New Delhi, 16 January 2026: The Ministry of Jal Shakti, through the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, has reinforced India’s irrigation and water-management infrastructure by leveraging PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) for effective project oversight and governance. Water, a critical natural resource, shapes livelihoods, food security, public health, and economic…
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New Delhi, 16 January 2026: The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) concluded today in New Delhi with renewed commitment to strengthen democratic institutions and make them more people-centric, accountable, and transparent. The three-day conference was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and saw historic participation from a record number…
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New Delhi, January 16, 2026: The United Doctors Front, led by Dr. Lakshya Mittal and others, has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court of India challenging the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) notification dated January 13, 2026, which lowered the minimum qualifying standards for NEET-PG 2025-26. The petition…
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New Delhi- The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has taken stringent action against the unauthorised online sale of walkie-talkies across multiple e-commerce platforms, imposing monetary penalties on leading marketplaces for misleading consumers and violating consumer protection and telecom regulations. Acting suo motu, the Authority identified over 16,900 non-compliant listings of walkie-talkies, also known as Personal…
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Greater Noida– The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) held high-level discussions to explore avenues for expanding Japanese investment in the Yamuna Expressway region, with a proposal emerging for the development of an exclusive Japanese MSME Park. The meeting was chaired by R.K. Singh, CEO of YEIDA, and Suzuki…
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New Delhi– The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), functioning under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has taken two major steps towards strengthening India’s insolvency framework by opening registrations for the 8th batch of the Post Graduate Insolvency Programme (PGIP) and signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Insolvency Professionals of…
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New Delhi : The Vice President of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan, met Lord McFall of Alcluith, the Lord Speaker of the United Kingdom’s House of Lords, in New Delhi on Thursday as part of engagements linked to the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC). India is hosting the three-day conference from…
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New Delhi- Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Thursday paid tribute to the revered Tamil saint-poet Thiruvalluvar on the occasion of Thiruvalluvar Day, remembering his enduring contribution to Indian civilisation and moral philosophy. In a message shared on social media, the Home Minister said that Thiruvalluvar’s life and literary legacy reflect…
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New Delhi– Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India’s youth are increasingly focused on solving real-world problems, as he addressed a special programme marking a decade of the Startup India initiative at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on the occasion of National Startup Day. Addressing startup founders, innovators and young entrepreneurs, the Prime Minister…
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New Delhi– Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Assam on January 17 and 18, 2026, during which he will participate in a major cultural event and launch key infrastructure and connectivity initiatives aimed at boosting the region’s development. On January 17, the Prime Minister will attend “Bagurumba Dwhou 2026”, a…
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