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From cycle shop to Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue: Chandan’s big leap

IANS | January 9, 2026 11:30 PM

Hazaribagh (Jharkhand), Jan 9 (IANS) Hazaribagh is set to beam with pride as Chandan Kumar, a bright student from the Kora locality, is getting ready to share his vision for Viksit Bharat 2047 in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chandan has been selected for the prestigious Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026, to be held from January 9 to 12 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

'Fearless Business', 'Ease of Doing Business' & 'Trust of Doing Business' are hallmarks of new UP: CM Yogi Adityanath

IANS | January 9, 2026 11:24 PM

Lucknow, Jan 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, alongside Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, inaugurated an Indian automobile manufacturing firm's state-of-the-art electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Lucknow on Friday.

India stands firm on Atmanirbharta in fluid global landscape: Shaktikanta Das

IANS | January 9, 2026 10:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Shaktikanta Das, Principal Secretary-2 to the Prime Minister, said on Friday that India is headed to be the fastest growing economy in the world, despite geopolitical tensions and trade barriers.

Republic Day parade to showcase ‘Operation Sindoor’ might and Bhairav Battalion

IANS | January 9, 2026 10:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) New Delhi is set to witness a powerful display of India’s military might this Republic Day, as fighter jets that played a key role in ‘Operation Sindoor’ will roar across Kartavya Path. The spectacle will capture the global attention, say defence experts.

Maharashtra among top performers in Ayushman Bharat implementation: BJP leader

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Maharashtra BJP leader and State Coordinator of the Ayushman Bharat Mission, Satish Talekar on Friday explained how the Central government’s ambitious Ayushman Bharat scheme is being effectively implemented in the state. He also explained how the BJP is actively working to connect beneficiaries with the programme.

I-PAC office raids, Mamata's allegations spurs parallel with the US' Watergate episode

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Since the Watergate scandal of the 1970s that rocked the US, there has been a tendency to name perceived wrongdoings with the suffix "gate", thus, it did not take much time in branding the narrative of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reportedly entering premises under a probe agency's raid and personally retrieving documents as "I-PAC-gate".

Parliament's Budget Session to begin from Jan 28, Budget likely on a Sunday!

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu has approved the summoning of both Houses of Parliament for the Budget Session 2026 from January 28 on the government's recommendation, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Friday.

Lack of fiscal, legal certainty shackling Pakistan’s economy: Report

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The lack of certainty in Pakistan's fiscal, legal, strategic, and administrative framework has emerged as a key factor in the current economic stagnation of the country, according to an article in the Pakistani media.

'China exploiting workers to gain advantage in manufacturing sector'

IANS | January 9, 2026 8:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) China's big advantage in the manufacturing sector vis-a-vis other countries is not so much due to economies of scale or the fact that the country has rapidly caught up with the technology of Western countries, but its exploitation of labour under a repressive system, according to a report.

In MP's Damoh, anganwadi workers raise awareness among pregnant women under PMMVY scheme

IANS | January 9, 2026 8:24 PM

Bhopal, Jan 9 (IANS) An awareness session was organised by the Anganwadi workers in Damoh district of Madhya Pradesh on Friday, to enlighten the pregnant women about various aspects of precautionary and safety measures, centering around motherhood.

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From cycle shop to Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue: Chandan’s big leap

'Fearless Business', 'Ease of Doing Business' & 'Trust of Doing Business' are hallmarks of new UP: CM Yogi Adityanath

India stands firm on Atmanirbharta in fluid global landscape: Shaktikanta Das

Republic Day parade to showcase ‘Operation Sindoor’ might and Bhairav Battalion

Maharashtra among top performers in Ayushman Bharat implementation: BJP leader

I-PAC office raids, Mamata's allegations spurs parallel with the US' Watergate episode

Parliament's Budget Session to begin from Jan 28, Budget likely on a Sunday!

Lack of fiscal, legal certainty shackling Pakistan’s economy: Report

'China exploiting workers to gain advantage in manufacturing sector'

In MP's Damoh, anganwadi workers raise awareness among pregnant women under PMMVY scheme

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