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January 13, 2026 9:02 PM
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External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that India approaches its BRICS Chairship with a ‘humanity first’ and a ‘people-centric’ approach, inspired by the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said India's Chairship theme – "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sust...
January 13, 2026 8:44 PM
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The festival of Lohri is being celebrated with full traditional fervour and enthusiasm in many parts of North India, mainly in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. The festival is a celebration of happiness, warmth and brotherhood, besides being associated with the joy of ripened crops and the sun’...
January 13, 2026 8:38 PM
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The Supreme Court today said it will ask states to pay heavy compensation for dog-bite incidents and hold dog feeders accountable. The Court flagged its concern over the lack of implementation of norms on stray animals for the past five years. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV A...
January 13, 2026 7:05 PM
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The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has constituted a high-level committee to formulate guidelines and regulations for enabling a framework for assured payouts under the National Pension System (NPS). The Finance Ministry stated that the move is aligned with the provisions ...
January 13, 2026 6:50 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Lohri. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that Lohri celebrates nature and is about expressing gratitude. The Prime Minister said this special festival will deepen the spirit of joy and optimism in society. He wis...
January 13, 2026 6:44 PM
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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today chaired the 3rd Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) in New Delhi. During the meeting, the Minister reviewed all seven IISERs, focusing on their academic and research outputs as well as...
January 13, 2026 6:14 PM
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India’s logistics sector has made remarkable progress in recent years, achieving a significant milestone with logistics costs now reduced to 7.97 per cent of GDP. The government has said that this achievement reflects the success of sustained reforms and integrated planning, positioning the nation c...
January 13, 2026 5:32 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the demise of renowned actor and singer Prashant Tamang. In a condolence letter addressed to Mr. Tamang’s wife, Mrs. Martha Aley Tamang, the Prime Minister said that Prashant Tamang carved a distinct niche for himself in the world of entertainment. D...
January 13, 2026 5:26 PM
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Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has stressed that the country will emerge as the world's third-largest economy by the end of next year. He was addressing a public meeting at his native town Mansa in Gandhinagar district after launching and inaugurating development projects worth over 267 cro...
January 13, 2026 5:48 PM
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Vice President CP Radhakrishnan today said that the vision of a Viksit Bharat can only be realised when the youth of the country is drug-free, healthy and purpose-driven. Mr Radhakrishnan said this while addressing Delhi University's Drug Free Campus Campaign in the National Capital. On the occasion...
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