Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the Pongal celebrations in New Delhi, describing the harvest festival as a global cultural celebration and reaffirming that Tamil culture is a shared heritage of the entire nation. Extending warm greetings in Tamil, the Prime Minister said Pongal is now celebrated with…
Month: January 2026
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National Drive for Rural Entrepreneurship Launched
In a major push to strengthen rural livelihoods and promote women-led enterprises, the Ministry of Rural Development has launched a nationwide “National Campaign on Entrepreneurship” under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). The campaign aims to create a strong ecosystem for non-farm rural enterprises and accelerate…
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Envoys of Three Nations Present Credentials to President Murmu
In a significant diplomatic engagement underscoring India’s expanding global partnerships, President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday formally accepted credentials from the envoys of three nationsTrinidad and Tobago, Austria, and the United States of America. The traditional ceremony was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on January 14,…
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MoRTH 2025: Smarter, Cheaper Highway Travel
India’s national highways have expanded rapidly over the last decade, bringing faster connectivity and economic growth. However, this expansion also led to a familiar frustration for commuters long queues at toll plazas and unpredictable travel costs. In 2025, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), working closely with the…
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Amit Shah Celebrates Uttarayan with Prayers & Kite Festival
Ahmedabad, January 14, 2026: On the sacred occasion of Uttarayan, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah participated in traditional prayers and cultural festivities across Ahmedabad. The Home Minister offered prayers at the Shri Jagannath Temple, worshipped Gau Mata, visited Gurudwara Gobind Dham in Thaltej, and joined…
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Bharat Coking Coal IPO Allotment LIVE: Listing Likely Jan 19
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), India’s largest coking coal producer, has seen overwhelming demand for its initial public offer (IPO). Originally scheduled for January 16, the IPO allotment and subsequent listing have now been shifted to January 19 due to market holidays linked to BMC elections. Investors eagerly tracking the…
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Makar Sankranti 2026: Spiritual & Scientific Significance
Makar Sankranti 2026 will be celebrated across India on January 14, marking a rare festival rooted not in lunar calculations but in precise solar movement. Observed as a harvest festival and a spiritual turning point, the day signifies the Sun’s transition into the Capricorn zodiac (Makara Rashi) and the beginning…
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Jaishankar, Rubio Reset India‑US Trade & Defence
India and the United States signalled efforts to stabilise and advance bilateral ties as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a detailed phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, focusing on trade, defence cooperation, critical minerals, nuclear energy and broader strategic engagement. The high-level interaction comes at a…
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JSW to Launch Jetour T2 i-DM Hybrid SUV in India 2026
JSW Motors Limited, the passenger mobility division of JSW Group, is preparing to launch its first India-made automobile in 2026. The Jetour T2 SUV will be the debut model under the JSW badge, marking the company’s independent entry into the Indian automotive market. Assembly will take place at the new…
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MoSPI Releases Discussion Paper on Chain-Based IIP Adoption
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released Discussion Paper 2.0 proposing the adoption of a chain-based Index of Industrial Production (IIP), marking a significant step towards modernising one of India’s most important economic indicators. The paper was made public on January 13, 2026, as part of the…