (UNI) The IndiaAI Mission under MeitY, in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad, hosted the Working Group Meeting on Inclusion for Social Empowerment here on Friday.

#Hyd:IndiaAI–MeitY and IIT Hyderabad host inclusion for Social Empowerment Working Group Meeting

Tusu festival celebrated with cultural fervour in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj

Bhubaneswar, Jan 16 (UNI) Folk cultural programmes like Tusu singing play a vital role in preserving and promoting traditional art, literature, culture, customs, and values, Odisha Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra said on Friday.

#Tusu festival celebrated with cultural fervour in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj

Rahul Gandhi only accuses ECI when he looses an election: Keshav Prasad Maurya

Lucknow, Jan 16(UNI) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has lambasted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his opposition of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and ECI. .

#Rahul Gandhi only accuses ECI when he looses an election: Keshav Prasad Maurya

EC issues fresh SIR clarification after Madhyamik row; Mamata accuses poll body of shifting goalposts

Kolkata, Jan 16 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday issued a fresh directive on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, seeking to clarify procedures a day after it rejected the Madhyamik (secondary examination) admit card as a valid document, a decision that has triggered political backlash.

#EC issues fresh SIR clarification after Madhyamik row; Mamata accuses poll body of shifting goalposts

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

Sangrur Police solves blind Murder Case; two accused arrested

Sangrur, Jan 16:(UNI): Sangrur Police has solved the blind murder case that occurred on January 11, 2026 in Dhuri and arrested two accused in connection with the crime. Sharing details at the Police Lines, Sangrur, SSP Sangrur Sartaj Singh Chahal stated that the murder was committed by two individuals after a dispute arose with their third accomplice over the distribution of stolen goods.

#Sangrur Police solves blind Murder Case; two accused arrested

Mushroom Production Training Programme Concludes in Palampur

Palampur, Jan 16 (UNI): A five-day mushroom production training programme organised by the Horticulture Department concluded successfully here on Friday.

#Mushroom Production Training Programme Concludes in Palampur

India, US trade teams engaged in negotiating mutually beneficial FTA: MEA

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) Indian and US trade teams are engaged in negotiations on reaching a mutually beneficial FTA agreement, the MEA said today, two days after EAM S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held telephonic talks.

#India # US trade teams engaged in negotiating mutually beneficial FTA: MEA

The poll verdict is a confirmation of public trust in development: Gadkari

Nagpur, Jan 16 (UNI): union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday said that the results of the Maharashtra municipal corporation elections reflect the public’s trust in development-oriented governance.

#The poll verdict is a confirmation of public trust in development: Gadkari

SC's remarks on West Bengal incident raise serious questions: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Patna, 16 Jan (UNI) Taking exception to obstruction in search operation by of ED at I-PAC office, the former union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said he "condemned the way constitutional norms were torn apart in West Bengal" when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attempted to stop Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials during an investigation, and said that the remarks made by the Supreme Court during the hearing of the matter raise serious questions.

#SC's remarks on West Bengal incident raise serious questions: Ravi Shankar Prasad

India in talks with US over Chabahar sanctions waiver: MEA

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) India said today that it is in talks with the US over the sanctions waiver on Iran’s Chabahar Port, which is valid till April 26 this year.

#India in talks with US over Chabahar sanctions waiver: MEA

Transparent, inclusive Parliaments vital for democratic relevance: Speaker Om Birla at CSPOC valedictory

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) Asserting that the strength and relevance of democratic institutions depend on their ability to remain open and people-centric, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday said Parliaments can endure and command public trust only when they are transparent, inclusive, responsive and fully accountable to citizens. He was delivering the valedictory address at the conclusion of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi. .

#Transparent # inclusive Parliaments vital for democratic relevance: Speaker Om Birla at CSPOC valedictory

Hydraulic cylinder explosion at SECL’s Kusmunda mine kills worker, injures two

Korba, Jan 16 (UNI) A fatal industrial accident at South Eastern Coalfields Limited’s (SECL) Kusmunda mine in Korba district on Friday left one worker dead and two others critically injured, casting a harsh spotlight once again on safety practices in large-scale mining operations.

#Hydraulic cylinder explosion at SECL’s Kusmunda mine kills worker # injures two

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

BRS condemns Purana Pul incident, accuses Congress of failing to prevent unrest

Hyderabad, Jan 16 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) senior leader Shaik Abdullah Sohail on Friday condemned the incident of desecration and rioting reported from Purana Pul and expressed concern over what he described as a rise in communal disturbances in Telangana.

#BRS condemns Purana Pul incident # accuses Congress of failing to prevent unrest

UP Defence Industrial Corridor set for major expansion

Lucknow, Jan 16 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh is accelerating its journey towards becoming India’s leading defence manufacturing hub. .

#UP Defence Industrial Corridor set for major expansion

Fight against social injustice, communal forces among 4 promises to TN people from Stalin on Thiruvalluvar day

Chennai, Jan 16 (UNI) The fight against social injustice and communal forces were among the four
key promises made to the people of Tamil Nadu by Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin
on the occasion of Saint poet Thiruvallur Day on Friday.

#Fight against social injustice # communal forces among 4 promises to TN people from Stalin on Thiruvalluvar day

Telangana CM promises airport, industrial park, completion of irrigation projects in Adilabad

Hyderabad, Jan 16 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday said he has a special affection for the undivided Adilabad district and assured that the region would receive funds and development on par with Palamuru (Mahabubnagar).

#Telangana CM promises airport # industrial park # completion of irrigation projects in Adilabad

Dr. Indrani Sen's music workshop strikes a chord with Kolkata students

Kolkata, Jan 16 (UNI) Students and young music enthusiasts in Kolkata were treated to a special afternoon of melody and insight as renowned vocalist Dr. Indrani Sen conducted an interactive musical workshop on Thursday.

#Dr. Indrani Sen's music workshop strikes a chord with Kolkata students

Odisha on alert after Nipah virus cases reported in West Bengal

Bhubaneswar, Jan 16 (UNI) Following the detection of Nipah virus cases in West Bengal, the Odisha government on Friday issued an alert for districts bordering the state. Authorities have been instructed to promptly investigate and report any suspected cases, while ensuring hospitals are equipped with sufficient medicines, PPE kits, and medical equipment.

#Odisha on alert after Nipah virus cases reported in West Bengal

On India-US FTA: Our trade teams remain engaged on reaching a mutually beneficial agreement: MEA Spokesperson

UNI RN.

#On India-US FTA: Our trade teams remain engaged on reaching a mutually beneficial agreement: MEA Spokesperson

Maharashtra municipal poll verdict reflects victory of leadership, organisation and trust: Saraogi

Patna, Jan. 16 ( UNI) Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Sanjay Saraogi today said the verdict in the Maharashtra municipal corporation elections is a clear victory of leadership, organisational strength and public trust.

#Maharashtra municipal poll verdict reflects victory of leadership # organisation and trust: Saraogi

Kerala committed to supporting household-level small industries: Minister K Krishnankutty

Kochi, Jan 16 (UNI) The Kerala government is firmly committed to supporting small-scale industries operating at the household level, Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty said while inaugurating the India International Industrial Expo (IIIE) 2026 here on Friday.

#Kerala committed to supporting household-level small industries: Minister K Krishnankutty

Educational institutions must actively nurture sporting talent: CM Yogi

Gorakhpur, Jan 16 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday called upon all universities and colleges to adopt at least one sport and actively nurture the talent associated with it.

#Educational institutions must actively nurture sporting talent: CM Yogi

On Chabahar: The US had issued a letter on conditional sanctions waiver valid till April 26, 2026. We remain engaged with the US in working out this arrangement: MEA

UNI RN.

#On Chabahar: The US had issued a letter on conditional sanctions waiver valid till April 26 # 2026. We remain engaged with the US in working out this arrangement: MEA

TN people eagerly waiting to oust anti-people, dynastic DMK regime and restore MGR, Jaya legacy, their golden rule : EPS

Chennai, Jan 16 (UNI) AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition in the State
Assembly Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday said people of Tamil Nadu are eagerly awaiting
the opportunity to reove the amti-people and dynastic DMK regime and restore the legacy of
great leaders--AIADMK Founder Bharat Ratna MGR and J Jayalalithaa.

#TN people eagerly waiting to oust anti-people # dynastic DMK regime and restore MGR # Jaya legacy # their golden rule : EPS

Educational institutions must actively nurture sporting talent: CM Yogi

Gorakhpur, Jan 16 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday called upon all universities and colleges to adopt at least one sport and actively nurture the talent associated with it.

#Educational institutions must actively nurture sporting talent: CM Yogi

Prashant Kishor demands fresh probe into suspicious death of girl at Patna hostel

Jehanabad, Jan 16 (UNI) Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Friday demanded a fresh and impartial investigation into the recent suspicious death of a girl at a girls’ hostel in Patna.

#Prashant Kishor demands fresh probe into suspicious death of girl at Patna hostel

MLC Satej Patil suffers setback in prestigious Ward No. 9 contest

Kolhapur, Jan 16 (UNI) Congress MLC Satej Patil suffered a major setback in the prestigious Ward No. 9 contest, where his former close associate Sharangdhar Deshmukh of the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) defeated Congress candidate Rahul Mane by a margin of over 3,000 votes.

#MLC Satej Patil suffers setback in prestigious Ward No. 9 contest

Accused in Gauri Lankesh murder case wins polls in Jalna

Mumbai Jan 16 (UNI) In a surprise development, Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in the sensational murder of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh and the Nalasopara arms-ammunition haul case, has won the elections to the Jalna Municipal Corporation (JMC) as an Independent candidate a development that evoked strong reactions.
Pangarkar contested from Ward 13 of the JMC, where he faced the BJP; however, the Shiv Sena, led by deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, which contested separately in Jalna, did not field any candidate in this seat.

#Accused in Gauri Lankesh murder case wins polls in Jalna

Eligibility criteria of sanitation workers' housing scheme is more transparent and time-bound– DC Bilaspur

Bilaspur, Jan 16, (UNI) The Deputy Commissioner of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, Rahul Kumar has informed that the state government has recently amended the Maharishi Valmiki Workers Housing Scheme, 2024, to make the process more transparent and time-bound. Under the revised system, decisions regarding eligiblility and ineligible applicants and the reasons for those decisions will now be compulsorily communicated by the concerned officers within a stipulated time frame, ensuring timely information for applicants and accountability in the process.

