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  PM Modi pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi: 'His ideals motivate us to build a developed India'

  January 30, 2025 11:20 IST

  Martyrs' Day 2025: Gandhi, the most prominent face of India's freedom movement, was assassinated by Nathuram Godse on January 30, 1948.

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  Martyrs' Day 2025: 7 lesser-known facts about Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary

  January 30, 2025 8:21 IST

  Martyrs' Day 2025: January 30 is observed as Martyrs' Day, also known as 'Shaheed Diwas' or 'Sarvodaya Day', across the country to honour those who sacrificed their lives for the nation, including Mahatma Gandhi, who was assassinated on this day in 1948.

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  Indian Railways to celebrate 100 years of electrification on this date | Check details here

  January 30, 2025 8:15 IST

  The Central Railways has planned various sessions with school children to show them the history and heritage of the railways.

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  Mahakumbh: Don’t miss these 3 most auspicious days for 'snan' at Sangam in February

  January 30, 2025 7:02 IST

  Mahakumbh 2025: The Mahakumbh Mela will conclude in the final week of February. Here are the key dates for the special Mahakumbh 'snan' this month.

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  Namo Bharat train: 10 Per cent discount on tickets for select passengers | Here’s how it works

  January 29, 2025 23:38 IST

  Passengers travelling on the Namo Bharat Train can now get a 10 per cent discount on tickets using the NCMC card. The NCRTC loyalty program rewards frequent travellers with redeemable points, making travel more affordable. Know how to avail the discount!

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  What is 'WhatsApp governance'? Know about Andhra govt's initiative to help people

  January 29, 2025 20:40 IST

  The 'WhatsApp governance' policy will enable people in Andhra Pradesh to avail themselves of 161 services through the messaging app.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 29, 2025

  January 29, 2025 23:19 IST

  UP Police confirmed 30 dead, 60 injured, with 36 undergoing treatment. Sadhus took a holy dip 10 hours after the incident; authorities said the situation is under control. Akhilesh Yadav demanded Army deployment at Kumbh Mela; Rahul Gandhi called for an end to VIP culture.

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  SC asks Centre to form panel to safeguard domestic workers' rights: 'Legal vacuum'

  January 29, 2025 17:52 IST

  The Supreme Court observed indeed, domestic workers in India remain largely unprotected and without any comprehensive legal recognition.

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  OPINION | Maha Kumbh stampede: Need for greater caution, care and restraint

  January 29, 2025 16:28 IST

  Sadhus of different ‘akhadas’ who were waiting for the holy dip on Wednesday morning because of the stampede have started their ‘Amrit Snan’ by noon.

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  Engineer Rashid, Baramulla MP, seeks interim bail or custody parole to attend Budget Session

  January 29, 2025 17:44 IST

  Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid is lodged in jail in a terror funding case. Earlier, he had got bail during the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir to campaign for his party candidates.

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  RG Kar rape protests: SC asks hospitals, including Delhi AIIMS, to regularise doctors' absence

  January 29, 2025 15:43 IST

  The Supreme Court has directed hospitals, including Delhi AIIMS, to regularise the absence of doctors who participated in protests following the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College, West Bengal.

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  Modi Cabinet approves Rs 16,300-crore National Critical Minerals Mission, says Vaishnaw

  January 29, 2025 15:38 IST

  Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Cabinet has approved the 'National Critical Mineral Mission' to build a resilient value chain for critical mineral resources vital to green technologies, with an outlay of Rs 34,300 crore over seven years.

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  Mahakumbh stampede: PM Modi speaks to Ashwini Vaishnaw, asks about Railways plan for devotees

  January 29, 2025 12:25 IST

  Mahakumbh stampede: A stampede broke out at the Sangam area of the Mahakumbh between 1 am and 2 am when some devotees climbed over the barricades at Akhara marg.

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  Mahakumbh stampede: Deepest condolences, wish for speedy recovery of all injured, tweets PM Modi

  January 29, 2025 13:15 IST

  Mahakumbh stampede: The incident happened as a massive crowd of devotees gathered at the Sangam Ghats for the 'Amrit Snan' on the occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya'.

