PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz reaffirm commitment to strengthen defence and security cooperation

IANS | January 12, 2026 8:33 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence and security cooperation and deepening their military-to-military cooperation through joint exercises, training, and exchanges of senior officials, while noting with satisfaction regular reciprocal port calls by the naval ships of both countries.

Young innovators need to show bigger risk-taking appetite: PM Modi

IANS | January 12, 2026 7:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Hitting out at the policy paralysis of the previous governments, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the Gen Z’s commitment to develop India through creativity and urged young innovators to show a bigger risk-taking appetite.

PM Modi's visit sends Somnath searches soaring everywhere

IANS | January 12, 2026 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) In January 2026, the shores of Prabhas Patan witnessed more than a commemorative festival -- they marked a defining national moment where history, faith, technology, and collective consciousness converged under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Despite setback, Assam celebrates launch of 'Lachit-1' satellite

IANS | January 12, 2026 7:19 PM

Guwahati, Jan 12 (IANS) It was a moment of pride for Assam as the state's first satellite, Lachit-1, developed by students of the Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU), was carried onboard Indian Space Research Organisation's PSLV-C62 rocket that lifted off on Monday.