#Eligibility criteria of sanitation workers' housing scheme is more transparent and time-bound– DC Bilaspur

Putin, Netanyahu discuss Middle East, Iran during phone talks

Moscow, Jan 16 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, during which they discussed the situation in the Middle East and developments surrounding Iran, the Kremlin said.

#Putin # Netanyahu discuss Middle East # Iran during phone talks

4.7 million minors in Australia lose access to accounts amid social media ban

Sydney, Jan 16 (UNI) Major social media companies removed access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children under 16 in the first half of December, following the introduction of Australia’s social media minimum age law, according to preliminary data released by eSafety on Tuesday.

#4.7 million minors in Australia lose access to accounts amid social media ban

Liquor overcharging: Excise Officer in Gautam Buddha Nagar suspended

Lucknow, Jan 16 (UNI) Under the Yogi Adityanath government''s zero-tolerance policy, strict action has been taken against cases of overcharging at liquor shops in Gautam Buddha Nagar district on Friday.

#Liquor overcharging: Excise Officer in Gautam Buddha Nagar suspended

Housewife found dead in well, Family alleges murder by in-laws, Husband among six booked after protest

Ch. Sambhajinagar, Jan 16 (UNI) A case of suspicious death has been reported from Vene village in Ch. Sambhajinagar district, where a 31-year-old housewife was found dead in a well, triggering tension and protests by her maternal relatives.

#Housewife found dead in well # Family alleges murder by in-laws # Husband among six booked after protest

Ex-South Korean President Yoon jailed for 5 years for obstruction of justice

Seoul, Jan 16 (UNI) South Korea''s impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to five years in prison for abuse of power, obstructing justice, and falsifying documents in connection with his failed attempt to impose martial law in 2024.

#Ex-South Korean President Yoon jailed for 5 years for obstruction of justice

Another 4 pipe bombs found in Australian capital

Canberra, Jan 16 (UNI) Police in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) said Friday that four more pipe bombs were found in the Belconnen area, after 11 were discovered earlier in the week.
On Thursday, Detective Acting Inspector Anna Wronski said at a press conference that 11 devices had been located and that some had already been detonated. The recent update brings the total to 15.

#Another 4 pipe bombs found in Australian capital

US fighter jet disappears from radar off Japan's coast

Japan, Jan 16 (UNI/SPUTNIK) A US Air Force F-35A fighter jet has disappeared from radar off the coast of Japan, near the city of Aomori, after sending a distress signal, the Flightradar24 service showed on Friday.

#US fighter jet disappears from radar off Japan's coast

FLASH:Ex-South Korean President Yoon Sentenced to 5 Years for Obstruction of Justice and Other Charges

UNI XC AAB.

#FLASH:Ex-South Korean President Yoon Sentenced to 5 Years for Obstruction of Justice and Other Charges

Leadership change is a tripartite matter and not to be discussed in public: Shivakumar

Bengaluru, Jan 16 (UNI) Amid growing speculation over a possible leadership change in Karnataka, the spotlight on Friday shifted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar firmly stating that any discussion on the Chief Minister’s post was being handled strictly by the party’s top leadership.

#Leadership change is a tripartite matter and not to be discussed in public: Shivakumar

SC rejects Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea against Parliamentary inquiry committee

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a writ petition filed by Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision to form an inquiry committee under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.

#SC rejects Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea against Parliamentary inquiry committee

Himachal Rajya Sabha poll: Congress on edge as ‘Operation Lotus 2.0’ looms

Shimla, Jan 16 (UNI) The impending election to a Rajya Sabha seat from the state has triggered intense political churn, with all indications pointing to a tough contest and the strong possibility of a woman candidate entering the Upper House.
The battle is being watched closely against the backdrop of the 2024 Rajya Sabha election, when the ruling Congress lost a seat despite enjoying a numerical advantage in the Assembly, an outcome widely attributed to cross-voting and internal dissidence.

#Himachal Rajya Sabha poll: Congress on edge as ‘Operation Lotus 2.0’ looms

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Special focus on data-driven strategy for zero fatality: Hemraj Bairwa DC Kangra

Dharamshala, Jan 16 (UNI) A review meeting under National Road Safety Month was held on Thursday at the NIC auditorium of the Deputy Commissioner’s office, focusing on achieving the target of zero road fatalities.

#Special focus on data-driven strategy for zero fatality: Hemraj Bairwa DC Kangra

Gas leak causes explosions in Utrecht City center, four injured

Utrecht, Jan 16 (UNI/SPUTNIK) Utrecht Mayor Sharon Dijksma has confirmed that a gas leak caused the explosions in the city center, leaving four people injured.

#Gas leak causes explosions in Utrecht City center # four injured

US sees Greenland acquisition as National Security priority: White House

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#US sees Greenland acquisition as National Security priority: White House

Fuselage Innovations emerges as Startup India success story from Kerala

Kochi, Jan 16 (UNI) Fuselage Innovations Private Limited, a DPIIT-recognised deep-tech startup based in Kalamassery, Kerala, has emerged as a compelling success story of the Startup India initiative, highlighting how targeted policy support can translate high-risk innovation into deployable national capabilities.

#Fuselage Innovations emerges as Startup India success story from Kerala

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

Russia condemns interference, incitement, threats of force against Iran: Envoy

United Nations, Jan 16 (UNI) Russian UN ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said Thursday that his country condemns all forms of external interference, incitement to violence, and threats of use of force against Iran.

#Russia condemns interference # incitement # threats of force against Iran: Envoy

Babis gov't wins vote of confidence in Czech lower house

Prague, Jan 16 (UNI) The coalition government led by ANO party leader Andrej Babis won a vote of confidence in the Czech Chamber of Deputies on Thursday, formally obtaining constitutional legitimacy to govern.

#Babis gov't wins vote of confidence in Czech lower house

Ukraine conflict a direct consequence of years of ignoring Russia’s legitimate interests: Putin

Moscow, Jan 15 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin listed the Ukraine conflict as an example of breaching the “indivisibility of security” principle, which outlines that the security of one nation cannot be achieved at the expense of others. .

#Ukraine conflict a direct consequence of years of ignoring Russia’s legitimate interests: Putin

Shekhawat accuses Mamata govt of undermining federal structure, constitutional institutions

Kolkata, Jan 15 (UNI) union Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday sharply criticised the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government, alleging that its actions were eroding the core principles of India’s federal structure and weakening constitutional institutions.

#Shekhawat accuses Mamata govt of undermining federal structure # constitutional institutions

Suspected Pak drone movement spotted in Poonch, Samba; IED defused in Rajouri

Jammu, Jan 15 (UNI) Security forces today responded promptly after suspected Pakistani drones were spotted along the Line of Control and International Border while an Improvised Explosive Device was also defused by the joint team of police and army in separate incidents across the Jammu region.

#Suspected Pak drone movement spotted in Poonch # Samba; IED defused in Rajouri

Pakke Kessang double murder case: Accused sentenced to life imprisonment

Itanagar, Jan 15 (UNI) In a major development, an accused in a double murder case reported from Passa Camp in Arunachal Pradesh’s Pakke Kessang district, has been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment by the Sessions Court, Seppa Division, East Kameng district.

#Pakke Kessang double murder case: Accused sentenced to life imprisonment

Karnataka Cong issues show cause to Rajeev Gowda over abuse audio

Bengaluru, Jan 15 (UNI) The Karnataka Congress on Thursday issued a showcause notice to leader Rajeev Gowda after an audio clip of him allegedly abusing Shidlaghatta City Municipal Council Commissioner Amrutha Gowda, went viral, sparking widespread outrage across the state.

#Karnataka Cong issues show cause to Rajeev Gowda over abuse audio

Railway project in Khasi-Jaintia region to move ahead only with consensus: Meghalaya CM

Shillong, Jan 15 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday said that the state government would proceed with the proposed railway project in the Khasi-Jaintia region only after achieving broad consensus through consultations with all stakeholders.

#Railway project in Khasi-Jaintia region to move ahead only with consensus: Meghalaya CM

Naveen Patnaik suspends two BJD MLAs for anti-party activities

Bhubaneswar, Jan 15 (UNI) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Thursday suspended two sitting party MLAs with immediate effect for their alleged involvement in anti-party activities.

#Naveen Patnaik suspends two BJD MLAs for anti-party activities

TPCC media chief Rammohan Reddy accuses BRS of "insulting women" terms party mindset feudal

Hyderabad, Jan 15 (UNI) TPCC Media and Communications Chairman Sama Rammohan Reddy on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BRS, alleging that the party "dislikes women''s dignity, freedom and self-respect" and carries a mindset that is contrary to modern democratic values.

#TPCC media chief Rammohan Reddy accuses BRS of "insulting women" terms party mindset feudal

In info warfare too, India making enemies bite dust, says Army Chief Dwivedi

Jaipur, Jan 15 (UNI) Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said the India Army has been doing well in countering adversaries in information warfare. "Pakistan''s false propaganda would not sustain against trustworthy and reliable word from India," said General Dwivedi.
On the occasion of the 78th Army Day celebration Thursday, General Dwivedi said that keeping pace with the changing world, the Army has also been changing approach and formation and emerging in a modern "take power" format.

#In info warfare too # India making enemies bite dust # says Army Chief Dwivedi

AAP alleges Delhi Mayor used derogatory language against women councillors

New Delhi, Jan 15 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh of using derogatory language against women councillors in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) house. The party presented a video as evidence during a press conference on Thursday.

#AAP alleges Delhi Mayor used derogatory language against women councillors

Maha opposition demands action on "fading" ink used in polls

Mumbai Jan 15 (UNI) Opposition leaders in Maharashtra on Thursday launched a unified demand for action against the State Election Commission (SEC) over the use of allegedly "erasable" indelible ink marker pens during the ongoing Maharashtra local body elections held today however, Chief Minister Devendar Fadnavis denied the charges levelled by the opposition.

#Maha opposition demands action on "fading" ink used in polls

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

Turkish FM says discussions held on possible defence pacts with Pakistan and KSA

Ankara, Jan 15 (UNI) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday that discussions have taken place on a possible defence arrangement involving Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, but stressed that no agreement has been finalised.

#Turkish FM says discussions held on possible defence pacts with Pakistan and KSA

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

Rubber takes centre stage as Mizoram sharpens push for a new farm identity

Aizawl, Jan 15 (UNI) With rubber being projected as one of Mizoram’s next big agricultural bets, the state on Thursday stepped up efforts to equip farmers with scientific know-how, as a day-long training programme on modern rubber cultivation and management got underway in Aizawl under the Chief Minister’s Rubber Mission.

