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MAHA TET 2025 interim results out
The Maharashtra State Examination Council (MSEC), on Saturday, declared the interim results of the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) 2025 and invited objections from candidates till January 21.
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January 18, 2026
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India’s power sector at a policy crossroads
Universal access has been achieved, but reliability, affordability, and grid stability now dominate reform agenda
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January 18, 2026
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VHT final: Saurashtra, Vidarbha in battle of equals
Unlike in the past, both Saurashtra, Vidarbha do not have any superstars
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January 18, 2026
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SMC busts massive liquor racket in Navsari
In a significant blow to the illegal liquor trade in Gujarat, the State Monitoring Cell (SMC) carried out a high-intensity running raid in Navsari district early Saturday, seizing a massive consignment of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) valued at over 37 lakh.
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January 18, 2026
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KTCL’s finances reflect a bumpy ride
Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd (KTCL) has posted erratic financial results over the past five years while continuing to absorb heavy losses from bus breakdowns and accidents.
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January 18, 2026
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Independent Bhoir’s stunning win
The NMMC elections held special significance as the first civic polls after 14 new villages were merged into its limits.
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January 18, 2026
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Saffron's Young Torchbearer
In mid-December, the Bharatiya Janata Party appointed Nitin Nabin as its National Working President, making him the youngest leader to head the world’s largest political party at just 45.
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January 18, 2026
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Chennai eases into Pongal mood, quiet streets
Chennai eased into a slower rhythm as Pongal brought a blend of ritual, travel and unusually quiet streets, even as thick Bhogi smoke lingered over several neighbourhoods during the morning hours.
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January 18, 2026
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‘Woman rescued from trafficking cannot be detained against wish’
The Bombay High Court has ruled that an adult woman rescued during an anti-traf-icking raid cannot be detained in a protective home against her wishes merely because she has no family support.
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January 18, 2026
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Marathon Spirit: 81 and Unstoppable
At 81, when most people prefer slowing down, Meena Acharya is busy lacing up her running shoes.
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January 18, 2026
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Trump offers mediation over River Nile
US. President Donald Trump on Friday offered to mediate the dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over Nile River waters, saying he was ready to restart U.S. involvement in the talks.
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January 18, 2026
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The devil gets its due
Spare a thought for the much-maligned Electronic Voting Machine.
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January 18, 2026
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Vigilance flags KSEB corruption
A vigilance inspection at the Kerala State Electricity Board has uncovered corruption and procedural violations running into several lakhs of rupees, triggering administrative action and internal scrutiny across multiple divisions.
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January 18, 2026
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From lungi-pungi to Rasmalai politics
Rackeray’s recent “rasmalai” jibe at Tamil Nadu BJP leader Annamalai fits neatly into the long tradition of abusive, exclusionary politics practised by the Shiv Sena since its birth in 1966.
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January 18, 2026
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New twist in Vaji Vahanam recovery; it was rightfully tantri's
Official court records have set out the sequence and authority under which the Vaji Vahanam of Sabarimala was handed over to Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru, stating that the transfer followed established ritual practice and took place with the knowledge of the Kerala High Court.
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January 18, 2026
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Chennai Singams emerge table toppers
In the most anticipated match of ISPL 3, Chennai Singams faced Majhi Mumbai in their third match of the season at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium.
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January 18, 2026
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‘Designs can be copied - not vision’
Anushree Parekh of Label Anushree shares the journey of building a fashion label that reimagines Indian textiles for the modern woman — balancing heritage, innovation, and heart
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January 18, 2026
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TN Cong in Delhi to press for DMK power sharing
State Cong feels alliance sans power not worthwhile
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January 18, 2026
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Pollution Watch Along Marathon Route
The BMC and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) have deployed mobile air quality monitoring vans along the marathon route following concerns over worsening air pollution in the city.
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January 18, 2026
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Mayor reservation lottery draw slated for next week
Following a decisive victory by the BJP-led Mahayuti in the BMC elections, ending the 25-year dominance of the Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray on the country’s richest civic body, all eyes are on who will be the next Mayor of Mumbai.
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January 18, 2026
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Are you a choppelganger?
Gen Z's ever-expanding slang dictionary has officially added another term to its arsenal, and this one is already stirring debate online.
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January 18, 2026
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'B'luru Metro has become costliest in country due to anomalies in fare fixation'
Bengaluru Metro has _ become the costliest in the country, thanks to the state government's “negligence” in correcting mistakes caused by anomalies in fare fixation, Bengaluru South BJP MP Tejasvi Surya said on Saturday.
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January 18, 2026
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Is your bed potato shaped?
Discover why potato bed is influencing the sleeping zones and patterns of the Gen Z. Is it just a social-media mania or something more?
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January 18, 2026
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Shidlaghatta municipal employees stage protest
The employees of the Shidlaghatta City Municipal Council on Wednesday staged a demonstration outside their office demanding action against a Congress leader for allegedly threatening the Municipal Commissioner Amrutha Gowda.
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January 18, 2026
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AIADMK promises ₹2000 monthly for women, free bus ride for men
Ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Monday announced a monthly assistance of Rs2,000 for ration card-holding families (women heads) and free bus travel for men in city buses as part of the first phase of its election promises.
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January 18, 2026
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SC flags student suicide crisis
The Supreme Court of India recently said it was “deeply saddened and disturbed” by the rising number of student suicides in higher educational institutions (HEIs) and issued a comprehensive set of interim directions to address the crisis and correct institutional failures.
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January 18, 2026
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Nicer person?
Tips to build empathy, listen better, manage emotions, and practice everyday kindness without people-pleasing habits
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January 18, 2026
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AI pilot, a novice in trading, loses ₹2.94 cr
A 58-year-old Air India captain was cheated of Rs2.94 crore in a share investment scam.
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January 18, 2026
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Why does my husband prefer couch over bed?
I am a 36-year-old married woman with two children.
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January 18, 2026
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Doubts grow over girls’ death at SAI hostel
Questions have emerged over the circumstances — surro unding the deaths of two young athletes found inside a hostel room at the Sports Authority of India centre in Kollam, after the family of one of the girls publicly ex pressed suspicion and sought a deeper probe.
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