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January 12, 2026 9:33 AM

IMD predicts heavy rain in seven Tamil Nadu districts as low-pressure system persists

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in seven districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, as an atmospheric low-pressure system continues to prevail over the southern coastal region of the state and the adjoining Gulf of Manna...

January 12, 2026 9:16 AM

PM Modi to address Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue today on National Youth Day

On the occasion of National Youth Day and the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the concluding session of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Monday. ...

January 12, 2026 9:06 AM

German Chancellor Merz arrives in India to hold talks with PM Modi

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Gujarat on Monday for an official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is Merz’s first official visit to India and is aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties betwe...

January 11, 2026 9:49 AM

‘Somnath stands as beacon of eternal divinity’: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Somnath Temple in Gujarat is a timeless symbol of divine presence and continues to guide generations. PM Modi is on a three-day visit to Gujarat for the Somnath Swabhiman Parv. He arrived in Somna...

January 10, 2026 5:52 PM

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 records over 4 crore registrations, breaks previous Guinness mark

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 has set a new participation record, with more than 4 crore registrations so far, surpassing last year’s Guinness World Record tally of 3.56 crore. The update was shared by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Frid...

January 10, 2026 11:44 AM

PM Modi to interact with young leaders at Viksit Bharat Dialogue Finale

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the concluding session of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 on January 12 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking National Youth Day which commemorates the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekan...

January 10, 2026 9:00 AM

“Committed to strong and prosperous nation”: PM Modi to interact with young leaders at Viksit Bharat Dialogue 2.0

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed his eagerness to interact with young leaders from across the country during the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders' Dialogue 2.0, scheduled from January 10 to 12 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The firs...

January 10, 2026 8:55 AM

DRDO successfully tests long-duration scramjet engine, boosting hypersonic missile programme

India marked a major advance in hypersonic weapons development as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a long-duration ground test of an actively cooled, full-scale scramjet engine. The test, held at the Scr...

January 9, 2026 10:18 PM

Railways to confer 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar on 100 employees

Indian Railways is set to felicitate 100 committed employees and officers during the 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2025, in recognition of their exemplary service and outstanding contributions to the organisation. The award ceremony will be h...

January 9, 2026 8:30 PM

Himachal bus accident: PM Modi announces ex gratia, leaders condole

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other leaders on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a tragic road accident in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district, where a private bus skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge i...

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