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Home Minister Amit Shah Wishes Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura on Their Statehood Day

New Delhi : Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura on their statehood day, celebrating their contributions to India’s heritage and culture. On January 21, 1972, these northeastern states were granted full statehood following the enactment of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, and Shah praised…

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14 Maoists Killed in Odisha-Chhattisgarh Border Operation

Chhattisgarh : At least fourteen Maoists were killed in a major anti-Maoist operation along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border in Gariaband district on January 21, 2025. The police initially reported two fatalities on January 20, but updated the numbers following the recovery of additional bodies after the operation. The operation, which targeted a Maoist hideout, marks a…

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Court Calls for Sensitisation in Collection of Biological Evidence in Digital Rape Case

New Delhi : A Delhi court has directed the Centre to sensitise police officials about the proper collection of biological evidence in cases of digital rape, highlighting the importance of specimens like nail clippings and finger swabs. This directive came as the court convicted a man for raping a minor, marking a significant step in…

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Northern India Railways Face Major Disruptions Due to Dense Fog

New Delhi : Dense fog has blanketed northern parts of India, severely affecting train services and causing significant delays. The Indian Railways has reported that at least 10 Delhi-bound trains are running behind schedule due to low visibility. Among the delayed trains are prominent services like the Duronto Express, Farakka Express, Kaifiyat Express, and Sampark…

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Press ‘Jhaadu’ button for Delhi’s Development: Kejriwal Urges Voters

New Delhi, Jan 20, 2025: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday appealed to voters to press the ‘Jhaadu’ (broom) button for ensuring free education, healthcare, water, electricity, and bus travel in Delhi. He warned that choosing any other symbol could result in the discontinuation of these benefits. Addressing multiple public meetings…

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MEA and UP govt brief foreign journalists on grand Mahakumbh in New Delhi

New Delhi, January 20:The Yogi government has launched a massive publicity campaign to showcase the grandeur and significance of the Mahakumbh 2025, which will be held in Prayagraj. As part of this effort, foreign journalists were briefed about the event’s spiritual, cultural, and economic importance at the Ministry of External Affairs’ “Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan” in…

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Rahul Gandhi Highlights ‘Distressing’ Conditions of Patients and Families Outside AIIMS in Letter to Nadda, Atishi

New Delhi, Jan 20, 2025: Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday, addressed a letter to Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, urging immediate action to address the “distressing” plight of patients and their families outside AIIMS, Delhi. He called for urgent intervention to resolve what he…

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LOK SABHA SPEAKER EXPRESSES CONCERN ON EROSION OF DIGNITY AND DECLINE IN NUMBER OF SITTINGS OF LEGISLATURES

Patna/New Delhi 20 January 2025: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla expressed concern and anguish on the trend of decline in the number of sittings and erosion of dignity and decorum of Legislatures. Adding that Legislatures are fora for debates and discussions and legislators are expected to fulfil hopes and aspirations of the people, Lok…

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Sanjay Roy Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Rape-Murder in RG Kar Case

New Delhi, January 20, 2025: In a significant development on January 20, 2025, a Sealdah court in Kolkata sentenced Sanjay Roy, convicted of raping and murdering an on-duty trainee doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, to life imprisonment until death. The court also imposed a fine of ₹50,000 on the accused.…

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Delhi Assembly Elections: 719 Candidates Left in Fray After Nominations Withdrawal

New Delhi : Last day for the withdrawal of nominations for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, with a total of 719 candidates remaining in the race for the 70 seats in the legislative assembly. This marks the culmination of the nomination process, as political parties and independent candidates finalize their lists ahead of the highly…

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