The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening integrated infrastructure development across India. The agreement, inked at NHAI Headquarters in New Delhi, seeks to leverage the combined technical expertise of both organizations to enhance…
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Amrit Udyan Opens Feb 3 at Rashtrapati Bhavan
The iconic Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will open its gates to the public from February 3 to March 31, 2026, offering citizens and tourists a rare opportunity to experience one of India’s most celebrated heritage gardens. The announcement was made by the Press Information Bureau on Wednesday, highlighting arrangements…
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Vice-President Stresses Role of Education in Nation-Building at CMRIT
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, on Tuesday underscored the critical role of educational institutions in shaping India’s future, stating that universities and technical institutes are central to nation-building and self-reliance. He was addressing the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the CMR Institute of Technology (CMRIT) in Bengaluru as…
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PM Modi Greets Tripura on Statehood Day, Lauds Progress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended warm greetings to the people of Tripura on the occasion of the state’s Statehood Day, praising its unique journey that blends rich tradition with steady modern progress. In his message, the Prime Minister acknowledged Tripura’s growing contribution to India’s development and expressed confidence…
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Cabinet Extends Atal Pension Yojana Support Till 2031
In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s social security framework, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) till the financial year 2030-31. The decision also includes an extension of government funding support for promotional and developmental…
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Sensex Slides as Rupee Hits Record Low, Nifty Near 25,150
Indian equity markets extended their losing streak on Wednesday as persistent foreign fund outflows, a sharply weaker rupee and fragile global cues dragged benchmarks lower. The Sensex slipped sharply from the day’s high, while the Nifty ended near the 25,150 mark after briefly falling below 25,000 for the first time…
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Trump’s Plane Turns Back Mid-Air on Way to Davos: What Happened
US President Donald Trump’s journey to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos took an unexpected turn on Tuesday when his aircraft, Air Force One, was forced to return mid-air shortly after takeoff. The decision followed the detection of a “minor electrical issue,” prompting the flight crew to abort the…
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IWDC 3.0 Charts Green Growth for India’s Inland Waterways
The Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) will hold its third annual meeting on January 23, 2026, in Kochi, Kerala, to showcase achievements in India’s inland water transport (IWT) sector and outline a roadmap for future expansion. The day-long session will be chaired by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways,…
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India Updates CMV Rules to Enforce Toll Fee Payments
The Government of India has introduced the Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026 to strengthen compliance with toll fee payments on National Highways. Under the amended rules, vehicles with pending user fees will face restrictions on obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOC), renewing fitness certificates, or securing National Permits, aiming…
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India Recalls Diplomats’ Families from Bangladesh
India has designated Bangladesh a “non-family” posting for its diplomats, citing escalating security risks, while keeping all five diplomatic missions fully operational, sources confirmed on Tuesday.The move affects the Indian High Commission in Dhaka and the four Assistant High Commissions located in Chattogram, Khulna, Rajshahi, and Sylhet. Dependents of officials…