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UAE Partners Telangana for Bharat Future City, India’s First Net-Zero Greenfield Smart City

January 21, 2026

UAE–Telangana Collaboration at Davos

Telangana has secured strong international support for its ambitious Bharat Future City project, with the United Arab Emirates agreeing to collaborate on its development. The understanding was reached during high-level interactions on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, marking a significant step in positioning the proposed city as India’s first net-zero greenfield smart city.

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RBI Approves Re-appointment of Kaizad Bharucha as HDFC Bank Deputy MD for Three-Year Term

January 21, 2026

RBI Clears Senior Leadership Continuity at HDFC Bank

The Reserve Bank of India has approved the re-appointment of Kaizad Bharucha as a Whole-time Director on the board of HDFC Bank, reinforcing management stability at India’s largest private sector lender. The approval grants Bharucha a fresh three-year term beginning April 19, 2026.

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National Paralympic Powerlifting Championship Inaugurated, CM Dhami Hails India’s Inclusive Sports Growth

January 21, 2026

National Paralympic Powerlifting Championship Inaugurated

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami virtually inaugurated the National Paralympic Powerlifting Championship on Friday, calling the past decade a golden phase in India’s sporting journey. Addressing the inaugural ceremony from COER University, Roorkee, he said Indian sports have witnessed an unprecedented transformation driven by wider participation, improved infrastructure and growing international recognition.

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ECOFIX and Steel Slag Technology: Boosting Resilient Road Construction in Hilly Regions

January 21, 2026

Accelerating Steel Slag Technology for Sustainable Roads

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh has advocated faster adoption of steel slag–based road construction technology, particularly in hilly and Himalayan regions. He observed that although the technology has demonstrated clear advantages in durability and sustainability, its uptake across Himalayan states and Union Territories remains limited due to gaps in awareness, training and institutional capacity.

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Operation Parhar: Punjab Police Launches Statewide Crackdown on Organised Gangster Network

January 21, 2026

Operation Parhar Launched to Combat Organised Crime in Punjab

The Punjab Police has launched Operation Parhar, a large-scale, intelligence-driven crackdown aimed at dismantling organised gangster networks and restoring public safety across the state. The operation represents one of the most extensive coordinated law enforcement actions in recent years and signals a zero-tolerance approach towards organised crime.

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