States

Artists are architects of national pride, can become new engine of progress: J&K LG

16 Jan 2026 | 10:35 PM

Jammu, Jan 16 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that artists and GenZ Entrepreneurs will forge India's future together.

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ECI announces 4 special campaign dates scheduled for SIR of Electoral Rolls in UP

16 Jan 2026 | 10:35 PM

Lucknow, January 16( UNI)Election Commission of India( ECI) will hold special campaign for the Special Intensive Revision( SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradedh on January 18, 31 and February 1, along with another date to be determined by the District Election Officer at the district level.

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Weather-National Details

16 Jan 2026 | 10:34 PM

Pune, Jan 16 (UNI) Conditions are becoming favourable for cessation of Northeast monsoon rains over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, Kerala and Mahe and adjoining areas of Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Rayalaseema and South Interior Karnataka during the next two days, the IMD here reported on Friday.

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BJP dominates Maharashtra civic polls, wrests control of BMC with Shiv Sena (Shinde)

16 Jan 2026 | 10:29 PM

Mumbai, Jan 16 (UNI) Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti spearhead Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came up with an awesome show to secure control of 25 of the state's 29 municipal corporations, including the prestigious BMC which it bagged in alliance with the Shiv Sena (Shinde), in the vote count on Friday.

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Vedanta Jaipur Lit Fest 2026: Conversations range from chess to God Particle, from philanthropy to economy and travel

16 Jan 2026 | 10:25 PM

Jaipur, Jan 16 (UNI) From the mind of a chess grandmaster to the wit of Stephen Fry, from the origins of fiction to the mysteries of the universe, Day 2 at Vedanta Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 unfolded as a rich exploration of ideas, intellect, and creative expression, at Hotel Clarks Amer here Friday.

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Raj: Conversations at Vedanta JLF 2026 range from Chess to God Particle to Philanthropy to economy & travel

16 Jan 2026 | 10:19 PM

Jaipur, Jan 16 (UNI) From the mind of a chess grandmaster to the wit of Stephen Fry, from the origins of fiction to the mysteries of the universe, Day 2 at Vedanta Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 unfolded as a rich exploration of ideas, intellect, and creative expression, at Hotel Clarks Amer here today.

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Odisha state-level innovation & startup competition inspires student creativity:Minister

16 Jan 2026 | 10:15 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 16 (UNI) The State-Level Innovation and Startup Competition, organized by the Odisha Higher Education Department, is making significant strides in nurturing creativity among students and strengthening Odisha’s startup ecosystem, said Electronics & Information Technology Minister Mukesh Mahaling.

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Few NABL accredited laboratories in Manipur a concern

16 Jan 2026 | 10:14 PM

Imphal, Jan 16 (UNI) The limited number of NABL-accredited laboratories in Manipur emerged as a major concern during an Awareness Programme on NABL Accreditation and Its Benefits held at Manipur Technical University (MTU), Imphal, on Friday under the Gunvatta Yatra initiative of the Quality Council of India (QCI).

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Arunachal Pineapple Festival Bagra 3.0 inaugurated in West Siang

16 Jan 2026 | 10:12 PM

Itanagar, Jan 16 (UNI) The third edition of the Arunachal Pineapple Festival Bagra (APFB) 3.0 was inaugurated on Friday at Bagra in West Siang district by Lumla MLA and Advisor to the Planning and Women & Child Development Departments, Tsering Lhamu, in the presence of Nani Lajie, Chairman, APIDFCL, and Tobom Bam, Director of Horticulture.

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Mini Hornbill Festival is no longer a roadshow concept: Rio

16 Jan 2026 | 10:09 PM

Dimapur, Jan 16 (UNI) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday said the Mini Hornbill Festival is no longer a roadshow concept but has evolved into a globally recognised cultural platform.

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AP: Four teenagers drowned in sea, 2 bodies fished out

16 Jan 2026 | 10:08 PM

Nellore, Jan 16 (UNI) In a tragic accident, four teenage boys drowned in the sea at Isukapalli village of Alluru mandal of the district on Friday.

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Congress emerges single largest party in Chandrapur civic polls

16 Jan 2026 | 10:05 PM

Chandrapur, Jan 16 (UNI) The Congress registered a significant gain in the Chandrapur Municipal Corporation elections, emerging as the single largest party with 28 seats in the 66-member civic body, dealing a blow to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Vote counting is still in progress.

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National Sports University in Manipur , a national pride : Secy Sports

16 Jan 2026 | 10:03 PM

Imphal, Jan 16 (UNI)The 8th Foundation Day of the National Sports University (NSU) was celebrated on Friday at NSU, Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, here.

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Fifteen arrested in Rs 3.90 cr Dharani-Bhu Bharati scam; cash, documents & gadgets seized

16 Jan 2026 | 10:02 PM

Jangaon, Jan 16 (UNI) Jangaon police have arrested 15 members of a gang involved in an alleged Rs 3.90-crore scam linked to Dharani and Bhu Bharati registrations in Jangaon and Yadadri districts, which reportedly caused heavy loss to government revenue.

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Helmed by half a dozen ministers, Gangasagar beaches cleaned as fair ends

16 Jan 2026 | 9:56 PM

By Rajib Chakraborty
Sagar Island, Jan 16 (UNI) Deploying nearly 3,000 sanitation workers, the West Bengal administration on Friday launched an extensive cleanliness drive across all the beaches of the Gangasagar Fair zone as the religious congregation came to an end in the South 24-Parganas district.

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