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…
Month: January 2026
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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…
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Sujal Gram Samvad 2026 Strengthens Community Water Governance
The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, successfully hosted the Third Edition of Sujal Gram Samvad on 21 January 2026, reinforcing participatory water governance and community-led implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). Village-Level Engagement in Local Languages The virtual programme brought together…
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India–Spain Ties Strengthen as Spanish FM Meets President Murmu
India and Spain reaffirmed their growing bilateral partnership on Wednesday as Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, H.E. Mr Jose Manuel Albares, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The meeting underscored shared democratic values, expanding economic cooperation and a common commitment to multilateralism and global…