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Once a bus conductor, now Padma awardee: Who is Anke Gowda, the man behind India's largest free library?

India, Jan. 25 -- 75-year-old Anke Gowda has been recognised in the 2026 Padma Awards under the "Unsung Heroes" category. Once a bus conductor, Gowda spent over five decades building Pustaka Mane, on... Read More


'Shocked': Bangladesh protests Sheikh Hasina's Delhi address, calls her 'mass murderer'

India, Jan. 25 -- Bangladesh said on Sunday it was "surprised" and "shocked" that India had allowed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to make a public address in New Delhi. 78-year-old Sheikh Hasin... Read More


Actor Dharmendra, cricketers Rohit, Harman among Padma awardees: 131 chosen for honours on R-Day 2026 eve | Full list

India, Jan. 25 -- The President of India has approved the conferment of 131 Padma awards for the year 2026, including 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awards, in that order afte... Read More


Dharmendra among Padma awardees on R-Day 2026: 131 chosen for honours

India, Jan. 25 -- Dharmendra among Padma awardees on R-Day 2026: 131 chosen for honours. More details soon. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hindustan Times.... Read More


AI-enabled smart glasses, anti-drone units: Security heightened in Delhi ahead of Republic Day 2026

India, Jan. 25 -- Security has been tightened across Delhi and the National Capital Region ahead of Republic Day, with police and security forces stepping up patrolling and vehicle checks on Sunday. M... Read More


Republic Day 2026: 982 personnel to be honoured with gallantry, service medals | See full list

India, Jan. 25 -- Ahead of the 77th Republic Day, the Centre has announced gallantry and service medals for 982 personnel from the police, fire services, home guards, civil defence, and correctional s... Read More


'Not going to happen': Trump's 'takeover' remark against China amid faceoff with Canada

India, Jan. 25 -- US President Donald Trump is deeply upset with Canada's trade deal with China. If Trump's 100% tariff threat did not make it clear enough, his latest social media post leaves no room... Read More


Padma awards: From doctors to tribal artists, see full list of 'unsung heroes' honoured

India, Jan. 25 -- Padma awards are among the most prestigious honours awarded by the central government to citizens of India every year on Republic Day. This year too, many "unsung heroes" have been r... Read More


Vijay's battle cry for 2026 Tamil Nadu polls: 'Not elections, but...'

India, Jan. 25 -- Tamilaga Vettri Kazagham (TVK) chief Vijay on Sunday gave a war cry to the party for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly polls 2026, saying that it is "not just an election but a democr... Read More


CEC Gyanesh Kumar shares update on SIR rollout in remaining states

India, Jan. 25 -- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' lists in the remaining states will be rolled out soon , Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said on Saturday as he described "pure" ... Read More