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In Bihar’s Nalanda, 60 beneficiaries honoured for proactiveness in harnessing solar power

IANS | January 16, 2026 10:07 PM

Patna, Jan 16 (IANS) The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has achieved remarkable success in Bihar’s Nalanda, with close to one thousand people switching from conventional to solar energy for daily consumption. The district also ranks second in the state in subscribing to the flagship scheme and subsequently adopting solar panel-induced electricity.

Mamata's sudden attempt at religious realignment fuels poll speculations

Jayanta Bhattacharya | January 16, 2026 9:39 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's foundation‑stone laying ceremony for a sprawling Mahakal temple complex in Siliguri on Friday, is being seen as part of an attempt to change her 'minority appeasement' tag before the upcoming state Assembly elections.

Modi govt changed Startup landscape, half of new firms from small cities: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

IANS | January 16, 2026 9:33 PM

Jammu, Jan 16 (IANS) Union MoS (Ind. Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Friday said that while India had around 400 startups before 2014, the number of recognised startups has now crossed 2 lakhs, with nearly 50 per cent emerging from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

Phase 2 development of Adani Group's Vizhinjam Port to begin on January 24

IANS | January 16, 2026 9:17 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 16 (IANS) Kerala’s ambitious Adani Group-run Vizhinjam International Seaport project is set to enter a decisive new phase with the inauguration of its second stage of development on January 24, marking a major milestone in the state’s port-led growth strategy, an official statement said on Friday.

Tax authorities revive assessment on Tiger Global's Flipkart share sale

IANS | January 16, 2026 9:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Income Tax Department has revived the assessment proceedings against Tiger Global following the favourable Supreme Court judgment on the capital gains tax that has to be paid by the US equity investor on the sale of Flipkart shares to American retail giant Walmart for Rs 14,500 crore.

Gujarat signs MoUs worth Rs 5.78 lakh crore at regional summit, set to create 6.26 lakh jobs

IANS | January 16, 2026 9:02 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 16 (IANS) Gujarat is poised for a major industrial leap forward, with more than 6.26 lakh new jobs expected to be created across the state following a record number of investment commitments at the recent Vibrant Gujarat Regional Summit held in Rajkot.

‘Double-Engine’ rule performance powers BJP-led Mahayuti’s Maha civic polls sweep

IANS | January 16, 2026 8:34 PM

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Maharashtra’s “double engine” Centre-state leadership seems to have laid the track for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance’s urban sweep in civic body polls, consolidating the bloc’s post‑Assembly election momentum.

Bihar: Millet noodles, made from Ragi and jowar offer healthier options for children

IANS | January 16, 2026 8:28 PM

Patna, Jan 16 (IANS) The wide range of homegrown millet-made noodles (comprising ragi, bajra and jowar) represent the new age superfood, bringing the focus back on our forgotten culinary traditions and also myriad health benefits associated with it.

Haridwar: Posters 'barring non-Hindus' from entry come up at Har Ki Pauri

IANS | January 16, 2026 7:55 PM

Haridwar, Jan 16 (IANS) Amid the growing demand for prohibiting entry of non-Hindus in Haridwar’s Har ki Pauri, posters came up at the world-famous religious site which unambiguously designate the area as “off-limits for non-Hindus."

SC seeks Karisma Kapoor’s response on Priya Kapur’s plea for access to divorce papers

IANS | January 16, 2026 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor on an application filed by Priya Kapur seeking certified copies of records relating to the 2016 divorce proceedings between her and industrialist Sunjay Kapur.

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In Bihar’s Nalanda, 60 beneficiaries honoured for proactiveness in harnessing solar power

Mamata's sudden attempt at religious realignment fuels poll speculations

Modi govt changed Startup landscape, half of new firms from small cities: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Phase 2 development of Adani Group's Vizhinjam Port to begin on January 24

Tax authorities revive assessment on Tiger Global's Flipkart share sale

Gujarat signs MoUs worth Rs 5.78 lakh crore at regional summit, set to create 6.26 lakh jobs

‘Double-Engine’ rule performance powers BJP-led Mahayuti’s Maha civic polls sweep

Bihar: Millet noodles, made from Ragi and jowar offer healthier options for children

Haridwar: Posters 'barring non-Hindus' from entry come up at Har Ki Pauri

SC seeks Karisma Kapoor’s response on Priya Kapur’s plea for access to divorce papers

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