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India progressing towards 3 crore Lakhpati Didis: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

IANS | January 25, 2026 8:02 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said that India is progressing from over 2 crore towards 3 crore Lakhpati Didis, as he felicitated over 400 Lakhpati Didis, PMAY-G beneficiaries and SHG leaders in recognition of their leadership and contribution towards strengthening rural livelihoods, community institutions and inclusive development in pursuit of the vision of Viksit Bharat at 2047.

Delhi CM highlights health, economic, infra steps in maiden R-Day address (Lead)

IANS | January 25, 2026 8:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday addressed citizens from Chhatrasal Stadium in her maiden Republic Day speech, highlighting her government’s efforts to clear decades of administrative inertia, strengthen the health ecosystem and facilitate economic empowerment.

Dharmendra, Achuthanandan, Harmanpreet, Akash missile developer among 2026 Padma awardees (Lead)

IANS | January 25, 2026 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Veteran actor Dharmendra and Left stalwart and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan have been awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously on the occasion of the Republic Day 2026, late JMM founder and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, singer Alka Yagnik, and Malayalam superstar Mammotty the Padma Bhushan, and sportspersons Harmanpreet Kaur, Rohit Sharma, and Savita Punia the Padma Shri.

Banking veteran Uday Kotak awarded Padma Bhushan

IANS | January 25, 2026 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Centre on Sunday announced the Padma Awards on the eve of Republic Day, with veteran banker and industrialist Uday Kotak being conferred the Padma Bhushan for his exceptional contribution to the financial sector.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar hails India's transparent democratic system on National Voters' Day

IANS | January 25, 2026 7:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday celebrated the 16th National Voters’ Day (NVD-2026) with the theme "My India, My Vote — Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy", even as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar hailed India as the world’s largest and most transparent democracy.

EU leaders receive ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour in India

IANS | January 25, 2026 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who are the Chief Guests for the 77th Republic Day celebrations, were accorded a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour here on Sunday.

Gujarat: Botad district wins national award for robotics-based voter awareness initiative

IANS | January 25, 2026 6:28 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 25 (IANS) Gujarat’s Botad district has received national recognition for a technology-driven voter awareness initiative, becoming the only district from the state to be honoured under the “Innovative Voter Awareness Initiatives” category at the 16th National Voters’ Day ceremony held on Sunday.

US warship’s visit to Cambodian naval base raises eyebrows in region

IANS | January 25, 2026 6:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) As the USS Cincinnati, an American warship, docked at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base this weekend, the development created widespread ripples and triggered talks of fresh turmoil in the region.

Mass exodus from Tirah Valley as as Pakistan military prepares offensive against TTP

IANS | January 25, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Tens of thousands of residents have streamed out of Tirah Valley in northwestern Pakistan in recent days, cramming into overloaded vehicles and enduring gruelling journeys amid bitter cold, all to escape an impending army operation targeting the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants who dominate the strategic border region near Afghanistan, media reports said.

India, EU likely to seal long-pending free trade deal on Jan 27

IANS | January 25, 2026 5:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) India and the European Union are expected to announce the conclusion of talks on a long-pending free trade agreement on January 27, a deal that leaders on both sides have described as the "mother of all deals".

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India progressing towards 3 crore Lakhpati Didis: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Delhi CM highlights health, economic, infra steps in maiden R-Day address (Lead)

Dharmendra, Achuthanandan, Harmanpreet, Akash missile developer among 2026 Padma awardees (Lead)

Banking veteran Uday Kotak awarded Padma Bhushan

CEC Gyanesh Kumar hails India's transparent democratic system on National Voters' Day

EU leaders receive ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour in India

Gujarat: Botad district wins national award for robotics-based voter awareness initiative

US warship’s visit to Cambodian naval base raises eyebrows in region

Mass exodus from Tirah Valley as as Pakistan military prepares offensive against TTP

India, EU likely to seal long-pending free trade deal on Jan 27

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