Panaji: The Goa government on Tuesday tabled the Goa Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026 in the state assembly, aiming to decriminalise minor offences and replace imprisonment provisions with monetary penalties. This move is intended to promote trust-based governance, reduce litigation, and ease compliance for citizens and businesses. Key Features of the Bill Objective The bill is part of a broader decriminalisation trend in India, mirroring

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Kashmir Valley: Parts of the Dal Lake and several other water bodies in Kashmir froze on Wednesday as the region experienced sub-zero minimum temperatures during the ongoing ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’, the 40-day period of extreme winter cold. Key Temperature Records Context: Chilla-i-Kalan Weather Outlook The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of an approaching western disturbance, likely to affect the valley’s weather from January 16, potentially bringing

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Chennai: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday praised Tamil civilisation as a great civilisation while participating in Pongal celebrations at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras. Minister’s Remarks Addressing the faculty, staff, and students, Pradhan highlighted the shared cultural heritage of harvest festivals across India: He emphasized that despite regional names and customs, these festivals celebrate agriculture, sustainability, and abundance, reflecting the

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Lucknow: In a major move to modernize public healthcare services, POCT Group, a healthcare solutions provider, announced plans to deploy large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) systems to digitize clinical workflows across Uttar Pradesh’s public hospitals by April 2026. The initiative is set to build on the company’s existing laboratory digitization programme, which has already transformed diagnostic services in the state. Current Laboratory

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In a significant development in Chhattisgarh’s ongoing anti-Naxal operations, 29 Naxal cadres surrendered to police and CRPF officials in Sukma district on Wednesday, marking another step in the state’s efforts to reintegrate insurgents into mainstream society. Details of the Surrender The surrendered individuals were active members of the frontal wings of the outlawed CPI (Maoist) and handed themselves over under the “Poona

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Across Odisha, people welcomed the harvest festival of Makar Sankranti on Wednesday with traditional rituals, community gatherings, and festive cheer. The celebrations combined religious observances, cultural activities, and social bonding, reflecting the state’s rich heritage and communal harmony. Holy Dips and Prayers Devotees took holy dips in rivers, ponds, and other water bodies as a mark of ritual purification. Odisha’s Chief

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In Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, local residents have expressed strong solidarity with the Indian Army after multiple drones suspected to be from Pakistan were sighted along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Naushera-Rajouri sector over the past few days. The incidents have prompted heightened vigilance by security forces and increased awareness among civilians living near the border. Recent Drone Activity Residents of

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has encountered a significant political setback in Kerala’s capital, Thiruvananthapuram, following its loss in a crucial by-election for the Vizhinjam ward of the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation. The defeat comes just weeks after the party made history by emerging as the single-largest party in the civic body, ending 45 years of uninterrupted Left rule. The result now

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In a bizarre incident that quickly went viral on social media, a 39-year-old e-rickshaw driver named Deepak walked into a hospital in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, carrying a 1.5-foot-long snake in his jacket pocket. Deepak reportedly sustained a snake bite on Monday and sought medical attention, including an anti-venom injection, at the hospital. The Viral Video In the video circulating online,

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The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), the apex regulator for skilling and vocational education under the Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has decided to establish a dedicated research division to bolster evidence-based regulation and policy in India’s vocational education ecosystem. The decision was approved by the NCVET general body during its first meeting held

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