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January 1, 2026 7:39 PM

NHAI discontinues KYV requirement for new car FASTags from February 1

The National Highways Authority of India has announced a major public relief measure by discontinuing the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for cars under the Car/Jeep/Van category for all new FASTag issuances from February 1. The decision aims to enh...

January 1, 2026 6:31 PM

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor takes over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor SYSM PVSM AVSM VM assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force on January 1, 2026. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Air Marshal Kapoor graduated in December 1985 and was commissioned ...

January 1, 2026 6:27 PM

Air Marshal S. Shrinivas assumes charge as Training Command chief

Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas assumed charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Training Command of the Indian Air Force on January 1. After taking over the new appointment, the Air Marshal paid homage to the bravehearts by lay...

January 1, 2026 6:17 PM

Vice-President to visit Tamil Nadu on January 2–3

Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan will undertake a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu on January 2 and 3, according to an official statement issued on Thursday. On Friday, January 2, the Vice-President will preside over the 34th Convocation of Dr...

January 1, 2026 6:04 PM

AIIMS Bhubaneswar performs first liver transplant successfully; patient recovering well

AIIMS Bhubaneswar has successfully conducted its first-ever liver transplant, marking a major milestone for the premier medical institute, Executive Director Prof. (Dr) Ashutosh Biswas said on Wednesday. Addressing the media, Dr Biswas expressed sat...

January 1, 2026 5:29 PM

PM Modi congratulates new Thiruvananthapuram mayor, deputy mayor after BJP’s historic win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated newly elected Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Mayor V V Rajesh and Deputy Mayor G S Asha Nath following the BJP’s historic win in the local body elections. In a letter shared by Rajesh on social media,...

January 1, 2026 5:11 PM

Sensex, Nifty end flat on first trading day of 2026

Indian equity markets ended the first trading session of the calendar year 2026 on a flat note, as investors stayed cautious in the absence of strong domestic or global triggers. At the close of trade, the Sensex slipped marginally by 32 points, or ...

January 1, 2026 5:09 PM

India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations

India and Pakistan have exchanged the list of nuclear installations and facilities through diplomatic channels, simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad, under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities b...

January 1, 2026 4:53 PM

Vande Bharat sleeper train clears trials, Guwahati–Kolkata to be first route

The government has completed the trial, testing and certification of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train, with the first route chosen between Guwahati and Kolkata, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will...

January 1, 2026 4:46 PM

India, Pakistan exchange lists of prisoners under consular agreement

India and Pakistan have exchanged lists of civil prisoners and fishermen held in each other’s custody under the provisions of the bilateral Agreement on Consular Access, 2008, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Thursday. ...

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