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January 18, 2026 10:10 AM

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Maharashtra cabinet approves operation of electric buses in Pune PM-E Drive scheme

Maharashtra cabinet has approved the operation of one thousand electric buses in the Pune metropolitan region under the Central Government’s PM-E Drive scheme. Approval has also been granted for a system to directly transfer the monthly operational payments to the concerned companies from the accoun...

January 17, 2026 9:38 PM

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Four Maoists Killed in Encounter With Security Forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

In Chhattisgarh, the number of Maoists killed in an encounter with security forces in Bijapur district has risen to four. Among the deceased is a woman Maoist. Security forces have also recovered two rifles, including an AK-47, from the encounter site. Bijapur Superintendent of Police, Dr. Jitendra ...

January 17, 2026 8:49 PM

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44,862 Fake NCERT Books Seized in Ghaziabad, 3 Arrested

Delhi Police has busted an organised network involved in printing and supplying duplicate NCERT textbooks. By conducting a raid in Loni area of Ghaziabad, Delhi Police recovered a total of 44,862 duplicate NCERT textbooks and two offset printing press machines along with paper reels, valued at 2 cro...

January 17, 2026 8:30 PM

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Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh Lauds NCC Cadets at Republic Day Camp 2026

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh today said that the courage and discipline displayed by NCC cadets in civil defence roles during Operation Sindoor are highly commendable and inspiring.   The Secretary said this while addressing the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2026 in New D...

January 17, 2026 8:19 PM

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Punjab Police Bust Cross-Border Arms Terror Module in Pathankot

The Punjab Police, in close collaboration with central agencies, have unearthed a cross-border arms terror module in the border district Pathankot, today. Police have recovered 3 AK-47 rifles, 2 foreign made pistols and 78 live cartridges on an intelligence tip of. DIG, Border Range, Sandeep Goyal h...

January 17, 2026 8:15 PM

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IMD Issues Orange Alert for Dense Fog Over Uttar Pradesh Tomorrow

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for dense to very dense fog over Uttar Pradesh tomorrow. The weather agency also forecast dense fog conditions at isolated places over Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, and Bihar for the next two to three days. Similar conditions are...

January 17, 2026 8:45 PM

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BJP Slams AAP-led Punjab Govt Over Raid on National Daily

The BJP has criticised the AAP-led Punjab government in connection with its raid on a national daily. The raid was allegedly conducted following the news report published by the national daily regarding constuction of a luxurious bungalow for AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the State.   Address...

January 17, 2026 8:08 PM

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Union Ministers Amit Shah & Dharmendra Pradhan visit World Book Fair 2026

Home Minister Amit Shah today visited the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. During his visit, Mr Shah visited various stalls and interacted with publishers, writers and visitors. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was also present during the visit. The 53rd edition o...

January 17, 2026 7:57 PM

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Projects Worth Over ₹55,000 Crore Sanctioned for Kashi: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Kashi has been preserving and promoting its spiritual and cultural heritage. Addressing a press conference in Kashi on the redevelopment of Manikarnika Ghat today, the Chief Minister said that while Kashi’s ancient character is being preserved, ...