ECI extends schedule for SIR of electoral rolls in five states, UTs till Jan 19

January 16, 2026 7:39 AM

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ECI extends schedule for SIR of electoral rolls in five states, UTs till Jan 19

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Goa, Lakshadweep, Rajasthan, Puducherry and West Bengal up to 19th of January. With this, electors can file claims and objections till 19th of this month. In a lett...

Indian Coast Guard intercepts Pakistani boat inside Indian waters in Arabian Sea

January 16, 2026 7:39 AM

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Indian Coast Guard intercepts Pakistani boat inside Indian waters in Arabian Sea

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has intercepted a Pakistani fishing boat with 9 crew inside Indian waters near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in the Arabian Sea. According to the Indian Coast Guard, the Pakistani boat named AL-MADINA, was sighted by an ICG ship on Wednesday. On being c...

IMD predicts fresh spell of rain, snowfall across J&K

January 16, 2026 7:25 AM

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IMD predicts fresh spell of rain, snowfall across J&K

The Meteorological Department has forecast a fresh spell of rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir beginning today, with moderate to heavy precipitation expected in parts of the Chenab Valley, Udhampur, Reasi and south Kashmir during January 23 and 24. The Union Territory is likely to witness ge...

LG Manoj Sinha to Preside Over J&K Republic Day Function on January 26

January 16, 2026 7:19 AM

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LG Manoj Sinha to Preside Over J&K Republic Day Function on January 26

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will preside over and take salute at the main Republic Day function at Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu on 26th of January. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will be the chief guest on the occasion.   The five cabinet ministers will preside over and take the...

Vote Counting to begin for Maharashtra Civic Polls

January 16, 2026 7:17 AM

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Vote Counting to begin for Maharashtra Civic Polls

Counting of votes for 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, will be held today. The counting process will begin at 10:00 a.m.   All necessary precautions have been taken with regard to security arrangements, traffic management, and maintenanc...

Voting concludes in 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra

January 15, 2026 10:22 PM

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Voting concludes in 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra

Voting in 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, concluded peacefully today. While the exact figures are still awaited, a moderate voter turnout of around 50 per cent has been recorded. A total of 15,931 candidates are in the fray.   The ...