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…
Month: January 2026
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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…
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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…
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Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act Empowers Panchayats, Boosts Rural Jobs
The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 marks a decisive shift in India’s rural development journey, placing Panchayats and Gram Sabhas at the heart of planning and execution. Union Minister of State for Education and Development of North Eastern Region, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, said the…
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Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurates NDWBF 2026, Releases Kudopali Saga
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) 2026 on 10 January at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event, organised by the National Book Trust (NBT) in collaboration with India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), is the world’s largest B2C book fair and marks a…
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PMMSY Trains 22,000+ Fish Farmers Across India
The Department of Fisheries has made significant strides in building capacity within India’s fisheries and aquaculture sector under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). Structured training and skill development programs have equipped over 22,000 participants with modern techniques in fish farming, hatchery operations, feed formulation, and value-added processing. Hon’ble…
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Sitharaman Chairs Pre-Budget Consultations with States, UTs
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired the pre-budget consultation meeting with States and Union Territories (with Legislature) in New Delhi on 10 January 2026. The discussions focused on budget priorities for FY 2026-27, with a particular emphasis on capital investment schemes to support infrastructure and…
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Rajasthan Police Welcomes 8,000 New Constables Under Amit Shah
Jaipur: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, today addressed the appointment letter distribution ceremony for newly recruited Rajasthan Police constables. Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma and other dignitaries were present during the event. Merit-Based Recruitment and Women Representation Over 8,000 youths joined the Rajasthan Police…
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Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shivir 2026 Advances Sustainable Mining
Gandhinagar, Gujarat: The Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shivir 2026 concluded with a strong focus on sustainable mining and securing India’s critical minerals. Over two days, the Centre and State governments reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing domestic capabilities and ensuring long-term mineral security through the National Critical Mineral Mission and environmentally responsible…
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Workshop in Udaipur Reviews Cooperative Policy
A two-day national-level workshop and review meeting held in Udaipur has provided a comprehensive assessment of cooperative sector reforms being undertaken under the “Sahkar se Samriddhi” vision. Organised by the Ministry of Cooperation on January 8 and 9, the workshop brought together the Centre, States and Union Territories to deliberate…