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Sleeping With Phone Near Pillow May Pose Health Risks, Doctors Advise Caution

New Delhi, January 17: Doctors have warned that sleeping with a mobile phone close to the head or under the pillow may pose potential health risks in the long term, urging people to adopt safer digital habits, especially at night. According to medical experts, prolonged exposure to electromagnetic radiation emitted by smartphones could have adverse…

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CM Nayab Saini Releases ₹181 Crore Under Lado Laxmi Yojana, Over 8.6 Lakh Women Benefit

Panchkula (Haryana), January 17: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday released ₹181 crore under the third instalment of the Deendayal Lado Laxmi Yojana, directly crediting the amount into the bank accounts of over 8.63 lakh women beneficiaries across the state. Addressing a press conference in Panchkula, the Chief Minister said women empowerment remains…

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Speculation Grows Over Shah Rukh Khan’s Possible Return to ‘Don 3’ After Ranveer Singh’s Exit

Mumbai, January 17: Speculation surrounding Don 3 has intensified following reports that Shah Rukh Khan may return to the franchise after Ranveer Singh’s reported exit from the project. Industry sources suggest that discussions are underway, though no official confirmation has been issued by the filmmakers. According to media reports, Shah Rukh Khan is open to…

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Big relief for Punjab’s farmers, path will be cleared for unhindered farming along the border: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

NEW DELHI, 17th January 2026:Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced a major relief for farmers in Punjab’s border belt after the Central Government agreed in principle to shift the Border Security Fence closer to the International Border, a move that will clear the way for unhindered cultivation of thousands of acres of…

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Shalimar Bagh Assembly Constituency receives major boost to health services and civic infrastructure

New Delhi, 17 January 2026 : The Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, on Saturday inaugurated multiple development projects in the Shalimar Bagh Assembly constituency, aimed at strengthening public healthcare, nutrition and core infrastructure in the area. The Chief Minister inaugurated three new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs at WP Block, VP Block (Pitampura) and Haiderpur. She…

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Rahul Gandhi Meets Patients and Families Affected by Indore Water Contamination Outbreak

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), January 17: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday visited patients and families affected by the recent water contamination outbreak in Bhagirathpura, Indore. The outbreak, which caused vomiting and diarrhoea, has been linked to contaminated water in the area. Gandhi visited four patients undergoing treatment at Bombay…

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World’s Largest Monolithic Shivalinga Installed at Virat Ramayan Mandir in Bihar

East Champaran (Bihar), January 17: The world’s largest monolithic Shivalinga, standing 33 feet tall and weighing 210 tons, was installed at the Virat Ramayan Mandir in East Champaran, Bihar, on January 17, 2026. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was present at the installation ceremony. The Shivalinga, carved from a single piece of black granite, features 1,008…

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Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan Inaugurates Jagran Forum, Urges Media to Promote Positive Nation-Building Stories

Dehradun, January 17: Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan today inaugurated the Jagran Forum in Dehradun, commemorating 25 years of Uttarakhand’s formation. Addressing the gathering, he highlighted the State’s spiritual, cultural, ecological, and strategic significance, calling it a land of sacrifice, resilience, and national service.  Radhakrishnan recalled his support for the Uttarakhand statehood Bill in…

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Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron Visits Singapore to Boost ASEAN–India Maritime Cooperation

Singapore, January 17: The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, as part of its training deployment to the South East Indian Ocean Region, marking a significant step in strengthening maritime cooperation between India and Southeast Asian nations. The squadron, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and Indian Coast…

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PM Modi Launches ₹3,250 Cr Rail-Road Projects, Flags Off India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train from Malda

Malda (West Bengal), January 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple rail and road infrastructure projects worth over ₹3,250 crore in Malda, marking a major push towards strengthening connectivity in West Bengal and the North-Eastern region. Addressing a public gathering, the Prime Minister said the launch of…

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