Indian government bond yields have surged across maturities as investors grow increasingly wary of a massive debt issuance expected in the next financial year. Market participants estimate that combined borrowing by the Centre and states could touch an unprecedented ₹30 trillion, a development that has unsettled fixed-income markets and pushed…
Month: January 2026
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Ayodhya GST Deputy Commissioner Quits Amid Magh Mela Row
In a development that has added a new dimension to the ongoing Magh Mela controversy in Prayagraj, a Goods and Services Tax (GST) Deputy Commissioner posted in Ayodhya has resigned from government service. The officer cited deep personal anguish over remarks made by Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati against Uttar Pradesh…
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Government Govt Bars Sports Bodies from Using Official Logos
In a significant move aimed at preventing misrepresentation and safeguarding the integrity of government institutions, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS) has directed all recognised National Sports Federations (NSFs) to immediately discontinue the unauthorised use of the State Emblem of India, as well as the official logos and…
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PM Modi Shares Sanskrit Wisdom on Peace and Contentment
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X (formerly Twitter) on January 27, 2026, to share a Sanskrit Subhashitam that underscores the importance of peace, contentment, compassion, and the dangers of greed. The verse reflects values that resonate deeply with Indian philosophy and daily life. The Sanskrit Subhashitam The…
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India Hosts EU Leaders, Strengthens Strategic and Trade Ties
New Delhi: In a historic first, the European Union participated as Chief Guests in India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations, with President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen visiting Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu welcomed them and hosted a state banquet,…
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Supreme Court Plea Challenges UGC’s Caste Discrimination Definition
A petition filed before the Supreme Court has raised serious constitutional questions over the University Grants Commission’s newly notified regulations aimed at addressing caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions. The plea argues that the current definition adopted by the UGC is exclusionary and fails to protect individuals outside the Scheduled…
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NSO Prepares for Landmark Income, Services Surveys
Chennai: The National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), has begun a crucial preparatory phase for two landmark surveys with an All-India Workshop of Trainers held in Chennai on January 28 and 29, 2026. The workshop marks a key step ahead of the launch…
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India, Canada Renew Energy Partnership at IEW 2026
India and Canada took a significant step towards strengthening bilateral energy ties with the signing of a joint statement on energy cooperation during India Energy Week 2026 (IEW’26) in Goa. The agreement reflects a renewed political and commercial push by both nations to collaborate across conventional and clean energy sectors,…
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Budget 2026: Govt Meets Leaders Before Parliament
The Government on Tuesday held a crucial all-party meeting in New Delhi ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament 2026, bringing together leaders from across the political spectrum to ensure smooth and productive legislative proceedings. The meeting, chaired by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, underscored the government’s intent to foster…
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National MYGS Awards to Honour Youth Leadership in Delhi
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, will host the National Award Ceremony for the Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) winners on 28th January 2026 in New Delhi. Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel,…