The patriotic fervour ahead of Republic Day 2026 has intensified with the successful conclusion of the Zonal-level rounds of the National School Band Competition. Sixteen outstanding school band teams from across the country have been selected to perform in the grand finale scheduled to be held on January 24, 2026,…
Month: January 2026
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Three Dead as Bus, Truck Collide in Andhra Pradesh
Nandyal (Andhra Pradesh): At least three people were killed and several others sustained injuries after a private passenger bus collided head-on with a container truck and burst into flames in Andhra Pradesh’s Nandyal district early Thursday morning, police officials said. The accident occurred around 2 am near Shirivellametta village in…
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“Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: Empowering India’s Girls”
As India marks 11 years of the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) on January 22, 2026, the landmark savings scheme stands tall as one of the country’s most impactful initiatives for the girl child. Launched in 2015 under the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign, SSY was envisioned as more than a…
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NITI Aayog Unveils Green Transition Roadmaps for Cement, Aluminium, MSMEs
NITI Aayog on Tuesday released three comprehensive reports outlining decarbonisation and green transition pathways for the cement, aluminium and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sectors. The roadmaps are designed to align India’s industrial growth with its long-term climate commitments and its aspiration of becoming a developed nation by 2047….
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Gautam Gambhir Breaks Silence on Rohit, Kohli Exit Claims
Indian men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has firmly responded to growing speculation that he is attempting to sideline senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the national setup. Addressing the criticism for the first time in recent weeks, Gambhir said the “truth and logic” behind team selection…
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Gold Falls Below ₹1.53 Lakh, Silver Gains on MCX
Gold prices witnessed a notable decline in both domestic and international markets on Thursday, while silver managed to trade higher on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). The easing of geopolitical tensions linked to Greenland and a stronger US dollar reduced safe-haven demand, prompting investors to book profits after a recent…
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Deepinder Goyal Steps Down as Eternal CEO, Dhindsa Takes Charge
Eternal founder Deepinder Goyal has resigned as managing director and group chief executive officer, marking a significant leadership transition at the company that operates Zomato and Blinkit. The change will take effect from February 1, 2026, bringing an end to Goyal’s nearly two-decade-long active leadership role. Blinkit cofounder and chief…
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Republic Day 2026: Vande Mataram 150 Years Tableau
The Ministry of Culture will present a powerful and evocative tableau at the Republic Day Parade 2026, commemorating 150 years of Vande Mataram, India’s national song. The tableau aims to foreground the song as a living symbol of India’s civilisational memory, cultural continuity, and collective national consciousness, connecting the freedom…
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Election Chiefs Tackle Democracy Issues at IICDEM 2026
Senior election officials from across the world converged in New Delhi on Tuesday as Heads of 42 Election Management Bodies (EMBs) participated in the Plenary of the International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026. The high-level discussions, held at Bharat Mandapam, focused on emerging global challenges confronting democratic…
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Anupriya Patel Launches NBEMS AI Training for 42,000+ Doctors
New Delhi, 21 Jan 2026: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel, today inaugurated an online training programme on Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education developed by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). The initiative aims to equip over 50,000 doctors nationwide with…