Amritsar’s Golden Temple has become the center of a fresh controversy after a viral video showed a Muslim man using the sarovar (holy pond) water for wazu, the Islamic pre-prayer ablution. The incident has sparked heated discussions online and offline regarding religious protocols and the sanctity of Sikh holy sites….
Month: January 2026
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Blue Economy Future: Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair): The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are set to emerge as a major hub of India’s Blue Economy, with the government placing strong emphasis on harnessing marine resources through science, technology and biotechnology, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Friday. The Union Minister of State…
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Indian Navy Strengthens Act East Engagement
New Delhi/Singapore: The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) has arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, marking a significant step in strengthening ASEAN–India maritime cooperation and regional naval engagement. The squadron, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, reached Singapore on January 15, 2026,…
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Second Nationwide Dolphin Survey Begins from Bijnor
Bijnor: India on Friday commenced the second nationwide estimation of riverine and estuarine dolphins from Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh, marking a major step forward in strengthening conservation of the country’s river ecosystems under Project Dolphin. The initiative follows the release of the results of the first nationwide dolphin population estimation…
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Reliance-Hithium: India’s Battery Vulnerability Exposed
The recent Reliance-Hithium episode has highlighted a structural vulnerability in India’s electric vehicle and clean energy ambitions. Bloomberg reported that Chinese battery startup Xiamen Hithium Energy Storage Technology Co. withdrew from technology-sharing talks with Reliance Industries due to Beijing’s tightened export controls, exposing India’s dependence on foreign technology for critical…
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PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 Begins in New Delhi
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, is set to host PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 at Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi from 18th to 31st January. The exhibition, under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, will be inaugurated by Union Minister for MSME, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi,…
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Enhancing Gender Statistics Conference Conclude in New Delhi
New Delhi witnessed a significant two-day conference on “Enhancing Gender Statistics” held from 15–16 January 2026 at the NCAER campus. Jointly organised by the Social Statistics Division of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) and the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), the event brought together policymakers,…
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Amrit Bharat Express Boosts Affordable Rail Travel
The Amrit Bharat Express, launched in December 2023 as part of India’s Amrit Kaal initiatives, is transforming affordable long-distance rail travel. With 30 operational trains and nine new services introduced recently, the network now connects remote regions, border areas, pilgrimage centres, and major cities across India, providing reliable, non-AC sleeper…
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Greenland Protests Erupt Against Trump’s Annexation Threats
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across Denmark and Greenland on Saturday, voicing strong opposition to former US president Donald Trump’s renewed calls for the United States to take control of Greenland. The coordinated protests reflect mounting international unease over sovereignty, Arctic security, and Washington’s increasingly assertive rhetoric toward…
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PM Modi Flags Off India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off India’s first-ever Vande Bharat sleeper train, marking a major milestone in the country’s railway modernisation drive. The historic launch took place at Malda Town station in West Bengal, connecting Howrah with Guwahati via an overnight, fully air-conditioned service designed for long-distance travel….