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India's energy sector offers USD 500 billion investment opportunities: PM Modi

 India's energy sector offers USD 500 billion investment opportunities: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi said India’s energy sector offers USD 500 billion in investment opportunities, with plans to boost oil and gas investment to USD 100 billion by 2030 and expand refining capacity to 300 MTPA. He also called the India-EU trade deal a major boost for manufacturing and services

Vijay Wadettiwar questions move to drop Mahatma Gandhi's name from MNREGA

Speaking to reporters in Nagpur, Wadettiwar said the employment guarantee scheme was introduced during the Congress-led government to support rural workers

27 January,2026 12:01 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent

Eight killed in fire at twin warehouses in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas

The blaze in the twin units in the Najirabad area within Narendrapur police station limits, on the outskirts of Kolkata, was brought under control after a seven-hour firefight. However, pockets of fire in certain parts still raged, a senior police officer said

27 January,2026 11:36 AM IST | Kolkata | PTI

India slams Pakistan at UNSC, says terrorism can never be ‘normalised’

India hit back at Pakistan at the UN Security Council, accusing it of using terrorism as state policy and rejecting its claims on Operation Sindoor and Kashmir. India said the operation was a justified response to the Pahalgam terror attack and reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India

27 January,2026 11:30 AM IST | United Nations | PTI

Smog blankets parts of Delhi-NCR as AQI stays in 'poor' category at 294

Visuals from India Gate and Kartavya Path showed smog lingering over central Delhi. Similar conditions were observed near the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Pandav Nagar, where haze persisted during the early morning hours

27 January,2026 10:42 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Togolese woman caught with drugs worth Rs 2 cr at Kochi airport

Officers discovered a secret "false bottom" hidden under the lining of the woman's suitcase. Tucked away inside this hidden space were two packets of a banned drug called Methaqualone which weighed nearly four kg and are estimated to be worth about Rs two crore.

27 January,2026 10:19 AM IST | Kochi | PTI

Muslim body calls Gangotri entry ban divisive, warns it harms communal harmony

"A strange spectacle has been created in India by a few people with communal mindsets. Whenever a Hindu festival or fair starts, a signboard is displayed beforehand, indicating that Muslims are not allowed. Recently, at Gangotri Dham, the committee announced that Muslims would not be allowed," the Muslim body chief said

27 January,2026 09:26 AM IST | Bareilly | mid-day online correspondent

Chinese manja kills 5-year-old girl in Hyderabad’s Kukatpally

According to police, the manja of a flying kite got entangled around her neck and caused a deep cut. Nishvika Aditya (5) died on the spot due to profuse bleeding

27 January,2026 07:11 AM IST | Hyderabad | IANS

Fierce encounter between Assam Rifles and insurgents in Arunachal's Changlang

According to sources, the COB located at Ranglum village in Changlang district was fired upon from multiple directions. The remote border village lies close to the India-Myanmar border, near international border pillar number 168

27 January,2026 07:08 AM IST | Itanagar | IANS

President Murmu hosts traditional ‘At Home’ reception on 77th Republic Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and several other distinguished guests attended the reception

27 January,2026 07:06 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS

PM Modi shares highlights from 77th Republic Day parade celebrations in Delhi

May we always keep strengthening Constitutional values and realise the dream of a Viksit Bharat

27 January,2026 06:53 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI

Uttarakhand implements Uniform Civil Code Amendment Ordinance 2026

Uttarakhand government has enforced the Uniform Civil Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 after Governor Gurmit Singh’s approval. The ordinance introduces procedural, administrative and penal reforms to strengthen implementation, transparency and protection of citizens’ rights

26 January,2026 10:56 PM IST | Dehradun | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi shares highlights from 77th Republic Day parade celebrations in Delhi

PM Modi shares highlights from 77th Republic Day parade celebrations in Delhi

May we always keep strengthening Constitutional values and realise the dream of a Viksit Bharat

