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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...

January 16, 2026 4:39 PM

Startup India has become a revolution in 10 years: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India’s youth are focused on solving real problems and that their courage, confidence and innovation are shaping the country’s future, as he addressed a programme marking a decade of the Startup In...

January 16, 2026 4:41 PM

India, Germany sign pact to boost cooperation in telecommunications and digital technologies

India and Germany have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) on Telecommunications Cooperation, marking a significant step towards deepening bilateral collaboration in the fields of telecom and information and communication technologies (ICTs). ...

January 16, 2026 2:33 PM

PM to visit West Bengal on Jan 17–18; to launch infrastructure projects worth over ₹4,000 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal on January 17 and 18, during which he will inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stone for multiple rail, road and infrastructure projects worth over ₹4,000 crore, aimed at improving connect...

January 16, 2026 2:28 PM

PM Modi to visit Assam on Jan 17–18, attend Bodo cultural event and launch key projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on January 17 and 18, during which he will participate in major cultural and infrastructure-related programmes in Guwahati and Kaliabor. On January 17, at around 6 p.m., the Prime Minister will attend �...

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 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 12:44 PM

CSIR skill initiative trains over 1.9 lakh individuals nationwide

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is implementing the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative, a flagship national programme aimed at strengthening India’s skilled workforce by bridging the gap between scientific research, industry ...

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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