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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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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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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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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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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Delhi , January 15, 2026– In view of the forthcoming Republic Day celebrations, the North District Police, Delhi, conducted a series of simulated anti-terror mock drill exercises at vulnerable and crowded locations to assess preparedness, coordination, and response time of various stakeholder agencies. A total of four mock drill exercises were conducted during the first…
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New Delhi, January 15: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) at Delhi Cantt on Wednesday, praising the cadets for their exemplary discipline, coordinated march, and vibrant cultural presentations that, she said, reflect the spirit and pride of the nation. During her visit, Mrs. Gupta commended the…
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Joshimath, Uttarakhand, January 15: The Indian Air Force (IAF) deployed a Mi-17 V5 helicopter from its Central Air Command (CAC) to assist in firefighting efforts in the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve after a forest fire broke out in the region. The action was taken in response to a request from the Uttarakhand state government. The…
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New Delhi : An Interstate Coordination meeting was held today at Delhi Police Headquarters ahead of Republic Day celebration -2026 to strengthen cooperation and coordination among various Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) and to address various issues related to preparation for the incident free forthcoming Republic Day-2026 celebrations. The Commissioner of Police, Delhi, Satish Golchha chaired…
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Ahmedabad, January 14: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah observed the festival of Uttarayan in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, offering prayers at key religious sites and taking part in festive celebrations across the city. On the auspicious occasion, the Home Minister visited the Shri Jagannath Temple, where he offered prayers and performed worship…
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