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January 17, 2026 6:36 PM
India on Saturday clarified that it did not participate in a so-called “BRICS Naval Exercise”, stating that the exercise was not an institutionalised BRICS activity, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. Responding to media queries, MEA's Official Spokesperson Randhir Jais...
January 17, 2026 12:27 PM
Republic Day celebrations 2026 at Kartavya Path will centre on the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram, blending India’s military strength with its cultural diversity, the Defence Ministry announced on Thursday. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Defence Secretary Rajesh...
January 16, 2026 12:10 PM
The President of the European Council, António Luís Santos da Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will be on a State Visit to India from January 25 to 27, during which they will attend the 77th Republic Day celebrations as Chief Guests and co-chair the 16th I...
January 16, 2026 12:15 PM
On the occasion of National Startup Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his best wishes to everyone associated with the startup ecosystem and said the day celebrates the courage, spirit of innovation and entrepreneurial zeal of the people of India. Taking to the social media platfo...
January 16, 2026 12:15 PM
On the occasion of Thiruvalluvar Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid homage to the revered Tamil poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar and said that his works and ideals continue to inspire innumerable people across generations. The Prime Minister took to the social media platform X and wrote...
January 15, 2026 4:39 PM
Uruguay’s Ambassador to India, Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla, on Thursday welcomed New Delhi’s decision to open an embassy in Montevideo later this year, calling it a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries. Speaking to IANS, Amarilla said India and Uruguay w...
January 15, 2026 2:17 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan in the Parliament House Complex. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said India has turned its diversity into the s...
January 14, 2026 4:58 PM
NITI Aayog on Wednesday released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, a comprehensive assessment of export readiness across India’s States and Union Territories (UTs). The Index acknowledges the diversity of subnational economic structures and their critical role in advancing India’s global...
January 14, 2026 5:00 PM
Increasing taxes on fruit juices, sugary drinks and alcohol is essential to curb the rising burden of non-communicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers and injuries, especially among children and young adults, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. In two new global rep...
January 13, 2026 12:01 PM
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday attended the launch of the official website and logo of India’s BRICS Presidency 2026. Jaishankar said India’s BRICS chairship would work towards promoting greater global welfare as the grouping has expanded its scope over the years. He said, ...
