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January 16, 2026 9:22 PM

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Andhra Pradesh government approves AP FIRST research centre in Tirupati

The Andhra Pradesh government has approved proposals to establish a major research centre named AP Futuristic Innovation and Research in Science and Technology (AP FIRST) in Tirupati. The decision was taken during a meeting today at the Camp Office with advisors from the Aerospace, Defence and IT Di...

January 16, 2026 8:58 PM

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BJP-Shiv Sena alliance sweeps Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections

The BJP-led Mahayuti poised for a big victory in Maharashtra, with a massive edge on most of the 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Kalyan-Dombivali, Nashik, Thane and Navi Mumbai.   Addressing media persons in Mumbai, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnav...

January 16, 2026 3:30 PM

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Tamil Nadu observes birth anniversary of poet-saint Thiruvalluvar

The birthday of Poet Thiruvalluvar is celebrated today all over Tamil Nadu. On his birthday, Chief Minister M.K.Stalin and cabinet members offered floral tributes to his statue at Valluvar Kottam in Chennai. Special awards were distributed to those who contributed to Tamil literature.   Tiruval...

January 16, 2026 2:20 PM

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Himachal CM Urges Centre to Impose 100% Import Duty on Apples

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has urged the Centre to impose a 100 percent import duty on apples to protect the interests of apple growers in the state. During a meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi yesterday, he apprised her of the heavy losse...