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Shubhanshu Shukla, Alakh Pandey among distinguished personalities honoured at ‘Uttar Pradesh Diwas’ celebrations

IANS | January 24, 2026 3:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday participated in the ‘Uttar Pradesh Diwas’ celebrations as the chief guest. The event was held at Rashtra Prerna Sthal and witnessed the presence of several dignitaries, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Ministers, ministers, officials, and citizens from across the state. Significantly, Shubhanshu Shukla and Alakh Pandey were among distinguished personalities honoured on the occasion.

Adani Electricity retains A+ national ranking among power distribution utilities as sector turns profitable

IANS | January 24, 2026 2:19 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 24 (IANS) Adani Electricity has once again secured A+ national ranking in the 14th 'Annual Integrated Rating and Ranking of Power Distribution Utilities' by the state-run Power Finance Corporation.

National Girl Child Day: Empowering girls central to PM Modi’s governance vision

IANS | January 24, 2026 2:02 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) On the occasion of National Girl Child Day, the popular X handle 'Modi Archive' (@modiarchive) highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s sustained focus on empowering girls, stressing that strengthening daughters is central to nation building.

Father beats 4.5-year-old daughter to death in Faridabad for failing to write numbers

IANS | January 24, 2026 1:47 PM

Faridabad, Jan 24 (IANS) In a shocking incident from Haryana’s Faridabad, a man has been arrested on charges of murdering his 4.5-year-old daughter after she was unable to write numbers up to 50, police said on Saturday.

National Girl Child Day: India advancing towards an equitable society, says govt

IANS | January 24, 2026 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) India is advancing towards an equitable society with no gender discrimination and equal opportunities for girls, said the government.

Providing youth with employment opportunities is our priority, says PM Modi at 18th Rozgar Mela

IANS | January 24, 2026 12:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed more than 61,000 appointment letters to the newly appointed youth in various government departments and organisations at the 18th Rozgar Mela on Saturday.

Delhi court allows incarcerated J&K MP Engineer Rashid to attend Parliament

IANS | January 24, 2026 12:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The Patiala House Court on Saturday granted custody parole to jailed Baramulla MP Engineer Abdul Rashid Sheikh to enable him to attend the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament.

While cleaning gun at home, KRK fired two rounds to test if weapon was working properly: Mumbai Police

IANS | January 24, 2026 12:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Hours after actor Kamaal Rashid Khan, popularly known as KRK, was arrested by the Mumbai Police in connection with a two-round firing incident reported from the Oshiwara area of the city, the cops on Saturday revealed that the actor fired two rounds while cleaning his gun at home to check whether the weapon was functioning properly.

Snowfall in J&K brings roadblocks, power cuts; BRO works to make Srinagar Airport operational

IANS | January 24, 2026 12:02 PM

Srinagar, Jan 24 (IANS) Significant snowfall and rainfall occurred in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) during the last 24 hours. Air and surface transport remained disrupted throughout the day on Friday and the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) said on Saturday morning that its men and machinery were working to remove the accumulated snow and ice to make the Srinagar International Airport operational today.

Indian textiles sector almost doubles to Rs 16 lakh crore, exports rise over 25 pc: Minister

IANS | January 24, 2026 11:39 AM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The textiles sector in India has seen tremendous growth in the last decade — from Rs 8.4 lakh crore in 2014 to around Rs 16 lakh crore today, becoming one of the biggest platforms for generating employment, according to the government.

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Shubhanshu Shukla, Alakh Pandey among distinguished personalities honoured at ‘Uttar Pradesh Diwas’ celebrations

Adani Electricity retains A+ national ranking among power distribution utilities as sector turns profitable

National Girl Child Day: Empowering girls central to PM Modi’s governance vision

Father beats 4.5-year-old daughter to death in Faridabad for failing to write numbers

National Girl Child Day: India advancing towards an equitable society, says govt

Providing youth with employment opportunities is our priority, says PM Modi at 18th Rozgar Mela

Delhi court allows incarcerated J&K MP Engineer Rashid to attend Parliament

While cleaning gun at home, KRK fired two rounds to test if weapon was working properly: Mumbai Police

Snowfall in J&K brings roadblocks, power cuts; BRO works to make Srinagar Airport operational

Indian textiles sector almost doubles to Rs 16 lakh crore, exports rise over 25 pc: Minister

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