January 2, 2026 10:20 PM January 2, 2026 10:20 PM

Government extends PLI Scheme application deadline for textiles to 31 March

The government has announced the extension of the deadline for submission of fresh applications under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles up to 31st March this year. The Ministry of Textiles informed that the extension follows the significant response received since the applica...

January 2, 2026 10:12 PM January 2, 2026 10:12 PM

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IMD issues red warning for dense fog in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh

The India Meteorological Department, IMD, has issued a red colour warning for dense to very dense fog conditions over Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh tomorrow. The weather agency has also predicted cold wave conditions at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh and ground frost conditions over Utt...

January 2, 2026 10:04 PM January 2, 2026 10:04 PM

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Government launches interventions to boost MSME exports under Export Promotion Mission

The government has launched two key interventions as part of the initial roll-out of the Export Promotion Mission to strengthen MSME exports and improve access to trade finance. The first intervention relates to interest subvention for pre and post shipment export credit, aimed at reducing the cost ...

January 2, 2026 9:52 PM January 2, 2026 9:52 PM

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Bangladesh: Nine flights diverted as dense fog reduces visibility at Dhaka airport

Nine flights were diverted from Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) today due to dense fog and poor visibility. Of the diverted flights, four were sent to Chattogram, four to Kolkata, and one to Bangkok, Thailand.    Aviation experts said such disruptions are frequent during winter...

January 2, 2026 9:47 PM January 2, 2026 9:47 PM

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US President Donald Trump warns Iran against violent crackdown on protesters

US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with support for protesters if Iranian security forces resort to firing on demonstrators. In a social media post, Mr Trump said the unrest has left several dead in Iran.   Responding to Mr Trump's comments, a senior Iranian official, Ali Larijani, warned...

January 2, 2026 9:35 PM January 2, 2026 9:35 PM

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Indian Institute of Mass Communication launches PhD programme

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication has launched its PhD programme, marking a historic milestone in the institution's academic journey of 60 years. Under the programme, scholars will be selected for admission for the academic year 2025-26.   The Information and Broadcasting Ministry said that...