States

Kolkata Municipal Corporation to construct 116 ghats across Kolkata for Chhath Puja

12 Nov 2026 | 9:46 PM

Kolkata, Nov 12 (UNI) The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) will construct 116 ghats across the city for the upcoming Chhath festival, scheduled to be held from November 13 to 16.

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Shafi Parambil recalls failed college tea venture; Pisharody adds humour to Huddle Global discussion

12 Nov 2026 | 9:46 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 12 (UNI) A failed tea powder business venture during his college days provided an interesting opening to a lively discussion on entrepreneurship, innovation and Kerala's evolving startup ecosystem at the Huddle Global summit organised by the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) here on Thursday.

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Huddle Global showcases cutting-edge innovations in healthcare, robotics and AI

12 Nov 2026 | 9:44 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 12 (UNI) Innovative technologies ranging from early cancer detection devices and advanced neonatal care equipment to defence robots, artificial intelligence platforms and smart agricultural solutions are drawing attention at the exhibition pavilion of Huddle Global 2026, being held at the Leela Convention Centre in Kovalam.

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MoS Anupriya Patel reviews development schemes in Siang, stresses last-mile delivery

12 Nov 2026 | 9:43 PM

Itanagar, Nov 12 (UNI) union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilisers Anupriya Patel on Thursday reviewed the implementation of various Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) in Arunachal Pradesh's Siang district and stressed the need for effective last-mile delivery to ensure that benefits reach all eligible beneficiaries.

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Kerala targets global startup leadership; government to ensure funding, mentorship and institutional support: CM

12 Nov 2026 | 9:43 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 12 (UNI) Kerala will embark on a mission-mode expansion of its startup ecosystem to emerge as a global hub of innovation and technology-driven entrepreneurship, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said on Thursday.

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MNS threatens to stop Chhath Puja, irked by Bhojpuri songs played at railway stations

12 Nov 2026 | 9:40 PM

By Bobby Anthony
Mumbai, Nov 12 (UNI) The Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Thursday threatened to take to the streets and not allow Chhath Puja celebrations by Hindi-speaking North Indians in Banganga tank, located inside the Walkeshwar Temple complex at Malabar Hill in South Mumbai.

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Integrated agri research & farmer's prosperity centre to be developed at Sarmera for Rs 5.19 crore: Minister

12 Nov 2026 | 9:35 PM

Patna, Nov 12 (UNI) Bihar Agriculture Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Monday said that the government seed multiplication farm at Sarmera in Nalanda district was being developed into a modern centre for agricultural research, scientific training and farmer's prosperity, with administrative approval of more than Rs 2.19 crore granted under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for the financial year 2026-27.

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Manipur CM for protection of small tribes

12 Nov 2026 | 9:33 PM

Imphal, Nov 12 (UNI) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh today met with the representatives of 10 small tribes of the state at the Chief Minister's Secretariat, Imphal.

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'Politicians must take pledges seriously or face voter backlash': Booker Prize winner Damon Galgut at Shillong Lit Fest

12 Nov 2026 | 9:28 PM

By Raymond Kharmujai
Shillong, Nov 12 (UNI) Acclaimed South African author and Booker Prize winner Damon Galgut on Thursday said that while citizens largely accept that politicians break their word, certain unfulfilled pledges have a disastrous impact on people.

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Man wanted in nearly 20 cases shot in leg, arrested after police encounter in Faridabad

12 Nov 2026 | 9:27 PM

Faridabad, Nov 12 (UNI) A man facing nearly 20 criminal cases was injured in retaliatory police firing and arrested after allegedly opening fire at a Crime Branch team in Faridabad's Sector-58 area, police said on Thursday.

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West Bengal govt to recruit around 2,000 doctors, 8,000 nurses in state-run hospitals

12 Nov 2026 | 9:21 PM

Kolkata, Nov 12 (UNI) The West Bengal health department will begin a major recruitment drive this week to plug vacancies in its public health system, with around 2,000 doctors and 8,000 nursing personnel set to be recruited through a combination of contractual and permanent appointments, Health Minister Dr Sharadwat Mukherjee said on Thursday.

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Odisha operationalises 68 Highway Amenity Centres to enhance tourist experience, promote women entrepreneurship

12 Nov 2026 | 9:03 PM

Bhubaneswar, Nov 12 (UNI) In a major initiative to strengthen tourism infrastructure and promote women-led entrepreneurship, the Odisha Government has operationalised 68 Way-Side Amenity Centres across the state along major National and State Highways.

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From Karnataka pracharak to RSS Sarkaryavah: HV Seshadri's rise and his 41-book legacy

12 Nov 2026 | 9:00 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 12 (UNI) From beginning his journey as one of Karnataka's first RSS pracharaks to occupying the organisation's top organisational position for 13 years, HV Seshadri emerged as one of the most influential figures in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's organisational and ideological evolution, leaving behind a literary legacy of 41 books.

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Kakinada civic polls on November 26; 1,836 personnel deployed

12 Nov 2026 | 8:56 PM

Kakinada, Nov. 12 (UNI) The district administration has made elaborate arrangements for conducting elections to the Kakinada Municipal Corporation, scheduled for November 26, District Collector and Corporation Special Officer M.N. Harendhira Prasad said on Thursday.

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Clouds come down to listen as Meghalaya CM declares Shillong Literary Festival open

12 Nov 2026 | 8:54 PM

By Raymond Kharmujai
Shillong, Nov 12 (UNI) The three-day Shillong Literary Festival, titled ‘Where the Clouds Come Down to Listen’, began at the iconic Ward’s Lake in Meghalaya’s state capital, Shillong, on Thursday with authors sharing their journeys and conversations that bring tradition and modernity into dialogue.

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