States

Geo-Spatial approval made mandatory for infrastructural projects in Bihar

14 Jan 2026 | 8:55 PM

Patna, Jan 14 (UNI) The Bihar Government on Wednesday made Geo-Spatial approval mandatory to execute any project worth Rs 50 crores and above relating to infrastructure sector in the state.

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All set for municipal elections in Nagpur tomorrow

14 Jan 2026 | 8:47 PM

Nagpur, Jan 15 (UNI) The district administration said it has made all preparations for the municipal corporation elections on Thursday, with polling teams departing for their respective election centres on Wednesday.

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Hyd: Temple heist busted, ornaments worth ₹26 lakh recovered

14 Jan 2026 | 8:36 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 14 (UNI) The Central Crime Station (CCS) of Kukatpally Zone, with the support of police, busted an inter-state temple theft gang involved in the burglary at Sri Venkateshwara Swamy temple in Sardar Patel Nagar, KPHB Colony, and recovered stolen gold, silver, and copper ornaments worth ₹26 lakh, police said on Wednesday.

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Raj: Dr Karan Singh's biography to be unveiled at JLF 2026 on Thursday

14 Jan 2026 | 8:33 PM

Jaipur, Jan 14 (UNI) A much-awaited book on the life and legacy of erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir princely state's royal and renowned statesman, Dr Karan Singh, will be unveiled at Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 that begins here tomorrow.

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Raj: Six killed, 3 injured in jeep-truck collision in Sikar Dist

14 Jan 2026 | 8:20 PM

Jaipur, Jan 14 (UNI) As many as 6 women were killed and 3 others injured in a massive collision between a car and a truck along Harsawa village on Jaipur-Bikaner Highway near Fatehpur in Sikar district today.

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Hyd: MCEME bags COAS Unit Appreciation, Named Indian Army’s Best Training Establishment

14 Jan 2026 | 8:18 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 14 (UNI) The Military College of Electronics & Mechanical Engineering (MCEME), Secunderabad, has been adjudged as one of the ‘Best Training Establishments of the Indian Army’ and was awarded the ‘Chief of Army Staff’s (COAS) Unit Appreciation’ on the eve of Army Day 2026.

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Road safety campaign carried out in Manipur

14 Jan 2026 | 8:13 PM

Imphal, Jan 14 (UNI) As part of the nationwide observance of National Road Safety Month (NRSM) 2026 under the theme 'Sadak Suraksha – Jeevan Raksha', the Manipur government has been carrying out a month-long campaign throughout January with a series of enforcement and awareness activities.

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MLA blackmailed in MP

14 Jan 2026 | 8:13 PM

Dhar (MP), Jan 14 (UNI) Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party legislator Kalusingh Thakur, who represents Dharampuri, has alleged that a woman and her accomplice are threatening to implicate him in a false rape case if he does not cough up Rs 2 crore and a vehicle.

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UP forges ahead in the Export Preparedness Index 2024, reaching 4th from 7th in 2022

14 Jan 2026 | 8:11 PM

Lucknow, Jan14 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh is not only rapidly emerging as a leading exporting state but is also setting an example as a new national model by linking exports to employment, investment, regional balance, and inclusive development.

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UP makes a strong leap in EV charging, a decisive step towards green mobility

14 Jan 2026 | 8:08 PM

Lucknow, January 14( UNI) Uttar Pradesh is consistently taking concrete steps towards clean energy and green transportation. Amidst development and expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the country, Uttar Pradesh is making its strong presence felt. In the last five years, 2,316 electric vehicle charging stations have been established in the state.

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Infrastructure, facilities being upgraded to tackle cyber crime: Choudhary

14 Jan 2026 | 7:55 PM

Patna, Jan 14 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday said that the state government is committed to deal with complex and sensitive cases of cyber crime for which the police system is continuously being modernised and strengthened keeping in mind the growing technological challenges.

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Indian Army conducts high-altitude avalanche rescue drills in Tawang

14 Jan 2026 | 7:54 PM

Itanagar, Jan 14 (UNI) Experienced mountaineers of the Tiranga Mountain Rescue (TMR) Team conducted joint avalanche rescue drills with troops of Gajraj Corps in the forward areas of Tawang at an altitude of approximately 15,000 feet.

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Raj Thackeray, Sanjay Raut slam Maha Election Commission for facilitating cash distribution

14 Jan 2026 | 7:54 PM

Mumbai, Jan 14 (UNI) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) founder Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP and chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut today lashed out at the State Election Commission for allegedly facilitating distribution of cash to voters by the ruling BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena alliance.

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Indian Army establishes first IUI Centre in Arunachal

14 Jan 2026 | 7:53 PM

Itanagar, Jan 14 (UNI) In a significant boost to healthcare services in Arunachal Pradesh, the Indian Army has established the state’s first-ever state-of-the-art Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Centre at Tenga in West Kameng district. The facility has been set up by the Kameng Healers of the Ball of Fire Division under the aegis of Gajraj Corps.

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Statewide earthquake Mock Drill to test Mizoram’s disaster preparedness on Jan 15

14 Jan 2026 | 7:29 PM

Aizawl, Jan 14(UNI): With Mizoram and the entire Northeast located in one of the country’s most earthquake-prone regions, the state government has announced a comprehensive, state-level earthquake mock drill to be conducted on January 15 to assess preparedness, coordination and public response in the event of a major seismic disaster.

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