New Delhi, January 2, 2026 The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has revealed a significant disparity between rural and urban areas in the collection of enumeration forms, with urban centres recording “much less” participation compared to their rural counterparts. According to Election Commission (EC) officials, this trend has emerged across nine states

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Washington: The Trump administration on Tuesday announced that it is suspending federal child care funding to the state of Minnesota following revelations of widespread fraud schemes that have affected several federally funded programs over recent years. Acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Jim O’Neill, made the announcement on the social platform

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underscored India’s remarkable economic and structural achievements in 2025, describing the year as a pivotal moment in the nation’s reform journey. In a wide-ranging communication shared via social media, Modi credited “pathbreaking reforms” for placing India at the “centre of global attention” and signalled the continuance of

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In a major step towards enhancing the combat readiness of the Indian armed forces, the Ministry of Defence has inked contracts worth a combined ₹4,666 crore for the procurement of advanced close-quarter battle (CQB) carbines for the Army and heavyweight torpedoes for the Navy. These contracts, signed on Tuesday, mark a significant stride in India’s

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New Delhi: India has taken a significant step toward enabling satellite-based internet services with the release of the National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP) 2025, though the full-scale launch of such services is still contingent upon regulatory approvals and clearance from government authorities. The NFAP 2025, published by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on December 30,

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New Delhi: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended a streamlined approval framework to enable Indian manufacturers to use foreign SIM and eSIM cards in Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) devices intended for export, aiming to boost competitiveness of “Made in India” connected products in global markets. Many Indian companies producing

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New Delhi: India on Tuesday expressed concern over reports that Ukraine allegedly targeted President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the northwestern Novgorod region of Russia, emphasizing the importance of diplomatic efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict and avoid actions that could undermine peace initiatives. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated that dialogue remains the only viable path

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New Delhi: As the global trade landscape continues to face rising protectionism, India is set to intensify its efforts to diversify international trade partnerships in 2026, with plans to negotiate around a dozen bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) and strengthen investment flows. Among the most significant of these deals are expected to be agreements with

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Srinagar: The critically endangered Hangul deer, also known as the Kashmir stag, has shown a notable increase in population, raising hopes among conservationists and wildlife officials for the long-term survival of the species in the region. The latest census, conducted in March 2025, recorded the Hangul population at 323, up from 289 in 2023, marking

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In a significant and stern action that underscores the increasing focus on student safety and institutional accountability, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has withdrawn, with immediate effect, the affiliation of a private school in Jaipur up to the senior secondary level. This decision follows the tragic death of a nine-year-old Class 4 student,

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