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India Removes Import Restrictions on Low Ash Metallurgical Coke to Support Steel Industry

January 06, 2026

India Lifts Import Curbs on Low Ash Metallurgical Coke to Aid Steel Sector

In a significant policy reversal aimed at easing raw material supplies for the steel industry, the Indian government has removed import restrictions on low ash metallurgical coke. The decision, notified by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), rescinds an earlier extension of curbs that was set to last until June 30, 2026.

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India-Germany Strategic Partnership Set to Gain Momentum During Merz’s India Visit

January 06, 2026

PM Modi to Host German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Maiden India Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will welcome German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on January 12–13, marking the Chancellor’s first official visit to India since assuming office. The two-day engagement aims to deepen the India–Germany Strategic Partnership, with a focus on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, defence, and clean energy.

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Malayalam Cinema Loses Iconic Character Actor Punnapra Appachan at 77

January 06, 2026

Veteran Malayalam Actor Punnapra Appachan Passes Away at 77

Veteran Malayalam character actor Punnapra Appachan has died at the age of 77. He sustained serious head injuries from a fall and was undergoing treatment at hospitals in Ernakulam before being moved to Vandanam Medical College Hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to internal bleeding. His demise brings to a close a prolific acting career that spanned nearly six decades, leaving a significant imprint on Malayalam cinema.

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Uttar Pradesh Opens First Dedicated Braille Library to Promote Inclusive Education

January 06, 2026

Uttar Pradesh Inaugurates State's First Dedicated Braille Library

In a landmark move for inclusive education, Uttar Pradesh has launched its first Braille library exclusively for persons with visual impairment. Established at Dr. Shakuntala Mishra National Rehabilitation University in Lucknow, the facility is designed to enhance access to quality academic resources and foster greater independence and dignity among visually impaired learners.

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India Opens World’s Second National Environmental Standard Laboratory at CSIR-NPL

January 06, 2026

India Launches Pioneering Environmental Lab to Transform Air Quality Monitoring

India has inaugurated the world's second National Environmental Standard Laboratory, a landmark development poised to revolutionize environmental governance and domestic manufacturing. Established at the CSIR–National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL) in New Delhi, the facility was unveiled by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh during the institution's 80th Foundation Day celebrations. With this, India joins the United Kingdom as the only nation to possess such an advanced environmental calibration center.

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