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….
Month: January 2026
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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…
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Amit Shah Launches Centenary Issue of ‘Kalyan’ by Gita Press
Rishikesh, 21 Jan 2026: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today released the centenary edition of Gita Press’s monthly magazine ‘Kalyan’ in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. The launch ceremony celebrated 100 years of promoting Sanatan Dharma and Indian culture. Shri Shah also visited the Lakshminarayan Temple and offered…
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Lucknow Becomes UP’s First Zero Fresh Waste Dump City
Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, has become the state’s first zero fresh waste dump city following the inauguration of the Shivari Solid Waste Management Plant. Under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, the city now achieves 100% scientific processing of municipal solid waste, marking a major milestone in sustainable urban development….
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Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Ras Behari Bose on Death Anniversary
New Delhi, 21 Jan 2026: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today paid heartfelt tribute to the legendary freedom fighter Ras Behari Bose on his death anniversary. Remembered for his pioneering contributions to India’s independence movement, Bose played a crucial role in shaping the revolutionary struggle…