India’s first Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to launch on 17 Jan: 5 things travellers need to know

India’s first and much-awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper train is all set to launch on this Saturday (17 January 2026). West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya mentioned during a press conference on Monday, as per PTI. He said the move will significantly boost connectivity in the North Bengal region. The day will mark a historic milestone…

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It’s the Bread

People often protest when life gets too hard – when they can’t afford basic things like food. This has happened in many countries: Iran, Nepal, Tunisia, old Russia, and even France a long time ago Why are people in Iran angry? The leaders there usually say, “It’s foreigners causing trouble.” They blamed outsiders for protests…

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India-US ties: New Delhi joins critical minerals supply talks in Washington; underlines need for resilient sourcing

Ashwini Vaishnaw (ANI image) India on Monday participated in the Finance Ministerial on Securing Critical Minerals Supply Chains hosted by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington. Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw represented the country in the high-level meeting. New Delhi underlined its strong commitment in building…

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Brics India 2026 logo launched; lotus takes centrestage — key details and theme | India News

NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday formally launched the logo and official website for its Brics Presidency 2026, setting the tone for its upcoming chairmanship of the multilateral grouping. The launch took place in New Delhi, where external affairs minister S Jaishankar attended the event and outlined India’s priorities for the year ahead.The logo reflects Indian…

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‘Take them to your house’: Supreme Court questions those feeding stray dogs; compensation warning for states | India News

Stray dogs issue: Activists, citizens protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday continued hearing the case on stray dogs, warning that states will likely pay a compensation for ‘not doing anything’ for every bite that leads to death or injury to either children or the elderly.The apex court also asked…

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Bank holidays in January 2026: Are banks closed on Lohri and Makar Sankranti? Check state-wise list

Representative image (AI) There has been widespread confusion among bank customers over January bank holidays, particularly around Lohri and Makar Sankranti. Many are unsure whether banks will be closed today or tomorrow.As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, bank holidays vary from state to state, depending on regional festivals and observances. This…

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