Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, urging citizens to renew their collective resolve toward building a ‘Viksit Bharat’. The day marks a historic milestone in India’s democratic journey, commemorating the adoption of the Constitution on January…
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Microsoft, Amazon Unite Over Washington Housing Crisis Warning
In a rare display of unity, global technology rivals Microsoft and Amazon have come together to issue a stark warning about a deepening housing crisis in Washington State. The two companies, which usually compete fiercely across cloud computing, talent acquisition, and enterprise services, have jointly taken out a full-page advertisement…
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Hetrombopag Shows Strong Results in Paediatric ITP Treatment
Hetrombopag has demonstrated strong efficacy and a favourable safety profile in children with immune thrombocytopenia, according to newly published clinical findings. The data support the use of the thrombopoietin receptor agonist as an effective second-line treatment option in paediatric patients who do not respond adequately to first-line therapy. Immune thrombocytopenia…
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CSIR-CRRI & JSW Salem Build Steel Slag Roads in TN
In a landmark initiative for sustainable infrastructure, CSIR–Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and JSW Steel Limited, Salem Works, have joined forces to construct eco-friendly roads using steel slag in Tamil Nadu. The collaboration, announced on 24 January 2026, converts industrial steel by-products into durable road construction materials, reflecting the national…
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77th Republic Day 2026: India’s Journey as a Sovereign Republic
India marks its 77th Republic Day on 26th January 2026, commemorating the enforcement of the Constitution and the nation’s transformation into a Sovereign Democratic Republic. While Independence on 15th August 1947 ended colonial rule, it was the adoption of the Constitution that established India’s framework of democratic governance, citizen rights,…
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Nipah Virus Outbreak Sparks Airport Checks Abroad
India’s confirmation of multiple Nipah virus infections in West Bengal has triggered heightened health surveillance across South and Southeast Asia, with Thailand and Nepal initiating airport and border screening to prevent potential cross-border transmission. The outbreak, though limited in numbers so far, has raised international concern due to the virus’s…
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Chouhan Felicitates Lakhpati Didis on Republic Day 2026
Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, felicitated over 400 Lakhpati Didis, PMAY-G beneficiaries, and Self-Help Group (SHG) leaders at the “Samriddh Didi se Samriddh Rashtra | Republic Day Felicitation Ceremony, 2026” in New Delhi. The event, held at Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium,…
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PM Modi Condoles Sir Mark Tully’s Death, Hails His India Connect
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of veteran journalist and author Sir Mark Tully, describing him as a towering voice of journalism whose work reflected an extraordinary connection with India and its people. The Prime Minister said Sir Mark’s reporting and insights left a…
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India–EU Trade Deal: Car Import Tariffs to Drop to 40%
India is preparing to significantly open its tightly protected automobile market by sharply cutting import duties on cars from the European Union, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. Under a proposed India–EU free trade agreement, import tariffs on select European cars could be reduced to 40% from the current…
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Nitin Gadkari Launches Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan 2026
Gadkari Urges Citizens to Join Nationwide Road Safety Campaign Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, launched the Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan 2026 in Mumbai, calling upon citizens to participate in a nationwide movement to make roads safer, disciplined, and humane. Shri Gadkari emphasized that road safety is…