January 1, 2026 8:42 PM January 1, 2026 8:42 PM

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Duty-free access to all Indian exports in Australia as ECTA comes into effect

All Indian exports will receive duty-free access in the Australian market from today under the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). Under the agreement, 100 percent of Indian tariff lines will get duty-free access to the Australian market, benefiting key sectors such as g...

January 1, 2026 8:04 PM January 1, 2026 8:04 PM

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Gaan Ngai festival of Kabui community marks beginning of New Year

  In Manipur, the Gaan Ngai festival of Kabui community kicked off today and the festival is celebrated across the State. The five days festival is one of the major festivals of Manipur which is celebrated every year after harvesting. The festival is being celebrated across the State where the Kabui...

January 1, 2026 7:47 PM January 1, 2026 7:47 PM

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No change in domestic LPG prices: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

  The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified that there has been no change in domestic LPG prices for household consumers. The clarification came following reports in some sections of the media that the price of commercial LPG cylinders has been increased by 111 rupees. The Ministry sai...

January 1, 2026 7:32 PM January 1, 2026 7:32 PM

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KYV Discontinued for Cars on New FASTag issued after 1 February 2026

  National Highways Authority of India today announced discontinuation of the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) cards for cars for all new FASTag issuances with effect from 1st of the next month. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said the step has been taken to enhance public convenience and elimina...

January 1, 2026 7:57 PM January 1, 2026 7:57 PM

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Gold prices up, Silver marginally down

    In the Indian bullion market, the 24 carat Gold was trading almost 0.2 per cent up at 1,36,080 rupees per 10 grams, whereas Silver was trading marginally down at 2,35,950 rupees per kilogram, a short while ago.  At the Multi Commodity Exchange, Gold for February contract was trading nearly one p...

January 1, 2026 6:03 PM January 1, 2026 6:03 PM

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Akashvaani presents Carnatic and Hindustani versions of national song Vande Mataram

The Chief Executive Officer, CEO of Prasar Bharati Gaurav Dwivedi today launched two versions of the national song Vande Mataram at Akashvani Bhawan in New Delhi. These are the first two renditions from the proposed set of 25 musical versions of the song to be presented by Akashvani. The versions we...

January 1, 2026 5:14 PM January 1, 2026 5:14 PM

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14 killed, 16 injured in accident in Pakistan

  In Pakistan, at least 14 passengers were killed and 16 others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a van in Punjab province yesterday. Officials said that nine passengers died at the scene, while five others later succumbed to their injuries at a hospital. Authorities told the media th...

January 1, 2026 5:09 PM January 1, 2026 5:09 PM

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Bulgaria adopts Euro as its official currency from today 

  Bulgaria joined the eurozone and adopted the euro as its official currency on New Year’s Day, becoming the 21st member of the euro area. To ensure a smooth transition, the Bulgarian lev will remain in circulation alongside the euro throughout January. From February 1, the euro will become the coun...