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January 1, 2026 4:10 PM

Rajnath Singh visits Bangladesh HC, offers condolences over Khaleda Zia’s demise

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday visited the High Commission of Bangladesh in New Delhi to express condolences over the death of Bangladesh National Party (BNP) chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Signing the condolence book...

January 1, 2026 3:52 PM

India-UAE Desert Cyclone II exercise concludes in Abu Dhabi

The second edition of the joint military exercise Desert Cyclone between the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces concluded with a closing ceremony at Al-Hamra Training City in Abu Dhabi on December 30, marking the successful completion of nearly two ...

January 1, 2026 4:08 PM

Army’s Albert Ekka Brigade marks 56th Raising Day with ceremonies in Agartala

The Albert Ekka Brigade, which fought in the 1971 India-Pakistan war from the Tripura sector, on Thursday observed its 56th Raising Day in Agartala with solemn ceremonies. A defence spokesman said the brigade celebrated its Raising Day with great pr...

January 1, 2026 3:29 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan extends New Year greetings to farmers, workers and ‘Lakhpati Didis’

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday extended New Year greetings to farmers, workers, labourers, youth and women across the country, reaffirming the government’s commitment to...

January 1, 2026 3:24 PM

President Murmu launches #SkilltheNation AI challenge, inaugurates IGNOU centres in Odisha

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday launched the #SkilltheNation AI Challenge and virtually inaugurated IGNOU Regional Centre and Skill Centre in Odisha's Rairangpur, underscoring the government’s focus on preparing India’s workforce for an arti...

January 1, 2026 3:20 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacts with farmers in Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, interacted with farmers in Maharashtra on Wednesday during a visit to the Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Baleshwar in Ahilyanagar district, reiterating the C...

January 1, 2026 3:02 PM

Sikkim to witness sustained progress in 2026: CM Tamang

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Thursday extended New Year greetings to the people, expressing hope that 2026 would usher in fresh beginnings and renewed aspirations for citizens, while asserting that the mountain state would witness susta...

January 1, 2026 2:54 PM

Assam CM hails PM Modi’s leadership for Bogibeel Bridge

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for expediting and completing several long-pending infrastructure projects across the country, stating that such initiatives have transformed Ass...

January 1, 2026 1:58 PM

BSNL rolls out Voice over WiFi services nationwide

State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi), also known as Wi-Fi Calling, across all telecom circles in the country. With the rollout, BSNL customers can make and receive voice calls and sen...

January 1, 2026 2:40 PM

Year Ender 2025 : Strengthening India’s Security and Governance

The year 2025 stands out as a pivotal chapter for the Ministry of Home Affairs, marking substantial progress toward Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s goal of a Safe, Secure, and Viksit Bharat. Led by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Ami...

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