January 21, 2026 10:12 PM

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ASHA workers stage protest in Kolkata seeking Rs 15,000 monthly honorarium

Thousands of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) workers staged demonstrations across Kolkata today, pressing for a fixed monthly honorarium of 15,000 rupees, enhanced insurance coverage, maternity leave, and improved working conditions. The protests escalated into clashes with police, causing...

January 21, 2026 9:51 PM

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India welcomes Spain joining Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative 

India has welcomed Spain joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). Foreign Minister of Spain, Jose Manuel Albares, handed over the signed Declaration of Accession to the IPOI to External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today. The External Affairs Ministry said that India is looking forward...

January 21, 2026 9:45 PM

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NHAI, Konkan Railway sign MoU to strengthen integrated infrastructure development

National Highways Authority of India, NHAI and Konkan Railway Corporation Limited today signed an MoU to strengthen integrated infrastructure development in New Delhi. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways informed that the MoU aims to enhance coordination in road and rail planning, including ...

January 21, 2026 9:30 PM

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Union Minister Manohar Lal calls DISCOMs backbone of country’s power sector

Power Minister Manohar Lal today highlighted the crucial role of power distribution companies DISCOMs terming it the backbone of the country's power sector. Mr Lal was addressing the first Annual Conference of All India DISCOMs Association, Electricity Distribution Industry (EDICON) 2026 in New Delh...