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Ekadashi fast is observed twice every month. This date is considered important to receive the blessings of Lord Vishnu, the protector of the world. On this day, donation of sesame seeds and fasting story Shattila Ekadashi Katha must be recited. With this the seeker gets all the happiness in Vaikuntha Loka.
Train operations have been affected in Khagaria due to cold and fog. Three long-distance trains were canceled on Tuesday, while about half a dozen trains were delayed by hours. Due to this the passengers had to face a lot of trouble. Although the improvement in weather has reduced the number of delays, many important trains are still running late.
Residents of South Delhi's Saket, New Friends Colony and East of Kailash have been battling the problem of contaminated drinking water and sewer overflows for a decade. Now he has started a mass movement on social media. The RWA is demanding accountability by tagging the concerned departments and the government. Amid the debate over the right to clean water after the Indore incident, the campaign is impacting more than 30,000 people.
Yashaswini, a dentistry student, committed suicide in Chandapur, Bengaluru. Police investigation revealed that she was insulted by lecturers in college because of her skin color and dress. Family members alleged that she was asked 'How can a dark-skinned girl become a doctor?' Like taunts were given. After this incident, the college management has dismissed six lecturers.
In Varanasi, Special Judge Nitin Pandey has convicted shopkeeper Firoz Ahmed alias Pappu in the case of raping an eight-year-old girl. The court sentenced him to 20 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 21,000. The fine amount will be given to the victim. This incident took place on 7 October 2022 in Rohaniya police station area, after which the police registered an FIR and arrested the accused.
ESIC will open new branch offices in Narnaul and Rozkamev, which will free thousands of employees of Mahendragarh and Nuh from the trouble of going to Dharuhera. Dundahera and Manesar offices of Gurugram will also be shifted to suitable buildings, where the facilities will be expanded. The move will enable more than 2 lakh beneficiaries to avail registration, medical and other insurance services locally, thereby saving time and money.
The TMBU Syndicate meeting passed a budget of Rs 11.66 billion for the financial year 2026-27. This budget will now be presented in the Senate on January 17. 40 agendas were discussed in the meeting, in which members raised objections on many issues like encroached land, service confirmation of Dr. Rambalak Chaudhary and renewal of contract workers. The Vice Chancellor gave assurance in some cases, while said that some were under consideration of the court.
Young entrepreneur Shubham Singh from Muzaffarpur has been featured in the January 2026 issue of Forbes India. Vaishali MP Veena Devi's son Shubham, as chairman of Bharat Urja Distilleries, set up Bihar's first grain-based ethanol plant in Motipur. The plant produces more than 15 crore liters of ethanol per year, significantly contributing to India's E-20 fuel transition and energy security.
According to Rashifal of 14 January 2026, today's horoscope points towards depth of emotions and responsible decisions. Chandradev, being in Scorpio, is inspiring the mind to think about inner things. Emotions may run high and it will be difficult to run away from the truth. In such a situation, let us know the daily horoscope of Aries to Pisces from Astrologer Anand Sagar Pathak.
A traffic home guard has been arrested in Shillong. He is accused of extorting Rs 15,000 from a visitor from Assam for driving in the no-entry zone. Police took action after a video of the incident went viral. SP Vivek Siem said that the home guard was a casual employee and asking for cash is illegal.