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CPI(M) releases a list of candidates for the upcoming #TripuraElection2023. Former CM and sitting MLA Manik Sarkar relieved this time. pic.twitter.com/Z2Xz4DjLCr

— ANI (@ANI) January 25, 2023

Air India offers nearly 98 crore shares to employees

Air India has offered around 98 crore shares of the company to its permanent employees as part of a stock option scheme.The shares are also being offered to the permanent staff of Air India Express as part of the Employees' Share Benefit (ESB) Scheme 2022, according to a document.The Tata group took over the control of Air India and Air India Express from the government on January 27, 2022.An airline official told PTI that around 8,000 employees will benefit from the scheme.

President has approved 412 Gallantry awards and other Defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel and others on the eve of 74th Republic Day. These include six Kirti Chakras, including four posthumous; 15 Shaurya Chakras, including two posthumous: Defence Ministry

Jamia BBC Documentary Row: 13 students detained

University administration informed the police that some students were creating ruckus on the streets and therefore a total of 13 students were detained around 4 pm to ensure peace in the area
A screening for a BBC Documentary was to be organised by a group of Jamia Students inside the university today, which was not allowed by the administration of the University: Delhi Police

Morbi tragedy: Oreva group offers to pay compensation to victims

The Gujarat High Court agreed to the Oreva Group's offer on Wednesday to pay compensation to the victims of the Morbi bridge collapse that left 135 dead and several injured but said it will "not absolve it of any liability". Oreva Group (Ajanta Manufacturing Limited) was responsible for the operation and maintenance of the British-era suspension bridge on the Machchhu river that collapsed on October 30 last year, with a special investigation team formed by the state government citing several lapses on the part of the firm.

Google says Indian users will now have the option to choose their default search engine via a choice screen (Reuters)

Women Empowerment, Gender Equality No Longer Mere Slogans: President Droupadi Murmu

Women’s empowerment and gender equality are no longer mere slogans, as we have made great progress towards these ideals in recent years. I have no doubt in my mind that women are the ones who will do the most to shape tomorrow’s India: President Droupadi Murmu

I Appreciate Every Citizen Who Contributes To Nation’s Progress: President Droupadi Murmu

I commend the roles of farmers, workers, scientists and engineers whose combined strength enables our country to live up to the spirit of “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan”. I appreciate every citizen who contributes to the nation’s progress: President Droupadi Murmu

I Convey Special Appreciation To Soldiers Who Guard Our Borders: President Droupadi Murmu

On the occasion of Republic Day, I convey my special appreciation to our jawans who guard our borders and are ready to make any sacrifice for the country. I also express my appreciation for all the brave soldiers of paramilitary forces and police forces: President Droupadi Murmu

On the eve of the 74th Republic Day, I extend my heartiest greetings to every Indian, at home and abroad. When we celebrate the Republic Day, we celebrate what we have achieved, together, as a nation. pic.twitter.com/EB1koovRUz

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 25, 2023