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1.7cr devotees brave cold, freezing water to take holy dip as Maha Kumbh begins
Maha Kumbh 2025 commenced in Prayagraj with 1.7 crore devotees taking a sacred dip at Sangam on Paush Purnima amidst a chilling 10° Celsius. The 45-day event, marked by spirituality and vibrant cultural heritage, sees increased pilgrim influx due to its rare celestial alignment.
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Minister clarifies that temple land has not been encroached by alleged sexual offender
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Deadly strings attached: Chinese manja business soars under the radar
Easily available both online and in local markets, this synthetic thread continues to defy crackdowns, exposing the challenges in enforcement
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KEA to develop mobile app for CET
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Eight injured in wasp attack
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Collision leaves six people dead in Maharashtra
The truck was carrying iron rods, and the tempo hit it from behind, causing six casualties. ‘Thirteen people are injured, with two to three persons in a critical state,’ said BJP leader Girish Mahajan
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Modi to commission three naval combatants in Mumbai, to inaugurate ISKCON temple in Navi Mumbai
Commissioning of three major naval combatants marks a significant leap forward in realising India’s vision of becoming a global leader in defence manufacturing and maritime security, a statement issued on January 13 said
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Three people die at Gangasagar Mela in WB, five more taken ill
Gangasagar Mela organisers announced on Monday that the holy dip for Makar Sankranti will begin at 6.58 a.m. on Tuesday and continue until 6.58 a.m. on Wednesday
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Probe team visits Dhanbad private school to record the statement of affected girls, parents and principal
The school principal had humiliated over 100 Class 10 girls for celebrating “pen day” and forced to them return home in blazers
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'Phir Kejriwal Nu Chunn Lo’: AAP’s viral Punjabi campaign song
AAP released a campaign song on Lohri urging Delhi residents to re-elect Arvind Kejriwal in upcoming polls. The song highlights Kejriwal's achievements, including free electricity, water, and senior citizen pilgrimage programs. It also introduces new assurances like the Mahila Samman Yojana and Sanjeevani Yojana. Voting takes place on February 5, with results on February 8.
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Farmers’ stir: Farmer outfits to meet again on January 18
KMM coordinator Sarwan Singh Pandher said the SKM has extended its support for the ongoing farmers’ agitation
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AAP opposes rollout of Ayushman Bharat in Delhi, says own scheme ‘far more robust’
The AAP government in Delhi has opposed the rollout of the Centre's Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme, arguing that the Delhi Arogya Kosh (DAK) scheme it offers is more effective and provides wider benefits. The Delhi government claims their scheme covers a larger population and offers superior healthcare services.
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CM with 50 MLAs normalises Delhi’s unilateral actions of 2019: Mehbooba Mufti on Abdullah’s speech
She compares recent visit of PM Modi to that of then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2003 when the latter showed faith in her father and then Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, whose PDP had only 16 MLAs at the time
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Funding shortfalls hamper legal aid clinics in Indian law schools, reveals SC report
The report calls for greater accountability and integration of legal aid into academic curricula
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M.P. CM changes names of 11 villages in Shajapur district
The move comes just days after Mr. Yadav changed the names of three villages in his home district of Ujjain
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Retired teacher saved from a digital arrest scam, thanks to bank staff
An SBI manager saved ₹79 lakh belonging to the victim, which the latter was all set to transfer to the scam accused
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