New Delhi, January 30: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla on Thursday paid floral tributes to legendary freedom fighter and nationalist leader Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary at Samvidhan Sadan, formerly known as Parliament House. Remembered across the country as ‘Punjab Kesari’, Lala Lajpat Rai remains one of…
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WaveX Invites Startups for India AI Impact Summit 2026
WaveX has opened applications for startups to participate in the India AI Impact Summit 2026, organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. Scheduled from 16th to 20th February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the Summit aims to spotlight innovative AI solutions and strengthen…
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Ministry Welcomes Tribal Delegates on Republic-Day 2026
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs hosted a grand reception today in honour of 90 distinguished tribal guests from across India, invited to participate in the Republic Day Celebrations (RDC) 2026. The event, led by Shri Jual Oram, Hon’ble Minister of Tribal Affairs, and Shri Durgadas Uikey, MoS Tribal Affairs, highlighted…
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UGC Equity Row Highlights Hindutva’s Institutional Gaps
The recent uproar over the University Grants Commission’s equity and anti-discrimination guidelines has triggered widespread protests among general category students, but the controversy runs far deeper than a policy misstep. It exposes a structural weakness in how Hindutva-oriented politics approaches social reform heavy on rhetoric, thin on institutions. The guidelines,…
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J&K Forces Press On With Kishtwar Anti-Terror Action
Security forces have launched a major anti-terror operation targeting Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, prompting authorities to suspend internet services as a precautionary measure. The operation, which began on Thursday, is currently focused on the remote Chatroo area, where intelligence inputs indicated the presence of terrorists….
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Venezuela Approves Sweeping Oil Law Reform to Revive Sector
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,…
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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…