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President Murmu launches AI skilling challenge

India, Jan. 1 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday launched the 'Skill the Nation' challenge, an initiative of the ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship (MSDE), aimed at promoting adva... Read More


Karnataka: Justice Michael D'Cunha submits reports on irregularities in medical equipment procurement during COVID-19

Bengaluru, Jan. 1 -- Justice John Michael D'Cunha, who conducted an investigation into the deaths and irregularities in the procurement of medical equipment during the COVID-19 period, submitted the f... Read More


"Normalcy in ties can't be at cost of sovereignty": Owaisi asks Centre to rebut China's mediation claim

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has asked the Centre to rebut the Chinese Foreign Minister's claim of Beijing's role in mediating the India-Pakistan standoff, stating that "normalcy ... Read More


Major police restructuring in Bengaluru: 68 IPS officers promoted and reassigned

India, Jan. 1 -- The Karnataka government on Wednesday carried out a large-scale reorganisation within the police department, announcing promotions and transfers involving nearly 68 Indian Police Serv... Read More


Kerala capital verdict shows public demand for corruption-free governance: PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated V.V. Rajesh on taking oath as Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation and G.S. Asha Nath as Deputy Mayor, describin... Read More


Year-End Review 2025: Operation Sindoor showcases India's military resolve, precision and self-reliance

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- In its Year-End Review for 2025, the Ministry of Defence highlighted Operation Sindoor as a landmark military operation that underlined India's firm resolve against terrorism, tec... Read More


Cuban diplomat praises CPV's leadership role in Vietnam's development

Hanoi, Jan. 1 -- As the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is about to hold the 14th National Congress this January, a Cuban diplomat has said the results obtained over the past years show that the CPV'... Read More


Desperate Pakistan attempts to amplify EAM's Dhaka handshake, pitches for talks to prevent any 'escalation'

Islamabad, Jan. 1 -- The desperation in the Pakistan's top leadership once again came out on Wednesday after Pakistan attempted to amplify what was a courtesy handshake between EAM S Jaishankar and th... Read More


NCLT Indore Rules Interest Not Admissible For Unsecured Claims Without Contractual Proof

Bhopal, Jan. 1 -- The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Indore Bench, has ruled that interest on an unsecured financial claim cannot be admitted merely because interest has been allowed in the cla... Read More


Cigarette Prices from Feb 1: Rs.18 Cigarette May Cost Rs.21? Smoking to Get Costlier as Govt Imposes Fresh Excise Duty

India, Jan. 1 -- Smokers in India should prepare to pay more for cigarettes from February 1, 2026. The central government has announced a fresh excise duty on tobacco products, a move that will increa... Read More