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Services Will Run Till 11pm From Monday After Cabinet Approved Extended Operational Hours

Mercury's subtle influence impacts daily life, affecting communication, learning, and finances. Vedic astrology offers remedies, emphasizing traditional practices like worshipping Vishnu and Ganesha on Wednesdays. These practices, alongside mindful habits like handwriting and conscious giving, help restore clarity and efficiency. Authentic devotion and practical application are key to strengthening this vital planetary influence.

As counting trends solidify, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to lead the BJP to a third consecutive term, marking a significant setback for the Congress and a fragmented opposition. The BJP-led alliance's dominance is evident as key opposition players struggle to translate their campaigns into electoral victories, signaling a familiar outcome for the state's political landscape.

District Magistrate Sahila urged immediate preservation of Buxar's historical heritage and rare manuscripts under the Gyan Bharatam Mission. This national initiative aims to revive India's knowledge tradition by digitizing and making ancient documents accessible. A 100-150 year old handwritten manuscript on Tantra, astrology, and mantra shastra, written in Braj Hindi and Devanagari, was highlighted for its historical and spiritual significance.

Assam's chai culture extends far beyond its famed tea gardens, revealing a deeply personal tradition of rituals and unique flavors. Home chef Sneha Saikia highlights that tea is a cherished ritual, often enjoyed with pitha and traditionally served as pure red tea (Lal Sa) without milk, emphasizing community and mindful connection.

Security forces arrested two NSCN (K) cadres, along with drugs and incriminating documents, during an operation at Bordumsa in Changlang district.

Minority communities in Upper Assam, including Tai Khamyang, Tai Phake, and Singpho, are deeply concerned about preserving their ancestral languages and identities amidst election promises. These groups, with dwindling speaker numbers, are advocating for autonomous councils and inclusion of their mother tongues in school curricula to prevent cultural extinction and safeguard their rich heritage.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal intensified the BJP's election campaign in Upper Assam, addressing rallies in Margherita, Majuli, and Khowang. He emphasized the election's significance for Assamese identity and rights, highlighting the BJP-led government's achievements in land rights and heritage preservation. Sonowal also criticized the Congress for alleged neglect and vote-bank politics.

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday consulted experts from the Borlaug Institute for South Asia (Bisa) on introducing direct-sowed Basmati, genetically modified maize and wheat, and new cropping systems in a big push to diversification in the state.

Tension prevailed in Miao town under Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh for the third consecutive day on Tuesday following a group clash between Chakma refugees and indigenous Singpho residents over a plot of land on Sunday.

Two persons were killed in a group clash in Malkangiri district on Saturday afternoon.

A workshop on climate resilient agriculture was held in Delhi on Wednesday and Thursday. 80 people participated in the workshop, which discussed and learned about solar harvesting, carbon credit crop residue management, climate resilient cultivars, millets and pulses in cropping systems, maize drying and processing, and delivering the keynote address by Arun Kumar Joshi, MD, Borlaug Institute for South Asia. He emphasized that under the guidance of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the climate resilient agriculture programme has touched the new heights, and that more farmers should embrace the technology to agricultural growth will be exponential in near future in a sustainable manner. Bisa, an international organization jointly established by the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), was also present at the workshop. Their purpose is to use the latest technologies in agriculture to boost productivity and sustainably fulfil the demands of the future. Representatives from other international organizations, like IRRI, were also present at the workshop. Dr. Arvind Kumar, DDG, ICrisat Hyderabad, was present on the occasion.

The Bihar Rajya Prathmik Madhyamik Shikshakarmi Samyukta Morcha on Sunday reiterated its decision to go on strike from January 7 as announced earlier.

Various civil organisations in Nagaland, including church bodies, on Friday called for restoration of peace in Manipur.

Roads accidents claimed seven lives in the state on Sunday. The two injured are battling for life.

NASA's pivot from the Lunar Gateway to a surface base has prompted the UAE to reaffirm its commitment to lunar exploration. Instead of withdrawing, the UAE is doubling down on its participation in the Artemis program and seeking integration into the new lunar base roadmap, demonstrating flexibility and consistent ambition in deep space.

Brother Vijay Deverakonda and actress Rashmika Mandanna showered Anand Deverakonda with affectionate birthday wishes. Vijay penned an emotional note calling Anand the family's 'favourite boy,' while Rashmika shared a playful message and a dance video. Anand is currently preparing for his upcoming film 'Epic: First Semester,' which explores the lives of Telugu students in the UK.

The excise department on Tuesday raided an illegal liquor factory at a village in Beawar block of Ajmer district.