Denmark and Greenland have sought urgent diplomatic talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the Trump administration renewed controversial statements about taking control of Greenland, a strategic Arctic territory that is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and a member of NATO. The request for talks comes amid…
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PM Modi Condoles Demise of Former Union Minister Kabindra Purkayastha
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the demise of former Member of Parliament and Union Minister Shri Kabindra Purkayastha Ji. The Prime Minister described the loss as deeply painful and paid rich tributes to the veteran leader’s lifelong dedication to public service and his significant…
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PM Modi Invites Ideas for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026
With the Class X and XII board examinations approaching, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has once again reached out to students, parents and teachers across the country, inviting them to actively participate in this year’s Pariksha Pe Charcha. The annual interactive programme has become a key national platform for discussing…
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Modi, Netanyahu Push Gaza Peace, Unite Against Terror
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which the two leaders exchanged New Year greetings and reaffirmed their shared commitment to peace, security, and the deepening of the India-Israel Strategic Partnership. The high-level interaction reflected the close and trusted ties…
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PM Modi Hails ICGS Samudra Pratap Commissioning
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the commissioning of Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, describing it as a significant milestone in India’s maritime journey and a strong endorsement of the country’s vision of self-reliance in defence. Responding to a post by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on social…
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Draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025 Released
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW), Government of India, has released the Draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025 for public consultation. This new legislation is set to replace the existing Insecticides Act, 1968 and Insecticides Rules, 1971, bringing the legal framework in line with modern requirements. The draft bill…
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Piyush Goyal Advances India–EFTA Trade Pact in Vaduz
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, embarked on an official visit to Liechtenstein on 7 January 2026. The visit included a courtesy call on H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois von und zu Liechtenstein at Vaduz Castle, meetings with the Prime Minister H.E. Ms Brigitte Haas, Deputy Prime Minister…
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Trump Claims U.S. Will Get Venezuelan Oil After Maduro Raid
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will receive between 30 and 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil at prevailing market prices, following a dramatic U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The claim, made through Trump’s social media platform Truth…
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India’s Pharma & MedTech Achieve Historic 2025 Growth
India significantly strengthened its position as a global pharmaceutical and medical technology hub in 2025, with major achievements across affordable healthcare, domestic manufacturing, research innovation, and global collaboration. The Department of Pharmaceuticals, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, reported record investments, exports, and innovation milestones during the year. Janaushadhi…
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CCI Clears Nippon Steel’s Full Acquisition of Krosaki
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Nippon Steel Corporation’s acquisition of Krosaki Harima Corporation, clearing the way for the Japanese steel major to assume full ownership of the refractory products manufacturer. The approval marks a key regulatory milestone in a transaction that consolidates Nippon Steel’s control over its…