As part of proactive preparations for Haj 2026, Secretary of the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA), Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, visited the Indian Haj Pilgrims Office (IHPO) in Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to assess arrangements for Indian pilgrims. The visit underscores the Government of India’s commitment to ensuring safety,…
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PM Modi Lauds HPCL Residue Upgradation Facility at Vizag Refinery
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded the successful commissioning of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s (HPCL) Residue Upgradation Facility (RUF) at the Visakh Refinery in Andhra Pradesh, calling it a decisive milestone in India’s journey toward energy security and self-reliance. The Prime Minister described the project as a major step…
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Coal Ministry Holds Chintan Shivir to Drive Sector Reforms
The Ministry of Coal organised a two-day Chintan Shivir on January 5 and 6 at Manesar in Gurugram to comprehensively review the progress of reforms in the coal sector and chart a clear roadmap for the future. The deliberative exercise aimed to move beyond routine administration and focus on outcome-oriented…
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TRAI Annual Report 2024-25 Highlights Telecom Sector Growth
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its Annual Report for the year 2024-25, detailing comprehensive insights into the telecom and broadcasting sectors. The report, which includes certified accounts and an audit review, was laid on the Table of Lok Sabha on 17th December 2025 and Rajya Sabha…
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IBBI Chairperson Shri Ravi Mittal Launches IICA PGIP Website
Shri Ravi Mittal, Chairperson of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), officially launched the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) Post Graduate Insolvency Programme (PGIP) website, presiding as the chief guest at a special event held at the IICA campus on Monday. Addressing students, Shri Mittal emphasized strengthened…
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Online Ticket Booking for ASI Monuments Now on ONDC
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the Ministry of Culture, has launched online ticket booking for over 170 centrally protected monuments and museums through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). This digital integration allows visitors from India and abroad to book entry tickets seamlessly via multiple platforms. With…
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Dharmendra Pradhan Launches 55 Timeless Works
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan released 55 literary works in classical Indian languages, including Tamil, Odia, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, and Indian Sign Language, at an event held in New Delhi on 6 January 2026. The releases include 41 books developed by the Centres of Excellence for Classical Languages under…
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Uttar Pradesh Tops Deregulation 1.0 Rankings in Business Reforms
Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the top-performing state in India’s Deregulation 1.0 exercise, securing the first rank nationwide for comprehensive business reforms aimed at simplifying regulations, improving transparency, and attracting investments. The rankings, released by the central government, assess states on the implementation of 23 key reform priorities spanning land,…
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Reliance Shares Slide 5% on US-Venezuela Tensions: Buy Now?
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) shares witnessed a sharp sell-off on Tuesday, January 6, sliding over 5% in intraday trade as global markets reacted nervously to escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela. The decline marked the second consecutive day of losses for India’s most valuable listed company, sparking debate…
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China’s JY-27 Radar Fails in Venezuela During US Raid
The dramatic US military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has triggered intense global scrutiny of Venezuela’s air defence capabilities, particularly the performance of Chinese-supplied JY-27 “anti-stealth” radar systems. Defence analysts now question whether the much-hyped Chinese radar lived up to its claims after US…