#Rubber takes centre stage as Mizoram sharpens push for a new farm identity

Former DGM accuses KCCB administrator of harassment, seeks action under SC/ST Act

Shimla, Jan 15(UNI) Former Deputy General Manager of the K.C. Bhardwaj, has accused the bank''s Administrator, an IAS officer, and other senior officials of harassment and caste-based discrimination, and has sought action against them under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

#Former DGM accuses KCCB administrator of harassment # seeks action under SC/ST Act

AAP legislator accuses assembly Speaker of bias in session conduct

New Delhi, Jan 15 (UNI) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA and Chief Whip Sanjeev Jha has written a strongly-worded letter to Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, alleging biased and unfair treatment of opposition legislators during the recent session held from January 4 to 9.

#AAP legislator accuses assembly Speaker of bias in session conduct

On her birthday, Mayawati plays Brahmin card, signals solo push for 2027 UP elections

Lucknow, Jan 15 (UNI) On the occasion of her birthday on January 15, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati made a major political pitch aimed squarely at the Brahmin community, signalling that the party is preparing for a solo and aggressive run in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Her remarks have triggered sharp political reactions from the BJP, Congress, JDU and other parties, sparking a wider debate on caste politics in the state.

#On her birthday # Mayawati plays Brahmin card # signals solo push for 2027 UP elections

Maha Poll Panel defends use of erasable marker pens on voters' fingers citing earlier orders

Mumbai, Jan 15 (UNI) Following complaints by voters on Thursday that marker pens used by officials to mark voters'' fingers are easily erasable, the Maharashtra State Election Commission in a statement said that orders regarding the use of marker pens to apply ''indelible ink'' on voters’ fingers were issued in 2011, and that adequate safeguards are in place to ensure a person cannot vote again.

#Maha Poll Panel defends use of erasable marker pens on voters' fingers citing earlier orders

Education must serve society, nation, says President Murmu at GNDU convocation

Amritsar, Jan 15 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday graced and addressed the convocation ceremony of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) in Amritsar, urging students to view education not merely as a means of earning a livelihood but as a powerful instrument for serving society and strengthening the nation.

#Education must serve society # nation # says President Murmu at GNDU convocation

Oscar nominations saved me from sexual abuse in Hollywood: Jodie Foster

Los Angeles, Jan 15 (UNI) Jodie Foster has offered a candid and quietly powerful reflection on why she believes she was largely spared the sexual abuse that has scarred so many lives in Hollywood, attributing her experience to the authority she acquired at an unusually young age.

#Oscar nominations saved me from sexual abuse in Hollywood: Jodie Foster

Pak in talks with US over resuming visa applications

Islamabad/Washington, Jan 15 (UNI) Pakistan on Thursday said that it is in contact with US authorities, after Washington decided to suspend immigrant visa processing applications from 75 countries, one of which includes Pakistan, and expressed hope that routine procedures will resume soon.

#Pak in talks with US over resuming visa applications

Three juveniles arrested in Narela Industrial Area murder case

New Delhi, Jan 15 (UNI) The Outer North Delhi Police on Thursday apprehended three juveniles in connection with the murder of a 22-year-old man in Narela Industrial Area.

#Three juveniles arrested in Narela Industrial Area murder case

IIM Raipur, Tata Steel Foundation join hands for social impact, inclusive growth

Jamshedpur, Jan 15 (UNI) The Indian Institute of Management Raipur and the Tata Steel Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on social impact, public policy, sustainability, and inclusive development.

#IIM Raipur # Tata Steel Foundation join hands for social impact # inclusive growth

BCB issues show-cause notice to director amid BPL boycott

Dhaka, Jan 15 (UNI) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday issued a show cause notice to director M Najmul Islam over derogatory remarks amid Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) boycott threat, according to a report by The Daily Star.

#BCB issues show-cause notice to director amid BPL boycott

Saudi Foreign Minister discusses regional issues with Iranian, Qatari, Omani counterparts

Doha, Jan 15 (UNI) Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud called his Iranian, Qatari and Omani counterparts to discuss developments in the region in light of the escalating situation around Iran, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

#Saudi Foreign Minister discusses regional issues with Iranian # Qatari # Omani counterparts

Accused who made bomb threat on Kashi Express arrested from Mumbai

Varanasi, Jan 15 (UNI) The Varanasi police has arrested an accused from Mumbai who spread rumors by giving false information about a bomb on the Kashi Express train. Government Railway Police (GRP) Assistant Commissioner of Police Kunwar Prabhat Singh said on Thursday that in a joint operation by Varanasi and Mau police, the GRP apprehended the accused, Rajesh Shukla, from Mumbai and brought him to Varanasi Cantt railway station.

#Accused who made bomb threat on Kashi Express arrested from Mumbai

Maha Civic Election: State election portal outage causes voter confusion, Citizens struggle to access voter lists and polling slips

Mumbai, Jan 15 (UNI) Polling for the elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) began at 7.30 AM on Thursday, January 15, 2026, marking the end of nearly four years without an elected civic body in Mumbai. Early morning queues were reported across the city’s 227 wards as voters turned out to cast their ballots in the high-stakes civic polls, which are being contested by around 1,700 candidates.

#Maha Civic Election: State election portal outage causes voter confusion # Citizens struggle to access voter lists and polling slips

Complaint filed with EC over alleged ink removal and bogus voting in Pune

Pune, Jan 15 ( UNI) Concerns over the integrity of the voting process have emerged in Pune following allegations that indelible ink applied to voters’ fingers is being deliberately removed to enable bogus voting. Against this backdrop, Maharashtra State Women’s Commission Chairperson Rupali Chakankar has filed a formal complaint with the Election Commission regarding the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections 2026.

#Complaint filed with EC over alleged ink removal and bogus voting in Pune

Alcaraz, Sabalenka draw first-round opponents at Australian Open

Melbourne, Jan 15 (UNI) Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka have been handed contrasting opening-round opponents at the 2026 Australian Open following the release of the main draw on Thursday.

#Alcaraz # Sabalenka draw first-round opponents at Australian Open

“Voting is not just a right, it’s a civic Duty”: Piyush Goyal

Mumbai, Jan 15 (UNI) Central Minister Piyush Goyal, accompanied by his wife, cast his vote on Thursday morning at a polling booth in Mumbai’s Malabar Hill area during the Maharashtra local body elections.

#“Voting is not just a right # it’s a civic Duty”: Piyush Goyal

Voters leave polling booths amid record mismatches; early bird enthusiasm dampened

Mumbai, Jan 15 (UNI) Confusion over voter records and the absence of voting slips disrupted polling at several booths in Mumbai on Thursday during the elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, with some voters leaving polling stations without casting their vote.

#Voters leave polling booths amid record mismatches; early bird enthusiasm dampened

Raj Thackeray accuses ruling party, EC of misusing power in elections

Mumbai, Jan 15 (UNI) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray launched a sharp attack on the ruling party, BJP, the administration, and the Election Commission, alleging that they are determined to win elections by any means necessary and are misusing power to achieve that objective.
Speaking to reporters after casting his vote along with his family, Thackeray said the administration is working in favour of the ruling party and that there must be limits to the misuse of power.

#Raj Thackeray accuses ruling party # EC of misusing power in elections

Maha: Civic polls emerge as Assembly litmus test; BMC becomes prestige battle

Mumbai, Jan 15 (UNI) Polling is underway for elections to 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, an exercise widely viewed as a “mini Assembly election” due to its potential impact on state politics. Cities including Pune, Kalyan-Dombivli, Kolhapur, Nashik, and Nagpur are voting, but the contest for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has emerged as the most closely watched and politically significant.

#Maha: Civic polls emerge as Assembly litmus test; BMC becomes prestige battle

Maha poll body rejects Thackeray brothers’ allegations, PADU to be used only in exceptional cases during counting

Mumbai, Jan 15 (UNI) The State Election Commission on Thursday rejected allegations made by the Thackeray brothers over the use of the Printing Auxiliary Display Unit (PADU), clarifying that the device would be deployed only if technical difficulties arise during vote counting and only in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections.

#Maha poll body rejects Thackeray brothers’ allegations # PADU to be used only in exceptional cases during counting

Sankranti celebrated across Telangana with religious fervour, festive cheer

Hyderabad, Jan 15 (UNI) Sankranti, the harvest festival, was celebrated across Telangana on Thursday with religious fervour and vibrant festive enthusiasm.

#Sankranti celebrated across Telangana with religious fervour # festive cheer

Inhouse: Brand Creator Strengthens Position as Event Branding Experts Across Gujarat

SCET Organises One-Day AI Conclave with Industry Experts

Unclear rules on mobile phones create voter confusion, different practices reported at polling booths

Mumbai, Jan 15 (UNI) Confusion over rules governing the use of mobile phones at polling stations caused inconvenience to voters at several locations in Mumbai on Thursday as voting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections began at 7.30 am.

#Unclear rules on mobile phones create voter confusion # different practices reported at polling booths

Gangasagar Mela: Third-gender naga sadhus make historic appearance

Kolkata, Jan 15 (UNI): Gangasagar has turned into a sea of humanity as lakhs of devotees braved the winter chill to take a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal, seeking spiritual purification and salvation.

#Gangasagar Mela: Third-gender naga sadhus make historic appearance

‘Bandland’ music festival cancelled in Bengaluru

New Delhi, Jan 15 (UNI) The Bandland music festival scheduled to be held on February 14 and 15, in Bengaluru, has been cancelled. The update has come as a disappointment to all the fans who have been waiting for the festival.

#‘Bandland’ music festival cancelled in Bengaluru

Police issue warning after bombs found in Australian capital

Canberra, Jan 15 (UNI) The police force in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has issued a community warning after explosive devices were found near public footpaths in northwest Canberra, the capital of Australia.

#Police issue warning after bombs found in Australian capital

Religious fervour, gaiety mark Pongal celebrations in TN

Chennai, Jan 15 (UNI) Pongal, the traditional harvest
festival, was celebrated in Tamil Nadu with religious
fervour and gaiety.
The festival falls on the first day of the auspicious
Tamil month ''Thai'' every year and people ushered in
the festivities with a lot of enthusiasm by worshipping
the Sun God.

#Religious fervour # gaiety mark Pongal celebrations in TN

US notified that killing of Iran protesters has ceased, executions won’t take place, says Trump

Washington, Jan 14 (UNI) US President Donald Trump said that Washington has been informed that the killing of protesters in Iran has ceased and that the Islamic Republic will not proceed with executions as feared. .

