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Mizoram Suffers ₹114.64 Crore Loss in 2025 Due to African Swine Fever Outbreak
Aizawl | January 16, 2026 Mizoram incurred an estimated financial loss of ₹114.64 crore in 2025 following the continued outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF), which led to the death and culling of thousands of pigs across the state, a senior official of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department said on Friday. The disease, which
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Manipur: Security Forces Destroy Kuki Rebel Hideout in Churachandpur Jungles
Imphal | Jan 16, 2026 Para Special Forces commandos and troops of the Assam Rifles on Friday destroyed jungle camps belonging to the United Kuki National Army (UKNA) during a joint anti-insurgency operation in Churachandpur district of violence-hit Manipur, officials familiar with the development said. The UKNA, a proscribed outfit that is not a signatory to the suspension of operations
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APC Mocks Atiku After Son Rejects ADC, Joins Party
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described Abubakar Atiku Abubakar’s decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and align with the APC as a serious blow to the political credibility of his father, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. APC Lagos spokesman Seye Oladejo reacted to the defection in a
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Karnataka Govt Launches Excavation After Boy Finds Gold Ornaments at Historic Temple
Gadag (Karnataka) | Jan 16, 2026 The Karnataka government on Friday launched a large-scale excavation—described by officials as a “treasure hunt”—after gold ornaments were discovered during construction work in Lakkundi, a historic village in Gadag district known for its architectural heritage. The decision followed an incident in which a local boy found a small copper pot containing
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Alaafin Refutes Makinde’s Claim Over Oyo Obas’ Council Chairmanship
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba (Engr.) Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has denied claims that he consulted with Governor Seyi Makinde or endorsed the rotational chairmanship arrangement of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs. The clarification follows Governor Makinde’s inauguration of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, Arusa I, as chairman of the
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BJP Issues Notification for Party President Election; Nitin Nabin Likely to Take Over
New Delhi | Jan 16, 2026 The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday issued a formal notification for the election of its next national president, with nominations scheduled to be filed on Monday and the final announcement expected on Tuesday. According to the notification, nominations will be accepted between 2 pm and 4 pm, followed by
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‘Go Find Your Father’: Davido Responds to Alleged Daughter’s DNA Test Request
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reacted to a public request from a 12-year-old girl, Mitchelle Anuoluwapo, who asked for a DNA test to confirm whether he is her father. Anuoluwapo shared an emotional Instagram post detailing the psychological toll of her unresolved paternity claim, explaining that she had endured bullying since
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Delhi High Court Seeks CBI’s Stand on Rabri Devi’s Plea Challenging Framing of Charges in IRCTC Case
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday sought the response of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a petition filed by former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi, challenging the framing of charges against her in the alleged IRCTC hotels scam case. The case relates to purported irregularities in the leasing of two Indian Railways-owned
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The Gun Hegemony: Military Interventions Stunted Nigeria’s Growth, Say Anyaoku, Amuka, Opadokun
Sixty years after the aborted January 15, 1966 coup, prominent Nigerians have reflected on its long-lasting impact on the country’s socio-economic and political trajectory, urging a swift return to true federalism and fiscal responsibility to restore national progress. The reflections came during the launch of Ayo Opadokun’s new book, The Gun Hegemony, at the Agip
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Delhi High Court Issues Notice on Rabri Devi’s Plea Challenging Framing of Charges in IRCTC Hotel Case
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice on a petition filed by former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi, challenging a trial court order that framed charges against her in connection with alleged irregularities in the leasing of two Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) hotels during the tenure of her husband, Lalu
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