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Centre cracks down to curb diversion, misuse of fertilisers in crop season

IANS | January 31, 2026 11:30 AM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The government has issued 14,692 show-cause notices, suspended or cancelled 6,373 licenses and registered 766 first information reports (FIRs) to curb the diversion and misuse of fertilisers during the Kharif and the ongoing Rabi season 2025–26 (April–Mid January 2026), to safeguard farmer interests and ensure the integrity of the national fertiliser supply chain, an official statement said on Saturday.

Sadhvi Prem Baisa case: 9-member SIT formed to probe suspicious death, injection angle under scanner

IANS | January 31, 2026 10:49 AM

Barmer, Jan 31 (IANS) The mysterious death of renowned religious storyteller and devotional singer Sadhvi Prem Baisa has triggered a major police action in Rajasthan. Taking a firm stand in the high-profile case, Jodhpur Police Commissioner Omprakash has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to ensure a thorough and impartial probe.

Not consulted on Sunetra's elevation; Ajit was to announce decision on reunion of NCP factions on Feb 12: Sharad Pawar

IANS | January 31, 2026 10:33 AM

Baramati, Jan 31 (IANS) Amid rapid political developments in Maharashtra after the demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in an air crash, NCP supremo Sharad Pawar on Saturday clarified that he was not consulted regarding Sunetra Pawar’s elevation as the Deputy CM. He also stated that the reunion of the two NCP factions was almost finalised and Ajit Pawar was set to formally announce it on February 12.

UAE’s Minister arrives in New Delhi for 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meet

IANS | January 31, 2026 10:03 AM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, United Arab Emirates’ Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to attend the second India–Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting (IAFMM).

India to host 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting today in New Delhi

IANS | January 31, 2026 9:52 AM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) India will host the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (IAFMM) on Saturday, in New Delhi, marking a significant step in strengthening ties between India and the Arab world.

Bihar govt seeks CBI investigation into NEET aspirant’s death in Patna hostel

IANS | January 31, 2026 9:48 AM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The Bihar government on Saturday requested a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death of a NEET aspirant in a Patna women's hostel, seeking a transparent and fair investigation into the case.

Delhi’s air quality remains in ‘poor’ category; national Capital likely to receive rain

IANS | January 31, 2026 9:08 AM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The air quality in the national Capital remained in the ‘poor’ category on Saturday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 271 around 7 a.m., according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Meanwhile, Delhi is likely to receive very light to light rainfall on January 31, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'Yellow alert' for the city.

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Centre cracks down to curb diversion, misuse of fertilisers in crop season

Sadhvi Prem Baisa case: 9-member SIT formed to probe suspicious death, injection angle under scanner

Not consulted on Sunetra's elevation; Ajit was to announce decision on reunion of NCP factions on Feb 12: Sharad Pawar

UAE’s Minister arrives in New Delhi for 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meet

India to host 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting today in New Delhi

Bihar govt seeks CBI investigation into NEET aspirant’s death in Patna hostel

Delhi’s air quality remains in ‘poor’ category; national Capital likely to receive rain

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