#US notified that killing of Iran protesters has ceased # executions won’t take place # says Trump

President Trump's Gaza peace plan entering Phase II: US special envoy Steve Witkoff announces

Washington, Jan 14 (UNI) US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Wednesday that the US would move to implement the second phase of President Donald Trump''s Gaza Peace Plan.

#President Trump's Gaza peace plan entering Phase II: US special envoy Steve Witkoff announces

US State Dept to temporarily halt immigrations from 75 countries including Iran, Pakistan, Russia

Washington, Jan 14 (UNI) The US State Department is set to temporarily halt immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries as it tightens enforcement of laws designed to prevent new arrivals from becoming dependent on public assistance, according to an internal memo seen by Fox News.

#US State Dept to temporarily halt immigrations from 75 countries including Iran # Pakistan # Russia

Sanjay Tandon accuses AAP of resorting to intimidation politics ahead of Chandigarh Mayor polls

Chandigarh, Jan 14 (UNI) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and BJP National Council Member Sanjay Tandon on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), accusing it of indulging in intimidation and vendetta politics ahead of the upcoming Mayor elections in Chandigarh.
Tandon condemned what he termed as AAP’s “moral collapse,” alleging that the party has stooped to targeting family members of its own former councillor who recently severed ties with AAP and joined the BJP.

#Sanjay Tandon accuses AAP of resorting to intimidation politics ahead of Chandigarh Mayor polls

China's record trade surplus sparks concerns in India: Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi, Jan 14 (UNI) Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh Wednesday expressed concerns over China''s record trade surplus of $1.2 trillion in 2025 over India, alleging that the latter''s trade deficit with China is a significant contributor to the overall trade deficit.

#China's record trade surplus sparks concerns in India: Jairam Ramesh

Iranian FM accuses Israel of dragging US into conflict with Tehran; Washington begins to withdraw troops from Middle East

Tehran/Washington, Jan 14 (UNI) Iran''s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused Israel of trying to drag the US into a confrontation with Tehran and of instigating the massive political violence as the protests rage on.

#Iranian FM accuses Israel of dragging US into conflict with Tehran; Washington begins to withdraw troops from Middle East

AAP Govt has betrayed the trust of Punjab's people: Haryana CM

Chandigarh, Jan 14 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that Punjab and Haryana are not merely neighbouring states, but are deeply connected through blood relations, brotherhood, and shared cultural values. He said the people of Haryana have immense affection for Punjab and always stand with it in times of need.

#AAP Govt has betrayed the trust of Punjab's people: Haryana CM

Police Bust Motorcycle Theft Gang, 46 Bikes Sezed, Three Arrested

Mumbai, Jan 14 (UNI) Mumbai Police have busted a notorious gang allegedly involved in stealing motorcycles from the western suburbs of the city, arresting three persons including the alleged kingpin, officials said on Wednesday.

#Police Bust Motorcycle Theft Gang # 46 Bikes Sezed # Three Arrested

Nrusingha Sarangi conferred with prestigious Vyasa Kabi Fakir Mohan Odia Bhasha Samman

Bhubanerwar, Jan 14 (UNI) Eminent litterateur and researcher Nrusingha Charan Sarangi was on Wednesday conferred with the prestigious Vyasa Kabi Fakir Mohan Odia Bhasha Samman–2021 by the state’s Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department.

#Nrusingha Sarangi conferred with prestigious Vyasa Kabi Fakir Mohan Odia Bhasha Samman

HP: Thousands take holy dip at Tattapani on Makar Sankranti festival

Tattapani, Jan 14 (UNI) Thousands of devotees from across Himachal Pradesh and neighbouring states took a holy dip in the sulphur-rich hot water springs at Tattapani on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti today.

#HP: Thousands take holy dip at Tattapani on Makar Sankranti festival

Maha: Speeding truck overturns in Nashik, mother & 2 children crushed to death under bricks

Nashik, Jan 14 (UNI) In a tragic road accident, a truck carrying cement bricks overturned on the Chandwad-Manmad road in Nashik today, resulting in death of a woman and her two children on the spot.

#Maha: Speeding truck overturns in Nashik # mother & 2 children crushed to death under bricks

Maharashtra reports high dropout rate from ART centres, Over one thousand HIV-positive patients discontinue treatment annually

Mumbai, Jan 14 (UNI) More than 6,800 HIV-positive patients in Maharashtra have been classified as lost to follow-up over the last five years, an official said on Wednesday, raising serious concerns about treatment continuity and patient retention under the state’s HIV and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) programmes.

#Maharashtra reports high dropout rate from ART centres # Over one thousand HIV-positive patients discontinue treatment annually

DFS launches Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima for CGHS beneficiaries

New Delhi, Jan 14 (UNI) The Department of Financial Services (DFS) on Wednesday launched Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima, a new optional health insurance policy for beneficiaries of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), aimed at providing wider and more comprehensive health cover in addition to existing CGHS benefits, an official statement said.

#DFS launches Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima for CGHS beneficiaries

AAP accuses UP govt on SIR

Lucknow, Jan 14 (UNI) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh today levelled serious allegations against the BJP government and the Election Commission regarding the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign in Uttar Pradesh.

#AAP accuses UP govt on SIR

Father kills eight-year-old daughter over custody dispute in Nagpur

Nagpur, Jan 14 (UNI) In a horrifying incident here, a man allegedly killed his eight-year-old daughter to prevent her custody from being transferred to his estranged wife, police officials said on Wednesday.

#Father kills eight-year-old daughter over custody dispute in Nagpur

Joint session from Jan 22, Governor to address House

Bengaluru, Jan 14 (UNI) Karnataka Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs HK Patil on Wednesday announced that a joint session of the State Legislature will be convened from January 22, during which the Governor will address the House.

#Joint session from Jan 22 # Governor to address House

Hindu Society must unite by eliminating discrimination: Narendra Thakur

Lucknow, January 14 (UNI) Narendra Thakur, the All India Joint Publicity Chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), said on Wednesday that there should be no discrimination of any kind within the Hindu society.

#Hindu Society must unite by eliminating discrimination: Narendra Thakur

UP: Akhilesh Yadav dubs Sangh Parivar as most dangerous family in world

Lucknow, Jan 14 (UNI) Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav today alleged that the Sangh Parivar is the most dangerous family in the world and warned people to be wary of the RSS and the BJP.

#UP: Akhilesh Yadav dubs Sangh Parivar as most dangerous family in world

Thousands witness Makaravilakku, Makara Jyothi at Sabarimala

Sabarimala, Jan 14 (UNI) Thousands of devotees thronged the Lord Ayyappa temple on Wednesday evening to witness the sacred Makaravilakku rituals and the much-awaited Makara Jyothi Darshan, marking the spiritual culmination of the annual Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season.

#Thousands witness Makaravilakku # Makara Jyothi at Sabarimala

Autism & ADHD: Dr Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury to share over a thousand success stories

Autism & ADHD: Dr Biswaroop to share over thousand success stories
New Delhi, Jan 14 (UNI) Autism and ADHD can be managed, and Dr Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury is going to share over a thousand success stories in this regard in New Delhi, based on his experience with those who have faced the medical conditions.

#Autism & ADHD: Dr Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury to share over a thousand success stories

Task Force busts duplicate Karachi Mehendi unit in Balapur, seizes stock worth Rs 8 lakh

Hyderabad, Jan 14 (UNI) The Commissioner’s Task Force (South-East Zone) along with Balapur and Afzalgunj police busted a unit illegally manufacturing and supplying duplicate Karachi Mehendi cones and apprehended two persons, seizing machinery and duplicate stock worth about Rs 8 lakh.

#Task Force busts duplicate Karachi Mehendi unit in Balapur # seizes stock worth Rs 8 lakh

INSV Kaundinya Arrives in Muscat, Rekindling 5,000-Year-Old India–Oman Maritime Ties

Visakhapatnam, Jan 14 (UNI) The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya reached Muscat on Wednesday after completing its maiden voyage from Porbandar, marking a historic reaffirmation of the ancient maritime links between India and Oman that date back over 5,000 years.

#INSV Kaundinya Arrives in Muscat # Rekindling 5 #000-Year-Old India–Oman Maritime Ties

Hyd: Temple heist busted, ornaments worth ₹26 lakh recovered

Hyderabad, Jan 14 (UNI) The Central Crime Station (CCS) of Kukatpally Zone, with the support of police, busted an inter-state temple theft gang involved in the burglary at Sri Venkateshwara Swamy temple in Sardar Patel Nagar, KPHB Colony, and recovered stolen gold, silver, and copper ornaments worth ₹26 lakh, police said on Wednesday.

#Hyd: Temple heist busted # ornaments worth ₹26 lakh recovered

INSV Kaundinya arrives in Muscat port after completing historic maiden journey

Muscat/New Delhi, Jan 14 (UNI) The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya, a recreation of a Fifth century Indian vessel built using ancient stitching techniques, arrived at Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, Oman, today, completing a historic 17-day maiden international voyage from Porbandar, Gujarat.

#INSV Kaundinya arrives in Muscat port after completing historic maiden journey

Large-Ticket Deals Power Industrial & Warehousing Leasing to 36.9 Mn Sq Ft in 2025: Colliers

Hyderabad, Jan 14( UNI) India’s industrial and warehousing real estate market recorded its strongest performance in recent years, with 36.9 million sq ft of leasing in 2025, registering a 16% year-on-year growth, according to a report released by Colliers India.

#Large-Ticket Deals Power Industrial & Warehousing Leasing to 36.9 Mn Sq Ft in 2025: Colliers

Iran vows retaliation as US threats rise; India asks citizens to leave

New Delhi/Teheran, Jan 14 (UNI) Iran’s defence minister warned on Wednesday that the country had “many surprises” in store for any adversary that attacked it, as tensions with the United States escalated sharply and weeks of deadly protests continued to rock Teheran.

#Iran vows retaliation as US threats rise; India asks citizens to leave

Today’s youth no longer just job seekers, but job creators: Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, Jan 13(UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday said that India’s youth is no longer limited to seeking jobs, but is increasingly emerging as a generation of job creators, driven by innovation, skills and entrepreneurship.

#Today’s youth no longer just job seekers # but job creators: Rekha Gupta

Online betting racket busted in Mama Tola area of Koderma district

Koderma (Jharkhand), Jan 14 (UNI) Police busted an online betting racket in the Mama Tola area under Satgawan police station limits of Jharkhand''s Koderma district, arresting one accused and seizing a large quantity of banking material and mobile devices.

