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Economic Survey flags services as backbone of growth, urges skills and innovation push

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- India's services sector continues to be the main driver of economic growth, contributing over half of the country's Gross Value Added (GVA) and playing a critical role in employm... Read More


Ice Hockey League Season 3 set to begin in Ladakh

Leh, Jan. 29 -- The Ice Hockey League returns to Ladakh for its third season, set to run from January 29 through February 14, 2026, at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium. Building on months of s... Read More


Australian FM Penny Wong condemns Taliban's "failure to meet basic needs"

Canberra, Jan. 29 -- Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Senator for South Australia, Penny Wong, took to X to express her dismay at the plight of people in Afghanistan and Taliban's leadershi... Read More


"Decided to act": Andhra govt plans to restrict social media access for minors

Amaravati, Jan. 29 -- The Andhra Pradesh government is mulling introducing tough regulations to restrict social media reach to children of a specified age, Education Minister Nara Lokesh said on Thurs... Read More


"Pressure shouldn't be an excuse": Yuzvendra Chahal on Sanju Samson's extended run of batting failures

Mumbai, Jan. 29 -- Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal said that Sanju Samson will blame himself for not being able to perform ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 after the batter suffered another batting fai... Read More


Bank credit to MSMEs remains robust amid policy push through guarantees, priority-sector norms: Economic Survey

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Economic Survey 2026 highlighted that the bank credit to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are rising strongly, with policy push through guarantees, digital lendin... Read More


"India's rich military heritage will be displayed": PM Modi on 'Beating Retreat' ceremony today

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the 'Beating Retreat' ceremony, to be held this evening, symbolises the formal conclusion of the Republic Day celebrations and ... Read More


Economic Survey 2025-26 flags labour market progress, poverty reduction and Human Development gains

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- India has recorded significant progress in the labour market, supported by regulatory reforms, expanded social protection, and targeted skill development initiatives, according t... Read More


Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel visits Lord Dwarkadhish, prays for the overall welfare of state

Gandhinagar, Jan. 29 -- Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday visited Lord Dwarkadhish in Dwarka. He prayed for the happiness, peace and prosperity of the people of the state, and performed Paduk... Read More


CM Stalin announces 20% capital subsidy for textile machinery in TN

Coimbatore, Jan. 29 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday announced a 20 per cent capital subsidy for the purchase of advanced textile and garment machinery, as part of the Tamil Nadu Gov... Read More