Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, engaged with semiconductor chip design startups approved under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme of the Semicon India Programme in New Delhi on 27 January 2026. The discussions highlighted India’s rapid progress in indigenous chip design, innovation milestones, and the government’s…
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India–EU Seal Historic Free Trade Deal After 20 Years of Talks
India and the European Union have announced a historic free trade agreement, ending nearly two decades of prolonged and often stalled negotiations. The landmark pact, unveiled in New Delhi during a high-level India–EU summit, is being hailed as the largest trade deal ever signed by India and one of the…
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Red Alert in Parts of Delhi as IMD Warns of Heavy Rain, Storms
Several parts of the national capital were placed under a red alert on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of continued rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong gusty winds across Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR). The weather system has disrupted daily life, slowed traffic movement, and…
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Halwa Ceremony Marks Union Budget 2026-27 Prep
New Delhi: The final stage of preparations for the Union Budget 2026-27 commenced today with the traditional Halwa Ceremony at the Budget Press in North Block, New Delhi. The event was graced by Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary. The…
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Mayabunder to Get ₹199 Crore Smart & Integrated Fishing Harbour
The Department of Fisheries, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, has approved the development of a Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The project, estimated at ₹199.24 crore with 100% central financial assistance, will be implemented under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada…
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Only Two Nipah Virus Cases Reported in West Bengal Since Dec 2025
Minimal Nipah Cases in West Bengal The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed that only two cases of Nipah Virus Disease (NiVD) have been reported in West Bengal since December 2025. Reports circulating in media claiming higher numbers have been clarified as inaccurate and speculative. Contact Tracing and…
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Kumaraswamy Flags Off SIAT 2026, Green Mobility Rise
Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, inaugurated the three-day Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2026 in Pune, emphasizing India’s vision for safe, sustainable, and globally competitive mobility. The event, organized by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) during its Diamond Jubilee year, showcased cutting-edge…
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CCI Clears Elliott Funds’ Stake Purchase in Toyota Industries
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed acquisition of a minority shareholding in Toyota Industries Corporation by a group of global investment funds managed by Elliott Investment Management L.P. The clearance was granted after the regulator concluded that the transaction would not have an appreciable adverse effect…
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India’s Digital Future on International Data Privacy Day
As the world marks International Data Privacy Day on January 28, India has reaffirmed its commitment to building a secure, citizen-centric digital ecosystem anchored in trust, accountability, and robust legal safeguards. With digital platforms now deeply embedded in everyday life, the focus has shifted from mere digital access to ensuring…
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U.S. Winter Storm Kills 25, Leaves Thousands Without Power
A colossal winter storm sweeping across the United States has left at least 25 people dead, knocked out electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes, and brought daily life to a grinding halt across vast stretches of the country. The storm, stretching nearly 2,100 kilometres from Arkansas to New England,…