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January 16, 2026 2:06 PM

Committed to connecting youth with skills: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said that the goal of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ is a shared responsibility of every citizen and that the state government is committed to connecting every youth with skills. She was speaking at the ‘Samarth...

January 16, 2026 2:13 PM

India’s vibrant startup ecosystem is helping creators grow: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the country’s vibrant startup ecosystem, saying it is helping creators grow in an inclusive set-up and opening up innumerable opportunities for a Viksit Bharat. Responding to a post by Commerce Mi...

January 16, 2026 2:00 PM

Uganda’s President Museveni takes commanding lead in early election results

Veteran Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni held a commanding lead in early election results announced on Friday, while the party of his main challenger, Bobi Wine, said its leader was under effective house arrest. The 81-year-old Museveni has ruled U...

January 16, 2026 1:59 PM

Tropical storm Nokaen raises lahar risk near Philippines’ Mayon volcano

The first tropical cyclone of the year, tropical storm Nokaen, locally named Ada, may trigger lahars and muddy streamflows around Mayon Volcano on Luzon island, authorities said on Friday. The state weather bureau, PAGASA, said Nokaen is packing max...

January 16, 2026 1:29 PM

Power outage halts Tokyo commuter train lines, affecting 673,000 passengers

A railway power outage in Tokyo disrupted the morning commute for roughly 673,000 passengers Friday as two main lines servicing some of the world's busiest stations were halted. Trains on East Japan Railway's (JR East) 9020.T Yamanote and Keihin-Toh...

January 16, 2026 1:19 PM

Heavy snowfall likely in J&K from Jan 20 to 24: MeT Department

The minimum temperature improved across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, attributed to a night of continuous cloud cover. The Meteorological (MeT) Department said three consecutive Western Disturbances are expected to bring rain and snow to the Union Ter...

January 16, 2026 1:07 PM

Indian envoy holds bilateral talks with 12 members of US House of Representatives

Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Thursday hosted 12 Members of the US House of Representatives and held discussions on deepening the India-US partnership, spanning a wide range of issues. Kwatra said that India’s strong economic...

January 16, 2026 12:37 PM

German envoy hails Chancellor Merz’s first visit to India

Germany’s Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann, on Friday welcomed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first official visit to India, highlighting the breadth of discussions held during the trip, including key areas such as defence cooperation, ...

January 16, 2026 12:31 PM

UK lawmaker raises alarm over rising violence against minorities in Bangladesh

The United Kingdom Conservative Party leader and MP Bob Blackman raised grave concerns over what he described as a disastrous situation in Bangladesh, citing escalating violence against minorities, with Hindus being murdered on the streets, their hou...

January 16, 2026 12:17 PM

Centre invites nominations for Sukhatme National Award in Statistics–2026

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has invited nominations for the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics – 2026, a prestigious honour instituted to recognise exceptional and outstanding contributions to the field of off...

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