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Cooperative Election Authority Engages Railway Employees’ Multi-State Cooperatives on Legal Reforms and Electoral Readiness

New Delhi : The Cooperative Election Authority (CEA) on Monday held a consultative interaction with representatives of Multi-State Cooperative Societies of Railway Employees to guide them on updating their bye-laws in line with the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Act, 2023, officials said. The meeting brought together office bearers from 16 railway employees’ multi-state cooperative societies,…

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Raipur Municipal Corporation Sets Benchmark in Solar E-Waste Recycling Economy

Raipur : Two recent developments highlight a new economic opportunity taking shape in India. The country’s installed solar power capacity has crossed 132 GW, while Raipur Municipal Corporation earned over Rs.2.5 crore by selling 310 tonnes of e-waste containing gold, silver, copper and aluminium. Together, they underline how renewable energy expansion is also generating a…

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No Question of Defection After Shinde Meeting, Says CM Fadnavis

Mumbai | January 18, 2026- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday dismissed speculation of possible defections following Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s meeting with newly elected Shiv Sena councillors at a five-star hotel in Mumbai. He said there was “no question of defection” and termed the meeting a routine interaction with newly elected representatives.…

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Fire Breaks Out at IT Office in Noida Sector 63, No Casualties Reported

Noida | January 18, 2026- A fire incident was reported early Sunday morning at an office building located in Sector 63, Noida, triggering a swift response from the fire department. The blaze broke out at the premises of BG Info Private Limited, allegedly due to a short circuit. According to Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar…

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Power Distribution Sector Turns Profitable After Years, DISCOMs Post ₹2,701 Cr PAT in FY25

New Delhi | January 18, 2026- India’s power distribution sector has recorded a major financial turnaround, with power distribution utilities posting a collective Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹2,701 crore in FY 2024–25 after years of continuous losses. The achievement marks a significant milestone for DISCOMs and state power departments that had remained in deficit…

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DGCA Fines IndiGo ₹22.20 Crore Over December Flight Disruptions

New Delhi- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a penalty of ₹22.20 crore on IndiGo Airlines for causing large-scale inconvenience to passengers due to massive flight cancellations and delays in December 2025. The action follows a detailed investigation into the airline’s operations between December 3 and December 5, during which 2,507 flights…

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Severe Air Pollution Chokes Delhi-NCR; AQI Touches 428, GRAP Stage-IV Measures Enforced

New Delhi, January 17: Air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR deteriorated sharply on Saturday evening, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to 428, prompting authorities to implement the strictest curbs under Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). According to official data, Delhi’s AQI stood at around 400 at 4 pm and worsened further…

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Delhi is a City of Festivals 365 Days a Year, moving ahead with the Mantra of ‘Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi’:…

New Delhi, 17 January 2026- A grand cultural programme was organised at Ras Vihar, Patparganj, Delhi, on the occasion of Uttarayani Kauthig 2026, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. The event was graced by the Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, along with the  Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road…

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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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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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