PM Modi says Indian youth are solving real-world problems through startups

January 17, 2026 6:33 AM

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PM Modi says Indian youth are solving real-world problems through startups

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the Startup India programme is not just a scheme but a ‘Rainbow Vision’ that connects diverse sectors with new opportunities.   Addressing an event marking a decade of Startup India on National Startup Day in New Delhi, Mr Modi said that the Startup India...

BJP-Shiv Sena alliance sweeps Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections

January 16, 2026 8:58 PM

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BJP-Shiv Sena alliance sweeps Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections

The BJP-led Mahayuti poised for a big victory in Maharashtra, with a massive edge on most of the 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Kalyan-Dombivali, Nashik, Thane and Navi Mumbai.   Addressing media persons in Mumbai, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnav...

IMD issues orange warning for dense to very dense fog over UP and Uttarakhand

January 16, 2026 7:48 PM

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IMD issues orange warning for dense to very dense fog over UP and Uttarakhand

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange colour warning for dense to very dense fog conditions over Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand till the 18th of this month.   The Met Department has also predicted dense fog at isolated places over Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, Haryana, Chandi...

Global crude oil prices rise amid lingering supply risks

January 16, 2026 7:45 PM

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Global crude oil prices rise amid lingering supply risks

Global crude oil prices rose amid lingering supply risks despite easing concerns over a potential US military strike against Iran. Brent Crude was trading over 1.4 per cent up at 64 US dollars and 67 cents per barrel, and WTI Crude was also trading more than 1.4 per cent up at 60 US dollars and five...

India-Japan strategic partnership on upward trajectory, says EAM Dr S Jaishankar

January 16, 2026 8:34 PM

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India-Japan strategic partnership on upward trajectory, says EAM Dr S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar has said that the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan is on an upward trajectory. Mr Jaishankar said this after co-chairing the 18th India-Japan Strategic Dialogue with his Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi, in New De...