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January 17, 2026 12:53 PM
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The BJP has swept the 2026 civic polls, winning one thousand 425 of 2 thousand 869 seats across 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra. According to the final tally, the Shiv Sena bagged 399 seats, Congress 324, NCP 167, Shiv Sena (UBT) 155, NCP (SP) 36, MNS 13, and BSP 6 seats. The BJP won...
January 17, 2026 12:38 PM
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has said that democratic institutions can remain strong and relevant when they are transparent, inclusive, responsive and accountable to people. Mr Birla stated this during his valedictory address at the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth, CS...
January 17, 2026 11:10 AM
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Delhi Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory for today and the 19th, 20th, and 21st of January due to Republic Day Parade rehearsals on Kartavya Path. According to the advisory, the traffic restrictions will be in place from 10:15 AM to 12:30 PM to ensure smooth and uninterrupted movement o...
January 17, 2026 10:59 AM
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In Ladakh, fresh snowfall in the Kargil district has disrupted vehicular movement along the Zojila axis, with slippery roads and poor visibility affecting traffic. Authorities regulated movement to ensure commuter safety. The Meteorological Department has reported continued snowfall at Zojila, wit...
January 17, 2026 12:46 PM
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Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan today paid tribute to the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and actor MG Ramchandran on his birth anniversary. In a social media post, the Vice-President said that MG Ramchandran was a visionary leader and dedicated his life to the welfare of the poor and the marg...
January 17, 2026 12:38 PM
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The Embassy of India in Riyadh, in collaboration with India's Ministry of Tourism, organised a major tourism promotion event in the Saudi capital to connect global partners with India's diverse travel experiences. Leading Saudi travel and tour operators participated alongside key industry partners t...
January 17, 2026 2:14 PM
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The Central Government has ensured record availability of fertilisers for farmers during the year 2024-25 to meet their agricultural needs in a timely manner. The Chemical and Fertilisers Ministry said that against an estimated national requirement of about 152.50 crore bags of fertilisers, the gove...
January 17, 2026 10:15 AM
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The External Affairs Ministry has said that India is keeping a close eye on the prevailing situation in Iran. During a media briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is committed to taking whatever steps are required in the interest of the Indian citizens living in t...
January 17, 2026 9:04 AM
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister of Poland, Radosław Sikorski, will be on a three-day visit to India starting today. On Sunday, Mr Sikorski is scheduled to attend the Jaipur Literature Festival in Jaipur, Rajasthan. On the final day of his visit, he will meet External Affairs Minis...
January 17, 2026 8:59 AM
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The 6th ASEAN-India Digital Ministers Meeting was held virtually yesterday under the theme Adaptive ASEAN: From Connectivity to Connected Intelligence. The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of ASEAN Member States and India to strengthen regional digital cooperation with a focus on digital inc...
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