States

Ladakh, Kargil Are soul of India: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta

12 Jan 2026 | 6:51 PM

Pune, Jan 12 ( UNI) Stating that Ladakh and Kargil are not merely India’s border regions but the very soul of the nation, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta asserted here on Monday that the bond between Ladakh, Kargil and the rest of India is inseparable and eternal.

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UP: Five of Lucknow arrested while crossing Nepal border

12 Jan 2026 | 6:49 PM

Bahraich, Jan 12 (UNI) In a major crackdown on crime along the India-Nepal border in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, a joint team of Bahraich Police and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has arrested five people, who were allegedly going to Nepal.

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Karur Vysya Bank opens new branch in pune

12 Jan 2026 | 6:48 PM

Pune, Jan 12 ( UNI) Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) has strengthened its presence in Maharashtra by inaugurating a new branch in Pune's Sahakar Nagar. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Major Kamlesh Bajaj (Retd.) Bombay Engineering Group, Indian Army, and Dr. Hemalata R. Jalgaonkar BAMS, MS (Gynaecology),Ph.D , Principal & HOD, Ashtang Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune.

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India Will Emerge as a Vishwa Guru in the 21st Century: Prof. Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad

12 Jan 2026 | 6:48 PM

Pune, Jan 12 (UNI) Founder President of MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), renowned educationist Prof. Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad expressed confidence here on Monday that India will rise as a global knowledge leader through the harmonious integration of science and spirituality.

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Six cyber fraudsters arrested in Bokaro, mobile phones recovered

12 Jan 2026 | 6:46 PM

Bokaro, Jan 12 (UNI) Local police in Bokaro district arrested six cyber fraudsters following inputs received through the Pratibimb App. During the raid, police recovered 13 high-end mobile phones and cash amounting to ₹20,000 from the accused.

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Eight arrested in Hazaribag Murder Case

12 Jan 2026 | 6:43 PM

Hazaribag, Jan 12 (UNI) Jharkhand Police have achieved a major breakthrough with the arrest of eight criminals involved in the murder of a reveller on New Year's day and causing serious injuries to his friend.

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Howrah police arrest three members of Bishnoi gang

12 Jan 2026 | 6:41 PM

Kolkata, Jan 12 (UNI) The Howrah police in West Bengal arrested three alleged members of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang from the Howrah station premises following a tip-off.

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Meghalaya to draft ‘Christmas Tourism Policy’ to attract visitors

12 Jan 2026 | 6:40 PM

Shillong, Jan 12 (UNI) The Meghalaya government is drafting a first-of-its-kind Christmas Tourism Policy aimed at leveraging the surge in tourist arrivals during the year-end festive season, Tourism Minister Timothy D Shira said today.

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18 people injured in bus accident in Tripura

12 Jan 2026 | 6:38 PM

Agartala, Jan 12 (UNI) A bus accident occurred early this morning in the Kamalpur area of Tripura's Dhalai District, resulting in injuries to 18 passengers. The bus was traveling from Agartala to Kailashahar in Unakoti District when it reportedly lost control while navigating a sharp turn and plunged into a deep gorge.

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HP HC restrains Cong leader circulating defamatory post against Bindal

12 Jan 2026 | 6:31 PM

Shimla, Jan 12 (UNI) The High court of Himachal Pradesh has restrained a Nahan-based Congress leader Kapil Garg from uploading or circulating any content on social media against former Vidhan Sabha Speaker and BJP state president Dr Rajiv Bindal during the pendency of a defamation suit against former.

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Odisha CM Majhi lays foundation stone for new Lok Seva Bhavan

12 Jan 2026 | 6:24 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 12 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today laid the foundation stone for the construction of a new Lok Sabha Bhawan on 71.13 acres of land for Rs 3,623 crore.

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Integrated Residential Schools state’s dream project: Bhatti Vikramarka

12 Jan 2026 | 6:19 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 12 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu on Monday said the Integrated Residential Schools being developed with international standards are the Telangana government’s dream project and are set to emerge as a national role model and a game changer.

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Manipur displaced persons attempt to march to Lok Bhawan

12 Jan 2026 | 6:11 PM

Imphal, Jan 12 (UNI) Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Manipur staged a protest on Monday over what they described as the continued inaction of the state administration in addressing their unresolved issues.

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Focus on goal, steadfastness on resolve, and continuity in action is Swami Vivekananda's message: CM Yogi

12 Jan 2026 | 6:09 PM

Lucknow, Jan 12( UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Swami Vivekananda played a major role in introducing India's eternal culture and spiritual consciousness on the global stage. "He gave India and Indianness a new identity. Swami Vivekananda's inspiration guides us in every situation along with moving forward," Yogi said.

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Allahabad HC gives Feb 3 as next date of hearing in Gyanvapi mosque dispute case

12 Jan 2026 | 6:06 PM

Prayagraj, Jan 12 (UNI) Allahabad High Court has fixed February 3 as the next date of hearing in the Gyanvapi mosque dispute case in Varanasi. The court heard a petition which seeks a scientific survey by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) of the ablution area (wazukhana) of the Gyanvapi complex, excluding the Shivling.

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