#Online betting racket busted in Mama Tola area of Koderma district

Counterfeit liquor manufacturing unit busted in Nagpur

Nagpur, Jan 14 (UNI): The State Excise Department has uncovered an illegal unit engaged in manufacturing counterfeit Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) in Nagpur district and seized liquor and related materials worth Rs 24.67 lakh, officials said on Wednesday.

#Counterfeit liquor manufacturing unit busted in Nagpur

Dr Reddy’s launches first to market OTC antihistamine eye drop in US

Hyderabad, Jan 14 (UNI) : Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories on Wednesday announced the first-to-market U.S. launch of Olopatadine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.7% (OTC), the generic equivalent of Extra-Strength Pataday® Once-Daily Relief, following approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

#Dr Reddy’s launches first to market OTC antihistamine eye drop in US

Ayurveda-based panchakarma therapy to be launched at Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs: Delhi Health Minister

New Delhi, Jan 14 (UNI) Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Wednesday announced the launch of Ayurveda-based Panchakarma therapy at Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs, marking a significant step towards integrating traditional Indian medicine with primary healthcare services in the national capital.

#Ayurveda-based panchakarma therapy to be launched at Ayushman Aarogya Mandirs: Delhi Health Minister

India’s election system sets global benchmark: Telangana CEO to EU officials in Brussels

Brussels/Hyderabad, Jan 14 (UNI) Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharshan Reddy on Wednesday told senior European officials in Brussels that India has built the world’s most transparent and legally robust election management system, setting a global benchmark in scale, credibility and legal strength.

#India’s election system sets global benchmark: Telangana CEO to EU officials in Brussels

Mehbooba says mosque profiling drive aims to terrorise Kashmiri Muslims

Srinagar, Jan14 (UNI) Former Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said the exercise seeking granular information about mosques in the Valley and the people who run them was an attempt to “terrorise Kashmiri Muslims.”
Speaking to reporters, Mehbooba said that if such measures were necessary, they should be implemented uniformly across all religions.

#Mehbooba says mosque profiling drive aims to terrorise Kashmiri Muslims

CAQM directs corrective measures for road dust, MSW in Faridabad

New Delhi, Jan 14 (UNI) Continuing its anti- pollution actions, with ongoing monitoring and enforcement of measures under its Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which is currently into effect (stage- II) in the Delhi and NCR, Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR (CAQM) held inspections in Haryana''s Faridabad to assess the road dust mitigation measures.

#CAQM directs corrective measures for road dust # MSW in Faridabad

Civic elections seen as defining moment for Thackeray cousins, Mumbai remains political epicentre

Mumbai, Jan 14 (UNI) The upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections are widely being viewed as a decisive political moment for the Thackeray family, whose identity, influence, and rise have long been intertwined with Mumbai. From the era of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray, the family positioned itself as the principal voice of the city’s Marathi-speaking middle class, shaping Mumbai’s street politics, cultural discourse, and civic power structures.

#Civic elections seen as defining moment for Thackeray cousins # Mumbai remains political epicentre

Uproot poisonous weed planted by BJP in Maharashtra: State Congress Chief

Mumbai, Jan 14 ( UNI) Congress State President Harshvardhan Sapkal called upon the people on Wednesday to give a decisive mandate in the municipal corporation elections to "uproot" what he termed a "poisonous weed" planted and nurtured by the ruling BJP to turn Maharashtra into a "lawless Bihar" through electoral machinations.

#Uproot poisonous weed planted by BJP in Maharashtra: State Congress Chief

STF probe in KGMU case expands, points to larger conversion racket, links to Delhi blast accused

Lucknow, Jan 14 (UNI) The Special Task Force (STF) investigation into the alleged love jihad and forced conversion case at King George Medical University (KGMU) is widening, with sleuths indicating the possibility of a larger conversion network and potential links to the accused in the Delhi bomb blast case.

#STF probe in KGMU case expands # points to larger conversion racket # links to Delhi blast accused

AAP alleges official collusion in widespread illegal sand mining in Delhi

New Delhi Jan 14 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party has leveled serious allegations of administrative collusion and inaction over large-scale illegal sand mining in Delhi''s Burari area, claiming the operation has caused revenue losses worth thousands of crores.

#AAP alleges official collusion in widespread illegal sand mining in Delhi

Rhiannon Giddens and Ed Helms front Justin Liberman's debut feature 'An Ode to Mary Jo'

Los Angeles, Jan 14 (UNI) Rhiannon Giddens and Ed Helms are set to lead "An Ode to Mary Jo", an independently produced drama that marks the feature-length directorial debut of Justin Liberman.

#Rhiannon Giddens and Ed Helms front Justin Liberman's debut feature 'An Ode to Mary Jo'

Pakistan aware high taxation drove out firms, govt pushing ahead with structural reforms, says Finance Minister

Islamabad, Jan 14 (UNI) Pakistani Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday acknowledged that the govt is aware that a number of companies have either shut down, or otherwise halted operations in the country because of high taxation and expensive energy, and insisted that the government is pushing ahead with much needed structural reforms in order to mitigate the mounting tensions plaguing various businesses in the country.

#Pakistan aware high taxation drove out firms # govt pushing ahead with structural reforms # says Finance Minister

Australian Open champion Keys into quarterfinals at Adelaide International

Canberra, Jan 14 (UNI) Reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys overcame a slow start on her serve to beat Czech rising star Tereza Valentova on Wednesday and advance to the quarterfinals at the Adelaide International.
Keys, the world No. 9, served seven double faults and was broken twice in the opening set by the 18-year-old Valentova before finding form on serve and winning their second round match 6-4 and 6-1.

#Australian Open champion Keys into quarterfinals at Adelaide International

US and Armenia unveil TRIPP framework to boost South Caucasus trade

New Delhi, Jan 14 (UNI) The United States and Armenia on Tuesday published an implementation framework for a US-backed regional transit initiative aimed at boosting connectivity and trade in the South Caucasus, the US State Department said. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met in Washington to announce the release of the implementation framework for the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), a project intended to establish unimpeded multimodal transit routes through Armenian territory.

#US and Armenia unveil TRIPP framework to boost South Caucasus trade

Yamaha announces Pongal festival offers across various models

Chennai, Jan 14 (UNI) Auto major Yamaha ushed in Pongal festivity with special offers across various models for motorcycles and scooters.

#Yamaha announces Pongal festival offers across various models

AP: ACME’s Solar Battery Storage project being established expeditiously

Vijayawada, Jan 14 (UNI) The ACME Group’s 400 MW solar power project with integrated battery energy storage under the Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) framework is being established expeditiously in Anantapur district, a release stated on Wednesday.

#AP: ACME’s Solar Battery Storage project being established expeditiously

From soil to muslin: Farmers' lives mapped at Students' Biennale in Kochi

Kochi, Jan 14 (UNI) A textile-based artwork that reflects the labour, memory, and lived experiences of Indian farmers is drawing attention at the ''Arthshila'' venue of the Students'' Biennale 2025.
Titled ''Inheritance of the Hand'', the work is a collaborative effort by artists Mohammad Riyaz and Aman Kumar.

#From soil to muslin: Farmers' lives mapped at Students' Biennale in Kochi

Pakistan host Australia in T20 World Cup build-up

Karachi, Jan 14 (UNI) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the schedule for their upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia in Lahore, as both sides sharpen their unit
for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

#Pakistan host Australia in T20 World Cup build-up

Paush Yatra of Sant Nivrutti Maharaj Celebrated in Maharashtra

Trimbakeshwar Jan 14 (UNI) On the occasion of the Paush Yatra of the foremost saint and founder of the Warkari tradition, Sant Shri Nivrutti Maharaj, the town of Trimbakeshwar was immersed in devotion on Wednesday.

#Paush Yatra of Sant Nivrutti Maharaj Celebrated in Maharashtra

Assailants attack Congress candidate’s husband in Nanded; flee with bag

Nanded, Jan 14 (UNI) An incident involving an alleged attempt to attack the husband of a Congress candidate took place in Nanded on Tuesday night. The victim narrowly escaped unhurt as the assailants missed the target.

#Assailants attack Congress candidate’s husband in Nanded; flee with bag

Four US citizens freed in Venezuela

Washington, Jan 14 (UNI) At least four Americans have been freed by the interim Venezuelan government, CNN reported, citing a source familiar with the matter.

#Four US citizens freed in Venezuela

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

UP Congress chief Ajay Rai visits rape victim's family in Kanpur, alleges police protection to accused SI

Kanpur, Jan 14 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai on Wednesday made a sudden visit to Kanpur, where he met the family of a 14-year-old gangrape survivor in Sachendi. Rai spoke to the victim’s father and assured him of his party''s full support.

#UP Congress chief Ajay Rai visits rape victim's family in Kanpur # alleges police protection to accused SI

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

Police bust illegal arms manufacturing unit in Agartala, one arrested

Agartala, Jan 14 (UNI) Police busted an illegal arms manufacturing unit in Sabujpalli, Hapania area of Agartala, late last night and arrested one person in connection with the case.

#Police bust illegal arms manufacturing unit in Agartala # one arrested

FLASH: US Ambassador Sergio Gor presents his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

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#FLASH: US Ambassador Sergio Gor presents his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Samsung partners with Univ of Madras to launch amsung Innovation campus in TN

Chennai, Jan 14 (UNI) Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, announced a strategic collaboration with the University of Madras to launch its flagship tech education initiative, Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC), in Tamil Nadu, strengthening its commitment to building future-ready skills among the state’s youth.

#Samsung partners with Univ of Madras to launch amsung Innovation campus in TN

School bus accident injures eight children in Baghpat; two cousins killed in separate road mishap in Farrukhabad

Baghpat\\Farrukhabad, Jan 14 (UNI) A mini bus of Shriram Inter College, Baraut, overturned after being hit by a speeding canter vehicle on the Delhi–Saharanpur Highway near Sarurpur village on Wednesday morning, triggering panic and injuring eight students onboard the college bus.

#School bus accident injures eight children in Baghpat; two cousins killed in separate road mishap in Farrukhabad

President Murmu accepts credentials from envoys of Trinidad & Tobago, Austria, and US

New Delhi, Jan 14 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the envoys of Trinidad & Tobago, Austria, and the United States of America at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.

#President Murmu accepts credentials from envoys of Trinidad & Tobago # Austria # and US

US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, and two other Envoys present credentials to President Murmu

New Delhi, Jan 14 (UNI) Newly appointed US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, and envoys of two other countries presented their credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Wednesday, a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said.

