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At the NDA parliamentary party meeting, the PM was felicitated for successfully concluding trade deals with 39 countries
Health Ministry sources explained, the waiver was not on components, as the aim was to bring CAR-T therapies into India, to meet patient requirement
EPAM Indias Managing Director, Srinivas Reddy, stated that the company is focusing on local engineering talent, with most new hires for its recently opened center in Coimbatore
The Gram Panchayat has issued a notice to the company seeking clarification and documentation, including approved building plans, construction licences, completion and occupancy certificates and survey-wise details of the built-up area at its facilities
Funds jump ninefold, electrification nears completion, land acquisition lags Statewide
CM also expressed disappointment over the finance commission allocation, noting that the rejection of the demand to increase Kerala's share, which remains at 41 per cent, undermines federal principles.
Defence Secretary RK Singh told businessline that the Ministry of Finance has agreed tothe unprecedented hike of 20 per cent in the budget sought by the Ministry of Defence on the basis of improved absorption and strategic challenges
The accused, linked to investment firm Trade with Jazz, allegedly lured victims with promises of high monthly returns through stock market trading schemes.
Rural India now accounts for over 57 per cent of active internet users. Rural user growth is nearly four times faster than in urban India
Beginning his journey in the voluntary sector and later establishing Bandhan-Konnagar in West Bengal, Ghosh pioneered micro-credit programmes for women entrepreneurs, empowering millions to achieve self-reliance and economic dignity
The group also called for a revamp of the Central governments pharmaceutical production (IDPL, Hindustan Antibiotics) and vaccine factories
Serving as Deputy Chief Minister for the sixth time, Ajit Pawar had only recently begun what he called his independent political innings
Six-time deputy CMs ambition to lead Maharashtra crash before takeoff to the top chair
The clinics provide expert medical consultation, mental health counselling, screening for bone, heart and hormonal health, along with medicines and guidance at a single location
Public health and treatment activists are concerned on the IP front, and called for a release of the full text of the agreement for public scrutiny
Hailing it as mother of all deals Modi says the pact will complement Indias trade pacts with the UK, EFTA countries
The P4 programme is advancing the goal of zero poverty
The move has public health circles abuzz, and a caveat has since been filed in the Supreme Court on the matter, said S.Srinivasan, with the All India Drug Action Network (Aidan) - appellants in the case
He urged people to take a pledge to protect the Constitution on this Republic Day.
Taking a veiled dig at the BJP government at the Centre, Stalin said, Let's celebrate a unified India. Not a uniform India. In his message, the chief minister said India has many voices and many identities shaped the nation
President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, graced the celebrations as chief guests
Banerjee urged citizens to reaffirm their commitment to constitutional values.
On Republic Day eve, the government announced 131 Padma awards for 2026, including five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri which include two cases in which the award for two individuals is counted as one.
Stalin says in his reply to the Governors address that the people of Tamil Nadu have decided the Dravidian model of governance should continue for the next 5 years on the basis of its success over the last 5 years
Scindia, inaugurated five completed projects worth 270 crore
Officials from the Capital Region Development Authority are making seating arrangements for approximately 13,000 people
Pregnant women and patients in need of help moved to nearest healthcare facilities
Weather live updates on 24 January 2026: Many parts of the country are experiencing chilly winter conditions, with snowfall reported in several areas. In Himachal Pradesh, heavy snowfall forced the closure of 535 roads, including four National Highways, while large-scale snow-clearance operations continued, the Public Works Department (PWD) said. Heavy snowfall on Friday night left vehicles and people stranded at several locations in the high-altitude areas of Nainital, Uttarkashi, and Tehri Gar
Buyers of two- and four-wheelers need not visit transport department offices for permanent registration
It will help global enterprises transition from traditional labour-driven GCCs to AI-first operational models powered by autonomous, policy-driven multi-agent AI systems.
The institute will focus on accelerating innovation, skilling and validation in frontier technologies such as aerospace, space, energy and deeptech
CM Stalin demands restoration of MGNREGA, flags higher financial burden on States; the Assembly adopts motion unanimously ahead of PM Modis rally
The project will be taken under PPP (Hybrid Annuity) mode at a cost of 2,293 crore
The Twenty20 party has been set up by Kochi-based entrepreneur Sabu Jacob of Kitex Garments
For the second time in six months, Air Chief Marshal Singh is pushing to realign the militarys structural overhaul to ensure the Air Force maintains a dominant role in conflict
The idea originated from President Murmu, who has encouraged the use of the Rashtrapati Bhavan as a space to reflect Indias civilisational diversity rather than a singular aesthetic of power
MoUs will help attract large scale industries and enable more effective work across sectors
The temperature in the national capital was recorded at around 9 degrees Celsius at 7 am, adding to the challenging weather conditions
The product was born of a collaboration between IIT-B and Tata Memorial Hospital, and was taken to commercialisation by industry partner ImmunoAct (an IIT-B incubated company)
He will formally take charge on Tuesday, succeeding J P Nadda.
The empanelment of eligible partners will be periodically updated, and the validity of empanelment shall be up to 30th December 2028
High industrial land prices, rising logistics and energy costs, and congestion at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust are reducing cost competitiveness
Several monitoring stations reported AQI levels above 450, placing them in the severe-plus range, with Vivek Vihar recording the worst readings
Telangana Dy CM asks SCCL to cancel tender; denies allegations
Chandigarh tops list, followed closely by Goa
Appearing for the ED, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said such actions demoralise central forces and encourage obstruction of statutory duties
Accusing the Congress of hypocrisy, she recalled the Emergency and alleged suppression of freedom of expression and Tamil voices under past Congress regimes.
Tourism operators say the renewed inflow of visitors into the ski resort reflects growing confidence among travellers after months of uncertainty
The Tamil Nadu Circular Economy Investment Policy 2026 aims to aid aligning with initiatives like EUs Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and Deforestation Regulation

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