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January 16, 2026 2:26 PM

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SC Upholds Lok Sabha Speaker’s Inquiry Against Justice Varma

The Supreme Court today refused to grant any relief to Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, who had challenged the unilateral setting up of an inquiry committee by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to examine allegations of burnt currency found at his residential premises in March last year....

January 16, 2026 2:17 PM

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IndiGo Refunds for Dec 3–5 Disruptions Cleared: DGCA

Directorate General of Civil Aviation today informed that all IndiGo flight cancellation refunds between December 3rd and 5th have been fully processed and cleared. Earlier, IndiGo had announced a compensation of 10 thousand rupees to the customers who were impacted due to the airline’s operational ...

January 16, 2026 2:15 PM

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India–Japan Talks Focus on Energy, Health and Maritime Security

External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar has said that over the last two decades, India and Japan have successfully transformed their relationship from a purely economic one into a comprehensive and strategic partnership. Dr. Jaishankar made these remarks during the opening session of talks with h...

January 16, 2026 1:57 PM

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Dr Jitendra Singh Releases Two Books at India’s First NAMO Book Fest

Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, today released two new books in New Delhi. The books, titled ‘Gen V Bano’ and ‘Mahatma’, were released at the first edition of India’s NAMO Book Fest.   In a social media post, Dr. Singh highlighted that the fest, being held toda...

January 16, 2026 2:01 PM

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Govt to Introduce Seed Act 2026 in Budget Session of Parliament

The Government will bring Seed Act 2026 in the Upcoming Budget Session of Parliament. Briefing Media in New Delhi today, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the legislation aims to curb the sale of poor-quality, fake, and unauthorized seeds. It also aims to ensure hig...

January 16, 2026 1:35 PM

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BJP Announces Schedule for Election of National President

The BJP today announced the schedule for the election of the party's national president. The nomination will be filed on 19th of this month and on the same day the scrutiny of nomination papers will be done. The election will be held on the 20th January.

January 16, 2026 1:27 PM

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PM Modi Shares Article on India’s Startup Ecosystem

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that today the country believes in aspiration and creation, and youth is creating what it once used to seek. Mr Modi said this while sharing an article for a national daily written by Union Minister Piyush Goyal. Mr Modi highlighted how the article talks about t...

January 16, 2026 1:16 PM

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CBIC Extends Export Incentives to Postal shipments in electronic mode from Jan 15

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, CBIC has extended export-related benefits under the Duty Drawback, Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products and Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies schemes to exports made through the postal mode in electronic form, with effect from...

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...