Deadline for completing Hajj pilgrimage procedures extended till Jan 25

January 17, 2026 2:06 PM

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Deadline for completing Hajj pilgrimage procedures extended till Jan 25

The deadline for completing Hajj pilgrimage procedures has been extended till the 25th of this month. The Ministry of Minority Affairs has clarified that no additional time will be granted beyond this date. The Ministry has urged Hajj pilgrims to finalise their Hajj booking and other documentation. ...

Rashtrapati Bhavan to remain closed for public from 21-29 Jan

January 17, 2026 1:58 PM

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Rashtrapati Bhavan to remain closed for public from 21-29 Jan

Rashtrapati Bhavan (circuit one) will remain closed for the general public from the 21st to 29th of January. According to the President's Secretariat, the visit of the general public will be closed due to the upcoming Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony.  

Kerala Court rejects bail plea of Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil

January 17, 2026 1:52 PM

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Kerala Court rejects bail plea of Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil

A Kerala Court today rejected the bail plea of Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in the third rape case registered against him. The Thiruvalla Judicial First Class Magistrate Court passed the order after holding an in-camera hearing. The defence argued that the case was fabricated, while the prosecuti...

ECI issues clarification on Form-7 procedure

January 17, 2026 1:37 PM

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ECI issues clarification on Form-7 procedure

Amid allegations and counter-allegations traded between TMC and BJP in West Bengal over Form 7, the Election Commission of India has clarified that any registered voter within a specific constituency could submit any number of forms. The Commission said there is no limit on how many forms an individ...

PM Modi to visit Assam today; To flag off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains

January 17, 2026 2:01 PM

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PM Modi to visit Assam today; To flag off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam this evening. During his two-day visit, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of a development project and flag off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains. Akashvani's correspondent reports that this evening at around 6 PM Prime Minister will par...

Two Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh

January 17, 2026 2:15 PM

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Two Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh

In Chhattisgarh, two Maoists have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Bijapur district today. According to the police, a joint team of security forces was dispatched after receiving intelligence inputs about the presence of Maoists in the jungle of the north-west area of the district...

WPL: UP Warriorz to lock horns with Mumbai Indians; Delhi Capitals to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru
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January 17, 2026 1:04 PM

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WPL: UP Warriorz to lock horns with Mumbai Indians; Delhi Capitals to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru

In the Women's Premier League (WPL) Cricket, two fixtures are lined up for today. UP Warriorz will lock horns withthe  Mumbai Indians. The match will begin at 3 PM, while the Delhi Capitals will take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The match will start at 7:30 PM at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in...