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Somnath Temple attacks reinforced India’s cultural unity, says PM Modi ahead of visit

PM Modi says centuries-old attacks on Somnath Temple strengthened India’s cultural unity, highlighting the shrine’s enduring spiritual resilience.

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Ahead of his scheduled visit to the Somnath Temple on January 11, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that repeated historical attacks on the shrine failed to weaken India’s spiritual foundations and instead strengthened the country’s cultural unity.

In a message shared on social media platform X, the prime minister reflected on the first recorded attack on the Somnath Temple in January 1026 and the several assaults that followed over the centuries. He said these events could not break the faith of the people, leading instead to the temple being rebuilt time and again as a symbol of civilisational continuity.

“The attack of the year 1026 and the numerous assaults that followed thereafter could not shake our eternal faith. On the contrary, these strengthened the sentiment of India’s cultural unity,” the prime minister wrote, while sharing images from his earlier visits to the temple.

PM Modi said the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, which begins on January 8, is being observed as a festival of remembrance, honouring generations of Indians who upheld their values and cultural consciousness even during the most difficult periods.

He noted that their steadfast commitment to civilisation and national unity continues to inspire the country today. According to the prime minister, the thousand-year legacy of faith associated with Somnath serves as a reminder of India’s enduring spiritual resolve.

Recalling Somnath’s reconstruction and national leaders’ role

The prime minister also shared visuals from a programme held at Somnath on October 31, 2001, marking 50 years since the temple’s reconstruction and inauguration in 1951.

He recalled that the historic ceremony in 1951 was attended by then President Dr Rajendra Prasad and highlighted the key role played by leaders such as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and K M Munshi in rebuilding the shrine after Independence.

PM Modi further noted that the 2001 event saw the participation of senior national leaders, and added that the year 2026 will mark the 75th anniversary of the 1951 inauguration ceremony.

The prime minister is scheduled to visit the Somnath Temple on January 11 to take part in the concluding events of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv.

The four-day observance, running from January 8 to January 11, will feature programmes focused on India’s spiritual heritage, cultural pride and social values.

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PM Narendra Modi travels with just one security vehicle in convoy

PM Narendra Modi was seen travelling with only two vehicles in Delhi as part of a wider austerity and fuel-saving initiative being implemented by the government.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen travelling with a significantly smaller convoy in Delhi, with visuals showing only two vehicles accompanying him instead of the larger motorcade usually associated with VVIP movement.

The video, which quickly went viral on social media, showed the Prime Minister travelling in a Range Rover and a Toyota Fortuner during movement in the national capital. Reports said the reduction is part of a broader austerity and fuel-conservation initiative being implemented by the government.

Normally, the Prime Minister’s convoy includes around 12 to 15 vehicles, such as armoured cars, escort vehicles, jammer units, decoy cars and an ambulance under Special Protection Group (SPG) security arrangements. Officials, however, clarified that mandatory security protocols remain intact despite the reduction in the convoy size.

SPG implementing revised convoy measures

According to reports, the SPG has already started implementing the revised convoy arrangements during the Prime Minister’s recent visits to Gujarat, Assam and Hyderabad. The move is being seen as part of efforts to encourage fuel conservation and sustainable practices amid rising global energy concerns.

The development comes days after PM Modi appealed to citizens to reduce fuel consumption, use public transport where possible and adopt austerity measures in view of global uncertainties impacting energy markets.

Reports also suggested that Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several other ministers have started reducing convoy sizes and reviewing fuel-saving measures in their respective departments.

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Pawan Khera appears before Assam Crime Branch in passport controversy case

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Congress leader Pawan Khera appeared before the Assam Crime Branch in Guwahati on Wednesday in connection with the ongoing passport controversy case linked to Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma.

The investigation began after allegations were made by Congress leaders claiming that Riniki Bhuyan Sarma possessed multiple passports and had overseas business interests. Following the remarks, an FIR was filed and Assam Police initiated a probe into the matter.

Khera arrived in Guwahati after being directed to cooperate with the investigation. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court had granted him anticipatory bail while asking him to participate in the probe whenever summoned by the authorities.

The controversy has triggered sharp political exchanges between the Congress and the BJP in Assam over the past several weeks. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had strongly denied the allegations made against his wife and warned of legal action.

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CBSE Class 12 result 2026 declared: 85.20% students pass, direct link and official websites to check scorecard

CBSE has declared the Class 12 result 2026 with an overall pass percentage of 85.20%. Students can check results online using official websites and apps.

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially declared the Class 12 board examination results for 2026. This year, the overall pass percentage stands at 85.20%, marking a key academic milestone for lakhs of students across India.

Students who appeared for the examination can now check and download their scorecards from the official CBSE result portals and other designated platforms.

Official websites to check CBSE Class 12 result 2026

Candidates can access their results through the following official websites:

  • cbseresults.nic.in
  • results.cbse.nic.in
  • cbse.gov.in
  • cbse.nic.in

Apart from these websites, students can also use DigiLocker and the UMANG app to download their digital marksheets.

How to download CBSE Class 12 scorecard

To view and download the result, students need to:

  1. Visit the official CBSE result website
  2. Click on the “Class 12 Result 2026” link
  3. Enter roll number, school number, and admit card ID
  4. Submit details to view scorecard
  5. Download and save the marksheet for future use

Digital marksheet availability

CBSE has also made digital marksheets available through DigiLocker, allowing students to securely access their academic documents online. These digital records can be used for admission and verification purposes.

Key highlight of CBSE result 2026

  • Overall pass percentage: 85.20%
  • Result released for Class 12 board exams 2026
  • Multiple online platforms activated for result access

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