Indian embassy in Riyadh commemorates Armed Forces Veterans’ Day

January 17, 2026 2:14 PM

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Indian embassy in Riyadh commemorates Armed Forces Veterans’ Day

The Embassy of India in Riyadh commemorated Armed Forces Veterans' Day on January 16, 2026, paying tribute to India's veterans of the armed forces for their selfless service, sacrifice and enduring contribution to nation-building. The event was attended by the Indian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sau...

Iran protests ease amid security clampdown & international pressure

January 17, 2026 2:13 PM

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Iran protests ease amid security clampdown & international pressure

Iran is seeing a fragile calm after weeks of intense anti-government protests sparked by economic collapse, including soaring inflation and a sharp fall in the rial, according to residents and rights groups.   The unrest began in late December with strikes by bazaar merchants in Tehran and quickly s...

Deadline for completing Hajj pilgrimage procedures extended till Jan 25

January 17, 2026 2:06 PM

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Deadline for completing Hajj pilgrimage procedures extended till Jan 25

The deadline for completing Hajj pilgrimage procedures has been extended till the 25th of this month. The Ministry of Minority Affairs has clarified that no additional time will be granted beyond this date. The Ministry has urged Hajj pilgrims to finalise their Hajj booking and other documentation. ...

Rashtrapati Bhavan to remain closed for public from 21-29 Jan

January 17, 2026 1:58 PM

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Rashtrapati Bhavan to remain closed for public from 21-29 Jan

Rashtrapati Bhavan (circuit one) will remain closed for the general public from the 21st to 29th of January. According to the President's Secretariat, the visit of the general public will be closed due to the upcoming Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony.  

Kerala Court rejects bail plea of Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil

January 17, 2026 1:52 PM

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Kerala Court rejects bail plea of Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil

A Kerala Court today rejected the bail plea of Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in the third rape case registered against him. The Thiruvalla Judicial First Class Magistrate Court passed the order after holding an in-camera hearing. The defence argued that the case was fabricated, while the prosecuti...