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January 28, 2026 9:20 AM

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NCDC confirms only two Nipah Virus cases reported in West Bengal since December

The National Centre for Disease Control has clarified that only two confirmed cases of Nipah Virus disease have been reported in West Bengal from December last year to date. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued the clarification after speculative and incorrect figures regarding the Nipah...

January 28, 2026 9:11 AM

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11th Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival to begin today

The 11th Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival (AEIFF) will begin in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar today. On the occasion, legendary music composer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Ilaiyaraaja will be honoured with the prestigious Padmapani Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Indian c...

January 28, 2026 7:51 AM

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Minister-level policy dialogue on Jal Jeevan Mission takes place in New Delhi

A Minister-level policy dialogue on the Jal Jeevan Mission was held in New Delhi yesterday, focusing on the sustainable operation and maintenance of rural drinking water services. Panchayati Raj Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh stressed the need for a long-term Operation and Maintenance framework led by ...

January 28, 2026 7:48 AM

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Government convenes all party meeting ahead of Budget Session of Parliament

Ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament, the Government convened an all Party Meeting in New Delhi yesterday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the meeting. Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha J.P. Nadda, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Ministers of State for Parliamentary Affairs...

January 28, 2026 6:26 AM

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Govt assures new UGC guidelines will not be misused

The Government has assured that the new University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines are to address caste-based discrimination on campuses and it will not be misused. Talking to the media yesterday, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said, this is the responsibility of the Centre, State governme...