#US Ambassador to India # Sergio Gor # and two other Envoys present credentials to President Murmu

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

Ben Affleck & Matt Damon introduce bonus system for Netflix film ‘The Rip’

Washington, Jan 14 (UNI) Even before its release, Netflix’s upcoming film ''The Rip'' is making headlines, not just for its star-studded cast, but for a new deal that prioritizes the film’s crew.

#Ben Affleck & Matt Damon introduce bonus system for Netflix film ‘The Rip’

PM Modi highlights Pongal’s global significance and sustainable agriculture

New Delhi, Jan 14 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday underscored how the festival of Pongal has evolved into a global celebration embraced by Tamil communities and admirers of Tamil culture worldwide.

#PM Modi highlights Pongal’s global significance and sustainable agriculture

Jaishankar, Rubio discuss trade, defence, and critical minerals in telephonic call

New Delhi, Jan 14 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a telephonic discussion with US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio. The conversation covered bilateral trade negotiations, critical minerals, nuclear energy, and defence.

#Jaishankar # Rubio discuss trade # defence # and critical minerals in telephonic call

BTS unveils extensive world tour dates following two-year hiatus

Washington, Jan 14 (UNI) K-pop supergroup BTS has announced an expansive world tour scheduled across 2026 and 2027, marking their long-awaited return to the global stage after a two-year hiatus, Variety reported.

#BTS unveils extensive world tour dates following two-year hiatus

John Forte, grammy-nominated producer, passes away at 50 in Massachusetts

Los Angeles, Jan 14 (UNI) Grammy-nominated musician and producer ‘John Forte’, known for his work with the Fugees, has passed away at the age of 50, Variety reported.

#John Forte # grammy-nominated producer # passes away at 50 in Massachusetts

Telangana: Infrastructure Push to Ease Overcrowding, Strengthen Prison Security

Hyderabad, Jan 13 (UNI) Infrastructure development emerged as a key priority for the Telangana Prisons Department in 2025, with multiple projects aimed at easing overcrowding, enhancing security, and modernising correctional facilities across the State, according to Director General (Prisons ) Soumya Mishra.

#Telangana: Infrastructure Push to Ease Overcrowding # Strengthen Prison Security

BJP, Shinde Sena, AIMIM are one and same in provoking people by creating Hindu–Muslim discord; Congress' Sapkal

Chandrapur/ Mumbai, Jan 13 (UNI) The BJP and Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM are fuelling religious issues to serve their political interests. They incite the public by creating Hindu–Muslim and Maratha–OBC divisions, yet come together when it comes to power, said Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Harshvardhan Sapkal.

#BJP # Shinde Sena # AIMIM are one and same in provoking people by creating Hindu–Muslim discord; Congress' Sapkal

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

Foreigner records littering near Mumbai landmark , Man allegedly dumps household waste into sea

Mumbai, Jan 13 (UNI) A video showing a man allegedly dumping garbage into the sea near Mumbai’s iconic Gateway of India has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread criticism and renewed discussion on civic responsibility and environmental behaviour in public spaces.

#Foreigner records littering near Mumbai landmark # Man allegedly dumps household waste into sea

MoU Proposed, directions issued as Jharkhand explores adoption of Australian livestock technologies

Ranchi, Jan 13 (UNI) With a proposal to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and clear directions to explore global best practices, Jharkhand has initiated steps towards adopting advanced Australian technologies in the livestock and animal husbandry sector.

#MoU Proposed # directions issued as Jharkhand explores adoption of Australian livestock technologies

Husband brutally murders wife by slitting her throat in Firozabad, accused in custody

Firozabad, Jan 13 (UNI) A shocking incident of domestic violence came to light on Tuesday in the Nagla Khangar police station area of Firozabad district, where a man allegedly murdered his wife by slitting her throat following a family dispute.

#Husband brutally murders wife by slitting her throat in Firozabad # accused in custody

AAP accuses BJP Minister Kapil Mishra of religious sacrilege, demands apology

New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday demanded a public apology from Delhi''s BJP minister Kapil Mishra, accusing him of committing sacrilege (beadbi) against the Sikh Gurus. The party stated that a forensic investigation had proven Mishra added misleading subtitles to a video that insulted the religious figures.

#AAP accuses BJP Minister Kapil Mishra of religious sacrilege # demands apology

"We are not just vote bank, we also know how to make and break governments": Nishad Party chief

Lucknow, Jan 13 (UNI) The National President of the Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal (NISHAD) Party and Uttar Pradesh Fisheries Minister Dr. Sanjay Nishad said that the Nishad community is not anyone''s vote bank.
“We don''t just catch fish in rivers and ponds; we also know how to make and break governments.” He reiterated his demand for a CBI inquiry into the murders of Phoolan Devi and the late Jamuna Nishad.

#"We are not just vote bank # we also know how to make and break governments": Nishad Party chief

AP: DRM Urges Smart, Safe Travel During Sankranti Rush*

Visakhapatnam, Jan 13 (UNI) Waltair Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Lalit Bohra on Tuesday advised passengers to remain alert during festive travel.

#AP: DRM Urges Smart # Safe Travel During Sankranti Rush*

Trump urges Iranians to seize institutions as US officials escalate calls for regime change

Washington/Tehran, Jan 13 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has openly urged Iranians to continue street protests and move toward taking control of state institutions, vowing Washington''s support to the ongoing wave of protests, which have intensified severely in the past few days, and have turned extremely bloody.

#Trump urges Iranians to seize institutions as US officials escalate calls for regime change

Future generations must experience history, not just read it: Jaiveer Singh

Lucknow, Jan 13( UNI) Uttar Pradesh’s efforts to revitalise its cultural landscape moved a step forward on Tuesday as Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh reviewed the progress of several major heritage and culture-led projects at a high-level meeting held at the Tourism Bhawan auditorium.

#Future generations must experience history # not just read it: Jaiveer Singh

Panel voting returns in 28 municipal corporations , Mumbai to follow single-vote ward system, Multi-seat ballots cause voter confusion

Mumbai, Jan 13 (UNI) With municipal corporation elections returning after a gap of several years, voters across Maharashtra, barring Mumbai, are grappling with confusion over the reintroduced panel system of voting that will be followed in 28 civic bodies across the state.

#Panel voting returns in 28 municipal corporations # Mumbai to follow single-vote ward system # Multi-seat ballots cause voter confusion

Use technology, but do not allow technology to dominate you: CM to youth

New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said the youth are not only the future of the country but also its present, and this energy and capability of young people is the true strength of a Viksit Bharat.

#Use technology # but do not allow technology to dominate you: CM to youth

AL exclusion won't allow free and fair elections in Bangladesh: UK MPs warn

London/Dhaka, Jan 13 (UNI) Highlighting the ban on Bangladesh''s largest party Awami League, four MPs in the UK have raised serious concerns over the upcoming February 12 elections, warning that without the inclusion of all major players, the polls cannot be considered as democratic.

#AL exclusion won't allow free and fair elections in Bangladesh: UK MPs warn

AP: DRM urges smart, safe travel during Sankranti rush

Visakhapatnam, Jan 13 (UNI) Waltair Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Lalit Bohra on Tuesday advised passengers to remain alert during festive travel.

#AP: DRM urges smart # safe travel during Sankranti rush

J&K: Suspected Pak drones spotted on LoC, Army opens fire in Rajouri

Jammu, Jan 13 (UNI) Indian Army troops today evening opened fire after multiple suspected Pakistan drones were spotted close to the Line of Control in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

#J&K: Suspected Pak drones spotted on LoC # Army opens fire in Rajouri

Campaign and Voters’ Trust Will Ensure BJP Victory: BJP Manjushree Khardekar

Pune, Jan 13 (UNI) Claiming strong public support, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Manjushree Sandeep Khardekar claimed here on Tuesday that the BJP panel will register a resounding victory in Ward No. 29.

#Campaign and Voters’ Trust Will Ensure BJP Victory: BJP Manjushree Khardekar

J&K: Suspected Pak drones spotted on LoC, Army opens fire in Rajouri

Jammu, Jan 13 (UNI) Indian Army troops on Tuesday evening opened fire after multiple suspected Pakistani drones were spotted close to the Line of Control in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

#J&K: Suspected Pak drones spotted on LoC # Army opens fire in Rajouri

TN's first multidisciplinary Industry-supported Design, Make Skills Centre with Autodesk at SRMIST

Chennai, Jan 13 (UNI) The SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) today inaugurated the Centre for Advanced Skill Development in Design and Make Industry, an industry-supported initiative powered by Autodesk.

#TN's first multidisciplinary Industry-supported Design # Make Skills Centre with Autodesk at SRMIST

NIA chargesheets third accused in CPI (Maoist) Northern REGION rivival bid case

New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday chargesheeted the third accused in a CPI (Maoist) Northern Regional Bureau (NRB) revival attempt case.

#NIA chargesheets third accused in CPI (Maoist) Northern REGION rivival bid case

Finance aligned with economic activity can drive inclusive growth: CEA

By Sourav Shekhar
New Delhi, Jan 13 ( UNI) When finance is aligned with real economic activities, it becomes a strong catalyst for growth rather than a mere flow of credit, Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Tuesday, stressing that inclusive finance is essential for raising incomes and building a resilient economy.

#Finance aligned with economic activity can drive inclusive growth: CEA

Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026: Lakshya wins all-Indian clash against Ayush; Treesa-Gayatri also advance

New Delhi, Jan 13(UNI): Former champion Lakshya Sen, Syed Modi International winners Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand made a commanding start to their Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 campaign while men’s fourth seed Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei, seventh seed Kodai Naroaka of Japan and French sixth seed Alex Lanier were knocked out on the opening day of the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 tournament, organised by the Badminton Association of India, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Tuesday.

#Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026: Lakshya wins all-Indian clash against Ayush; Treesa-Gayatri also advance

Mamata alleges EC misused powers to delete 54 lakh voters’ names during SIR

Kolkata, Jan 13 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee came down heavily on the Election Commission of India, alleging that the deletion of 54 lakh names from the draft electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the state was carried out unilaterally and through misuse of powers vested in Electoral Registration Officers (EROs).

#Mamata alleges EC misused powers to delete 54 lakh voters’ names during SIR

AP: Transport Minister warns private bus operators of action if fares hiked

Vijayawada, Jan 13 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Transport M Prasad Reddy warned the private bus operators of action if the bus fares were hiked taking advantage of heavy passenger rush in view of Sankranthi festival.

