Dry and cold weather continues in Jammu and Kashmir during Chillai Kalan period

January 2, 2026 10:29 AM January 2, 2026 10:29 AM

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Dry and cold weather continues in Jammu and Kashmir during Chillai Kalan period

In Jammu  & Kashmir, the weather pattern is dry and without much disturbance in terms of rain and snowfall, during the ongoing 40-day coldest period called "Chillai Kalan" that began on December 21 last year. A weak Western Disturbance affected the Union Territory two days ago, bringing light ra...

PM Modi and HM Amit Shah pay tribute to Mannathu Padmanabhan on his birth anniversary

January 2, 2026 10:22 AM January 2, 2026 10:22 AM

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PM Modi and HM Amit Shah pay tribute to Mannathu Padmanabhan on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Mannathu Padmanabhan on his birth anniversary today. In a social media post, the Prime Minister said that Padmanabhan was a visionary who believed that true progress is rooted in dignity, equality and social reform.     Mr Modi...

Repealing and Amending Act 2025 passed to simplify legal framework

January 2, 2026 8:30 AM January 2, 2026 8:30 AM

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Repealing and Amending Act 2025 passed to simplify legal framework

The Repealing and Amending Act, 2025, was passed in the recently concluded winter session of the Parliament. The Act aims to simplify the country’s legal framework by repealing obsolete and redundant laws and making targeted amendments to select existing statutes.   Under the Act, 71 obsolete A...

Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat advocates natural and traditional organic farming

January 2, 2026 8:23 AM January 2, 2026 8:23 AM

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Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat advocates natural and traditional organic farming

Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat has said that excessive use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides has rendered fertile land barren, making natural and traditional organic farming the only viable option to restore soil health and ensure sustainable farmer incomes.   Addressing a farmers' progra...

Hindu businessman attacked and set on fire by miscreants in Bangladesh

January 2, 2026 8:20 AM January 2, 2026 8:20 AM

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Hindu businessman attacked and set on fire by miscreants in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, a 50-year-old Hindu businessman was brutally attacked, stabbed and set on fire by miscreants in Damudya upazila of Shariatpur district on Wednesday night, police said. The victim, Khokon Chandra Das, who runs a medicine shop and mobile banking service at Keurbhanga Bazar, was returnin...

Dense fog disrupts train movement across several parts of the country

January 2, 2026 8:16 AM January 2, 2026 8:16 AM

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Dense fog disrupts train movement across several parts of the country

Dense fog has disrupted the movement of several trains in various parts of the country due to low visibility. According to Indian Railways, as many as 31 trains are delayed by over two hours. Passengers are advised to check the latest status of the trains before arriving at the station to board them...

Indian Army animal contingent to march on Kartavya Path during Republic Day Parade 2026

January 2, 2026 7:53 AM January 2, 2026 7:53 AM

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Indian Army animal contingent to march on Kartavya Path during Republic Day Parade 2026

For the first time, the Indian Army’s animal contingent will march on Kartavya Path in the national capital during the Republic Day Parade 2026. It will showcase the vital role animals play in military operations across some of the country’s most challenging terrains. The contingent will feature two...

Kaushal Manthan concludes with finalisation of Skill Resolutions 2026

January 2, 2026 7:49 AM January 2, 2026 7:49 AM

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Kaushal Manthan concludes with finalisation of Skill Resolutions 2026

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship concluded the week-long Kaushal Manthan with a high-level session chaired by the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary. The consultations, held from 23 to 31 last month, brought together senior officials ...