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January 16, 2026 10:45 PM

Piyush Goyal highlights rising self-confidence among India’s youth at ‘Startup Pe Charcha’

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday said one of the most striking changes in a resurgent India is the growing self-confidence among its youth, as young Indians increasingly embrace risk-taking, entrepreneurship and innovat...

January 16, 2026 10:36 PM

EAM Jaishankar calls for ‘de-risking’ global economy at 18th India-Japan Strategic Dialogue

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday underlined the need to “de-risk” the global economy, asserting that economic security has become “particularly paramount” in the current uncertain international environment. He also reiterated...

January 16, 2026 10:32 PM

Democratic institutions must be transparent, inclusive and accountable: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday said democratic institutions can remain strong and relevant only when they are transparent, inclusive, responsive and accountable to the people, as the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Com...

January 16, 2026 10:30 PM

New Seed Act to curb fake seeds, boost transparency and protect farmers: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said the proposed Seed Act, 2026 would bring sweeping reforms to protect farmers, eliminate fake and substandard seeds, and ensure transparency across the seed supp...

January 16, 2026 10:25 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan hosts lunch for Commonwealth Presiding Officers

Vice President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday hosted a lunch in honour of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth countries at Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi, underscoring the shared responsibility of safeguarding...

January 16, 2026 9:15 PM

PM Modi condoles demise of industrialist and philanthropist Mohan Lal Mittal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the passing of noted industrialist and philanthropist Mohan Lal Mittal, remembering him as a distinguished figure in industry with a strong commitment to Indian culture and social welfare. ...

January 16, 2026 8:28 PM

PM Modi hails NDA victory in Maharashtra civic polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the results of the Maharashtra civic polls reflect a strengthening bond between the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the people of the state, adding that the mandate would lend fresh momentum to devel...

January 16, 2026 6:03 PM

Amit Shah calls for national push to make Delhi International Kite Festival a global attraction

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday addressed the International Kite Festival–2026 in the national capital, urging sustained efforts to turn the event into a major national and international attraction that connects people across states and cul...

January 16, 2026 4:52 PM

US Ambassador Gor highlights bolstering India-US ties during first Mumbai visit

Sergio Gor, the new American Ambassador to India, on Friday visited the US Consulate in Mumbai during his first visit to the city. “Excited to kick off my first visit to Mumbai with a visit to our Consulate! Our dedicated team is working hard to b...

January 16, 2026 4:59 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan meets UK House of Lords Speaker on sidelines of CSPOC

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday held a cordial and substantive meeting with Lord McFall of Alcluith, the Lord Speaker of the House of Lords, at Parliament House in New Delhi. The interaction took place on the sidelines of the 28th Confe...

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