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  JPC accepts Waqf draft report by 14 to 11 votes, opposition to give 'dissent note'

  January 29, 2025 13:08 IST

  The bill aims to amend the Waqf Act, 1995, to address issues and challenges in regulating and managing waqf properties.

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  Mahakumbh stampede: CM Yogi urges Ashwini Vaishnaw to increase number of trains from Prayagraj

  January 29, 2025 12:09 IST

  Mahakumbh stampede: The stampede broke at the Sangam today as the Mahakumbh witnessed its second grand 'Amrit Snan' on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya with millions of devotees from around the world turned up in Prayagraj.

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  Mahakumbh: Indian Railways to send multiple trains to Prayagraj for smooth journey of devotees

  January 29, 2025 11:29 IST

  Mahakumbh 2025: The Mahakumbh witnessed its second grand 'Amrit Snan' on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya with millions of devotees from around the world descending in Prayagraj for the holy bath in their quest for 'moksha'.

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  India rejects Canada's report on election interference, MEA says Trudeau govt interferes in issues

  January 29, 2025 7:04 IST

  The report from the Canadian Commission alleged that after China, India was active in interfering in Canada's electoral process.

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  Mahakumbh stampede: PM Modi speaks to UP CM Yogi Adityanath, takes stock of situation at Kumbh Mela

  January 29, 2025 7:31 IST

  Mahakumbh stampede: The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, amid a sea of crowds converging at the Sangam and all other ghats created along a 12-km long range of river banks for the Mahakumbh.

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  Uttar Pradesh's Republic Day tableau secures first place in People's Choice Award

  January 29, 2025 6:01 IST

  Republic Day parade: The tableau showcased the grandeur of the Maha Kumbh and highlighted the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati in Prayagraj as the world's largest gathering of humanity.

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  Mahakumbh Stampede highlights: Yogi announces judicial enquiry by 3-member committee

  January 29, 2025 23:35 IST

  Mahakumbh Stampede highlights: DIG Kumbh and Mela Adhikari held a press conference and said that 30 people died in the stampede while 90 people were injured and were brought to the hospital. He said that 25 people among the dead were identified.

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  Can police serve accused notice via WhatsApp, other electronic means? Here's what SC says

  January 28, 2025 23:27 IST

  The Supreme Court directed the registrar generals of high courts and chief secretaries of all the states and UTs to ensure compliance within three weeks.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 28, 2025

  January 28, 2025 23:31 IST

  More than 5 crore people reach Prayagraj for tomorrow's Mauni Amavasya Snan

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  How did Robert Vadra get a clean chit from BJP?: Kejriwal hits back at Rahul Gandhi

  January 28, 2025 21:02 IST

  Rahul Gandhi had claimed that leaders like PM Modi and Arvind Kejriwal have closed the door on the poor and blocked opportunities for them. Earlier, at his rally in Patparganj, Gandhi said Kejriwal started off with a promise of bringing in a new kind of politics but lived in a "sheesh mahal".

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  EC releases annual audit report: Congress spent Rs 619.67 crore in 2023-24 | Check BJP's expenditure

  January 28, 2025 17:24 IST

  According to the EC's annual audit reports, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerges richest party with Rs 7113 crore fund balance, while Congress has Rs 857 crore.

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  Atishi, Bhagwant Mann meet Chief Election Commissioner over Yamuna water issue

  January 28, 2025 17:22 IST

  Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday met the Chief Election Commissioner regarding the Yamuna water issue

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  Raghav Chadha urges Centre to intervene after airfare to Prayagraj sees exorbitant spike

  January 28, 2025 17:31 IST

  Raghav Chadha urged the Centre to intervene and prevent airlines from charging exorbitant fees while ensuring affordable travel to the devotees during the Mahakumbh. According to Chadha, the airfare has risen by 7 to 10 times during Mahakumbh.

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  Sam Pitroda stokes controversy again, calls for settling illegal migrants in India, BJP slams remark

  January 28, 2025 16:48 IST

  Congress leader Sam Pitroda stirs controversy by advocating for illegal migrants to settle in India. His remarks, made ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, have fueled the debate on illegal immigration, with BJP slamming Congress for "irresponsible" statements.