27 January,2026 06:53 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Uttarakhand implements Uniform Civil Code Amendment Ordinance 2026

Uttarakhand implements Uniform Civil Code Amendment Ordinance 2026

Uttarakhand government has enforced the Uniform Civil Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 after Governor Gurmit Singh’s approval. The ordinance introduces procedural, administrative and penal reforms to strengthen implementation, transparency and protection of citizens’ rights

26 January,2026 10:56 PM IST | Dehradun | mid-day online correspondent
Indian Army’s Him Yodha unit steals the show at Republic Day 2026 parade

Indian Army’s Him Yodha unit steals the show at Republic Day 2026 parade

Him Yodha represents the Indian Army’s specialised animal and mobility support units that operate in some of the world’s harshest terrains, including the Himalayas, the Siachen Glacier, and along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and Line of Control (LoC)

26 January,2026 10:18 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Xi Jinping, Trump and Macron and other world leaders congratulate India on R-Day

Xi Jinping, Trump and Macron and other world leaders congratulate India on R-Day

India marked the 77th Republic day with a grand parade in the national capital, showcasing its rich cultural heritage, economic progress and military strength

26 January,2026 09:44 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
MP village imposes social boycott over love marriages; probe launched

MP village imposes social boycott over love marriages; probe launched

Following a viral video of the announcement, Collector Misha Singh said that the individuals seen in the clip have been identified. She stated that the matter is under investigation and the police have been instructed to take appropriate action

26 January,2026 08:37 PM IST | Ratlam (MP) | mid-day online correspondent

IN PHOTOS: PM Modi highlights India’s cultural diversity at Republic Day Parade

PM Modi shared highlights from the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, showcasing India’s cultural diversity, unity, defence preparedness, strong governance, and global engagement, along with visuals of cultural performances and attending world leaders. (Pics/X)

26 January,2026 08:18 PM IST | Tarun Verma
Male and female tiger spotted moving together in Sahyadri Tiger Reserve

Male and female tiger spotted moving together in Sahyadri Tiger Reserve

Male tiger STR-T1 (Senapati) and tigress STR-T4 (Chanda) have been seen moving together in Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, raising hopes for natural breeding and population recovery under the Tiger Recovery Project launched in collaboration with NTCA and WII

26 January,2026 08:26 PM IST | Maharashtra | Ranjeet Jadhav

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen thanks President Murmu

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen thanks President Murmu

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen thanked President Droupadi Murmu for hosting her as chief guest at Republic Day, highlighting shared democratic values and India–EU commitment to shaping a new global order and deepening security cooperation

26 January,2026 08:26 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

 King Charles III extends greetings to President Murmu on 77th Republic Day

King Charles III extends greetings to President Murmu on 77th Republic Day

King Charles III extended Republic Day greetings to India via a post on X addressed to President Droupadi Murmu, praising the strong India–UK partnership, Commonwealth ties, and cooperation in climate action, education, and defence

26 January,2026 08:21 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI

Republic Day 2026: Kerala Governor skips prepared speech amid political standoff

Republic Day 2026: Kerala Governor skips prepared speech amid political standoff

Kerala’s 77th Republic Day celebrations went smoothly, but tensions resurfaced as Governor Rajendra Arlekar deviated from the prepared speech, highlighting the ongoing standoff with the LDF government

26 January,2026 08:06 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | IANS

U.S. seeks India’s role in Gaza governance under Trump peace plan

    U.S. seeks India’s role in Gaza governance under Trump peace plan

    India has received a formal invitation from the United States government to join President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace” for the Gaza Strip — a plan designed to reshape governance and security after months of devastating conflict. The invitation, confirmed by the US Ambassador in New Delhi, includes a direct letter from President Trump to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Will India accept the US invitation — or stay aligned with its long-standing principles on Palestine? What would joining Trump’s Gaza Board mean for Hamas, Israel, regional security, and India’s global role?

    19 January,2026 09:12 PM IST
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