January 17, 2026

TN Health Dept Asked to Allot Same Exam Centres for Dual Assistant Surgeon Exams on Jan 25

Candidates with speciality qualifications seeking jobs asked Tamil Nadu Health Department to give them the same exam centre for two assistant surgeon exams scheduled on January 25, 2026. This will help about 1,000 candidates avoid logistic issues and appear for both exams without trouble.

January 17, 2026

NCP Factions Join Hands for Maharashtra Local Body Polls After Pune Setback

After losing big in Pune civic polls, NCP factions led by Ajit and Sharad Pawar will contest Maharashtra Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections together on February 5.

January 17, 2026

PM Modi Flags Off India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Between Howrah and Guwahati

PM Narendra Modi launched India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train on the Howrah-Guwahati route from Malda Town. The fully AC train promises faster, safer, and affordable long-distance travel while cutting journey time by 2.5 hours.

January 17, 2026

Odisha Police Nab ₹1.40 Crore Cash, Gold in Big Cattle Smuggling Crackdown

Odisha police cracked down on organised cattle smuggling, seizing ₹1.40 crore in cash and gold in raids across four districts. Teams targeted 46 locations and arrested key suspects to break the illegal trade network.

January 17, 2026

Secunderabad Cantonment Board hikes property tax by up to 300%, residents protest

Property owners in Secunderabad Cantonment face shock as property tax bills jump 100%-300%. Rajiv Rahadari JAC calls hike unfair amid ongoing Telangana road projects. Residents can file objections within 30 days.