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More funds to be given to Bihar's farmers: Shivraj

Patna, Jan 24 (UNI) Highlighting the achievements of Bihar in the agriculture sector, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan on Friday said that the state was progressing at an accelerated pace and assured more financial assistance from the centre to its farmers.
Chauhan conducted a meeting here to review the preparedness regarding the scheduled visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bhagalpur on February 24.
Chauhan chopper could not take off, given the bad weather, forcing him to hold the meeting in the state capital.
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16 Jan 2026 | 3:12 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 16 (UNI) The Odisha AI Mission, a flagship initiative of the Government of Odisha, aims to position the state as a leader in the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution by fostering innovation-driven and citizen-centric governance.

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Marandi questions Jharkhand govt's DGP appointment process

16 Jan 2026 | 3:11 PM

Ranchi, Jan 16 (UNI ) Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi on Friday raised serious objections to the state government’s process of appointing the Director General of Police (DGP), alleging that the procedure violated Supreme Court directions as well as the state’s own rules.

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Jharkhand HC stays police action on FIR amid ED–Police standoff, orders security for ED officials

16 Jan 2026 | 2:10 PM

Ranchi, Jan 16 (UNI) Amid an escalating confrontation between the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Jharkhand Police, the Jharkhand High Court on Friday stayed all police action on the FIR lodged by Santosh Kumar, an accused in the alleged drinking water scam.

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Consultations underway with political leaders for One North East, says Meghalaya CM

16 Jan 2026 | 1:40 PM

Shillong, Jan 16 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, who is also the national president of the National People’s Party, said that consultations are underway with several political leaders on the proposed ‘One North East’ political platform.

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Sarma warns of illegal infiltration threat to Northeast security and demographics

16 Jan 2026 | 1:28 PM

Agartala, Jan 16 (UNI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday highlighted the ongoing threat of illegal infiltration and its impact on the security and demographic stability of the Northeast.

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