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January 1, 2026 8:42 PM January 1, 2026 8:42 PM

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Duty-free access to all Indian exports in Australia as ECTA comes into effect

All Indian exports will receive duty-free access in the Australian market from today under the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). Under the agreement, 100 percent of Indian tariff lines will get duty-free access to the Australian market, benefiting key sectors such as g...

January 1, 2026 7:47 PM January 1, 2026 7:47 PM

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No change in domestic LPG prices: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

  The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified that there has been no change in domestic LPG prices for household consumers. The clarification came following reports in some sections of the media that the price of commercial LPG cylinders has been increased by 111 rupees. The Ministry sai...

January 1, 2026 7:32 PM January 1, 2026 7:32 PM

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KYV Discontinued for Cars on New FASTag issued after 1 February 2026

  National Highways Authority of India today announced discontinuation of the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) cards for cars for all new FASTag issuances with effect from 1st of the next month. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said the step has been taken to enhance public convenience and elimina...

January 1, 2026 6:03 PM January 1, 2026 6:03 PM

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Akashvaani presents Carnatic and Hindustani versions of national song Vande Mataram

The Chief Executive Officer, CEO of Prasar Bharati Gaurav Dwivedi today launched two versions of the national song Vande Mataram at Akashvani Bhawan in New Delhi. These are the first two renditions from the proposed set of 25 musical versions of the song to be presented by Akashvani. The versions we...

January 1, 2026 4:47 PM January 1, 2026 4:47 PM

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AI emerging as growth driver for India economy, says President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu today said that India is rapidly progressing towards becoming the world's third-largest economy, and Artificial Intelligence is emerging as a growth driver for the Indian economy. The President said this while addressing a special programme under SOAR-Skilling for AI Readine...

January 1, 2026 4:34 PM January 1, 2026 4:34 PM

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DRDO-developed weapons played decisive role during Op Sindoor: Def Min Rajnath Singh

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that the decisive role played by DRDO-developed weapons during Operation Sindoor stands as a testament to the organisation’s commitment to safeguarding national interests. During his visit to the DRDO Headquarters in New Delhi today on the occasion of its 68...

January 1, 2026 4:22 PM January 1, 2026 4:22 PM

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India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations under agreement

  India and Pakistan today exchanged the list of Nuclear Installations and facilities covered under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between both countries. The list was exchanged through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islam...

January 1, 2026 2:31 PM January 1, 2026 2:31 PM

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits High Commission of Bangladesh in New Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today visited the High Commission of Bangladesh in New Delhi.    In a social media post, the Defence Minister said that he signed the condolence book expressing the country's profound sorrow at the passing of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum K...

January 1, 2026 2:27 PM January 1, 2026 2:27 PM

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UPI transaction volume rises 29% year-on-year to 21.63 billion in December

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continued its strong growth momentum in December, registering a year-on-year increase of 29 per cent to reach 21.63 billion transactions. According to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India, the value of transactions also rose by 20 per cent ...