PTI photo NEW DELHI: The 77th Republic Day celebration, besides its opulence and exuberance, witnessed a full-throttle political slugfest as political rivals, the BJP and the Congress, engaged in a no-holds-barred spat over something that connects to the poll-bound Assam. A Gamosa! Both parties trained guns at one another after the BJP alleged that Rahul…
Padma Shri 2026 Dr. A E Muthunayagam (Image: X/@moiesgoi) Veteran space scientist Dr A. E. Muthunayagam, one of the principal architects of India’s liquid propulsion programme, has been awarded the Padma Shri in 2026 in the field of Science and Engineering. Dr. Muthunayagam was a pioneer in the initial space programs of India, and his…
António Luís Santos da Costa NEW DELHI: India and the European Union have concluded long-running negotiations on a landmark free trade agreement, a move leaders on both sides described as historic, as European Council President António Luís Santos da Costa highlighted his personal connection to India through his Goan roots.Costa, who led the EU delegation…
PPC 2026 marks pan-India milestone with student interactions across five regions Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 witnessed a substantial increase in the Prime Minister’s flagship student engagement programme, with activities being conducted simultaneously in various parts of the country for the first time. The ninth edition of the programme broke away from the conventional Delhi-based model,…
NEW DELHI: India accounts for more than 43% of Asia’s chronic respiratory disease–related disability, the highest share in the region, according to a new analysis published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine on Wednesday. The study identifies air pollution as a major factor behind India’s persistently high lung disease burden.The study, based on estimates from the…
MBOSE SSLC admit card 2026 The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) has released the SSLC admit card for the Class 10 examinations 2026. As per reports, school authorities can now download the hall tickets and distribute them to students.The MBOSE SSLC admit card is mandatory. Students must carry it to every exam. Without it,…
NEW DELHI: India delivered a sharp rebuke to Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, accusing Islamabad of pushing a “single point agenda – to harm the country” and presenting a “false and self-serving account” of Operation Sindoor.In a sharp retort to Pakistan, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, said the facts…
Punjab declares holiday for all schools on January 27 Schools across Punjab will remain closed on January 27, 2026, after the state government declared a holiday for all government, aided, private, and recognised institutions. The announcement was made following the Chief Minister’s address on Republic Day, with authorities directing schools to strictly follow the order.The…
NEW DELHI: In a move that may help India’s high-emission industries navigate the EU’s carbon border tax regime by adopting clean manufacturing processes in due course, Niti Aayog, the govt think tank, has come up with comprehensive roadmaps for decarbonisation of aluminium and cement sectors. This will also contribute to the country achieving its long-term…
IAF Agniveerayu registration window 2026: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is closing the registration process for Agniveervayu 01/2026 today, January 27, 2026. Eligible candidates who wish to join the Air Force under the Agnipath scheme must complete their applications before the deadline through the official website, agnipathvayu.cdac.in.The online application process began on January 7. With…
