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Veteran Journalist Mark Tully Passes Away at 90, Leaving a Lasting Legacy in India-Focused Reporting

Jan 26, 2026

Mark Tully, Voice of India to the World, Passes Away at 90

Veteran journalist and celebrated author Mark Tully passed away on Sunday at the age of 90 in New Delhi, bringing to a close a remarkable chapter in international journalism focused on India. He died at Max Hospital, Saket, following multi-organ failure after suffering a stroke. His death was confirmed by his close friend and fellow journalist Satish Jacob.

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Ladakh Honours Kargil War Hero: Shepherd Tashi Namgyal Receives State Bravery Award

Jan 26, 2026

Ladakh Pays Tribute to an Unsung Sentinel of the Kargil War

In a poignant Republic Day gesture, the Ladakh administration has posthumously awarded the 2025 State Award for Bravery to Tashi Namgyal, a shepherd whose alertness helped expose the earliest signs of the 1999 Kargil intrusion. The honour acknowledges a quiet act of courage that proved pivotal in safeguarding India’s territorial integrity in the strategically vital Batalik sector.

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Padma Shri 2026: Anke Gowda Honoured for Building India’s Largest Free-Access Library Network

Jan 26, 2026

Grassroots Literacy Champion Receives National Honour

India’s efforts to widen access to knowledge at the grassroots level have gained national recognition with the announcement of the Padma Shri 2026 for Anke Gowda of Karnataka. A former bus conductor, Gowda is being honoured for founding Pustakamane, widely regarded as India’s largest free-access library initiative. His work has focused on breaking economic and social barriers to reading, particularly for people in remote, rural, and marginalised communities.

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Centre Launches ₹80 Crore Agarwood Value Chain Scheme to Boost Northeast Economy

Jan 25, 2026

₹80 Crore Agarwood Value Chain Scheme Launched in Tripura

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia laid the foundation stone of the ₹80 crore Agarwood Value Chain Development Scheme at North Fulkabari in Tripura, signalling a major policy push to strengthen the traditional agarwood economy of the Northeast. The initiative aims to enhance farmer incomes, expand exports, and position Tripura as a global centre for agarwood-based products.

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ICC Replaces Bangladesh with Scotland in Men T20 World Cup 2026 Amid Scheduling Dispute

Jan 25, 2026

Scotland Replaces Bangladesh in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) declined to participate under the tournament’s published match schedule. The decision follows weeks of consultations and has introduced fresh uncertainty, with attention now turning to Pakistan’s final stance on participation.

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