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Mega infra projects to make J&K one of India's most connected regions: PM

Modi inaugurated the strategic Sonamarg Tunnel for all-weather connectivity

7 months after the BJP came to power, Odisha joins Ayushman Bharat scheme

The pact was signed in presence of Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and several other dignitaries

IMD celebrates 150 years: From humble beginnings to global weather leader

Mohapatra said improvements in observations, communication, modelling and infrastructure have significantly enhanced weather and climate services

Steve Jobs' wife 'Kamala' to attend Maha Kumbh in India, photos viral

Laurene Powell Jobs, the wife of late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, visited Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath Temple and adopted a Hindu name 'Kamala' before her trip to the Maha Kumbh 2025

Sonmarg Z-Morh tunnel: Tunnel overview, project cost and other key details

The 6.5 km-long Z-Morh tunnel was finally inaugurated by PM Modi in Sonmarg, Kashmir. The tunnel provides all-weather connectivity between Sonamarg and the rest of the Valley

Mahakumbh 2025 begins: Prayagraj set to see Rs 2 trillion in trade

Mahakumbh 2025 begins: Prayagraj is set to become the largest hub of religious economy in the world as 400 million devotees converge for the biggest religious event

GST officers must explain 'grounds of arrest', obtain acknowledgment: CBIC

As per the earlier guideline issued in August 2022, GST officers were required to explain to the arrested person the grounds of arrest, and note the same in the arrest memo

Isro to review strategy as space docking trial postponed; check details

Isro aborted the SpaDeX mission due to sensor problems when the two satellites were just 3 metres away from successfully completing the docking

Telangana rations Kingfisher beer as Heineken halts sales in price dispute

Alcohol is bought by the state government and then supplied to shops in Telangana, where officials are rationing supplies to deter hoarding and tackle shortages

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 highlights: 10 million devotees take holy dip in Sangam

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Right things will happen at right time: PM after J&K CM asks for statehood

"You have to believe that this is Modi and he keeps his promises. There is a right time for everything and right things will happen at the right time," Modi said without mentioning the statehood

Facing power losses, UP plans to privatise two power distribution firms

UP is inviting private companies to form partnerships with or privatise state-owned Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam and Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam, per the tender dated Jan 12

SC to hear Jairam Ramesh's petition against Election rules change on Jan 15

Govt has tweaked an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents such as CCTV camera, webcasting footage and video recordings of candidates to prevent their misuse

Rescue efforts continue in Assam as survival chances fade for miners

Nine workers were trapped inside the mine in Umrangshu, around 250 km from Guwahati, on January 6 with four bodies recovered so far

Bihar Guv assured us of taking steps to resolve BPSC row: Prashant Kishor

Addressing a press conference, Kishor said a delegation of BPSC aspirants will visit the Raj Bhavan in the afternoon to apprise the governor about the matter

Badlapur sexual assault victims very young, trial must be fast-tracked: HC

In August last year, a male attendant sexually assaulted the two girls - aged four and five - inside the toilet of their school located in Badlapur area of Maharashtra's Thane district

Omar Abdullah credits PM Modi for J&K polls, pitches for 'full statehood'

PM Modi inaugurated the Z-morh tunnel in Central Kashmir's Ganderbal district in the presence of Abdullah and Lt Governor Manoj Sinha

PM Modi to launch Mission Mausam on Jan 14 to make India more weather-ready

Climate-smart India: Mission Mausam has been designed to ensure better preparedness for future climatic challenges with a budget of Rs 2,000 crore over two years

'Dragging your feet': Delhi HC slams AAP over delay in tabling CAG report

The Delhi high court criticised the AAP-led Delhi government for delay in the submission of a crucial CAG report on the liquor scam, raising doubts about their handling of the matter