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January 9, 2026 2:18 PM

MP to Receive Wild Water Buffaloes, Rhinos, and Cobras from Assam in Exchange for Tigers, Crocodiles

In a significant move for wildlife conservation, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati, finalising an inter-state agreement for the exchange of wild animals. The pact aims to enhance bi...

January 9, 2026 1:20 PM

PM Modi to visit Rajkot on January 11, inaugurate Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for Kutch and Saurashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajkot on January 11 to participate in the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for the Kutch and Saurashtra region, an event aimed at boosting investment and accelerating industrial growth in western Gujarat. ...

January 9, 2026 1:16 PM

PM Modi to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad on January 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad on January 12. Merz will be on his first official visit to India from January 12 to 13 at the invitation of PM Modi. The visit is expected to further deepen the Ind...

January 9, 2026 1:09 PM

PM Modi to participate in Somnath Swabhiman Parv in Gujarat on January 10-11

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Somnath in Gujarat on January 10 and 11, 2026, to take part in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, a programme being organised to commemorate 1,000 years of unbroken spirit and civilisational continuity since the first...

January 9, 2026 12:27 PM

Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat: India Steps Up Fight to End Child Marriage by 2030

India has steadily strengthened its legal, social and administrative response to child marriage, combining decades of reform with a renewed national mission to eliminate the practice by 2030. While child marriage is prohibited by law, the government ...

January 9, 2026 11:11 AM

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel launches ‘Asha Van’ for cancer screening in Gandhinagar

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday inaugurated a cancer screening ‘Asha Van’ in Gandhinagar, designed for the early detection and diagnosis of cancer. The mobile unit is equipped with EVA-Pro diagnostics, a mammography unit and ...

January 9, 2026 11:24 AM

‘Distinguished diplomat playing key role in strengthening India’s foreign policy’: PM Modi on EAM Jaishankar’s birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended warm birthday greetings to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, praising his distinguished service to the nation and his pivotal role in strengthening India’s foreign policy and global engagement....

January 9, 2026 10:37 AM

Passing out parade of 2,172 trainees held at INS Chilka

2,172 trainees successfully passed out from INS Chilka on Thursday, following the completion of 16 weeks of ab-initio training, marking an important milestone in their journey as naval professionals. The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 02/25 batch w...

January 9, 2026 10:06 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid fresh concerns over US tariffs

Indian benchmark indices posted mild losses in early trade on Friday amid rising geopolitical tensions and renewed concerns over the possibility of 500 per cent US tariffs on Indian goods under the provisions of the Russia Sanctioning Act. As of 9.2...

January 9, 2026 9:58 AM

Assam Rifles organise mega medical camp under ‘Operation Sadbhavana’ in Manipur border village

As part of the Indian Army’s Operation ‘Sadbhavana’ (Goodwill) initiative, the Assam Rifles on Thursday organised a mega specialist medical camp in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, which shares an international border with Myanmar, officials sa...

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