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PM Modi takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam, says ‘blessed to be at Maha Kumbh’

Security was stepped up for the prime minister's visit, which comes on a day assembly polls are underway in Delhi and bypolls in Uttar Pradesh's Milkipur.

Trump’s plan to suspend USAID funds set to hit hard India's health, education projects

Constitution now available in Braille for visually challenged

CBI arrests NAAC inspection committee chairman, JNU professor, eight others in graft case

UNGA President Yang acknowledges India's remarkable transformation in last decade

Ahead of his Feb 4-8 visit to India, Yang praised the country's "remarkable transformation" since 2013 and expressed eagerness to see how digital and technological innovation has driven change at the grassroots level.

Police detain 34 in Patna for instigating BPSC aspirants, book 350 protestors

Demanding cancellation of the recently held 70th Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination, the aspiring candidates tried to stage a demonstration in front of the Commission’s office close to the police headquarters, Raj Bhawan, and the CM’s residence, said a police officer.

Current govt steering India towards becoming developed nation, global innovation powerhouse: President Droupadi Murmu

Citing decisions on Waqf boards and One Nation One Election, Murmu lauded the Narendra Modi-led government, saying it has tripled the pace of work compared to previous administrations.

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Maharashtra BJP minister demands ban on burqa during Class 10, 12 exams

In a letter to Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse, Nitish Rane urged the enforcement of burqa ban, arguing that allowing female students to wear burqas in examination centers could increase the risk of cheating and create law-and-order issues.

In a first, Uttarakhand implements UCC for married and live-in couples

Describing it as a historic moment for Uttarakhand and the nation, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the new law intends to simplify and standardize personal rules on marriage, divorce, succession, and inheritance.

The holy dip that spelt doom: At least 30 dead in Maha Kumbh stampede

One of the reasons for the tragedy was the sudden surge of pilgrims at the Sangam — all driven by an obvious desire to take the holy dip at 3 am, the start of the auspicious hour, according to eyewitness accounts.