January 23, 2026 3:58 PM

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Dubai hosts India as its partner country for world’s largest Gulfood 2026 event

Dubai is making global exhibition history as Gulfood, the world’s largest annual food and beverage event, hosts India as its partner country for the first time and becomes the first exhibition to operate simultaneously across two mega venues. Running from January 26 to 30, 2026, the event spans the ...

January 23, 2026 2:59 PM

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Electoral rolls containing names of all eligible electors, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has said that pure electoral rolls containing names of all eligible electors as per law are the foundation of any democracy. He made these remarks while addressing the closing session of the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management...

January 23, 2026 2:29 PM

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US President removes Canada from Board of Peace amid WEF spat

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn an invitation for Canada to join his newly constituted Board of Peace, in the latest spat between the North American neighbours. Trump said on a social media post that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation regarding Canada's joining.   Earlier, Cana...

January 23, 2026 2:27 PM

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IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms across Himachal, J&K, Uttarakhand and Punjab

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall today over Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Punjab and Uttarakhand. Parts of Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, Rajasthan and West Uttar Pradesh are also expected to receive light rainfall...

January 23, 2026 2:25 PM

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Heavy rain ends dry spell in J&K ; NH-44 and Mughal Road closed due to fresh snow

In Jammu and Kashmir the prolonged dry spell in the plains of Jammu region ended last night as heavy rains lashed several areas, bringing a noticeable change in harsh weather conditions. The Meteorological Department has also forecast widespread rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir over the ne...

January 23, 2026 2:23 PM

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Himachal witnesses first major snowfall of the season; cold wave intensifies

After a long wait, the weather in Himachal Pradesh has finally changed with the activation of a western disturbance. Most parts of the state are witnessing the season’s first widespread and heavy snowfall, while the lower regions have experienced rain and strong winds. This has led to a sharp drop i...

January 23, 2026 2:21 PM

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J&K Sports Council to begin Phase-I trials for Khelo India Tribal Games 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council will commence the Phase-I Open Selection Trials from today to select the J&K contingent for the upcoming Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, scheduled to take place in Chhattisgarh.   Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the trials are being held from t...