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PM Modi Pays Tribute to Freedom Fighter Parbati Giri on Her Birth Centenary

Jan 22, 2026

Honouring a Life of Courage and Compassion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to freedom fighter Parbati Giri on the occasion of her birth centenary, recalling her contributions to India’s independence movement and her lifelong dedication to social service. The Prime Minister described her legacy as inspirational, particularly her tireless work among the poor, women, and tribal communities.

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Darwin’s Bark Spider Silk: Why Only Some Individuals Spin the World’s Toughest Fibre

Jan 22, 2026

Nature’s Strongest Fibre Comes with Conditions

The Darwin’s bark spider (Caerostris darwini), native to the forests of Madagascar, produces what scientists recognise as the toughest biological material ever measured. Its dragline silk, with a tensile strength of around 1.6 gigapascals, outperforms steel and most synthetic fibres in both strength and toughness. However, new research shows that this extraordinary property is not uniform across the species and depends strongly on body size, sex, and ecological role.

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

Jan 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

Jan 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

Jan 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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