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January 14, 2026 3:41 PM

Gujarat CM inaugurates Gandhinagar Kite festival 2026, flies kites with citizens

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday inaugurated the Gandhinagar Kite Festival, marking the commencement of ‘Patang Utsav 2026’ in the city. The Chief Minister extended greetings and warm wishes to the people on the occasion of Ut...

January 14, 2026 3:46 PM

Farmers’ sincere efforts behind Mizoram being named ‘Ginger Capital of India’: CM Lalduhoma

After the NITI Aayog formally declared Mizoram as the ‘Ginger Capital of India’, Chief Minister Lalduhoma said the recognition is a testament to the sustained hard work, dedication and innovation of the state’s farmers, who have transformed gin...

January 14, 2026 2:49 PM

Indian navy sailing vessel arrives in Muscat after maiden voyage from Gujarat

Indian navy sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya has arrived at Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat after completing its maiden voyage from the western Indian state of Gujarat. The ship, a recreation of a fifth-century Indian vessel built using ancient stitching ...

January 14, 2026 2:40 PM

Increase taxes on fruit juices, sugary drinks, alcohol to reduce diabetes and cancers: WHO

Increasing taxes on fruit juices, sugary drinks and alcohol is essential to curb the rising burden of non-communicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers and injuries, especially among children and young adults, the World Heal...

January 14, 2026 2:22 PM

PM Modi calls Pongal a global celebration highlighting Tamil culture and farmer heritage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed Pongal celebrations in the national capital, saying the harvest festival has now become a global occasion that showcases the richness of Tamil culture. Extending greetings in Tamil, the Prime Minis...

January 14, 2026 2:06 PM

88 tonnes of e-waste collected during special drive in Hyderabad

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) collected 88 tonnes of electronic waste during a two-day special drive that concluded on Tuesday. The e-waste was collected through 531 collection locations using 191 dedicated vehicles, GHMC Commis...

January 14, 2026 12:08 PM

Makar Sankranti: Devotees gather in Prayagraj, Haridwar, Gangasagar for holy dip

On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, a massive influx of devotees was witnessed at major pilgrimage centres across the country, including Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, Haridwar in Uttarakhand, and Gangasagar in West Bengal, as people gathered...

January 14, 2026 11:43 AM

Prime Minister to inaugurate 28th CSPOC in New Delhi on Thursday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) on January 15 at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan in the Parliament House Complex, New Delhi. The Prime Minister is sc...

January 14, 2026 11:34 AM

Delhi’s minimum temperature rises slightly as cold wave persists

Delhi’s minimum temperature witnessed a marginal rise on Wednesday morning, settling at 3.8 degrees Celsius, even as cold wave conditions continued to grip the national capital, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD has f...

January 14, 2026 10:00 AM

Athletic clinch thriller; Atletico, Real Sociedad also win in Copa del Rey

Athletic Club qualified for the quarterfinals of Spain’s Copa del Rey, but not before suffering for 120 minutes away to second-division side Cultural Leonesa. Athletic played for an hour with 10 men against a side that pushed the 2024 Cup winners ...

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