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EU HRVP Kaja Kallas begins India visit as New Delhi, EU seek stronger strategic ties

IANS | January 24, 2026 9:25 AM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President Kaja Kallas arrived in India on Saturday on her first official visit, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) describing the trip as timely for further strengthening the India–EU Strategic Partnership amid sustained high-level engagements between the two sides.

Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Loan distributed to beneficiaries in MP's Shahdol under PM SVANidhi scheme

IANS | January 23, 2026 11:37 PM

Shahdol, Jan 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, digitally inaugurated the loan and credit card distribution programme under the PM SVANidhi Scheme from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

PM Modi rolls out PM SVANidhi credit cards; street vendors in Surat and Bhagalpur hail initiative

IANS | January 23, 2026 11:18 PM

Surat/Bhagalpur, Jan 23 (IANS) The Prime Minister's SVANidhi Scheme has transformed the lives and helped to strengthen the economic condition of millions of street vendors hailing from Surat (Gujarat) and Bhagalpur (Bihar).

Villages must emerge as economic hubs to realise 'Viksit Bharat@2047': Gujarat Minister

IANS | January 23, 2026 11:00 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 23 (IANS) Emphasising that the transformation of villages is central to India's long-term growth, Gujarat's Rural Development Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya said on Friday that the vision of "Viksit Bharat@2047" can be realised only when villages evolve into vibrant economic hubs.

Delhi Declaration 2026: Nations commit to clean electoral rolls, tech and training

IANS | January 23, 2026 10:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management concluded here on Friday, with the unanimous adoption of the Delhi Declaration 2026.

Global earthquake science conference opens in Gandhinagar; focus on early warning and research

IANS | January 23, 2026 9:18 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 23 (IANS) A three-day global conference on earthquake science, aimed at strengthening early warning systems and advancing research to mitigate seismic risks worldwide, began on Friday at the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) in Gandhinagar.

Centre releases white paper on strengthening AI governance

IANS | January 23, 2026 9:09 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The Centre on Friday released a White Paper titled "Strengthening AI Governance Through Techno-Legal Framework", outlining India’s approach to building a trusted, accountable, and innovation-aligned artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem.

Shivakumar's Davos diversion doesn't freeze CM bid, leadership issue evokes Rajasthan crisis

IANS | January 23, 2026 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) If anybody thought that persuading Karnataka Congress leader D.K. Shivakumar to participate in the World Economic Forum in the sub-zero climes of Davos would freeze his Chief Ministerial aspirations, nothing could be more wrong. At the most, it served buying some time.

Gujarat CM announces one-time interest waiver for rural housing beneficiaries

IANS | January 23, 2026 8:44 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 23 (IANS) In a people-centric decision aimed at easing the financial burden on rural households, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved a one-time waiver of penal interest for beneficiaries of housing schemes run by the Gujarat Rural Housing Board.

PM Modi remembers Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, hails his legacy on Parakram Diwas

IANS | January 23, 2026 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Parakram Diwas event in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands through video link on Friday. In his address, PM Modi noted that January 23 marks the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, whose bravery continues to motivate people and evoke deep respect.

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EU HRVP Kaja Kallas begins India visit as New Delhi, EU seek stronger strategic ties

Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Loan distributed to beneficiaries in MP's Shahdol under PM SVANidhi scheme

PM Modi rolls out PM SVANidhi credit cards; street vendors in Surat and Bhagalpur hail initiative

Villages must emerge as economic hubs to realise 'Viksit Bharat@2047': Gujarat Minister

Delhi Declaration 2026: Nations commit to clean electoral rolls, tech and training

Global earthquake science conference opens in Gandhinagar; focus on early warning and research

Centre releases white paper on strengthening AI governance

Shivakumar's Davos diversion doesn't freeze CM bid, leadership issue evokes Rajasthan crisis

Gujarat CM announces one-time interest waiver for rural housing beneficiaries

PM Modi remembers Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, hails his legacy on Parakram Diwas

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