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January 5, 2026 6:46 AM January 5, 2026 6:46 AM

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Indian Coast Guard Commissions Pollution Control Vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’

Indian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' will be commissioned by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Goa today. The 114.5-metre vessel has over 60 per cent of indigenous content. The 4,200-tonne vessel boasts a speed of more than 22 knots and...

January 4, 2026 9:00 PM January 4, 2026 9:00 PM

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Dense fog disrupts train services across country, 11 trains delayed

Dense fog has disrupted the movement of several trains in various parts of the country due to low visibility. According to Indian Railways, as many as 11 trains are delayed by over two hours. Passengers are advised to check the latest status of the trains before arriving at the station to board them...

January 4, 2026 8:03 PM January 4, 2026 8:03 PM

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World Braille Day observed globally to celebrate legacy of Louis Braille

The world is celebrating World Braille Day today to mark the celebration of its creator, Louis Braille. Braille is a code that enables the visually impaired to read with their fingertips using a system of six raised dots.    Braille was created in 1824 by a French boy named Louis Braille, who was bo...