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Delhi’s air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category, cold wave conditions persist

IANS | January 10, 2026 9:12 AM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Saturday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 358 at 6:05 a.m., according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) Sameer app. The national Capital continued to experience harsh cold wave conditions, with the minimum temperature dropping to 5.4 degrees Celsius.

New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 begins today at Bharat Mandapam

IANS | January 10, 2026 8:24 AM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The world’s largest book fair, the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) 2026, will begin on Saturday at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking the beginning of a grand celebration of books, ideas, and cultures.

PM Modi to join 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' today, to participate in divine chanting

IANS | January 10, 2026 6:40 AM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate on Saturday in the ongoing 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv', a grand four-day celebration commemorating 1,000 years of the resilience of Gujarat’s iconic Somnath Temple since its first attack in January 1026 by Mahmud of Ghazni.

Indian Coast Guard's Bureau of Naviks bids farewell to retiring personnel

IANS | January 10, 2026 12:02 AM

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) The Bureau of Naviks (BUVIK), the dedicated arm of the Indian Coast Guard responsible for the management of enrolled personnel (Naviks), organised a heartfelt farewell ceremony on January 8, 2026, for Enrolled Personnel set to superannuate or retire on January 31, 2026.

Gujarat CM Patel marks closing ceremony of Shamlaji Mahotsav; announces Rs 168 crore development package for Aravalli

IANS | January 10, 2026 12:01 AM

Gandhinagar, Jan 10 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, on Friday, concluded the Shamlaji Mahotsav at the renowned pilgrimage site of Shamlaji and gifted Aravalli district development works worth Rs 168 crore.

PM Modi to join 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' tomorrow; to participate in divine chanting, Shaurya Yatra

IANS | January 9, 2026 11:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that he will participate in the ongoing 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv', a grand four-day celebration commemorating the 1,000 years of Gujarat's iconic Somnath Temple's resilience since the first attack in January 1026 by the Mahmud of Ghazni.

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.

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Delhi’s air quality remains in ‘very poor’ category, cold wave conditions persist

New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 begins today at Bharat Mandapam

PM Modi to join 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' today, to participate in divine chanting

Indian Coast Guard's Bureau of Naviks bids farewell to retiring personnel

Gujarat CM Patel marks closing ceremony of Shamlaji Mahotsav; announces Rs 168 crore development package for Aravalli

PM Modi to join 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' tomorrow; to participate in divine chanting, Shaurya Yatra

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

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