#AP: Transport Minister warns private bus operators of action if fares hiked

Himachal govt to adopt multi-pronged strategy to curb chitta trafficking and abuse

Shimla, Jan 13 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh government has announced to adopt a multi-pronged strategy to curb chitta trafficking and abuse, integrating enforcement, prevention, rehabilitation and community participation to tackle the drug menace in Himachal Pradesh.

#Himachal govt to adopt multi-pronged strategy to curb chitta trafficking and abuse

Jharkhand Governor Gangwar extends greetings on Tusu Mahotsav

Ranchi, Jan 13 (UNI) Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Tuesday extended warm greetings to the people on the occasion of Tusu Mahotsav organised at Morhabadi, stating that the festival is not merely a celebration but a symbol of folk traditions, collective labour culture and gratitude towards nature.

#Jharkhand Governor Gangwar extends greetings on Tusu Mahotsav

Heritage enthusiasts visit birthplace of Odia lexicon Purnachandra Bhashakosha

Bhubaneswar, Jan 13 (UNI) At a time when Odia ‘ashmita’ or pride is the talk of the town, heritage enthusiasts and members of Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) under its 17th edition, visited Nuagaan which includes Biswanathpur, felt extremely proud, seeing the birthplace of the renowned Odia lexicon Purnachandra Bhashakosha.

#Heritage enthusiasts visit birthplace of Odia lexicon Purnachandra Bhashakosha

Education minister calls for united push to make campuses drug-free at Delhi University

New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) Delhi’s Education Minister Ashish Sood on Tuesday called for a united national effort to keep educational institutions free from drugs, saying addiction destroys not just individual students but also the future of families and the nation.

#Education minister calls for united push to make campuses drug-free at Delhi University

Married woman found dead under suspicious circumstances in Giridih

Giridih, Jan 13 (UNI) A married woman died under suspicious circumstances on Tuesday in Paniyaya village in Giridih. The deceased has been identified as Surajmuni. While her parental family has accused her husband and in-laws of murder, the in-laws have claimed that she died by suicide after consuming poison. Acting on the complaint, police have taken the husband, Ashok Murmu, into custody and have initiated an investigation into the matter.

#Married woman found dead under suspicious circumstances in Giridih

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

Court hands Rahul Mamkootathil over to SIT for 3-day custody

Pathanamthitta, Jan 13 (UNI) The Thiruvalla Magistrate Court on Tuesday granted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) three days'' custody of Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in connection with a sexual assault case under investigation.

#Court hands Rahul Mamkootathil over to SIT for 3-day custody

Punjab crush MP to enter Vijay Hazare SFs

Bengaluru, Jan 13 (UNI) Punjab captain and wicketkeeper Prabhsimran Singh dominated the proceedings as his team crushed Madhya Pradesh by 183 runs in the 3rd Quarter-Final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 here on Tuesday.

#Punjab crush MP to enter Vijay Hazare SFs

J&K proclamation against three absconders, including US-based architect

Srinagar, Jan 13 (UNI) J&K Police’s Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Tuesday initiated proclamation proceedings against three accused — including a US-based architect and a former president of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry — for their alleged involvement in a case related to anti-national and unlawful activities.

#J&K proclamation against three absconders # including US-based architect

Fadnavis counters Thackeray cousins ahead of civic elections, Chief Minister questions three-decade BMC rule

Mumbai, Jan 13 (UNI) A high voltage campaign for the municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra came to a close on Tuesday evening.

#Fadnavis counters Thackeray cousins ahead of civic elections # Chief Minister questions three-decade BMC rule

Most consecutive Australian Open title records

Sydney, jan 13 (UNI) Winning the Australian Open is a milestone. Winning it consecutively is dominance at its purest. Melbourne Park’s unforgiving conditions scorching heat, rapid hard ,
and an ever-deepening field push players beyond skill alone, demanding resilience, adaptability,
and mental steel.

#Most consecutive Australian Open title records

Telangana CEO meets European Parliament official, discusses 'misinformation'

Brussels/Hyderabad, Jan 13 (UNI) Telangana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) C Sudharshan Reddy on Tuesday met Christian Mangold, Director-General for Communication (DG Comm) of European Parliament and held wide-ranging discussions on countering misinformation during elections and strengthening public trust in democratic processes.

#Telangana CEO meets European Parliament official # discusses 'misinformation'

Vidarbha crush Delhi to enter Vijay Hazare Trophy SFs

Bengaluru, Jan 13 (UNI) Vidarbha''s emerging star Yash Rathod led from the front as the team secured a commanding 76-run victory over Delhi in the 4th Quarter-Final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 here on Tuesday.

#Vidarbha crush Delhi to enter Vijay Hazare Trophy SFs

Top priority to transparency and social justice in land acquisition : Sinha

Patna, Jan 13 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha today said that ensuring transparency, sensitivity and social justice in the land acquisition process is the state government’s top priority.

#Top priority to transparency and social justice in land acquisition : Sinha

Congress accuses Modi government of ‘meek surrender’ to China, demands transparency on BJP-CPC ties

New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) The Congress on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on the Narendra Modi government’s China policy, accusing it of repeatedly compromising India’s strategic interests, territorial integrity and sovereignty while maintaining what it called a “hypocritical” and opaque relationship with the Chinese Communist Party (CPC).

#Congress accuses Modi government of ‘meek surrender’ to China # demands transparency on BJP-CPC ties

Hyderabad Narcotics Wing deports Nigerian national for illegal stay, suspected drug links

Hyderabad, Jan 13 (UNI) The Hyderabad City Police’s Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) has apprehended and deported a Nigerian national, Obasi James Victor (38), to his native country to prevent him from indulging in activities deemed detrimental to national security.

#Hyderabad Narcotics Wing deports Nigerian national for illegal stay # suspected drug links

Nadda assures Mamata of support after suspected Nipah cases

New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) The central Health Ministry on Tuesday assured the West Bengal government of comprehensive support after two suspected cases of Nipah virus infection were detected in Kolkata. .

#Nadda assures Mamata of support after suspected Nipah cases

Australian Open: From Federer–Nadal to Sinner–Alcaraz: Next great rivalry takes centre stage

Sydney, Jan 13 (UNI) For more than a decade, men’s tennis was defined by the iconic rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal - a contrast of elegance and intensity that dominated
Grand Slams, shaped eras, and captivated audiences worldwide.

#Australian Open: From Federer–Nadal to Sinner–Alcaraz: Next great rivalry takes centre stage

BRS trying to ignite fresh agitations, people will push them into the same ‘fire pit’: Ponguleti

Khammam, Jan 13 (UNI) Telangana Revenue, Housing and I&PR Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Tuesday came down heavily on BRS leaders, accusing them of making “nonsensical statements” after being unable to digest their defeat in the recent Gram Panchayat elections.

#BRS trying to ignite fresh agitations # people will push them into the same ‘fire pit’: Ponguleti

Melodious, Pure and True’ — A Major Group Exhibition by ICAC

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

SP protests in Lucknow against the murder of a young man in Meerut, demands arrest of the accused

Lucknow, Jan 13 (UNI) The murder of Rohit alias Sonu alias Ronu Kashyap in Meerut heated up the political atmosphere in the capital on Tuesday, as the Samajwadi Party workers staged a strong protest against the Uttar Pradesh government.

#SP protests in Lucknow against the murder of a young man in Meerut # demands arrest of the accused

Australian neo-Nazi group to disband in response to proposed hate speech laws

Sydney, Jan 13 (UNI) Australian neo-Nazi group the National Socialist Network (NSN) on Tuesday announced it will disband in response to new hate speech laws proposed by the federal government following the Bondi Beach terror attack.
The NSN said in a statement posted on social media that it will close down by January 18, one day before the federal parliament is set to reconvene to debate legislation for the hate speech laws.

#Australian neo-Nazi group to disband in response to proposed hate speech laws

AAP accuses BJP of temporarily cleaning Yamuna for electoral gains

New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating a temporary reduction in the pollution of the Yamuna river for electoral purposes.

#AAP accuses BJP of temporarily cleaning Yamuna for electoral gains

VP Radhakrishnan launches nationwide ‘Drug-Free Campus’ drive at Delhi University

New Delhi, Jan 13 (UNI) In a major push to safeguard India’s "demographic dividend," the Vice-President of India C P Radhakrishnan, inaugurated the Drug Free Campus Campaign at the University of Delhi on Tuesday.

#VP Radhakrishnan launches nationwide ‘Drug-Free Campus’ drive at Delhi University

Srinagar MP Ruhulla Mehdi says mosque data collection drive aimed at controlling religious practices

Srinagar, Jan 13 (UNI) Member of Parliament from Srinagar, Ruhulla Mehdi, on Tuesday said that the collection of information on mosques, madrassas and individuals associated with their management in Kashmir by authorities reflects a broader “right-wing ideological project” aimed at exercising control over religious practice.

#Srinagar MP Ruhulla Mehdi says mosque data collection drive aimed at controlling religious practices

Jharkhand on high alert After Nipah Virus deaths in West Bengal

Ranchi, Jan 12 (UNI) Following the deaths of two individuals due to the Nipah virus in West Bengal, the Jharkhand government has heightened surveillance and preparedness measures to prevent any potential outbreak in the state.

#Jharkhand on high alert After Nipah Virus deaths in West Bengal

KISNA Launches its Exclusive Showroom in Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur

Trump’s Iran gambit: Inside a White House strategy that sees regime change as new deterrence

TN Ashok
Washington / Dubai, Jan 13 (UNI) As Iran reels from its deadliest crackdown on protesters in decades, President Donald Trump is openly weighing military and non-military options that senior officials say could redefine America’s posture toward authoritarian regimes, and potentially redraw the geopolitical map from the Middle East to Latin America.

#Trump’s Iran gambit: Inside a White House strategy that sees regime change as new deterrence

Three security guards found dead in Badaun mentha factory; suffocation suspected

Badaun, Jan 13 (UNI) Three security guards were found dead inside a room of a mentha factory in Badaun district on Tuesday morning. Preliminary investigation suggests that the deaths were caused by suffocation after the guards allegedly burned coal in a brazier (angithi) to keep warm and went to sleep with the room locked from inside.

#Three security guards found dead in Badaun mentha factory; suffocation suspected

IFMA Joins Hands with FAN Expo to Script a New Growth Saga for the Indian Fan Industry

Trom Industries Wins : ₹25.79 Crore Solar EPC Order in Rajasthan

Flash: Delhi Police nab hundreds of criminals in 48-hour “Operation Gang Bust” targeting organised crime networks

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#Flash: Delhi Police nab hundreds of criminals in 48-hour “Operation Gang Bust” targeting organised crime networks

Australia captain Alyssa Healy announces retirement after home summer

Sydney, Jan 13 (UNI) Australia captain Alyssa Healy has retired from international cricket, announcing on Tuesday that she will step away from the game at the end of the ongoing home summer, bringing the curtain down on a celebrated 16-year career at the highest level.

