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January 16, 2026 12:42 PM

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Pakistani Drones Spotted Along LoC and International Border in J&K

In Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani drones were spotted along sensitive areas of the Line of Control in Poonch district and the Indo-Pak International Border in Samba district last evening, prompting a swift response from security forces.   Akashvani Correspondent reports that in Poonch district, a dron...

January 16, 2026 12:17 PM

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Sukhatme National Award 2026 Nominations to Close on Jan 31

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has called for nominations for the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics 2026. The award recognises contributions of individuals in terms of high-quality research work and improving the system of official statistics. Nominations can be sent on ...

January 16, 2026 11:00 AM

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VP C P Radhakrishnan, PM Modi extend greetings to citizens on Thiruvalluvar Day

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Thiruvalluvar Day.   In a social media post, the Vice-President said that Thiruvalluvar taught that love is the foundation of life, that compassion and mercy must guide one’s act...

January 16, 2026 8:09 AM

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Haj Codal Formalities Deadline Extended to Jan 25

The Ministry of Minority Affairs has issued an advisory after receiving representations from Haj pilgrims and other stakeholders seeking additional time to complete codal formalities. In its statement, the Ministry announced that a one-time final extension has been granted until the 25th of this mon...

January 16, 2026 7:38 AM

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PM Modi to attend event marking 10-Years of Startup India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in a programme marking a decade of the Startup India initiative at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today. During the programme, the Prime Minister will interact with members of India’s vibrant startup ecosystem. Select startup representatives will also shar...

January 16, 2026 7:39 AM

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ECI extends schedule for SIR of electoral rolls in five states, UTs till Jan 19

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Goa, Lakshadweep, Rajasthan, Puducherry and West Bengal up to 19th of January. With this, electors can file claims and objections till 19th of this month. In a lett...

January 16, 2026 7:39 AM

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Indian Coast Guard intercepts Pakistani boat inside Indian waters in Arabian Sea

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has intercepted a Pakistani fishing boat with 9 crew inside Indian waters near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in the Arabian Sea. According to the Indian Coast Guard, the Pakistani boat named AL-MADINA, was sighted by an ICG ship on Wednesday. On being c...