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January 21, 2026 9:30 PM

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Union Minister Manohar Lal calls DISCOMs backbone of country’s power sector

Power Minister Manohar Lal today highlighted the crucial role of power distribution companies DISCOMs terming it the backbone of the country's power sector. Mr Lal was addressing the first Annual Conference of All India DISCOMs Association, Electricity Distribution Industry (EDICON) 2026 in New Delh...

January 21, 2026 9:03 PM

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IAF’s Band performs at Central Park to mark 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram

The Indian Air Force Band today staged a performance at Central Park in New Delhi to mark the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. The event witnessed a large gathering that responded enthusiastically to the patriotic performances. The band rendered India’s national song, Vande Mataram, composed by B...

January 21, 2026 9:23 PM

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SC warns illegal mining can lead to irreversible damage in Aravallis

The Supreme Court today said it will constitute an expert committee comprising domain experts to undertake an exhaustive and holistic examination of mining and related issues in the Aravallis. The Court observed that illegal mining can lead to irreversible damage. A bench comprising Chief Justice Su...

January 21, 2026 8:50 PM

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SC asks states to devise policy for media briefing by police

The Supreme Court has asked states to devise an appropriate policy for media briefing by police after considering the manual prepared by a senior lawyer assisting it as amicus curiae (friend of the court). A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh was hearing a batch of petitions regardi...