Twin mountain gorillas born in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

January 8, 2026 8:57 AM

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Twin mountain gorillas born in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

A pair of twin mountain gorillas has been born in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo - in what it described as a major event for the endangered subspecies. The community trackers, who discovered 22-year-old Mafuko hugging her newborns today, said the mother and her two baby sons all appeared t...

India’s Reform Express continues to gain momentum, as country’s real GDP estimated to grow at 7.4% in current fiscal: PM
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 9: (RUSSIA OUT) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the Grand Kremlin Palace, on July 9, 2024 in Moscow, Russia. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is having a two-day visit to Moscow. (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)

January 8, 2026 8:51 AM

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India’s Reform Express continues to gain momentum, as country’s real GDP estimated to grow at 7.4% in current fiscal: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India’s 'Reform Express' continues to gain momentum, as the country's GDP is estimated to grow at 7.4% during current fiscal year, compared to 6.5% during the last financial year. Reacting to the figures, Prime Minister said that the growth outlook is being...

Centre issues notification for first phase of Census of India 2027

January 8, 2026 8:49 AM

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Centre issues notification for first phase of Census of India 2027

The Centre has issued the notification for the first phase of the Census of India 2027. House listing operations will be conducted between 1st April and 30 September this year across all States and Union Territories, during a 30-day period specified by each State/UT. The notification issued by the H...

Pattali Makkal Katchi joins NDA, ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly elections

January 8, 2026 8:47 AM

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Pattali Makkal Katchi joins NDA, ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly elections

In Tamil Nadu, Pattali Makkal Katchi has joined the National Democratic Alliance ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami announced the inclusion of the PMK in the NDA at a press briefing in Chennai, alongside PMK chief Anbumani Ramadoss. Mr Palaniswa...

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier fixtures announced

January 8, 2026 7:36 AM

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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier fixtures announced

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier fixtures have been announced. 10 teams will vie for the last four spots in the tournament during the Global Qualifier tournament, scheduled in Nepal from 14th January to 1st of February. The matches will be held in Kathmandu across two venues- the Tribhuvan U...

NCB seizes over 1.33 lakh kg narcotics worth ₹1,980 crore in 2025

January 7, 2026 10:35 PM

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NCB seizes over 1.33 lakh kg narcotics worth ₹1,980 crore in 2025

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized over 1 lakh 33 thousand kilograms of narcotic drugs worth around 1 thousand 980 crore rupees in the year 2025. The NCB said it arrested 994 drug traffickers, including 25 foreign nationals, in 447 cases during the year. Meanwhile, 265 drug offenders were con...