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Chhath celebrated across UP; Yogi offers prayers to Sun God in Lucknow

15 Nov 2026 | 5:27 PM

Lucknow, Nov 15 (UNI) Devotees across Uttar Pradesh celebrated Chhath on Saturday, with fasting women offering 'arghya' to the setting sun on the third day of the four-day festival.

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India wins three bronze medals at Tent Pegging World Cup; Haryana Police personnel part of team

15 Nov 2026 | 5:24 PM

Panchkula, Nov 15 (UNI) India won three bronze medals at the fifth International Tent Pegging Federation (ITPF) World Cup in Aqaba, Jordan, with two Haryana Police personnel participating, one as a player and the other as the national coach, in the equestrian cavalry sport, officials said on Sunday. .

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Telangana Govt seeks Centre’s support for irrigation projects

15 Nov 2026 | 5:23 PM

New Delhi/Hyderabad, Nov 15 (UNI) Telangana has sought the Centre’s intervention and financial assistance of Rs 15,000 crore for completing pending irrigation projects and addressing groundwater depletion caused by El Nino conditions.

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New weekly train between Ayodhya & Janakpurdham in Nepal from Nov 23

15 Nov 2026 | 5:19 PM

Ayodhya, Nov 15 (UNI) The proposed Ram-Janaki Express train between Ayodhya and Janakpurdham in Nepal will begin operations from November 23.

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Chhath celebrated across UP; Yogi offers prayers to Sun in Lucknow

15 Nov 2026 | 5:15 PM

Lucknow, Nov 15 (UNI) Devotees across Uttar Pradesh celebrated Chhath on Saturday, with fasting women offering 'arghya' to the setting sun on the third day of the four-day festival.

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IMD warns of heavy to very heavy rain in Odisha from Nov 18

15 Nov 2026 | 5:13 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 15 (UNI) Odisha is likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts from November 18 as a depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by November 17, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday.

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Kishtwar SPO killings: Karra questions circumstances, calls for probe into all possible angles

15 Nov 2026 | 5:13 PM

Srinagar, Nov 15 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Karra on Sunday questioned the circumstances surrounding the killing of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Kishtwar, demanding a thorough investigation into all possible angles and accusing the BJP of attempting to communalise the incident.

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Banton, Atkinson power Eng to 135-run win as Aus collapse in Adelaide ODI

15 Nov 2026 | 5:10 PM

Adelaide, Nov 15 (UNI) Tom Banton's second ODI century and a four-wicket haul from Gus Atkinson powered England to a comprehensive 135-run victory over Australia in the second ODI here on Sunday, bringing the three-match series level.

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Tripura police launch probe against BJP MLA for controversial remarks targeting tribals

15 Nov 2026 | 5:08 PM

Agartala, Nov 15 (UNI) Tripura police have initiated an inquiry into Tafajjal Hossain, a BJP MLA from Boxanagar in Sepahijala district, following several complaints about his controversial comments regarding the dietary habits and lifestyles of the state’s indigenous tribal communities.

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AI photo trends pose deepfake, cyber fraud risks; Haryana Police warn social media users

15 Nov 2026 | 5:07 PM

Sirsa, Nov 15 (UNI) Haryana Police have warned people against uploading personal photographs, children's images and sensitive information to unfamiliar artificial intelligence (AI) applications, saying the growing popularity of AI-generated pictures could expose users to identity theft, deepfake fraud and blackmail.

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Commemorative postage stamp released in honour of biogas pioneer Dr Ram Bux Singh

15 Nov 2026 | 5:06 PM

Lucknow, Nov 15 (UNI) The Government of India has issued a commemorative postage stamp in honour of late Dr Ram Bux Singh, recognising his contributions to biogas technology and renewable energy.

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Canal water cuts threaten wheat sowing in Haryana, Selja demands immediate relief for farmers

15 Nov 2026 | 4:57 PM

Sirsa, Nov 15 (UNI) Congress MP Kumari Selja on Sunday accused the Haryana government of neglecting farmers' concerns over reduced canal water supply, warning that irrigation shortages in Sirsa and Fatehabad districts could severely affect wheat sowing and other agricultural operations.

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Indian Navy organises Naval Symphonics Orchestra to mark Navy Week fete

15 Nov 2026 | 4:51 PM

Chennai, Nov 15 (UNI) As part of the ongoing Navy Week Celebrations 2026, the Indian Navy organised a grand two-day Naval Symphonic Orchestra in the city.

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Mirwaiz expresses concern over seizure of 1,600 kg rotten meat, seeks accountability

15 Nov 2026 | 4:50 PM

Srinagar, Nov 15 (UNI) Kashmir’ chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Sunday expressed serious concern over the seizure of around 1,600 kilograms of rotten buffalo meat at Budgam Railway Station, questioning how such incidents continue despite public outrage and assurances of stringent safeguards by the authorities.

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Book procurement scam for TN govt libraries: 5 officials suspended

15 Nov 2026 | 4:46 PM

Chennai, Nov 15 (UNI) Days after a popular writer exposed the scam in procurement of books for Tamil Nadu government libraries from fake publications and the Madras High Court taking a serious view and ordering the DVAC to file an FIR, five senior officials of the Public Libraries department were placed under suspension on Sunday.

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