States

Modi govt vengeful in targeting TN like perennial Corona, yet State leapfrogs ahead: Stalin

13 Jan 2026 | 4:44 PM

Chennai, Jan 13 (UNI) Likening the vengeful targeting of Tamil Nadu by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government to continuing perennial attack of the corona epidemic without respite, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin on Tuesday took
pride in the State leapfrogging in growth and development despite the union Government’s vindictive discrimination.

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BRS trying to ignite fresh agitations, people will push them into the same ‘fire pit’: Ponguleti

13 Jan 2026 | 4:41 PM

Khammam, Jan 13 (UNI) Telangana Revenue, Housing and I&PR Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Tuesday came down heavily on BRS leaders, accusing them of making “nonsensical statements” after being unable to digest their defeat in the recent Gram Panchayat elections.

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Democracy under attack in India, humility is the answer to understanding, respecting people : Rahul

13 Jan 2026 | 4:34 PM

Udhagamandalam, Jan 13 (UNI) Humility is the answer understanding and respecting people,
senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi opined
today and said Democracy is under attack in the country by those in power.

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Bihar cabinet approves 41 proposals including settlement of Son river water-sharing dispute

13 Jan 2026 | 4:30 PM

Patna, Jan 13 (UNI) The Bihar Cabinet gave its green signal on Tuesday to 41 proposals including settlement of the long-pending Son River water-sharing dispute between Bihar and Jharkhand.

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Khordha Collector not competent to settle 11th century Lord Lingaraj Temple servitors’ ritual rights: Orissa High Court

13 Jan 2026 | 4:20 PM

Bhubaneshwar, Jan 13 (UNI) The Orissa High Court has ruled that the Collector, Khordha is not competent in accordance with law to settle the rights of Sevayats performing rituals at the Lord Lingaraj Mahaprabhu Temple Trust in Bhubaneswar.

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PRAGATI has transformed UP from a bottleneck state to a breakthrough state: CM Yogi

13 Jan 2026 | 4:20 PM

Lucknow, Jan 13 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that ‘PRAGATI’ (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation), the administrative framework envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, first during his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat and further institutionalised after becoming the Prime Minister at the national level, is not merely a platform for reviewing major infrastructure projects, but a powerful reflection of the new work culture of New India. The administrative framework, he said, has helped transform states like UP which was considered a "bottleneck State.

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SP protests in Lucknow against the murder of a young man in Meerut, demands arrest of the accused

13 Jan 2026 | 4:13 PM

Lucknow, Jan 13 (UNI) The murder of Rohit alias Sonu alias Ronu Kashyap in Meerut heated up the political atmosphere in the capital on Tuesday, as the Samajwadi Party workers staged a strong protest against the Uttar Pradesh government.

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Stepbrother kills mother and brother over property dispute in Mirzapur

13 Jan 2026 | 4:10 PM

Mirzapur, Jan 13 (UNI) In a shocking incident in Mirzapur district, a man allegedly murdered his stepmother and stepbrother by slitting their throats with a sharp-edged weapon (banka) over a long-standing property dispute. The accused later attempted to dispose of the bodies, but was arrested following public alert and police action, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

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Mahatma Gandhi Stadium renaming triggers political storm in Karnataka

13 Jan 2026 | 4:01 PM

Tumakuru, Jan 13 (UNI) The renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Tumakuru after Home Minister G Parameshwara has sparked a major political flashpoint in the district, with the BJP staging protests on Tuesday and accusing the Congress government of insulting the Father of the Nation.

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Stalin urges EAM to secure release of arrested TN fishermen through diplomatic channels

13 Jan 2026 | 3:57 PM

Chennai, Jan 13 (UNI) Expressing grve concern over the continuing arrests of Tamil Nadu
fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy personnel in high seas, Chief Minister and DMK President
MK Stalin on Tuesday urged External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar to take steps
through diplomatic channels to secure their release and prevent further arrests of fishermen.

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Digital Education is now a necessity, not an option: Aseem Arun

13 Jan 2026 | 3:56 PM

Lucknow, Jan 13 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Social Welfare (Independent Charge) Aseem Arun said on Tuesday that in the present times, digital education has become a necessity, not an option.

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India on the move as Blue Dart releases first national delivery trends report

13 Jan 2026 | 3:51 PM

Mumbai, Jan 13 (UNI) Blue Dart Express Limited has released its first national delivery trends report titled 'India on the Move 2025', offering insights into India’s evolving logistics and shipping patterns. The report highlights peak shipment volumes, expanded reach beyond metros, and growing demand for specialised and time-critical deliveries.

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‘Jana Nayagan’ censor row: Rahul jumps to Vijay's defence, blames Modi govt for attempting to block movie

13 Jan 2026 | 3:49 PM

Chennai, Jn 13 (UNI) After senior AICC leaders and MPs, Congress icon and Leader of the Opposition
in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday has come to the aid of a beleaguered actor-politician and
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Founder Vijay whose swansong movie ‘Jana Nayagan’ is in the
crosshairs of securing censor certification, charging the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government
with attempting to block the film which is an attack on Tamil culture.

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Khaira flags environmental governance risks in PLPA recast, writes to Governor

13 Jan 2026 | 3:38 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 13 (UNI) Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira has written to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria expressing serious concern over recent amendments made to the Punjab Land Preservation Act (PLPA) by the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government, warning that the changes could have damaging ecological and governance consequences.

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GMR Aero Cargo launches India’s first airside reefer truck at Hyderabad Airport

13 Jan 2026 | 3:38 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 13 (UNI) GMR Aero Cargo & Logistics on Tuesday launched India’s first airside reefer truck at Hyderabad Airport, marking a major upgrade in temperature-controlled cargo handling.

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