January 4, 2026 8:03 PM

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World Braille Day observed globally to celebrate legacy of Louis Braille

The world is celebrating World Braille Day today to mark the celebration of its creator, Louis Braille. Braille is a code that enables the visually impaired to read with their fingertips using a system of six raised dots.    Braille was created in 1824 by a French boy named Louis Braille, who was bo...

January 4, 2026 8:15 PM

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EAM Jaishankar to embark on two-nation visit to France and Luxembourg tonight

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will be on an official visit to France and Luxembourg from today till the 10th of this month. In Paris, Dr Jaishankar will meet the French leadership and hold talks with his counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot.   They will discuss the progress made under the India-...

January 4, 2026 7:13 PM

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International reactions pour in after US captures Venezuelan President Maduro

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised President Trump for his leadership on behalf of freedom and justice.    Argentinian President Javier Milei welcomed the developments and described them as progress for freedom.   Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand called on all parties to resp...

January 4, 2026 6:28 PM

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Oman approves $29.77 billion budget for 2026, sets target of 4% economic growth

Oman has approved a $29.77 billion general state budget for 2026, projecting public expenditure of about $31.15 billion and setting a target of around 4 per cent economic growth. The budget also launches the next phase of its economic programme that aims for 4 per cent growth through 2030. The budge...