Fresh anti-government protests erupted across Iran on Saturday night as demonstrators defied a sweeping internet blackout and an intensified security crackdown, marking the most serious challenge to the Islamic Republic in over three years. Chanting slogans against the clerical leadership, crowds gathered in Tehran and several other major cities despite…
Month: January 2026
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8th Pay Commission: Comparing 6th & 7th CPC Raises
Central government employees and pensioners across India are closely tracking developments related to the proposed 8th Pay Commission, hoping for a meaningful revision in salaries and pensions after years of rising living costs. While the government has not yet issued a formal notification, discussions around possible pay hikes and fitment…
Elections
BJP Alarmed as UP Voter Names Vanish Under SIR
Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has gone into full alert mode in Uttar Pradesh following the release of the draft voter list under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), which revealed the deletion of nearly 2.89 crore voter names. The development has triggered serious political concern, especially with the 2027…
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India Achieves Record 266 GW Clean Energy Capacity in 2025
India achieved a record-breaking milestone in its clean energy journey in 2025, with the country’s non-fossil fuel installed capacity reaching 266.78 GW. This represents a remarkable 22.6% growth over 2024 levels, according to Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi. During the year, India added 49.12 GW…
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National Workshop Strengthens State R&D Ecosystems in India
NITI Aayog conducted the National Workshop on “Sustaining Innovation: Embedding R&D in State Institutions” on 8th–9th January 2026 at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore. Chaired by Shri Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, the workshop brought together planning secretaries, state council leaders, industry experts, and institutional heads to explore pathways for…
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Somnath Swabhiman Parv 2026: Celebrating 1,000 Years of Faith
The Somnath Swabhiman Parv, held from 8–11 January 2026, marks 1,000 years since the first recorded attack on the historic Somnath Temple by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1026. Rather than mourning destruction, the Parv celebrates resilience, devotion, and India’s enduring civilisational heritage. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Somnath on 10–11…
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VBYLD 2026 Day 2: Youth Leadership & National Service in Focus
New Delhi: Day 2 of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD 2026) at Bharat Mandapam saw 3,000 young leaders engage with policymakers, industry experts, and mentors to shape India’s future across ten thematic tracks. Inaugural Session and Key Addresses The session was inaugurated by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya,…
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Supreme Court Proposes Romeo-Juliet Clause in POCSO Act
In a landmark recommendation, the Supreme Court has urged the Union Government to consider introducing a “Romeo-Juliet” clause under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The proposed clause aims to exempt adolescents engaged in consensual relationships from criminal prosecution, even if they are below the age of…
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Walmart Joins Nasdaq 100 as AstraZeneca Exits on Jan 20
Walmart Inc. is set to join the Nasdaq 100 Index on January 20, 2026, as AstraZeneca Plc exits, Nasdaq Global Indexes announced. This update follows Walmart’s historic shift from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to Nasdaq last year, marking the largest exchange transfer on record. The Nasdaq-100 Index, a…
Dharm
Ayodhya Bans Non-Veg Food Delivery Within 15 Km of Ram Temple
Ayodhya administration has imposed strict restrictions on food deliveries near the Ram Temple, banning all non-vegetarian items within a 15-kilometre radius. The move follows complaints regarding delivery of non-veg food in the town’s sacred “Paanch Kosi Parikrama” area. Hotels, homestays, and online food delivery companies have been officially warned about…