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January 16, 2026 8:09 AM

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Haj Codal Formalities Deadline Extended to Jan 25

The Ministry of Minority Affairs has issued an advisory after receiving representations from Haj pilgrims and other stakeholders seeking additional time to complete codal formalities. In its statement, the Ministry announced that a one-time final extension has been granted until the 25th of this mon...

January 16, 2026 1:05 PM

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Home Minister Amit Shah Inaugurates 3rd International Kite Festival in New Delhi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that Makar Sankranti is a festival of farmers and they in a way, begin their New Year on this day. Addressing 3rd International Kite Festival- 2026 in New Delhi today, Mr Shah said, Poet Kalidasa used a very beautiful phrase for India, 'utsav-priya janah,' mean...

January 16, 2026 7:39 AM

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ECI extends schedule for SIR of electoral rolls in five states, UTs till Jan 19

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Goa, Lakshadweep, Rajasthan, Puducherry and West Bengal up to 19th of January. With this, electors can file claims and objections till 19th of this month. In a lett...

January 16, 2026 7:39 AM

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Indian Coast Guard intercepts Pakistani boat inside Indian waters in Arabian Sea

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has intercepted a Pakistani fishing boat with 9 crew inside Indian waters near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in the Arabian Sea. According to the Indian Coast Guard, the Pakistani boat named AL-MADINA, was sighted by an ICG ship on Wednesday. On being c...