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January 18, 2026 9:26 PM

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Himachal Pradesh: Child sex ratio increases from 947 to 964 in last three years

The child sex ratio in Himachal Pradesh has increased from 947 to 964 in the last three years. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated in Shimla that this improvement is a result of the government's continuous and serious efforts for the safety and respect of girl children. He said that this po...

January 18, 2026 8:27 PM

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53rd World Book Fair concludes with global participation

The 53rd edition of the World Book Fair concluded this evening. Organised by the National Book Trust, the nine-day fair witnessed the participation of over a thousand publishers from more than 35 countries. Our correspondent reports that bringing stories, ideas, and cultures under one roof, the fair...

January 18, 2026 8:05 PM

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Chhattisgarh: Six Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Bijapur 

In Chhattisgarh, an encounter between security forces and Maoists has been continuing since yesterday in Bijapur district. Two more bodies were recovered from the encounter site today. With this, the total number of Maoists killed in the encounter has risen to six, including four women Maoists. Secu...

January 18, 2026 2:16 PM

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IMD forecasts very dense fog conditions in north India till tomorrow

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dense to very dense fog conditions to prevail in the morning and night hours over Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh till tomorrow.   The weather agency said that cold wave conditions are expected in some parts of East Madhya Pradesh, Chhattis...

January 18, 2026 11:46 AM

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Maharashtra:5 Killed in road accident on Pune-Solapur Highway

In Maharashtra, five persons lost their lives and one woman was injured in a tragic road accident on the Solapur-Pune National Highway near Mohol. The accident occurred late last night around 11 pm when a speeding car lost control and rammed into a roadside tree. The victims were travelling from Pan...