Venezuela has approved one of the most far-reaching reforms of its oil industry in over two decades, marking a dramatic shift away from strict state control and opening the door for greater private and foreign participation. The National Assembly passed the amended hydrocarbons law in a final vote this week,…
Month: January 2026
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Trump Signals Hope to Avoid Military Action Against Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he hopes military action against Iran can be avoided, even as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. Speaking to reporters on January 29, Trump confirmed that communication channels with Iran remain open, despite the United States deploying a large naval force to…
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Economic Survey Backs Scrapping MGNREGS, Cites Rural Revival
The Economic Survey 2025–26, tabled in Parliament on Thursday, has strongly defended the Union government’s decision to scrap the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), arguing that the programme has outlived its utility amid a significantly improved rural economy and persistent structural weaknesses. The Survey positions the repeal…
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NCSM Dazzles Visitors with Science Exhibition at Bharat Parv
New Delhi: The National Science Centre, Delhi, under the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), is mesmerizing visitors with its interactive science exhibition at Bharat Parv 2026. Held at the Red Fort Lawns from January 26 to 31 as part of Republic Day celebrations, the exhibition showcases hands-on science experiences…
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Tourism Ministry on Regulation of Influencer Travel Content
New Delhi: The Ministry of Tourism has addressed queries regarding the regulation of influencer-driven travel content on digital and social media platforms. Given the vast number of social media users and travel influencers, the Ministry clarified that it is not feasible to monitor or regulate individual content posted online. User-Generated…
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Namami Gange Phase-II Shows Major Gains in Ganga Water Quality
The Namami Gange Mission Phase-II has delivered measurable improvements in the water quality, ecological health, and pollution management of the river Ganga, according to official data presented in Parliament. During 2025 alone, 25 key sewage treatment plants (STPs) with a combined capacity of 530 million litres per day (MLD) were…
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PM Kisan SAMPADA: 1,607 Projects, 1,196 Done
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), the flagship food processing scheme of the Government of India, has recorded steady progress in strengthening post-harvest infrastructure and value addition across the country. As of December 31, 2025, a total of 1,607 projects have been approved under various components of the scheme,…
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Lockheed Launches GPS III SV09 to Secure Battlefield Navigation
Lockheed Martin has successfully launched its latest Global Positioning System satellite, GPS III Space Vehicle 09 (SV09), strengthening the United States’ ability to provide secure and reliable navigation for military operations in increasingly contested environments. The satellite, now in orbit, is designed to deliver precise positioning, navigation, and timing data…
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NASA Targets February 11 Launch Window for ISS Crew
NASA has announced that the earliest launch window for its next crewed mission to the International Space Station (ISS) could open on the morning of February 11, advancing the schedule by several days as the agency adjusts to recent operational developments aboard the orbital laboratory. The mission, which will lift…
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100m Make in India Steel Bridge Completed for Bullet Train
Indian Railways has achieved a major milestone with the completion of a 100-meter-long ‘Make in India’ steel bridge over the underground metro tunnel in Ahmedabad, part of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project. This marks the 13th steel bridge completed in Gujarat out of 17 planned, enhancing high-speed rail connectivity while…