THE HEADLINES:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with students during programme Pariksha Pe Charcha; Inspires students to look beyond Exams, focus on life skills, sports, creativity and self-growth.
Prime Minister Modi holds talks with President of Seychelles in New Delhi; Announces special economic package of 175 million dollars to support Social Housing, Defence, and Maritime Security.
India and Seychelles signs 7 MoUs across various sectors including Health, Meteorology, Electronics and Information Technology and Good Governance.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2:00 PM following opposition protest on various issues.
And in Portugal, Socialist Party’s António José Seguro records thumping victory in presidential election beating rival André Ventura.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with students during the 9th edition of popular interactive programme Pariksha Pe Charcha. In the 2nd video episode released today, the Prime Minister was seen addressing on how to overcome stress and anxiety during exams and also inspired students to look beyond exams, focus on life skills, sports, creativity, and self-growth.
During the interaction, Mr Modi encouraged students to begin their entrepreneurial journey with small start-ups, saying big ideas often grow from modest beginnings.
On maintaining the balance between studies and passion, the Prime Minister said that students should not view academics and creative pursuits as separate or opposing paths. He said both are equally valuable and can be balanced effectively. Mr Modi underlined that art and creative hobbies can help students relieve stress and fatigue arising from academic pressure.
The Prime Minister also stressed upon the importance of civic responsibility, urging students to follow basic rules such as not littering, not spitting on roads, obeying traffic signals, and avoiding food wastage. He said that disciplined daily behaviour plays a crucial role in nation-building.
Mr Modi underlined that discipline and motivation are both essential. He said that without discipline, inspiration alone is ineffective.The Prime Minister added that discipline gives direction while motivation strengthens the journey.
Responding to a question on whether artificial intelligence and technology should be feared, and how students can use technology to build their careers, the Prime Minister said there is no need to fear technology and instead students should ensure that they use technology wisely rather than becoming dependent on it.
Pariksha pe Charcha programme aims to discuss exam stress and celebrate examinations as an Utsav and an integral part of life.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a Special Economic Package of 175 million dollars for the Seychelles. Addressing the Joint Press Meet after meeting the President of the Seychelles, Dr Patrick Herminie in New Delhi, Mr Modi said this package will support Social Housing, E-Mobility, Vocational Training, Health, Defence, and Maritime Security.
India and the Seychelles have also signed 7 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) across various sectors including Health, Meteorology, Electronics and Information Technology and Good Governance. The agreements include technical and scientific collaboration between India Meteorological Department and Seychelles Meteorological Authority. On the occasion, Mr Modi said that India and Seychelles are connected not just by geography but by history, trust and shared vision for the future.
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The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 2:00 PM following opposition members uproar. When the House reassembled after the first adjournment at 12 noon, the concerned Minister’s laid the paper of their Ministries. After that the presiding officer took up General Discussion on Union Budget -2026-27 but the opposition members continued with their protest disrupting the proceeding of the House. The Chair said, he has received the name of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor to speak on Union Budget but the Congress members said that the Leader of opposition wants to speak something. He said, he will allow Mr. Gandhi to speak, if he speaks on the Union budget. As the pandemonium continued, the Chair adjourned the House till 2:00 PM. Union Finance Minister Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had presented the Union Budget on 1st of this month.
Earlier, when the Lok Sabha assembled for the day, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla congratulated the Indian Under-19 Cricket team for winning the Under-19 World Cup 2026.
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NEWS JUST IN
Lok sabha has been adjourned till 11 am tomorrow
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Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has accused the Congress party for stalling the proceedings in the Lok Sabha. Talking to Media in New Delhi, Mr Rijiju said due the Congress member’s unruly behaviour, the discussion on Motion of Thanks to President’s address could not take place and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla had also expressed concern over Opposition conduct.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has appealed to the remaining active Naxalites to lay down their arms, surrender, and return to the mainstream of society. He said the government would ensure their rehabilitation with full dignity. Addressing the closing ceremony of the Bastar Pandum Festival at Jagdalpur, the divisional headquarters of Bastar in Chhattisgarh today, the Union Home Minister warned that those Naxalites who continue with armed struggle will not be spared, and weapons will be met with weapons. He said that the government’s fight is aimed at ensuring the security of tribal communities.
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In a major decision following abrogation of the Indus Water Treaty, the Central Government has ordered start of work on Sawalkote hydroelectric project over river Chenab in Udhampur pendent and Ramban districts. The revival of the project was first announced by the Central Government in October within months of suspension of the Treaty in April following the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians were killed.
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In Portugal, Centre-left Socialist candidate António José Seguro recorded a thumping victory over far-right populist André Ventura in runoff presidential election held yesterday. Exit Polls by the country’s three main broadcasters suggested the moderate Seguro won a five-year term with around 70 per cent of the votes, compared to about 30 per cent for Ventura. In Portugal, the President is largely a figurehead with no executive power. In March, the winner will replace centre-right President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who has served the constitutional limit of two five-year terms.
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As Bangladesh approaches parliamentary elections on thursday, mounting reports of bullying, character assassination, sexual harassment and threats against women candidates have sparked serious concerns over women’s safety and meaningful participation in politics. Election Commission data shows women account for only about 4 percent candidates contesting the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election. Of the 51 political parties in the race, 30 have not fielded a single woman candidate.
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In ICC T20 World Cup Cricket, match between Scotland and Italy is underway in a Group C clash at Eden Gardens, Kolkata and Zimbabwe will take on Oman in Group B at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo. In the third match of the day, South Africa will clash with Canada in Group D at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad at 7 PM.
South Africa came close to winning a T20 World Cup as ever before in 2024, falling heartbreakingly short in the final. Meanwhile, Canada is playing their second T20 World Cup with a new captain Dilpreet Bajwa, while former captain Nicholas Kirton is also part of the squad. Both teams aim to make a strong start in the group stage.
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A Pre-Summit event of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 was organised by CSIR- National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research in New Delhi today. The symposium was organized under the topic Human- Centred AI and Sustainable Development: Holistic Pathways for Energy Security.
Addressing the symposium, Senior Advisor of Niti Aayog, Professor Vivek Singh said that India has an enabling ecosystem where the government is acting as an enabler to support academia, startups, and the private sector, to develop different kinds of AI applications.
The India AI Impact Summit will commence on the 16th of this month and will continue till 20th .
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Benchmark domestic equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, were trading on a bullish note during afternoon trade today. The Sensex jumped 466 points to 84 thousand and 46, while the Nifty added 160 points to 25 thousand and 854, when reports last came in. On the sectoral front, buying interest was seen in Media, PSU Bank, and Consumer Durables.
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The India Meteorological Department, IMD has forecast dense to very dense fog over East Uttar Pradesh till tomorrow. Dense fog conditions will also persist over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Assam and Meghalaya for tomorrow. The weather agency has predicted scattered rainfall or snowfall over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand for the next two days. Meanwhile, thunderstorm, accompanied by lightning is likely over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad and Himachal Pradesh till tomorrow.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with students during programme Pariksha Pe Charcha; Inspires students to look beyond Exams, focus on life skills, sports, creativity and self-growth.
Prime Minister Modi holds talks with President of Seychelles in New Delhi; Announces special economic package of 175 million dollars to support Social Housing, Defence, and Maritime Security.
India and Seychelles signs 7 MoUs across various sectors including Health, Meteorology, Electronics and Information Technology and Good Governance
Lok Sabha adjourned till 11 AM tomorrow following opposition protest on various issues.
And in Portugal, Socialist Party’s António José Seguro records thumping victory in presidential election beating rival André Ventura.
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