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Gujarat reports its fourth case of human metapneumovirus, with a nine-month-old boy in Ahmedabad testing positive. The child, experiencing severe symptoms, is under observation. Of the city’s three cases, two are infants and one a senior citizen. State health officials are analyzing data on influenza-like illnesses, maintaining no major spike in trends.

Union Agriculture Secretary says adaptation strategies include creating drought and flood-resistant crop varieties, implementing efficient water management techniques, and providing a cushion through crop insurance in extreme natural calamities event

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have extended their stay on the ISS due to spacecraft issues. Initially set to return in February 2025, they will now come back in late March, pending Crew-10's successful mission. Despite challenges, their ongoing work includes scientific experiments and spacewalks while maintaining a positive outlook and dedication.

It is set to be demolished to make way for a new state-of-the-art auditorium

The HC issued this direction as KPCL had failed to pre-notify applicants on the minimum marks for qualifying  

President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced to an unconditional discharge in the New York hush money case, avoiding jail time, fines, or probation despite being found guilty of falsifying business records. The ruling allows Trump to retain his voting rights and pursue an appeals process.

The Trinamool Congress general secretary is testing new ideas and initiatives in his Diamond Harbour constituency in his bid to show that he has what it takes to be the next leader; However, his model of governance and initiatives does not necessarily complement the larger West Bengal model of growth.

The free sand policy has provided a boost to the construction activities, he says, adding that building permissions have been simplified and a G.O. to this effect has been issued as a Sankranti gift

The special services from Hyderabad and other places in Telangana will carry passengers to various coastal districts in A.P.

Such citizens can submit a sworn affidavit of gender change with a certificate from the hospital to enter the country, and then apply for a renewed passport with details of new name, gender, and appearance

Donald Trump becomes the first US President to enter the White House as a convicted felon, sentenced for falsifying business records to conceal payment to Stormy Daniels. The judge discharged him unconditionally, acknowledging his re-election. Trump called the case a 'political witchhunt' and plans to appeal, criticizing the justice system's 'weaponization.'

Mr. Shanmugaratnam will visit Odisha on January 17-18 as an expression of his government’s interest in setting up projects and collaboration in the state

NHAI has identified a consultancy agency to prepare the detailed project report for the the nearly 45-km long bypass which will be part of a semi ring road from Thuvakudi to Thindukarai via Mathur and Panjapur, connecting the five national highways leading to Thanjavur, Karaikudi, Madurai, Dindigul, and Karur from Tiruchi

The veteran is believed to have told all the leaders to work unitedly to strengthen the party organisation, especially in the wake of the upcoming elections to local bodies

According to the letter, the State is entitled to get ₹36.58 crore from the Centre for the scheme as per the 60:40 sharing ratio of Ayushman Bharat Arogya Karnataka scheme, but the Centre is yet to respond