India

Indian Army, Podar Education Network sign MoU to support education of soldiers’ wards

16 Jan 2026 | 6:39 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) The Indian Army has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Podar Education Network, Mumbai, to enhance educational opportunities for the wards of serving personnel, veterans and the families of soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice.

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Keeping close watch on Iran situation, will take all measures to safeguard our nationals: India

16 Jan 2026 | 6:30 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) India said today that it is keeping a close watch on the Iran situation, and will take whatever measures are necessary to safeguard the around 9,000 Indian nationals living in the Islamic Republic of Iran that has been hit by massive protests.

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Congress leader alleges massive shortfall in Delhi compensatory tree plantation

16 Jan 2026 | 6:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee president Devender Yadav on Friday accused the DDA of failing to plant even half of the trees it was mandated to, claiming this negligence contributes to the Capital's air pollution.

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AI investments set to surge in 2026; CEOs driving strategy: BCG report

16 Jan 2026 | 6:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) As corporate spending on Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to rise, a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) said companies are planning to double their AI investments in 2026, with CEOs increasingly taking charge of AI decision-making and upskilling.

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Gearing up for WB assembly poll, Congress to hold first screening committee meeting on Jan 18

16 Jan 2026 | 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16, UNI: The Congress party has intensified its political preparations ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections with meeting of the screening committee scheduled
Congress screening committee to hold its first meeting in Kolkata on January 18.

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CPI(M) launches national resistance against NDA policies; Central committee vows 'pan-India' struggle

16 Jan 2026 | 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) In a significant escalation of its political confrontation with the Centre, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Friday decided to launch a nationwide campaign against the "anti-people" policies of the BJP-led NDA government.

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Shah asks authorities to expand Delhi's kite fest, says it connects entire country with city

16 Jan 2026 | 5:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the third international Kite Festival in the national capital on Friday, saying the event would connect Delhi with the entire country.

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CBIC extends export incentives to postal shipments, boosting MSME, e-com exports

16 Jan 2026 | 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) In a major boost to India's e-commerce and MSME exports, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended export-related benefits under the Duty Drawback, Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP), and Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) schemes to exports made through the postal mode in electronic form.

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India, Japan to deepen “strategic cooperation” amid “global uncertainty”: Jaishankar

16 Jan 2026 | 5:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) India sees Japan as a “top strategic partner” and will work closely with Tokyo to help “shape the global order” amid rising “economic” and “security challenges,” External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Thursday at the “18th India-Japan Strategic Dialogue.” .

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States to get time-limit of six months to come ‘on board’ with VB-G RAM G

16 Jan 2026 | 4:08 PM

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New Delhi, Jan 15 (UNI) States will get a time-limit of six months to come ‘on board’ as soon as Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin law (G RAM G) commences, sources in Ministry of Rural Development said.

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