New Delhi, Jan 13 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 9.20 pm: NATION DEL92 JK-LDALL PM

In Kashmir, PM Modi assures all promises will be fulfilled Sonamarg (J-K): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that he would keep promises he had made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, a statement seen as an oblique reference to the demand for restoration of statehood voiced strongly by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

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1.65 crore take dip as Maha Kumbh begins; devotion, tech and tradition fuse in Sangam Mahakumbh Nagar (UP): The fog was thick, the cold intense and the waters freezing as the Maha Kumbh, the world's largest gathering, began on Monday with over 1.65 crore people taking a dip in the Sangam in their quest for 'moksha' and the belief it will wash away their sins.

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I&B Minister Vaishnaw fact-checks Zuckerberg on Lok Sabha poll results New Delhi: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hit back at Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg on Monday for making a "factually incorrect" statement that the incumbent government in India lost the election in 2024 due to its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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India's achievements in field of milk products extraordinary: President Murmu New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday termed India's achievements in the field of milk products "extraordinary", saying livestock plays an important role in the rural economy of the country.

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Pakistan epicentre of terrorism, cycle of violence in J-K being orchestrated from it: Army chief New Delhi: Pakistan is the "epicentre" of terrorism and the cycle of violence in Jammu and Kashmir is being "orchestrated" from that country, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi said on Monday even as he described the overall situation in the Union Territory as "firmly" under control.

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Modi keeps his promises, right things will happen at right time: PM in J-K Sonamarg (JK): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that he would keep promises he made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, in an oblique reference to the demand for restoration of statehood voiced strongly by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

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Kejriwal following Modi's strategy of propaganda, false promises: Rahul Gandhi New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying that they keep mum on the issue of caste census as they do not want backwards, Dalits, tribals and minorities to get their due share.

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BJP slams Kejriwal over CAG reports, asks does he consider himself above Constitution New Delhi: The BJP Monday asked AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal if he considers himself above the Constitution as it attacked him over the Delhi government not tabling the CAG reports in the assembly.

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From humble start to cutting-edge tech, IMD leads weather race at 150 New Delhi: From a few rain gauges in 1875 to rivalling the world's best weather agencies, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has weathered its way to becoming a global leader in forecasting.By Gaurav Saini and Sagar Kulkarni

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UGC-NET scheduled for January 15 postponed on account of festivals including Makar Sakranti, Pongal New Delhi: The UGC-National Eligibility Test (NET) scheduled for January 15 has been postponed on account of festivals, including Makar Sakranti and Pongal, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Monday.

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India summons acting high commissioner of Bangladesh New Delhi: India on Monday summoned Bangladesh's acting High Commissioner Nural Islam and conveyed to him that New Delhi has followed all laid down protocols in the construction of fencing along the border between the two neighbours.

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PM Modi, J-K CM Omar exchange warm gestures Sonamarg (J-K): In a public display of bonhomie, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday exchanged warm gestures with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah who is an ally of the opposition INDIA bloc.

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'Let's prove any haters wrong': US envoy Garcetti while highlighting India-US people-to-people ties New Delhi: Outgoing American ambassador Eric Garcetti on Monday described the people-to-people contacts as a very significant aspect of broader ties between India and the US amid concerns over the incoming Donald Trump administration's immigration policy.

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'Historic moment', says Nadda as Odisha joins Ayushman Bharat health coverage scheme New Delhi: Odisha joining the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) is a historic moment, Union Health Minister JP Nadda said on Monday as it inked an MoU to become the 34th state/Union Territory to implement the flagship health coverage scheme of the Centre.

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1.5 lakh devotees expected at Sabarimala for ''makaravilakku'' as preparations for festival conclude Sabarimala (Kerala): Around 1.5 lakh devotees are expected to gather at Sabarimala sannidhanam for the auspicious 'makaravilakku' darshan on January 14, with authorities announcing on Monday that all preparations for the festival at the hill shrine have been completed.

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Minor girl injured as IED planted by Naxalites explodes in Chhattisgarh's Sukma Sukma (Chhattisgarh): A 10-year-old girl was injured when a pressure improvised explosive device (IED) planted by Naxalites went off in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, police said on Monday.

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Bengal govt orders CID probe into 'expired' IV fluid issue Kolkata: The West Bengal government on Monday ordered a CID probe into the death of a woman and three others falling critically ill after childbirth in a state-run hospital allegedly following administration of 'expired' intravenous fluid, Chief Secretary Manoj Pant said.

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Net direct tax kitty swells 16 pc to Rs 16.90 lakh crore so far in FY25 New Delhi: The net direct tax collection grew 15.88 per cent to about Rs 16.90 lakh crore so far this fiscal, according to government data released on Monday.

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PM degree row: RTI's purpose not to satisfy curiosity, DU tells Delhi HC New Delhi: University of Delhi on Monday said the purpose of RTI was not to satiate a third party's curiosity as it challenged the central information commission's order over disclosure of information on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degree.

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Disproportionate assets: Got sanctions from Delhi LG to prosecute Satyendar Jain, CBI tells court New Delhi: The CBI on Monday informed a special court it has obtained requisite sanctions from Delhi LG to prosecute AAP leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in a disproportionate assets' case.

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India's ties with Spain, EU can be 'stabilising factor in these turbulent times': Jaishankar Madrid: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday asserted that India's ties with Spain and the EU can be a "stabilising factor in these turbulent times".

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India striving for closer partnership with European Union, says EAM Jaishankar Madrid: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said India is striving for a closer partnership with the European Union and will be more visible in the Mediterranean region in future as he discussed regional and global issues with Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Albares.

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Trump inauguration festivities to kickoff with fireworks on Saturday Washington: The ceremonies related to the swearing-in of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the US would formally kick off with fireworks on Saturday, the inauguration committee announced on Monday.

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