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Shinde faction shifts corporators to resorts to avoid poaching ahead of Mayor election

IANS | January 17, 2026 7:09 PM

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena has reportedly moved its corporators in Mumbai to a five-star hotel, a day after it emerged as the kingmaker in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Sources have said that Shinde Sena’s 29 corporators are in a five-star hotel to avoid poaching ahead of the election for the post of Mayor, especially when the numbers are close.

BJP releases video song echoing PM Modi's call for change of Trinamool rule in Bengal

IANS | January 17, 2026 6:41 PM

Kolkata, Jan 17 (IANS) Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scathing attack on Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government and the ruling Trinamool Congress on various issues from a public rally in the minority-dominated Malda district on Saturday, the West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released a video song on social media, the main theme of which echoes the Prime Minister's call for a change of regime in the eastern state, and the beginning of BJP rule after the crucial Assembly elections.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates 3 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Atal canteen

IANS | January 17, 2026 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Saturday, inaugurated three Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and multiple development projects in the Shalimar Bagh Assembly constituency, aimed at strengthening public healthcare, nutrition and core infrastructure in the area.

Miss Universe India 2025 Manika Vishwakarma charms NCC cadets

IANS | January 17, 2026 5:26 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Miss Universe India 2025 Manika Vishwakarma, a former National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadet, visited the Corps' Republic Day Camp-2026 and inspired the participants to touch the sky with grit and patriotism, an official said on Saturday.

First R-Day Parade after 'Op Sindoor' to feature 29-aircraft flypast, cutting-edge defence platforms

IANS | January 17, 2026 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The first Republic Day Parade to be held after Operation Sindoor last year promises a special display of military might through cutting-edge defence platforms and a grand flypast by 29 aircraft, an official said on Saturday.

India, Canada to unlock new opportunities, deepen ties: Piyush Goyal

IANS | January 17, 2026 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday met David Eby, Premier of British Columbia, reaffirming the importance of sustained engagement to unlock new opportunities and deepen ties between India and Canada.

Alcohol ban in Bihar led to better proteins, fat intake, decline in processed foods: IIT Kanpur

IANS | January 17, 2026 4:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The prohibition on alcohol in Bihar in 2016 has led to higher intake of calories, protein, and healthy fats from nutritious food sources, according to a study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur on Saturday.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan condemns Cong MLA Baraiya's 'disgraceful' remarks on women

IANS | January 17, 2026 4:52 PM

Bhopal, Jan 17 (IANS) Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday condemned the derogatory remarks made by Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Phool Singh Baraiya, calling them "disgraceful" and "painful".

R-Day curbs: No public visits to Rashtrapati Bhavan between Jan 21-29

IANS | January 17, 2026 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Visits to Rashtrapati Bhavan (Circuit-1) here will remain closed for public from January 21 to 29 due to the upcoming Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony, an official of the President's Secretariat said on Saturday.

4-day ‘Wings India 2026’ to display future of global aviation: Govt

IANS | January 17, 2026 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The government is set to launch ‘Wings India 2026’, Asia’s largest civil aviation event, at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad from January 28-31, that will showcase the future of global aviation, it was announced on Saturday.

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Shinde faction shifts corporators to resorts to avoid poaching ahead of Mayor election

BJP releases video song echoing PM Modi's call for change of Trinamool rule in Bengal

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates 3 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, Atal canteen

Miss Universe India 2025 Manika Vishwakarma charms NCC cadets

First R-Day Parade after 'Op Sindoor' to feature 29-aircraft flypast, cutting-edge defence platforms

India, Canada to unlock new opportunities, deepen ties: Piyush Goyal

Alcohol ban in Bihar led to better proteins, fat intake, decline in processed foods: IIT Kanpur

Shivraj Singh Chouhan condemns Cong MLA Baraiya's 'disgraceful' remarks on women

R-Day curbs: No public visits to Rashtrapati Bhavan between Jan 21-29

4-day ‘Wings India 2026’ to display future of global aviation: Govt

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