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Northern Railway GM Reviews Srinagar–Katra Rail Corridor During Severe Winter, Emphasises Workforce Safety

New Delhi, January 29, 2026 : Amid intense snowfall and freezing temperatures across the Kashmir Valley, the General Manager of Northern Railway, Ashok Kumar Verma, undertook a comprehensive review of the Srinagar–Katra rail corridor to assess operational preparedness and safety arrangements. The visit was aimed at evaluating railway functioning under extreme weather conditions and ensuring…

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Mystery Surrounds Death of Spiritual Preacher Sadhvi Prem Baisa in Jodhpur, Police Probe Underway

Jodhpur | January 29, 2026- The sudden death of well-known spiritual figure Sadhvi Prem Baisa has triggered shock and widespread speculation across western Rajasthan. Revered by thousands of followers, her unexpected passing has raised several unanswered questions, prompting authorities to launch a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding her demise. According to preliminary information, Sadhvi…

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Why Did the Supreme Court Stop the UGC 2026 Rules? Here’s What It Means

New Delhi, January 29, 2026 — In response to widespread opposition and a batch of legal challenges, the Supreme Court has temporarily halted the implementation of the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) newly introduced 2026 regulations designed to strengthen equity and anti-discrimination mechanisms in higher education. The court has ordered that the UGC’s anti-discrimination rules of…

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Government Releases Draft Electricity Amendment Bill 2025 to Reform Power Sector

New Delhi, January 29: The Central Government has unveiled the draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposing wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening India’s power sector, improving financial discipline, enhancing competition, and accelerating the transition toward clean energy. The proposed amendments are designed to support long-term sector sustainability while aligning with the national vision of building a…

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India Now Power Sufficient; Installed Capacity Reaches 513 GW, Government Tells Parliament

New Delhi, January 29: India has transitioned from a power-deficit nation to a power-sufficient one, with the country’s total installed electricity generation capacity rising to 513.73 gigawatts (GW), the Ministry of Power informed the Lok Sabha. The government stated that 289.6 GW of new generation capacity has been added since April 2014, significantly improving the…

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CISF Launches 2026 Coastal Cyclothon to Celebrate 150 Years of ‘Vande Mataram’ and Strengthen Maritime Awareness

New Delhi, 28 January 2026: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) today kicked off its landmark Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon–2026, a month-long national outreach initiative, with a virtual flag-off from the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi. The event was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai, marking the…

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Global Delegations Visit PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 in New Delhi, MSME Ministry Showcases Tradition and Trade

New Delhi, 27 January 2026: A distinguished group of envoys and senior officials from 18 foreign missions visited PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026, an artisan-centric exhibition hosted by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) at Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi. The visiting dignitaries, including Ambassadors and High Commissioners from countries such as Algeria,…

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‘Papa, I’m Going with Ajit Pawar…’ – Flight Attendant Pinky’s Final Words to Father

New Delhi – January 28, 2026– Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar tragically died in a plane crash near Baramati Airport on Wednesday, along with four other people. The accident has sent shockwaves across the state. Among those affected was flight attendant Pinky Mali. Her father, Shivkumar Mali, shared the details of their last conversation…

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Bomb Threats Trigger Panic at Multiple Civil Courts in Bihar; Premises Evacuated

Patna/Begusarai/Siwan, January 28- Panic spread across Bihar on Tuesday after several civil courts, including those in Siwan, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur, received bomb threats. Following the alerts, court premises were immediately evacuated as a precautionary measure. Principal District and Sessions Judge of Begusarai, Rishikant, confirmed that the threat was sent via the court’s official email.…

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Heavy Snowstorm Triggers Avalanche in Sonamarg, Damages Buildings in Ganderbal District

Jammu & Kashmir, January 28: A powerful snowstorm led to an avalanche in the Sarbal area near Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district late Tuesday night, causing damage to several structures and spreading panic among local residents. The sudden avalanche sent a massive flow of snow rushing down the mountainside, burying parts of the…

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