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January 8, 2026 7:40 PM
Indian equity markets recorded their sharpest fall in a month on Thursday, with benchmark indices extending losses for the fourth consecutive session amid rising concerns over India–US trade tensions. Investor sentiment turned cautious after repor...
January 8, 2026 4:06 PM
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Friday unveiled a resident-facing Aadhaar mascot named ‘Udai’ to simplify communication and enhance public understanding of Aadhaar services. UIDAI said the mascot will serve as a relatable...
January 8, 2026 3:47 PM
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel commenced the 72-hour collective recitation of Omkar Naad in connection with the Somnath Swabhiman Parv from the ancient and renowned Dholeshwar Mahadev Temple in Gandhinagar, according to a release from the Chi...
January 8, 2026 3:47 PM
The Ministry of Women and Child Development on Thursday launched PANKHUDI, an integrated digital portal designed to streamline Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and partnership initiatives focused on women and child development. Union Women and ...
January 8, 2026 3:28 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha, lauding his efforts to accelerate the state’s development and improve the lives of its youth. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, â€...
January 8, 2026 3:20 PM
A United Nations (UN) report has projected India’s GDP growth at a robust 6.6 per cent in 2026, even as global economic growth is expected to slow to 2.7 per cent due to geopolitical risks and policy uncertainty. “Strong demand in major markets ...
January 8, 2026 7:40 PM
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a Chhattisgarh-based coal PSU, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sri Sathya Sai Health & Education Trust to establish a Healthcare Skill Development Centre at Nava Raipur, Chhattisgar...
January 8, 2026 3:14 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a roundtable meeting with leading Indian artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups, underscoring the government’s commitment to nurturing an ethical, inclusive and globally competitive AI ecosystem in t...
January 8, 2026 2:57 PM
India has achieved a major milestone in its public healthcare journey, with more than 50,000 government health facilities now certified under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS), marking a significant leap in quality, safety and patient-c...
January 8, 2026 3:48 PM
The Election Commission of India on Thursday convened a conference of Chief Electoral Officers in New Delhi as part of preparations for the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM 2026), scheduled from January 21 t...
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