On 19 January 2026, the Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Health Authority (NHA) during the Chintan Shivir – National Review of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission held in…
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SC-NBWL 88th Meeting Chaired by Union Environment Minister
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, chaired the 88th meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) in New Delhi on 19 January 2026. The meeting focused on evaluating proposals of public utility and strategic importance while reviewing policy and procedural…
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Dr Abhilaksh Likhi Visits ICAR-CIBA to Boost Shrimp Farming
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of India, visited the ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIBA) and its Muttukadu Experimental Station in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on 19 January 2026. The visit focused on promoting indigenous technology, climate-smart aquaculture, and efficient resource utilization for sustainable shrimp farming. Interaction with…
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Union Pushes Shutdown Amid Amazon TB Outbreak
Amazon has confirmed an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) at one of its major fulfillment centres in the United Kingdom, triggering sharp reactions from trade unions and renewed debate over workplace safety in large logistics hubs. The cases were detected at the company’s Coventry warehouse, which employs nearly 3,000 workers. The…
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Microsoft Shuts Office Library, Cuts News Access After 15,000 Layoffs
Months after laying off nearly 15,000 employees worldwide, Microsoft has quietly taken another step that reflects a deeper cultural and strategic shift inside the company. The technology giant has shut down its internal office library and discontinued access to several paid news and research publications, ending a long-standing resource that…
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Ashwagandha Delivers Gender-Tailored Sports Benefits
A new international study has found that ashwagandha supplementation delivers distinct, sex-specific benefits in team sport athletes, improving perceived recovery in women while enhancing lower-body strength in men. The findings add fresh scientific evidence to the growing body of research supporting the adaptogenic herb’s role in managing training-related stress and…
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Steel Prices Rise Again After Import Curbs Boost Demand
Mumbai: Indian steel prices have increased for the second time in January as domestic producers capitalised on import restrictions, reviving construction demand and tight market inventories. Domestic steelmakers have raised prices twice within a span of two weeks in January, following the Centre’s decision to impose a safeguard duty on…
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Noida Techie Drowns: 90-Minute Rescue Delay
A tragic late-night accident in Noida has sparked widespread outrage after a 27-year-old software engineer drowned in a water-filled construction ditch, despite calling for help and waiting nearly 90 minutes for rescue. The incident has exposed glaring lapses in road safety, construction oversight, and emergency response systems in one of…
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PM Modi Pays Tribute to Freedom Fighter Parbati Giri
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid heartfelt homage to renowned freedom fighter and social reformer Parbati Giri on her birth centenary, remembering her courage during India’s struggle against colonial rule and her lifelong dedication to public service. The Prime Minister described her contributions to society as inspirational and relevant…
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Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025: Key Rulings on POCSO Act
The Supreme Court of India’s Annual Digest 2025 offers a comprehensive overview of significant rulings delivered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, reflecting the judiciary’s evolving approach to child protection, adolescent rights, and constitutional safeguards. The digest highlights how the apex court has balanced the…