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Sabarimala Prepares for Makara Vilakku as Thousands Gather for Makarajyothi

January 14, 2026

Sabarimala Gears Up for Makara Vilakku as Pilgrim Footfall Peaks

The hill shrine of Sabarimala Temple in Kerala has entered a phase of intense spiritual activity as preparations intensify for the Makara Vilakku festival, scheduled on January 14, coinciding with Makara Sankrama night. Large numbers of devotees have already converged on the region to witness the revered Makarajyothi at Ponnambalamedu, marking the spiritual climax of the annual pilgrimage season.

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India to Host ADMM-Plus Counter Terrorism Experts Meeting in New Delhi

January 14, 2026

New Delhi to Host ADMM-Plus Counter Terrorism Experts Meeting in January 2026

India will host the 16th meeting of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts Working Group (EWG) on Counter Terrorism, along with the Final Planning Conference for the Table Top Exercise, in New Delhi from January 14 to 16, 2026. The event reflects India’s growing role in ASEAN-led defence and security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

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China EAST Tokamak Breaks Greenwald Density Limit in Fusion Milestone

January 14, 2026

China’s EAST Tokamak Surpasses Long-Standing Plasma Density Barrier in Fusion Breakthrough

Scientists working on China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) have achieved a landmark advance in nuclear fusion research by sustaining plasma densities well above a long-accepted theoretical threshold. The achievement represents an important step towards burning plasma, a condition essential for making fusion energy practically viable.

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Rajasthan’s First Fully Organic Gram Panchayat Emerges in Kotputli–Behror

January 14, 2026

Rajasthan’s Bamanwas Kankar Becomes First Fully Organic Gram Panchayat

Bamanwas Kankar gram panchayat in Rajasthan has achieved a landmark distinction by becoming the state’s first fully organic village body, setting a precedent for community-driven sustainable agriculture. Situated in the newly created Kotputli–Behror district, the panchayat comprises seven hamlets and has collectively adopted chemical-free farming and eco-friendly livestock practices to tackle environmental degradation and health concerns.

 

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Indian Lighthouse Festival 3.0 Highlights Maritime Heritage and Tourism in Visakhapatnam

January 14, 2026

Indian Lighthouse Festival 3.0 Concludes in Visakhapatnam, Spotlighting Maritime Heritage and Coastal Tourism

The two-day Indian Lighthouse Festival 3.0 concluded in Visakhapatnam with renewed emphasis on India’s maritime heritage, coastal culture, and lighthouse-driven tourism. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the festival successfully projected Visakhapatnam as a symbol of India’s coastal identity, demonstrating how culture-led initiatives and infrastructure development can together promote maritime awareness and local economic opportunities.

 

 

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