Visakhapatnam: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence conducted an on-the-spot study visit to the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), a key DRDO facility in Visakhapatnam, to review India’s progress in underwater warfare and maritime technologies. The visit, held on January 20, 2026, was led by the Committee’s Chairman, Shri…
Month: January 2026
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Indian Navy Training Squadron Calls at Belawan, Indonesia
The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) made a significant port call at Belawan, Indonesia, on January 20, 2026, marking another milestone in India’s expanding maritime engagement with Southeast Asia. The visit underscores New Delhi’s commitment to strengthening naval diplomacy, fostering interoperability, and deepening people-to-people ties under the Act East…
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NIXI Marks One Year of Internet Governance Capacity Building
The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) has completed one year of its Internet Governance Internship & Capacity Building Scheme (IGICBS), marking a significant milestone in India’s efforts to build a skilled and informed community of young professionals in the rapidly evolving domain of internet governance. The occasion was commemorated…
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Union Environment Minister Reviews Air Pollution Plans in NCR Cities
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive review of air pollution mitigation action plans for Rohtak, Manesar, Panipat and Karnal, four key cities within the National Capital Region (NCR). The high-level meeting focused on addressing persistently high particulate matter levels, particularly…
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MoFPI Charts Roadmap for India’s Food Processing Growth
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) organised a two-day Chintan Shivir in Udaipur, Rajasthan, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, academic institutions, and state representatives to chart a roadmap for a modern, globally competitive, and inclusive food processing sector. Inaugural Vision: Strengthening India’s Food Processing Ecosystem Union Minister for Food…
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NHA Chintan Shivir Strengthens AB PMJAY & ABDM in Odisha
The National Health Authority (NHA) successfully hosted a two-day Chintan Shivir from 19–20 January 2026 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, focusing on Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY) and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The event aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility through digital innovation, integration of health IT…
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PDUNASS Launches EPFO Training on Legal Management & IBC
New Delhi, 20 January 2026: The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Academy of Social Security (PDUNASS) commenced a five-day training programme on Legal Management & Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 for officers of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Scheduled from 19th to 23rd January 2026, the programme aims to…
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Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan to Visit Karnataka on Jan 21
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Karnataka on January 21, 2026, where he will participate in two significant public engagements in Tumakuru and Bengaluru. The visit underscores the constitutional office’s continued engagement with institutions that play an important role in…
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Vice-President Reaffirms Gandhian Ideals at Gandhi Ashram, Delhi
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Monday underscored the timeless relevance of Gandhian ideals of simplicity, service and social responsibility during his visit to the Harijan Sevak Sangh at the historic Gandhi Ashram in New Delhi. In a programme steeped in history and reflection, he inaugurated the…
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PM Modi Shares Article on India’s Textile Sector Growth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article authored by Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh, highlighting the rapid transformation of India’s textile sector into a powerful engine of economic growth, employment generation and self-reliance. The Prime Minister’s endorsement underscores the sector’s expanding role in strengthening India’s manufacturing base…