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Tears turn to joy as Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai meets PM Awas Yojana beneficiary’s family

IANS | January 19, 2026 9:41 PM

Surajpur (Chhattisgarh), Jan 19 (IANS) There was an emotional and inspiring moment at Surajpur when Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited the home of a beneficiary of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). The visit took place during the Chief Minister’s two-day tour of the district. The impact of the government’s housing schemes at the grassroots level was clearly visible there.

India, UAE target doubling bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032

IANS | January 19, 2026 9:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monday, decided to double India-UAE bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032, according to a joint statement issued on Monday after a meeting held here.

India and UAE condemn cross-border terrorism, deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

IANS | January 19, 2026 9:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday agreed to deepen defence and security cooperation - a core pillar of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership - while underlining the shared interest in regional peace, security and stability.

Violence in Bengal’s Beldanga underscores pattern of communal flare-up in Murshidabad district

IANS | January 19, 2026 9:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Mob violence and arson following communal flare‑up have become a pattern in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, where fresh protests in Beldanga on Friday over the death of a migrant worker in Jharkhand spilt into the weekend.

Faith meets conservation: ‘Water Woman’ Shipra Pathak’s ‘green message’ at Magh Mela in Prayagraj

IANS | January 19, 2026 8:42 PM

Prayagraj, Jan 19 (IANS) A new chapter was added to the history of the Magh Mela this year as environmental conservation emerged as a central theme for the first time. Under the leadership of Panchtattva Foundation, a dedicated ‘Panchtattva Paryavaran Karyalaya’ was set up in the Mela area in Prayagraj. This was a move to highlight the deep interconnection between water, forests, and life.

Delhi BJP chief, CM Gupta submit proposal for Nitin Nabin's election as National President

IANS | January 19, 2026 8:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, on Monday, led the city unit's all-India delegates to the party's National Office for submitting a proposal for nomination of Nitin Nabin for being elected the party's next President, a BJP leader said.

244 special trains carried over 4.5 lakh devotees during Mauni Amavasya: Railway Ministry

IANS | January 19, 2026 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Indian Railways successfully managed rail traffic during the Mauni Amavasya period, operating 244 special trains across the country since January 3, ensuring smooth and convenient travel for devotees, according to an official statement issued by the Ministry of Railways on Monday.

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Tears turn to joy as Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai meets PM Awas Yojana beneficiary’s family

India, UAE target doubling bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032

India and UAE condemn cross-border terrorism, deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Violence in Bengal’s Beldanga underscores pattern of communal flare-up in Murshidabad district

Faith meets conservation: ‘Water Woman’ Shipra Pathak’s ‘green message’ at Magh Mela in Prayagraj

Delhi BJP chief, CM Gupta submit proposal for Nitin Nabin's election as National President

244 special trains carried over 4.5 lakh devotees during Mauni Amavasya: Railway Ministry

Saints support 'banning' entry of non-Hindus at Har Ki Pauri, share views on Prayagraj Magh mela row

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