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January 18, 2026 11:20 AM

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CAQM invokes Stage 4 of GRAP in Delhi NCR as AQI crosses 400

The Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas has invoked Stage Four of the Graded Response Action Plan across the entire NCR with immediate effect. The decision comes after Delhi’s Air Quality Index touched 400 yesterday, placing it in the very poor category. Under the ...

January 17, 2026 7:54 PM

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120-Member Commonwealth Parliamentary Delegation Arrives in Jaipur

A 120-member parliamentary delegation from 40 Commonwealth countries arrived in Jaipur today on a two-day visit. The delegates visited the iconic Amer Fort, where they were given a traditional Rajasthani welcome. The fort’s majestic architecture, vibrant cultural display and folk music left the visi...

January 17, 2026 8:25 PM

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Assam: PM Modi holds roadshow in Guwahati, attends traditional Bodo cultural programme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Bodo Peace Accord benefited the Community immensely and thousands of youths have given up arms and violence and they have joined the mainstream. The Prime Minister attended the Bagurumba Dwhou 2026, Traditional Bodo Cultural Programme at Arjun Bhogeswar...

January 17, 2026 6:20 PM

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Second rangewide Dolphin Survey launched under Project Dolphin

The government has commenced the second range-wide estimation of riverine and estuarine dolphins in the country from Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, today. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change informed that the survey will be conducted in two phases under Project Dolphin. It said, in the fi...

January 17, 2026 6:15 PM

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India, Canada Explore Deeper Trade and Investment Cooperation

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal today discussed strengthening the India-Canada economic partnership with the Premier of British Columbia, Canada, David Eby. In a social media post, Mr Goyal said that the two sides discussed advancing trade and investment cooperation, exploring collaborat...

January 17, 2026 6:08 PM

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Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron Reaches Singapore’s Changi Naval Base

Indian Navy's First Training Squadron comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore on the 15th of this month.   The Ministry of Defence said that the squadron is on a training deployment to the South East Indian Ocean ...