#Australia captain Alyssa Healy announces retirement after home summer

US imposes 25 percent tariffs on countries trading with Iran

Washington, Jan 13 (UNI) United States President Donald Trump on Monday announced the imposition of 25 percent tariffs on countries that continue to do business with Iran, as anti-government protests persist across the country.

#US imposes 25 percent tariffs on countries trading with Iran

FLASH: Trump announces immediate 25 percent tariffs on all countries doing business with Iran

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#FLASH: Trump announces immediate 25 percent tariffs on all countries doing business with Iran

Australian teenager charged over alleged hoax calls to U.S. emergency services

Sydney, Jan 13 (UNI) A teenager from the east coast Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has been arrested and charged over several hoax "swatting" calls made to emergency services in the United States, authorities said on Tuesday.

#Australian teenager charged over alleged hoax calls to U.S. emergency services

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

DRDO successfully Tests Indigenous MPATGM with Top-Attack Capability

Hyderabad, Jan 12 (UNI): The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Sunday successfully flight-tested the Third Generation Fire-and-Forget Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) with top-attack capability against a moving target at KK Ranges in Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra.

#DRDO successfully Tests Indigenous MPATGM with Top-Attack Capability

NEHUSU, KSU seeks Meghalaya Guv's intervention to resolve NEHU’s crisis

Shillong, Jan 12 (UNI) Students of the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) and the Khasi Students’ union (KSU) on Monday sought Meghalaya Governor C.H. Vijayshankar’s intervention to resolve the continuing administrative and financial crisis at NEHU.

#NEHUSU # KSU seeks Meghalaya Guv's intervention to resolve NEHU’s crisis

Don't fan the flames, If my house is gutted, who'll look after yours: Pavan Varma

Kolkata, Jan 12 (UNI) Former diplomat and author Pavan K. Varma has issued a stark warning with regard to the state of tolerance in India, stressing that while the nation''s foundations have long celebrated diversity, they remain delicate.

#Don't fan the flames # If my house is gutted # who'll look after yours: Pavan Varma

Delhi Assembly Winter Session saw reduced paper usage: Speaker

New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) During the recent winter session of the Delhi Assembly, an internal assessment has shown significant environmental and financial savings due to reduced paper usage in one legislative session, Speaker Vijender Gupta has said.

#Delhi Assembly Winter Session saw reduced paper usage: Speaker

Don't fan the flames, If my house is gutted, who'll look after yours: Pavan Varma

Kolkata, Jan 12 (UNI) Former diplomat and author Pavan K. Varma has issued a stark warning with regard to the state of tolerance in India, stressing that while the nation''s foundations have long celebrated diversity, they remain delicate.

#Don't fan the flames # If my house is gutted # who'll look after yours: Pavan Varma

BetterInvest Launches Category II AIF Focused on Media & Entertainment

Mumbai, Jan 12 (UNI) BetterInvest has launched a SEBI-registered Category II Alternative Investment Fund, BetterInvest Media Vision Fund – 1. The fund is designed as a private credit, income-generating vehicle with a five-year tenure, targeting a corpus of ₹300 crore, and a green shoe option of an additional ₹300 crore.

#BetterInvest Launches Category II AIF Focused on Media & Entertainment

US Ambassador-designate Brent T Christensen arrives in Bangladesh to formally take his post

Dhaka/Washington, Jan 12 (UNI) US Ambassador-designate Brent T Christensen arrived in Dhaka on January 12, formally returning to Bangladesh to take up his post, the US Embassy said in a press release.

#US Ambassador-designate Brent T Christensen arrives in Bangladesh to formally take his post

Raj Thackeray plays Annamalai and Fadnavis videos at joint rally , MNS chief accuses Mahayuti leaders of misleading Maharashtra

Thane, Jan 12 (UNI) With just a day left for campaigning in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, the political polemics intensified further as Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray launched a sharp attack on Mahayuti leaders during a joint public meeting with Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray held in Thane city.

#Raj Thackeray plays Annamalai and Fadnavis videos at joint rally # MNS chief accuses Mahayuti leaders of misleading Maharashtra

AAP accuses BJP of undermining MCD by capping councillor budget at Rs 25 Lakh

New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday alleged that the BJP-led Delhi government is attempting to "paralyze" the Municipal Corporation of Delhi by capping the budget for councillors at Rs 25 lakh.

#AAP accuses BJP of undermining MCD by capping councillor budget at Rs 25 Lakh

Atletico Madrid coach Simeone apologizes for Vinicius bust-up

Madrid, Jan 12 (UNI) Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone on Monday apologized to Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior for the touchline bust-up between the two sides in the Spanish .

#Atletico Madrid coach Simeone apologizes for Vinicius bust-up

Drunk man brutally kills mother and wife in Kushinagar

Kushinagar, Jan 12 (UNI) A shocking double murder has shaken Kushinagar district of Uttar Pradesh, where a 30-year-old man allegedly killed his elderly mother and his wife by brutally crushing their heads with a heavy iron object while under the influence of alcohol, police said on Monday.

#Drunk man brutally kills mother and wife in Kushinagar

CM Yogi calls on youth to fight drug abuse and protect the environment

Lucknow, Jan 12 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that youth are the greatest strength of the nation, and urged the youth to launch a campaign against drug abuse.

#CM Yogi calls on youth to fight drug abuse and protect the environment

Road accidents a serious social issue, ‘Arrive Alive’ a collective movement: CM Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad, Jan 12 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday evening congratulated the Telangana Police Department for launching the “Arrive Alive” campaign aimed at preventing road accidents, stating that the state government considers road safety a serious social issue and is giving it top priority.

#Road accidents a serious social issue # ‘Arrive Alive’ a collective movement: CM Revanth Reddy

Abhishek Banerjee accuses ED of ‘Data Theft’, questions selective searches in I-PAC case

Kolkata, Jan 12 (UNI) After Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool Congress All India General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee also claimed that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out searches at the residence of Pratik Jain and the office of political consultancy firm I-PAC with the sole intention of stealing the party’s data.
Raising a series of questions on Monday, Abhishek alleged that the central agency had acted in a selective and motivated manner.

#Abhishek Banerjee accuses ED of ‘Data Theft’ # questions selective searches in I-PAC case

Workers must work diligently at booth level during SIR: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow, Jan 12 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) National President Akhilesh Yadav held a meeting with leaders and workers from across the state at the party''s state headquarters on Monday, giving the message to the organization to shift into election mode.
He said that all party members should work diligently at the booth level during the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and ensure that no eligible voter is left out of the voter list.

#Workers must work diligently at booth level during SIR: Akhilesh Yadav

Two suspected Nipah virus cases detected in Bengal, patients in critical care

Kolkata, Jan 12 (UNI) Two suspected cases of the deadly Nipah virus have been detected in West Bengal, official sources in the health department said on Monday.

#Two suspected Nipah virus cases detected in Bengal # patients in critical care

China reiterates claim on Shaksgam Valley in POK, justifies road construction in the area

Beijing/New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) China on Monday reiterated its claim on the Shaksgam valley in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), saying the territory belongs to China and China is fully justified to conduct infrastructure construction on its own territory.

#China reiterates claim on Shaksgam Valley in POK # justifies road construction in the area

Nagpur Dental college residents suspend work over three-month stipend delay

Nagpur, Jan 12 (UNI) As many as 72 resident doctors at the Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, suspended work on Monday to protest the non-payment of stipends for the past three months, sources said.

#Nagpur Dental college residents suspend work over three-month stipend delay

Technology must be guided by compassion for inclusive development: UP CM Yogi

Lucknow, Jan 12 ( UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasised on Monday that development becomes truly inclusive and the future secure when technology is guided by compassion, policy is driven by innovation, and governance rests on trust.

#Technology must be guided by compassion for inclusive development: UP CM Yogi

China urges US to immediately cease any threats against Cuba: Foreign Ministry

Beijing, Jan 12 (UNI) China calls on the United States to immediately cease any threats and sanctions against Cuba, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday.

#China urges US to immediately cease any threats against Cuba: Foreign Ministry

Delhi CM distributes over Rs 25 cr in scholarships to meritorious students

New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday distributed scholarships worth Rs 25.25 crore to 1,709 meritorious students under the Delhi Higher and Technical Education Assistance Scheme. The event was held at Thyagaraj Stadium on the occasion of Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary.

#Delhi CM distributes over Rs 25 cr in scholarships to meritorious students

Woman BJP MLC accuses govt of undermining law and order

Bengaluru, Jan 12 (UNI) Bharati Shetty, a member of the Karnataka Legislative Council, has criticized the state government for allegedly protecting systems that allow law and order to deteriorate, citing incidents including crimes against women such as rape, harassment, abduction, and drug-related offences.

#Woman BJP MLC accuses govt of undermining law and order

India, Germany sign defence industrial cooperation roadmap, condemn terrorism, deepen strategic ties

Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad, Jan 12 (UNI) India and Germany on Monday significantly expanded their strategic partnership, by signing a Joint Declaration of Intent to develop a Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap, strongly condemning recent terrorist attacks in India, and agreeing to enhance cooperation in defence, technology, supply chains, education and global affairs. .

#India #Germany sign defence industrial cooperation roadmap #condemn terrorism #deepen strategic ties

Supreme Court collegium recommends Justice Sujoy Paul as Chief Justice of Calcutta HC

Kolkata, Jan 12 (UNI) Justice Sujoy Paul has been recommended as the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court by the Supreme Court Collegium on Monday.

#Supreme Court collegium recommends Justice Sujoy Paul as Chief Justice of Calcutta HC

SC to examine plea seeking ‘creamy layer’ exclusion in SC, ST reservations

New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine the issue of implementing the ‘creamy layer’ principle in reservations granted to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs).

#SC to examine plea seeking ‘creamy layer’ exclusion in SC # ST reservations

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

Reclaimed Mumbai coastal road land must remain open to public: SC

New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday emphasised that the reclaimed land along the Mumbai Coastal Road (South), including areas proposed to be developed through corporate social responsibility initiatives, must ordinarily remain open and accessible to the public.

#Reclaimed Mumbai coastal road land must remain open to public: SC

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