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Day after PM Modi, Rajnath Singh rains plaudits on Omar Abdullah
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised J&K CM Omar Abdullah for supporting Modi's efforts to bridge the 'dil ki doori' with Kashmir. Singh emphasized the significance of abrogating Article 370 and reaffirmed India's stance on PoK. He criticized past governments for ineffective handling of terrorism, credited the armed forces for peace improvements, and highlighted sacrifices by the people of J&K, including the Muslim community.
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Displaced post Sambhal riots, 3 families handed back 'lost' land after 47 years
Nearly 47 years after the 1978 communal riots in Sambhal, three displaced Hindu families have regained partial possession of their ancestral land, with the district administration returning 10,000 sq ft out of a 15,000 sq ft plot. Authorities are investigating the ownership of the remaining land.
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After CM Dhami’s order, over 200 'illegal' madrassas listed in Uttarakhand
Over 200 unregistered madrassas have been identified in Uttarakhand, prompting an investigation into their registration status, funding sources, and student details. A district-level committee is overseeing the probe, and a report will be submitted within a month. Authorities emphasize the need for compliance and transparent action.
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Bus carrying pilgrims to Prayagraj Maha Kumbh catches fire in U.P., 1 killed
Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze, which created chaos at the tourist facility in Vrindavan where the bus was parked
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Punjab farmers to begin fast-unto-death from January 15
Addressing the media at the Khanauri protest site, farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar said a group of 111 farmers, wearing black clothes, will sit on a fast-unto-death from 2 p.m.
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PM Modi to commission three new warships; says naval combatants will strengthen India’s bid to be global leader in defence
PM Modi will dedicate the three combatants — Surat, Nilgiri and Vaghsheer — to the nation on their commissioning at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Wednesday
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Smriti Irani, Shekhar Kapur in reconstituted Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society
The executive council, which previously had 29 members, has now been expanded to 34 members.
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FIR registered against Haryana BJP chief, singer for alleged gangrape in Kasauli
According to the complainant, the two men made videos of the act and threatened to kill the victim if she disclosed the incident to anyone, said officials
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Devotion paves way for self-discipline: Maharashtra Governor Radhakrishnan
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War of words on over national status of Gangasagar Mela on Makar Sankranti
West Bengal Minister Aroop Biswas said that the Centre has always deprived the State and not paid us a single penny for organising this mela.
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Not a joke anymore: US lawmakers greenlight Trump bid for Greenland
Republican lawmakers support President-elect Donald Trump's plan to buy Greenland, introducing a bill to initiate negotiations with Denmark. The "Make Greenland Great Again Act" faces mixed reactions, with some criticizing it as a distraction. Trump's proposal, viewed by many as impractical, has caused concerns over global instability, with analysts warning of potential repercussions.
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Delhi Assembly polls: Congress releases third list of 15 candidates, replaces Gokalpur nominee
Congress has fielded former Union Minister Krishna Tirath from Patel Nagar, Ariba Khan from Okhla, Harbani Kaur from Janakpuri and Jitender Solanki from Vikaspuri
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1 dead after bus carrying pilgrims to Maha Kumbh catches fire
An elderly passenger lost his life when a private bus carrying 50 pilgrims from Telangana to Prayagraj caught fire at a tourist center in Vrindavan. The blaze, speculated to be caused by a lit beedi, engulfed the bus before emergency services arrived.
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Passenger train derails at Villupuram with no injuries reported; normal services resume quickly
A passenger train bound for Puducherry with about 500 passengers had a derailment incident at Villupuram, where one wheel of the MEMU train derailed during shunting. No passengers were injured, and affected passengers were transferred to another train. The derailment briefly affected movement toward Puducherry, but normal services resumed by 8:40am.
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'Special day': PM Modi to launch 2 warships, sub in Mumbai on Jan 15
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the commissioning of two warships, INS Surat and INS Nilgiri, along with the submarine INS Vaghsheer, on January 15. This move aims to enhance India’s naval capabilities and self-reliance in defense. The vessels, featuring advanced technology, are set to strengthen India's strategic presence in the Indian Ocean Region.
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Elon Musk's new European HQ to be a Polish castle?
Glogowek, a small town in Poland, has invited billionaire Elon Musk to buy its 13th-century castle and make it his European headquarters. Mayor Piotr Bujak hopes the historical castle’s appeal and the town’s perfect climate will catch Musk’s attention. The property offers space for business and residential use but requires significant renovation. So far, no response from Musk.
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Delhi Police arrests Hashim Baba gang member wanted in MCOC Act
Police also recovered a gun and five live cartridges from the possession of Asrar, who was arrested from Kashganj in Uttar Pradesh
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ED registers money laundering case in Torres Ponzi case
According to the police, 1,916 investors have complained about being cheated so far in Ponzi schemes operated by a private firm owning the 'Torres' jewellery brand
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Air India to operate daily Delhi-Prayagraj flights for Maha Kumbh
In a release on Tuesday (January 14, 2025), Air India said it will operate the flights on the route from January 25 to February 28.
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Heavy-duty military drone of Israeli-origin crashes into sea off Porbandar
A drone called Drishti-10, made by Adani Defence and Aerospace under an Israeli license, crashed into the sea during trials off Porbandar. The Navy, which had not yet received the drone, faces no financial loss. The drone is designed for long-range intelligence missions. The armed forces require around 150 new drones of this type.
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