States

Telangana Govt owes Alcobev Industry over ₹3,900 Cre; Associations Flag Investor Concerns Ahead of Davos 2026

16 Jan 2026 | 9:40 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 16 (UNI) The Telangana government continues to owe the alcoholic beverages (alcobev) industry more than ₹3,900 crore in unpaid dues, prompting industry associations to warn that prolonged payment delays could undermine investor confidence, particularly as the State prepares for its global outreach at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos later this month.

see more..

Dream big, nurture positive thoughts: Arunachal Guv to students

16 Jan 2026 | 9:40 PM

Itanagar, Jan 16 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik has encouraged students to dream big, think positively, and believe in themselves, stating that greatness begins with self-confidence.

see more..

Maha: Mahayuti bags 94 out of total 122 seats in Nashik Municipal Corporation

16 Jan 2026 | 9:37 PM

Nashik, Jan 16 (UNI) The Mahayuti alliance, comprising BJP, Shinde's Shiv Sena and NCP Ajit Pawar, has so far captured 94 out of total 122 seats in the Nashik Municipal Corporation general election, the counting for which is currently underway today.

see more..

Telangana CM hands over Group-3 appointment letters to 1,370 candidates, slams BRS over recruitment lapses

16 Jan 2026 | 9:36 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 16 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on late Friday evening handed over appointment letters to 1,370 candidates selected for Group-3 posts at a programme held at Shilpakala Vedika in the Hitech City area and criticised the previous BRS government for what he termed "irresponsible" handling of recruitment examinations.

see more..

Paruveta Utsavam Celebrated with Grandeur at Tirumala

16 Jan 2026 | 9:29 PM

Tirumala, Jan 16 (UNI) The annual Paruveta Utsavam of Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy was celebrated with religious fervour and grandeur at Tirumala on Friday, the day following Makara Sankranti, observed as Kanuma.

see more..

BJP Moves Toward Clear Majority in Miraj–Kupwad Municipal Corporation

16 Jan 2026 | 9:26 PM

Sangli, Jan 16 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is heading toward a clear majority in the Miraj–Kupwad Municipal Corporation elections.

see more..

BJP dominates Maharashtra municipal elections, Wins control of 25 Corporations

16 Jan 2026 | 9:24 PM

Mumbai, Jan 16 ( UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the dominant force in Maharashtra’s municipal elections, securing control over 25 of the state’s 29 municipal corporations. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis described the performance as historic and congratulated party workers while thanking voters for their support.

see more..

MNS Faces a Severe Setback Not Only in Mumbai but Across Maharashtra

16 Jan 2026 | 9:23 PM

Mumbai, Jan 16 ( UNI) Despite taking an aggressive stand on issues such as Marathi identity, the rights of the Marathi-speaking population, Mumbai-centric concerns, urban governance, alleged irregularities in voting machines and voter lists, and environmental protests like the tree felling at Nashik's Tapovan, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) led by Raj Thackeray has suffered a major electoral rout in Mumbai as well as other municipal corporations across the state.

see more..

AIMIM Registers Historic Victory in Aurangabad, Emerges as Second-Largest Party With 33 Seats; Imtiaz Jaleel Thanks Voters

16 Jan 2026 | 9:18 PM

Ch. Sambhajinagar, Jan 16 (UNI) The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has delivered a historic performance in the Aurangabad municipal elections, securing 33 seats and emerging as the second-largest political force in the city after the BJP.

see more..

Optimally leverage funds available to upgrade sports infra to modern standards: J&K Chief Secy to officers

16 Jan 2026 | 9:15 PM

Jammu, Jan 16 (UNI) Directing that sporting and recreational activities be evenly distributed across all districts to ensure equal opportunities for aspiring youth, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today advised the Department of Youth Services and Sports to optimally leverage funds available under SASCI, Ministry of Sports schemes and Capex allocations to upgrade sports infrastructure to modern standards.

see more..

Tusu festival celebrated with cultural fervour in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj

16 Jan 2026 | 9:13 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 16 (UNI) Folk cultural programmes like Tusu singing play a vital role in preserving and promoting traditional art, literature, culture, customs, and values, Odisha Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra said on Friday.

see more..

Arunachal BJP celebrates party's victory in Maha civic body polls

16 Jan 2026 | 9:13 PM

Itanagar, Jan 16 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Arunachal Pradesh, on Friday celebrated the party's landslide victory in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections and other civic body polls held across Maharashtra. The historic mandate was described as a strong endorsement of the BJP's leadership, policies, and development-oriented governance.

see more..

Report on Meghalaya Job Reservation Policy likely to be tabled during budget session

16 Jan 2026 | 9:07 PM

Shillong, Jan 16 (UNI) The Meghalaya Cabinet today deliberated on the report of the expert committee on the State Job Reservation Policy, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said.

see more..

EC issues fresh SIR clarification after Madhyamik row; Mamata accuses poll body of shifting goalposts

16 Jan 2026 | 9:06 PM

Kolkata, Jan 16 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday issued a fresh directive on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, seeking to clarify procedures a day after it rejected the Madhyamik (secondary examination) admit card as a valid document, a decision that has triggered political backlash.

see more..

Free football camp for girls launched in Manipur

16 Jan 2026 | 9:06 PM

Thoubal, Imphal, Jan 16 (UNI) Manipur, widely regarded as the powerhouse of women’s football in India, has added another grassroots initiative to its rich sporting legacy with the launch of the Ashalata Devi Football Festival (ADFF), a free football camp for young girls in Yairipok, Thoubal district.

see more..