India is intensifying efforts to eliminate legacy urban dumpsites through the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP), launched in November 2025 under the Swachh Bharat Mission. The initiative, dubbed Lakshya: Zero Dumpsites, targets complete remediation of city dumpsites by October 2026, prioritising 214 high-impact locations containing nearly 80% of remaining waste….
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Vice-President Attends Bharat Parv 2026 Closing at Red Fort
Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday attended the closing ceremony of Bharat Parv 2026 at the historic Red Fort Lawns in New Delhi, describing the festival as a living reflection of India’s unity in diversity. The six-day cultural extravaganza, organised by the Ministry of Tourism as part…
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President Murmu Greets Nation on Guru Ravidas Jayanti
President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu on Friday extended heartfelt greetings to citizens on the eve of the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas Ji, remembering the revered saint’s timeless contribution to social harmony, equality and moral awakening. In her message, the President urged people to draw inspiration from Guru Ravidas…
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Vice-President Inaugurates 39th Surajkund Crafts Mela
Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday inaugurated the 39th Surajkund International Atmanirbhar Crafts Mela in Faridabad, Haryana, describing artisans as the custodians of India’s civilisational heritage. The globally recognised fair brings together craftspeople, artists and cultural practitioners from India and abroad, celebrating the nation’s artistic legacy and…
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PM Modi Hails Patna, Chhari-Dhand as Ramsar Sites
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed the inclusion of the Patna Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district and Chhari-Dhand in Gujarat’s Kutch region as India’s newest Ramsar sites, calling the recognition a reaffirmation of the country’s commitment to biodiversity conservation and protection of vital ecosystems. The Prime Minister…
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Elena Rybakina Stuns Sabalenka to Win Australian Open 2026
World No.5 Elena Rybakina scripted one of the finest comebacks in recent Grand Slam history to defeat World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and clinch the Australian Open 2026 women’s singles title at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Friday. The 24-year-old Kazakh overcame a daunting deficit in the deciding set to seal…
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Padma Shri Dr Padma Gurmet Honoured for Sowa-Rigpa Service
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, has congratulated Padma Shri awardee Dr Padma Gurmet, Director of the National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR), Leh, recognising his outstanding contribution to India’s traditional systems of medicine. The honour,…
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Decoding Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget Sarees: 2026 Signals
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget 2026–27 on February 1, public attention once again extends beyond fiscal numbers to a quieter but consistent statement her saree. Over the past nine years, Sitharaman’s Budget Day attire has evolved into a symbolic blend of economic messaging, cultural…
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Inclement Weather to Persist in J&K Till Feb 7: MET
Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness an extended spell of unsettled weather till February 7, with the Meteorological Department forecasting cloudy conditions, intermittent rain and snowfall across many parts of the Union Territory. The advisory comes as night temperatures dipped below freezing in several areas, even as daytime temperatures…
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Blast at Iran’s Bandar Abbas Port Kills One, Injures 14
At least one person was killed and 14 others were injured after an explosion rocked the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday, according to Iranian media reports citing local officials. The blast occurred at one of Iran’s most strategic maritime hubs, triggering immediate emergency response operations and…