Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, chaired the Quarter 3 (2025–26) Strategic Review and Planning Meet of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in New Delhi on January 20, 2026. The meeting, held at Vigyan Bhawan, evaluated BSNL’s performance, focusing on mobile subscriber…
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BJP Elects Nitin Nabin as Youngest Party President
MUMBAI – In a significant generational shift, India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday elected Nitin Nabin, a 45-year-old legislator from Bihar, as its youngest-ever party president. The move aims to energize youth voters ahead of upcoming state elections, including West Bengal, where the BJP is striving to make…
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Supreme Court Takes Up Stray Dog Death Case
The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday heard the parents of six-year-old Chavi Sharma, whose tragic death after being attacked by a stray dog in Pooth Kalan, Delhi, triggered suo motu proceedings last year. The court focused on alleged hospital negligence and the lack of preventive measures against stray dog…
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CCI Clears Emirates NBD Acquisition in RBL Bank
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.)’s proposed acquisition of up to 74% shareholding in RBL Bank Limited (RBL), following regulatory compliance and strategic arrangements. The combination includes a preferential allotment, mandatory open offer, and the merger of ENBD’s Indian banking operations with RBL on…
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India-AI Impact Summit 2026: Driving Innovation for All
The India–AI Impact Summit 2026, the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South, will take place from 16–20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Anchored on three foundational pillars People, Planet, and Progress the Summit will bring together policymakers, technology leaders, researchers, and innovators to explore the…
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Centre Releases ₹213.9 Crores for Assam’s Rural Local Bodies
The Union Government has released ₹213.9 crore as XV Finance Commission (XV-FC) Untied Grants to strengthen rural local bodies across Assam. The first installment for the financial year 2025–26 has been disbursed for all 2,192 eligible Gram Panchayats, 182 Block Panchayats, and 27 Zilla Parishads in the State. These grants,…
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Union Minister Giriraj Singh Reviews Raw Jute Prices & Measures
Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, held a high-level review on January 20, 2026, to assess the rising prices of raw jute and introduce measures aimed at boosting availability for jute mills and MSMEs. The meeting was attended by the Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles, Neelam Shami Rao, senior…
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India Calls Global Investors for Clean Energy at WEF
At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, urged global investors to partner with India in rapidly expanding the country’s clean energy sector. Speaking at the session “Resilient Infrastructure for Growth”, he highlighted India’s ability to combine scale…
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India Post Boosts Banking Access via 887 ATMs
New Delhi: In a significant push towards improving access to banking services and strengthening financial inclusion, the Department of Posts has revamped its ATM infrastructure by activating 887 automated teller machines across India. The newly operational ATMs, installed at post offices in different parts of the country, are designed to…
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233-Year-Old Valmiki Ramayana Gifted to Ayodhya Ram Katha Museum
New Delhi/Ayodhya: In a landmark step towards preserving and showcasing India’s civilisational heritage, a rare 233-year-old Sanskrit manuscript of the Valmiki Ramayana has been permanently gifted to the International Ram Katha Museum in Ayodhya. The historic manuscript was formally presented by Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi, Vice Chancellor of the Central Sanskrit…