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January 17, 2026 5:22 PM

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PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana to Boost Youth Employment: MoS George Kurian

Union Minister of State George Kurian today said that the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana would create more employment opportunities for youth across the country. Addressing a press conference in Kottayam, he said recent changes made to certain central government schemes were aimed at ensuring its be...

January 17, 2026 3:24 PM

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J&K: Security forces bust three terrorist hideouts in Billawar, Kathua

In Jammu and Kashmir, as part of the anti-terror operation, the security forces have busted three terrorist hideouts in the Billawar tehsil of Kathua district. Acting on reliable intelligence inputs regarding the movement of anti-national elements in the forest areas of Kamaad Nallah, Kalaban and Dh...

January 17, 2026 1:52 PM

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Kerala Court rejects bail plea of Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil

A Kerala Court today rejected the bail plea of Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in the third rape case registered against him. The Thiruvalla Judicial First Class Magistrate Court passed the order after holding an in-camera hearing. The defence argued that the case was fabricated, while the prosecuti...

January 17, 2026 1:37 PM

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ECI issues clarification on Form-7 procedure

Amid allegations and counter-allegations traded between TMC and BJP in West Bengal over Form 7, the Election Commission of India has clarified that any registered voter within a specific constituency could submit any number of forms. The Commission said there is no limit on how many forms an individ...

January 17, 2026 2:15 PM

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Two Maoists killed in encounter with security forces in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh

In Chhattisgarh, two Maoists have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Bijapur district today. According to the police, a joint team of security forces was dispatched after receiving intelligence inputs about the presence of Maoists in the jungle of the north-west area of the district...

January 17, 2026 12:53 PM

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BJP sweeps Maharashtra civic polls

The BJP has swept the 2026 civic polls, winning one thousand 425 of 2 thousand 869 seats across 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra. According to the final tally, the Shiv Sena bagged 399 seats, Congress 324, NCP 167, Shiv Sena (UBT) 155, NCP (SP) 36, MNS 13, and BSP 6 seats.    The BJP won...

January 17, 2026 10:59 AM

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Fresh snowfall disrupts traffic on Zojila Axis in Ladakh

In Ladakh, fresh snowfall in the Kargil district has disrupted vehicular movement along the Zojila axis, with slippery roads and poor visibility affecting traffic. Authorities regulated movement to ensure commuter safety.   The Meteorological Department has reported continued snowfall at Zojila, wit...