9 Maoists surrender in Gariaband, Chhattisgarh

January 21, 2026 1:56 PM

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9 Maoists surrender in Gariaband, Chhattisgarh

In Chhattisgarh, nine Maoists surrendered in Gariaband district on Monday. Those who surrendered include a Maoist woman, Anju. Speaking to Akashvani News, Anju has appealed to other Maoists active in the Gariaband district to lay down their arms and surrender.     The Superintendent of Police of Gar...

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh underscores need for robust military power

January 21, 2026 1:19 PM

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Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh underscores need for robust military power

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has underscored the need for a robust military power and having the will to use that power.   Addressing the 22nd Subroto Mukerjee Seminar on National Security Imperatives in New Delhi, Mr. Singh said that military power stands as the ultimate arbiter of national p...

Amrit Udyan to open for public from February 3

January 21, 2026 12:51 PM

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Amrit Udyan to open for public from February 3

The Amrit Udyan, located within the premises of Rashtrapati Bhavan, will be open to the public from the 3rd of February to the 31st of March this year. The garden will be open from 10 AM to 6 PM, with last entry at 5:15 PM. The garden will remain closed on Mondays for maintenance and on March 4th on...

India’s top shuttlers set to begin campaign at Indonesia Masters Badminton

January 21, 2026 11:18 AM

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India’s top shuttlers set to begin campaign at Indonesia Masters Badminton

In the Indonesia Masters Badminton, India’s top shuttlers P.V. Sindhu, Malvika Bansod, and Tanvi Sharma are set to kick off their campaigns in the first round of the main draw at the Istora Senayan today.   Earlier yesterday, Indian shuttlers Anmol Kharb and Aakarshi Kashyap booked their spots in th...

US military seizes seventh oil tanker linked to Venezuela

January 21, 2026 11:01 AM

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US military seizes seventh oil tanker linked to Venezuela

The U.S. military has seized a seventh oil tanker connected to Venezuela as part of efforts by the Trump administration to control Venezuelan oil exports.   According to U.S. Southern Command, the Motor Vessel Sagitta was taken without any conflict. The ship was operating in violation of a U.S.-decl...

UAE President accepts US invitation to join Board of Peace for Gaza

January 21, 2026 10:50 AM

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UAE President accepts US invitation to join Board of Peace for Gaza

The United Arab Emirates President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has accepted the US invitation to join the newly established Board of Peace for Gaza.   According to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE will join the new Board...

Sunita Williams retires from NASA after 27 years of service

January 21, 2026 8:46 AM

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Sunita Williams retires from NASA after 27 years of service

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retired from the space agency after 27 years of remarkable service. The retirement, effective from the 27th of last month, was announced by NASA this morning.    In a press release, NASA said Williams flew on three missions to the International Space Station (ISS), spe...