The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper titled “Review of Tariff for Domestic Leased Circuits (DLCs)”, aiming to gather stakeholder feedback on updating the existing tariff framework. The move is intended to ensure transparency, competition, and equitable access to leased circuit services across India. Background…
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PLI White Goods: ₹8,337 Cr Output from 5 Firms
New Delhi: The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods marks another milestone as five companies have been provisionally selected in the fourth round, focusing on air conditioner (AC) components. The selected companies have committed a total investment of ₹863 crore and are projected to generate 1,799 additional direct jobs…
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DFPD’s Anna Chakra Among Finalists for 2026 Franz Edelman Award
The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has been named one of six global finalists for the prestigious 2026 Franz Edelman Award for its innovative initiative, Anna Chakra. This operations research-based decision support solution optimizes state-specific logistics to strengthen India’s Public Distribution System (PDS), ensuring efficient delivery of essential…
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NHRC Holds Meeting of Special Rapporteurs, Monitors in Delhi
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India on Thursday convened an important meeting of its Special Rapporteurs and Special Monitors in New Delhi, reinforcing their critical role in safeguarding human rights across the country. Chaired by NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian, the meeting focused on strengthening grassroots monitoring, accountability…
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Republic Day 2026: Tri-Services Shine in Sindoor Tableau
The Indian Armed Forces are set to showcase a spectacular Tri-Service Tableau titled ‘Operation Sindoor: Victory Through Jointness’ at the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, on January 26, 2026. This tableau embodies India’s evolved military doctrine, highlighting precision, integration, and indigenous defence capabilities. Conceptualized under the…
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PM Modi Targets DMK as ‘CMC Govt’ at Tamil Nadu NDA Rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a scathing political attack on the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu, branding it a “CMC government” that thrives on corruption, mafia influence and crime. Addressing a massive National Democratic Alliance (NDA) rally in the state, Modi asserted that the people…
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Heart Surgeon Ranks Harmful Daily Habits: Alcohol Tops List
Everyday habits, often dismissed as harmless or routine, can quietly accumulate and have a profound impact on long-term health. According to a senior cardiothoracic surgeon with more than 25 years of clinical experience, it is these repeated daily behaviours not occasional indulgences that most strongly influence the risk of chronic…
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US Drops Canada Invite Over Trump–Carney Clash
Diplomatic tensions between the United States and Canada escalated sharply this week after US President Donald Trump withdrew an invitation for Canada to join his self-styled “Board of Peace,” following a public war of words with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The move came just days after Carney delivered a…
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Delhi Rains Lift AQI, Flights Hit, North Snowfall
Non-stop rain lashed Delhi and the National Capital Region on Friday, bringing a sharp drop in temperature and a noticeable improvement in air quality, even as flight operations were disrupted and weather alerts remained in place. The rain, driven by the season’s first intense western disturbance, also brought snowfall to…
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India Releases White Paper on Techno-Legal AI Governance
The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA) to the Government of India has released a comprehensive White Paper titled “Strengthening AI Governance Through Techno-Legal Framework”, outlining India’s evolving approach to building a trusted, accountable and innovation-oriented artificial intelligence ecosystem. Issued on Friday, the document positions governance not as a…