Devotees participate in Punya Snan on Makar Sankranti across states
Prayagraj: An aerial view of a boat carrying people as it moves on the river at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Magh Mela 2026 in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh on Friday, January 09, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

January 14, 2026 9:38 AM

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Devotees participate in Punya Snan on Makar Sankranti across states

In West Bengal, devotees in large numbers will participate in Punya Snan in rivers, ponds and other water bodies across the state today. Makar Sankranti is celebrated as Poush Parbon in West Bengal, when various types of traditional sweets are made in every household with rice flour, coconut, kheer ...

World Intellectual Foundation to launch Responsible Nations Index on Jan 19

January 14, 2026 9:32 AM

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World Intellectual Foundation to launch Responsible Nations Index on Jan 19

The Responsible Nations Index will be launched by the World Intellectual Foundation on January 19 in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru University, the Indian Institute of Management Mumbai and the Dr Ambedkar International Centre. Addressing a Press Conference in New Delhi, World Intellectual Foun...

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to visit Tamil Nadu today

January 14, 2026 9:13 AM

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Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to visit Tamil Nadu today

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan will be on a two-day visit to his home state, Tamil Nadu. He will arrive today evening at Coimbatore and stay at Tirupur, his hometown. Tomorrow, the Vice President will attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Ramakrishna Mission Hospital at CODISSIA, Coimbatore.

Makaravilakku Festival celebrations begin at Sabarimala in Kerala

January 14, 2026 9:19 AM

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Makaravilakku Festival celebrations begin at Sabarimala in Kerala

In Kerala, the hill shrine of Sabarimala will celebrate the Makaravilakku festival today, coinciding with Makara Sankrama night, when devotees will witness the appearance of the Makarajyothi at Ponnambalamedu. Rituals, including the procession with Thiruvabharanam, the sacred ornaments of Lord Ayyap...

PM Modi meets Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor to French President Macron

January 14, 2026 8:34 AM

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PM Modi meets Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor to French President Macron

Diplomatic Advisor to French President Emmanuel Macron, Emmanuel Bonne, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi yesterday. In a social media post, PM Modi said he reaffirmed the strong and trusted India-France Strategic Partnership, marked by close cooperation across multiple domains. Th...

Weather forecast across country
Jammu: Commuters wearing warm clothes walk along a road during a heavy fog and winter morning, in Jammu on Monday, December 29, 2025. (Photo: IANS)

January 14, 2026 8:27 AM

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Weather forecast across country

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast cold wave to severe cold wave conditions along with dense to very dense fog over Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab today. Cold wave conditions are also predicted over Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha and Rajasthan. The IMD also predicted ...