January 21, 2026 2:09 PM

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16 teams to perform in grand finale of National School Band Competition on Jan 24

The National School Band Competition organised as part of the Republic Day Celebrations 2026 has culminated at the zonal level. Now, sixteen teams will perform in the grand finale at the National Bal Bhavan, New Delhi, on the 24th of January.   The Defence Ministry said that shortlisted teams includ...

January 21, 2026 1:48 PM

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Amelia Valverde appointed as coach of senior Indian Women’s Football Team

The All India Football Federation has appointed Amelia Valverde as the coach of the senior Indian women's football team. 39-year-old Valverde, who hails from Costa Rica, has joined the Indian camp in Antalya, Türkiye, where the Blue Tigresses are preparing for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 202...

January 21, 2026 1:56 PM

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9 Maoists surrender in Gariaband, Chhattisgarh

In Chhattisgarh, nine Maoists surrendered in Gariaband district on Monday. Those who surrendered include a Maoist woman, Anju. Speaking to Akashvani News, Anju has appealed to other Maoists active in the Gariaband district to lay down their arms and surrender.     The Superintendent of Police of Gar...

January 21, 2026 1:19 PM

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Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh underscores need for robust military power

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has underscored the need for a robust military power and having the will to use that power.   Addressing the 22nd Subroto Mukerjee Seminar on National Security Imperatives in New Delhi, Mr. Singh said that military power stands as the ultimate arbiter of national p...