States

Major girl’s consent should be obtained while giving her in marriage: Orissa High Court

13 Jan 2026 | 2:36 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 13 (UNI) When a girl is not ready for the marriage, giving her in marriage by using extraneous force is not conducive for a healthy society and her consent should be obtained before any such decision is taken by the parents, the Orissa High Court observed while disposing a married woman’s plea to live separately after forced marriage.

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Karnataka HC asks the state government to revisit Bangalore–Mysore Expressway PTR

13 Jan 2026 | 2:35 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 13 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the state government to relook the implementation of the ambitious Bangalore–Mysore Expressway and Infrastructure Corridor Project, observing that the project, conceived over three decades ago to decongest Bengaluru, has "remained only on paper." .

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Himachal weather alert: snowfall, rain likely from January 16

13 Jan 2026 | 2:30 PM

Shimla, Jan 13 (UNI) Light clouds and fog continued to overcast the skies across Himachal Pradesh, while weather conditions remained largely dry during the past 24 hours.

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Khaira seeks clarity on leasing of Lehra Gaga Institute to a private body

13 Jan 2026 | 2:24 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 13 (UNI) Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira on Tuesday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party government’s decision to lease the Baba Hira Singh Bhattal Institute of Engineering and Technology at Lehra Gaga to a private society, alleging it reflects a lack of commitment to strengthening Punjab’s public healthcare infrastructure.

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India return of the Kapurthala woman deferred as Pakistan moves to extend her visa

13 Jan 2026 | 2:14 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 13 (UNI) The return of Sarabjit Kaur, a resident of Punjab’s Kapurthala district, who travelled to Pakistan with an SGPC pilgrimage group, has been put on hold after Pakistani authorities initiated steps to extend her visa instead of repatriating her to India.

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Kariya Munda receives extortion threat from fake police officer

13 Jan 2026 | 2:11 PM

Ranchi, Jan 13 (UNI) Senior BJP leader, former Khunti MP and Padma Bhushan awardee Kariya Munda has received extortion threats from an unidentified person impersonating a police officer.

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Jharkhand on high alert After Nipah Virus deaths in West Bengal

13 Jan 2026 | 2:10 PM

Ranchi, Jan 12 (UNI) Following the deaths of two individuals due to the Nipah virus in West Bengal, the Jharkhand government has heightened surveillance and preparedness measures to prevent any potential outbreak in the state.

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Kharge's development plea adds fuel to Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar fracas

13 Jan 2026 | 2:07 PM

Kalaburagi, Jan 13 (UNI) Senior Congress leader and AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday sparked speculation about internal party dynamics in Karnataka by calling for development in Kalaburagi and the broader Kalyana Karnataka region to match that of Mysuru and other southern constituencies.

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German Chancellor Merz arrives in Bengaluru

13 Jan 2026 | 2:02 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 13 (UNI) German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Bengaluru on Tuesday as part of his two-day official visit to India, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across economic, technological and strategic sectors.

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Mobile phones banned within 100 metres of polling stations

13 Jan 2026 | 2:00 PM

Nasik, Jan 13 (UNI) In connection with the Nashik Municipal Corporation General Election 2025–26, the voting process will be conducted on Thursday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

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Calcutta HC admits Suvendu Adhikari's petition seeking CBI probe into alleged attack on his convoy

13 Jan 2026 | 1:59 PM

Kolkata: Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, approached the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday, seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into an alleged attack on his convoy in West Midnapore district.

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Timing revised for Punjab CM’s Akal Takht appearance

13 Jan 2026 | 1:58 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 13 (UNI) The Akal Takht has revised the timing of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s appearance scheduled for January 15, citing a clash with an official programme involving the President of India.

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Hyd: Minister Seethakka unveils Sammakka Saralamma song CD

13 Jan 2026 | 1:56 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 13 (UNI) Telangana Panchayat Raj Minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka on Tuesday unveiled a song CD dedicated to the Sammakka Saralamma Jathara at Praja Bhavan.

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Cong-led UDF wins Vizhinjam ward in special poll, LDF suffers setback

13 Jan 2026 | 1:38 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 13 (UNI) The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) on Tuesday registered a crucial victory in the special election to the newly constituted Vizhinjam ward of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, dealing a significant setback to the ruling CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) in a keenly fought civic contest that had wide political ramifications.
According to official results, Congress candidate K.H. Sudheer Khan, representing the UDF, won the Vizhinjam seat by a narrow margin of 83 votes, polling 2,902 votes.

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Telangana: Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao dedicates Manchukonda Lift Irrigation Project to the nation

13 Jan 2026 | 1:27 PM

Khammam, Jan 13 (UNI) Telangana Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao on Tuesday dedicated the Manchukonda Lift Irrigation Project (MLIP) to the nation and formally inaugurated the scheme by switching it on at V. Venkatayapalem.

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