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Bayern Munich demolish Wolfsburg 8-1 to go 11 points clear in Bundesliga
Michael Olise scored twice as Bayern Munich started the new year by routing Wolfsburg 8-1 with six second-half goals to move 11 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.
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January 13, 2026
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Stock market ends in green in a volatile session
Indian stock market on Monday ended in the green in a volatile session snapping a five-day losing streak.
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January 13, 2026
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Indian banking system sees rapid expansion, credit growth outpaces deposits: SBI Research
India’s banking system has witnessed a sharp post-pandemic revival, with credit growth significantly outpacing deposit mobilisation over the last two decades, according to a new report by SBI Research.
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January 13, 2026
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Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to at least 544
US President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its bloody crackdown on protesters, a move coming as activists said Monday the death toll in the nationwide demonstrations rose to at least 544.
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January 13, 2026
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Maghi Mela: DGP inspects security and traffic
Ahead of the historic and sacred Maghi Mela, Special Director General of Police (Special DGP), Law and Order, Punjab, Arpit Shukla on Monday conducted an extensive review of all security, traffic, and public convenience arrangements in Sri Muktsar Sahib to ensure that the event passes off smoothly and securely.
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January 13, 2026
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Taiwan accuses China of using companies to create fake news sites
Taiwan's top intelligence agency accused China of using Chinese IT and marketing firms to create fake news sites, manage accounts, and gather and spread misinformation, as part of its cognitive warfare against self-ruled island, local media reported.
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January 13, 2026
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Trump shares photo showing him as ‘Acting President of Venezuela’
US President Donald Trump has shared a photo showing him as the 'Acting President of Venezuela'.
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January 13, 2026
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Mohan Yadav leads Surya Namaskar organised to mark Vivekananda's birth anniversary
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Monday appealed to everyone, particularly the youth, to stay away from all kinds of addictions, avoid junk food, plant trees, devote at least half an hour daily to physical exercise, and play at least one favourite sport.
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January 13, 2026
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Swamiji and India’s independence movement
Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902) was born on 12 January 1863, 163 years ago.
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January 13, 2026
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Positive outlook on Indian equities amid capex recovery
Indian equities have a “constructive” outlook due to a recovery in private capital expenditure, a robust real estate cycle, sustained government infrastructure spending, a report said on Monday.
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January 13, 2026
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BMC polls revive historical clash between Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu
The reason may be a local body's election - in this case, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai - but the polls to the richest municipal corporation have revived a political firestorm
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January 13, 2026
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Supreme Court collegium recommends Justice Sujoy Paul as Chief Justice of Calcutta HC
Justice Sujoy Paul has been recommended as the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court by the Supreme Court Collegium on Monday.
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January 13, 2026
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Kamarpukur Ramakrishna Math & Mission celebrate National Youth Day
Kamarpukur Ramakrishna Math and Mission celebrated the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda as National Youth Day with daylong programmes.
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January 13, 2026
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Bengal identifies 2 suspected cases of Nipah virus, Nadda assures full support
Two suspected cases of Nipah virus disease, listed as a high-priority pathogen by the WHO, have been identified in West Bengal, according to official sources on Monday.
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January 13, 2026
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India, USA to hold talks on trade pact on Tuesday: New American envoy
In his first major public statement after arriving in New Delhi, the new US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday said the two countries continue to be actively engaged in trade talks and the next meeting between their negotiators is scheduled for Tuesday.
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January 13, 2026
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New Alipore College adopts CCF Learning
The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, New Alipore College, organised a special lecture and interactive discussion on Saturday to help students understand the practical side of the new CCF course module, which the University of Calcutta introduced.
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January 13, 2026
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'Disgusting': SC takes exception to MP High Court for reinstating civil judge accused of obscene conduct on train
The Supreme Court of India on Monday expressed strong disapproval over the alleged conduct of a Madhya Pradesh civil judge accused of obscene behaviour during a train journey, terming the episode \"disgusting\" and questioning the Madhya Pradesh High Court for interfering with disciplinary action that had led to his termination.
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January 13, 2026
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Around 45 lakh pilgrims throng Gangasagar mela since 1 January
Around 45 lakh pilgrims have arrived at Gangasagar in South 24-Parganas since 1 January to take the holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal and offer prayers at the Kapil Muni Ashram, state minister for power and housing Aroop Biswas said on Monday.
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January 13, 2026
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Centre is adopting biased and vengeful attitude towards Kerala: CM Vijayan
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday accused the central government of adopting a biased and vengeful attitude towards Kerala and that it is deliberately creating obstacles to stop the growth of the state.
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January 13, 2026
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CM Yogi: Focus on goal, steadfastnesson resolve,and continuity inactionis Swami Vivekananda’s message
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Swami Vivekananda played a major role in introducing India’s eternal culture and spiritual consciousness on the global stage.
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January 13, 2026
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Five residents of Lucknow arrested while crossing Nepal border
Inamajor crackdown oncrime along the India-Nepal border in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh,ajoint team of Bahraich PoliceandtheSashastraSeema Bal (SSB) has arrested five people, who were going to Nepal.
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January 13, 2026
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UN court to begin hearings on whether Myanmar committed genocide against the Rohingya
Myanmar will face accusations Monday it is responsible for genocide against the Rohingya ethnic minority at the top court of the United Nations, as long-awaited hearings are set to begin.
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January 13, 2026
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ECI okays proposal to use tea garden and cinchona plantation records as SIR documents
THE APPROVAL WAS COMMUNICATED TO WEST BENGAL'S CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER, MANOJ KUMAR AGARWAL. BISTA CLAIMED HE HAD EARLIER WRITTEN TO CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER GYANESH KUMAR REQUESTING RECOGNITION OF THESE RECORDS FOR SIR VERIFICATION.
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January 13, 2026
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Nitish Kumar begins 16th statewide outreach tour from Friday
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will embark on yet another statewide tour on Friday.
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January 13, 2026
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Repeated complaints against tainted its Kerala MLA puts Cong on the defensive
After Rahul Mamkootathil's arrest in a third rape complaint, the CPM-led LDF and BJP have demanded that Congress should ask him to resign from membership of the lesistaltive assemly.
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January 13, 2026
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Honouring the legacy of Swami Vivekananda
Coal India paid tributes to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary, commemorating the life and legacy of one of India's greatest visionaries.
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January 13, 2026
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Sirsa MP Kumari Selja flags Haryana’s deteriorating drinking water quality
General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee and Sirsa MP Kumari Selja has expressed deep concern over the continuously deteriorating quality of drinking water in Haryana and demanded immediate and concrete action from the government.
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January 13, 2026
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ED approaches top court, seeking CBI’s FIR against CM Mamata
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has moved the Supreme Court, seeking registration of an FIR by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banarjee and senior state officials for allegedly obstructing its search and investigation operations at the Kolkata offices of political consultancy firm I-PAC and its co-founder Pratik Jain.
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January 13, 2026
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Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles apprehends two NSCN-K (Nikki Sumi) OGWs in Tirap
TheKhonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles, undertheaegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles (North), successfully apprehended two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of the NSCN-K (Nikki Sumi) faction duringaseries of targeted operations conductedon Sunday inKhonsa Market and Deomali areas of Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh, a senior official said on Monday.
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January 13, 2026
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Ethical, public welfare-oriented healthcare institutions welcome in Haryana: CM
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that all responsible institutions that prioritise ethics, transparency and public welfare while partnering in the state's healthcare goals are welcome in Haryana.
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