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New Delhi: The Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) is set to return to the scenic Kozhikode beachfront from January 22 to 25, 2026, bringing together over 400 speakers from diverse fields, ranging from literature and arts to science, sports, and social thought. Now in its ninth edition, KLF has grown into one of India’s premier cultural…

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Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the birth centenary celebrations of spiritual leader Sri Sathya Sai Baba on Wednesday in Andhra Pradesh, sharing the stage with former Miss World and ex-student of the Sathya Sai Bal Vikas program, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The event was also attended by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu…

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Etah: A police constable and a home guard jawan were injured on Tuesday in Chaman Nagariya village of Etah district after a sudden outbreak of stone pelting while they were responding to a dispute between two groups, allegedly over a mobile phone. Six individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident, police officials said…

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Sabarimala: A group of Lord Ayyappa devotees, who had initially returned without completing their darshan due to the overwhelming crowd at Sabarimala, successfully climbed the holy hills again on Wednesday and offered prayers, thanks to prompt police intervention. The 17-member group, which included children and elderly women from Kallambalam, had faced difficulty completing their pilgrimage…

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Patna: In a decisive move following the NDA’s sweeping victory in Bihar, senior leader Nitish Kumar has been named the leader of the NDA legislative party, setting the stage for his historic 10th term as the state’s Chief Minister. Kumar is scheduled to take the oath of office at Patna’s iconic Gandhi Maidan on Thursday,…

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The political discourse in India took an unusual turn on Tuesday after Congress MP Shashi Tharoor publicly lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent speech, triggering sharp reactions from both his own party and the BJP. Tharoor’s remarks, which came just days after the NDA’s sweeping victory in the Bihar assembly elections, drew heavy criticism from…

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As Delhi enters the harsh winter season, residents are confronting a mounting health crisis, not limited to respiratory illnesses alone. Physicians are raising alarms over the rising incidence of joint pain, particularly among individuals suffering from chronic arthritis, as the city experiences plunging temperatures compounded by thick smog and poor air quality. Across the National…

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Nearly 5.67 lakh villages across India have now been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus, marking a 467% increase from around 1 lakh villages in 2022, according to data released by the Jal Shakti Ministry on World Toilet Day, November 19. Key Highlights: Urban Sanitation Progress: Complementary Initiatives: Since the launch of SBM in 2014, India has moved from merely eliminating open…

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The Bombay High Court has ruled that repeated threats by a spouse to commit suicide constitute cruelty, granting divorce to a man who had been living separately from his wife for over a decade. A bench comprising Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad passed the order last week, overturning a 2019 family court decision…

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Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday directed officials to fast-track the creation of Spiritual Economic Zones (SEZs) in the state’s two divisions, Garhwal and Kumaon. The move aims to preserve Uttarakhand’s spiritual, cultural, and natural heritage while promoting holistic development around major pilgrimage sites. Speaking at a high-level meeting at his residence, Dhami emphasized…

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