First official visuals of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody have emerged, showing him handcuffed and escorted by armed personnel inside the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) headquarters in New York City. The images were released hours after Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured during a dramatic U.S….
Month: January 2026
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Budget 2026 Likely to Push New Tax Regime Further
As preparations for Union Budget 2026 gather momentum, India’s New Tax Regime has clearly emerged as the cornerstone of the government’s personal taxation strategy. Following the sweeping relief announced in Budget 2025, policymakers appear increasingly committed to nudging taxpayers toward a simpler, deduction-light tax structure. The sharp increase in the…
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India Gears Up to Host 2036 Olympics: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is making comprehensive preparations to host the 2036 Olympic Games, underlining the country’s growing confidence and capability in staging world-class sporting events. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the 72nd National Volleyball Championship via video conference, the Prime Minister highlighted India’s…
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One-Hand Bag Rule Vital Amid Power Bank Fire Risks on Flights
New Delhi: Aviation safety experts have underlined the urgent need to strictly enforce the one hand bag rule for air passengers, following rising concerns over lithium battery and power bank fire incidents on board aircraft. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has recently barred the use of power banks…
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Farmers’ Welfare Top Priority: J.P. Nadda at Fertilizer Chintan Shivir
New Delhi: Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri J.P. Nadda reaffirmed that making farmers’ lives easier is the government’s top priority during a day-long Chintan Shivir organized by the Department of Fertilizers in New Delhi on January 3, 2026. The event focused on balanced fertilizer use, sustainable agriculture, and…
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PPA Celebrates 65th Foundation Day with 21st Paradip Marathon
Paradip Port Authority (PPA), Odisha, celebrated its 65th Port Foundation Day on Saturday, January 3, 2026, with the successful conduct of the 21st Paradip Marathon. Organised by the Gopabandhu Kreeda Sansad, the event started from Hanuman Temple Square and concluded at Gopabandhu Stadium, drawing enthusiastic participation from the local community…
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Ashwini Vaishnaw Inspects Vande Bharat Sleeper Train in Delhi
Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday inspected India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at New Delhi Railway Station, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of long-distance rail travel in the country. The inspection comes ahead of the train’s…
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Sarbananda Sonowal Highlights Press Freedom, Welfare Governance
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday underlined the critical role of the media as the fourth pillar of democracy, while also highlighting the success of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s people-centric governance model in ensuring last-mile delivery of welfare schemes. Addressing journalists and community members…
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Badalta Bharat: Citizens Share Change Stories
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), Government of India, has announced the winners of the nationwide ‘Badalta Bharat Mera Anubhav’ creative challenges, a citizen-driven initiative celebrating India’s transformation over the last 11 years. Organised in collaboration with MyGov, the campaign encouraged people from all walks of life to share…
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NTPC WR–I, GCRI Sign MoA to Upgrade Radiotherapy Services
In a significant step towards strengthening India’s cancer care infrastructure, NTPC Limited’s Western Region–I Headquarters, Mumbai, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (GCRI) for the upgradation of radiotherapy services. The initiative, undertaken as part of NTPC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, aims…