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Border 2 Faces Ban in Gulf Countries Over Alleged Anti-Pakistan Content

Even as the box office buzz around Dhurandhar has yet to fade, Sunny Deol’s upcoming war drama Border 2 has already sparked controversy beyond Indian shores. While its commercial performance will be judged after release, the film has landed in the middle of an international debate even before hitting theatres, with reports suggesting a ban…

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Brave Souls Lost: Four Soldiers Martyred in Army Vehicle Tragedy at Khanni Top, J&K

Doda, Jammu & Kashmir – In a tragic accident, four soldiers lost their lives and nine others were injured when an army vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a 200-foot-deep gorge in Thanala, Bhaderwah subdivision, Doda district. The bullet-proof vehicle, carrying 17 soldiers and heading towards a high-altitude post, reportedly lost control at…

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CM Nayab Saini Boosts Sports Infrastructure, Inaugurates Khelo India Hockey Ground at Kurukshetra University

Kurukshetra, Jan 22, 2026 – In a major development for sports in Haryana, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated a state-of-the-art synthetic hockey ground at the Kurukshetra University Sports Complex. The facility has been constructed under the Khelo India Scheme with an investment of approximately ₹5.50 crore, aimed at providing world-class infrastructure to nurture the state’s…

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Highlights India’s Growth Story at WEF Davos

Davos – Engagements held at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos have further reinforced Bharat’s strong growth story and global economic credibility, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. During high-level interactions, Teo Chee Hean, Chairman of Temasek, expressed keen interest in expanding Temasek’s presence in India. He reaffirmed Singapore’s long-term commitment to investing in India’s physical…

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FIMT Hosts Anugoonj 2026 Zone-3 Prelims, Brings Together Talent from Over 25 GGSIPU Colleges

New Delhi : Fairfield Institute of Management and Technology (FIMT), New Delhi—affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Government of Delhi; accredited with ‘A+’ Grade by the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Government of NCT Delhi; approved by AICTE, Bar Council of India, and NCTE; and recognized under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act,…

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DDWS Hosts Third ‘Sujal Gram Samvad’, Showcases Grassroots Water Governance in Eight States

New Delhi, January 21, 2026:The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, conducted the third edition of Sujal Gram Samvad, a nationwide virtual outreach initiative aimed at strengthening community-driven drinking water governance under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The programme connected eight Gram Panchayat headquarter villages from eight different States and…

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Urges Cooperation Ahead of Budget Session at 86th AIPOC

New Delhi/Lucknow; January 21, 2026: The 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC), held at the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Bhavan, Lucknow, from January 19 to 21, 2026, concluded successfully today with the valedictory address by Lok Sabha Speaker  Om Birla. In the concluding session of the Conference, the  Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, the  Deputy…

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From Savings to Strength: Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Empowers India’s Girls

New Delhi: As the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) completes 11 years on 22 January 2026, the scheme stands out as a powerful tool for empowering India’s girls and securing their future. Launched on 22 January 2015 under the Government’s Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign, SSY was designed not just as a savings scheme, but as a…

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WEF 2026 Panel: India on Path to Become Third-Largest Economy, Says Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Davos, Switzerland: At a high-profile panel discussion at the World Economic Forum, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed strong confidence that India will become the world’s third-largest economy in the coming years, calling it a “certainty, not a question.” Moderated by Kalli Purie, the discussion titled “Can India Become the Third Largest Economy in the World?”…

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Minister Manohar Lal Inaugurates EDICON 2026, Calls for Financially Strong DISCOMs and Improved Consumer Services

New Delhi, January 21, 2026: Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal on Tuesday said that India’s power sector is set to expand significantly in the coming years, driven by the country’s fast-growing economy. Emphasising the need for a robust distribution sector, he said financially strong and prosperous DISCOMs are essential for improved services and greater…

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