January 16, 2026 12:17 PM

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Sukhatme National Award 2026 Nominations to Close on Jan 31

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has called for nominations for the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics 2026. The award recognises contributions of individuals in terms of high-quality research work and improving the system of official statistics. Nominations can be sent on ...

January 16, 2026 11:00 AM

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VP C P Radhakrishnan, PM Modi extend greetings to citizens on Thiruvalluvar Day

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Thiruvalluvar Day.   In a social media post, the Vice-President said that Thiruvalluvar taught that love is the foundation of life, that compassion and mercy must guide one’s act...

January 16, 2026 1:23 PM

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UNSC Emergency Meeting: US says ‘all options on the table’ if Iran protest killings continue

The United States has warned Iran that it is considering all possible measures to stop what it says is a violent crackdown on protesters. Speaking at an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council in New York last night, the US Permanent Representative Mike Waltz said President Trump ha...

January 16, 2026 8:33 AM

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Spituk Gustor Festival begins in Ladakh

In Ladakh, the two-day-long annual monastic festival of Spituk Monastery -  Spituk Gustor – begins today. This festival is observed after a week-long period of prayers and rituals in honour of God and Goddess for world peace, prosperity and triumph over evil, and it is marked as the end of the first...

January 16, 2026 8:16 AM

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U-19 World Cup: India Beat USA by 6 Wickets in Tournament Opener

In the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026, India beat USA by 6 wickets (using DLS method) in the opening match of the tournament at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Zimbawe yesterday. Put in to bat first, the USA were bowled out for just 107 runs in 35.2 overs, as India's Henil Patel compl...

January 16, 2026 8:13 AM

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India Is a Major Growth Engine for Global Economy: IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that India is a major growth engine for the global economy. The IMF noted that India’s economic growth in the third quarter was stronger than expected. Addressing a press conference, Director of the IMF’s Communications Department, Julie Kozack said, In...

January 16, 2026 8:09 AM

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Haj Codal Formalities Deadline Extended to Jan 25

The Ministry of Minority Affairs has issued an advisory after receiving representations from Haj pilgrims and other stakeholders seeking additional time to complete codal formalities. In its statement, the Ministry announced that a one-time final extension has been granted until the 25th of this mon...