Guwahati | Jan 16, 2026 Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Thursday underscored the critical role that Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged products play in preserving India’s rich folk art traditions, supporting environmentally sustainable practices, and enhancing the economic livelihoods of local artisans and farmers. Speaking at the inauguration of the four-day “GI Mahotsav: Promoting India’s Heritage through GI Products”, an initiative

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Canberra | Jan 16, 2026 In the first tangible outcome of Australia’s landmark law banning social media use by children under 16, platforms have deactivated or restricted approximately 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to minors, officials said on Friday. The measure, which came into effect in December 2025, has been hailed by the government as a

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Kabul | Jan 16, 2026 The malnutrition crisis in Afghanistan is worsening at an alarming rate, with women and children bearing the brunt of its devastating impact, according to the World Food Programme (WFP). John Aylieff, WFP’s director for Afghanistan, described the situation as “heartbreaking” and warned that millions of families face life-threatening hunger if international

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New Delhi | Jan 16, 2026 Indian Railways is introducing a new initiative to serve regional cuisines on Vande Bharat trains, a move aimed at enhancing passenger experience while promoting India’s culinary diversity. The project is part of the “52 reforms in 52 weeks” program announced by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw as part of a broader effort

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New Delhi | Jan 16, 2026 The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma, challenging the legality of a parliamentary panel probing corruption charges against him and the Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision to admit a motion seeking his removal. A bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and SC Sharma, which had reserved its verdict on

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Gadag | Jan 16, 2026 The Karnataka government has launched a treasure hunt in the historic village of Lakkundi, Gadag district, following the discovery of gold ornaments during the construction of a house in the area. Known for its rich architectural heritage, Lakkundi has long been associated with dynasties such as the Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, Kalchuris, and Vijayanagara kings, as well

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New Delhi | Jan 16, 2026 The Union government has successfully persuaded India’s leading quick-commerce platforms—including Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart—to abandon their aggressive 10-minute delivery branding, amid concerns over rider safety and labour conditions. While no formal ban has been issued, the platforms have removed references to “10-minute delivery” from their apps, advertisements, and marketing materials, following intervention

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Kochi | Jan 16, 2026 The Kerala High Court has overturned the conviction and life sentence of a man accused of murder, who had spent 14 years in judicial custody, ruling that he was denied a fair trial. A bench comprising Justices Raja Vijayaraghavan and K.V. Jayakumar highlighted serious procedural lapses during the trial, which extended over seven years after charges were framed. According

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Bhubaneswar/Rourkela | Jan 16, 2026 Two individuals have been detained in connection with a group clash in Sundargarh town, Odisha, which left at least 12 people injured, including police personnel, a senior official said on Friday. The district administration has stepped up security measures, and educational institutions, markets, and public transport remained closed across the district this

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New Delhi | Jan 16, 2026 The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to announce the name of its new national president on January 20, with nominations for the post to be filed a day earlier, on January 19, the party confirmed on Friday. Party sources indicated that national working president Nitin Nabin is expected to assume the top post, following

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