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India Observes 10th Defence Forces Veterans’ Day with Nationwide Events

Jan 16, 2026

India Observes 10th Defence Forces Veterans’ Day, Honouring Lifelong Service of Ex-Servicemen

India commemorated the 10th Defence Forces Veterans’ Day on January 14, 2026, with events held across States and Union Territories to honour the service, sacrifice and continuing role of ex-servicemen. Rallies, wreath-laying ceremonies, grievance redressal camps and facilitation desks highlighted the nation’s institutional commitment towards the welfare and dignity of veterans.

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Madhya Pradesh Signs MoU with BHASHINI to Enable Multilingual AI Governance

Jan 16, 2026

Madhya Pradesh Partners with BHASHINI to Expand Multilingual AI-Based Governance

The Madhya Pradesh government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Digital India BHASHINI Division to integrate multilingual and voice-based artificial intelligence tools into state digital platforms. The partnership marks a major step towards inclusive, citizen-centric governance by enabling public services to be delivered in Indian languages and through voice-first interfaces.

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Karnataka Bank Wins Top Honour at IBA Banking Technology Awards

Jan 16, 2026

Karnataka Bank Shines at IBA Banking Technology Awards

Karnataka Bank has strengthened its reputation as a technology-forward lender after emerging as a major winner at the Indian Banks’ Association Banking Technology Awards. The accolades highlight the bank’s steady progress in digital transformation, fintech integration, and adoption of India’s digital public infrastructure to improve customer experience and operational efficiency.

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FDA Approves First Treatment for Menkes Disease, Offering New Hope for Children

Jan 15, 2026

FDA Clears First-Ever Approved Therapy for Menkes Disease in Children

In a major advance for rare disease care, the United States Food and Drug Administration has approved Zycubo (copper histidinate) for treating paediatric patients with Menkes disease. This decision makes Zycubo the first and only FDA-authorised treatment for the disorder in the United States, offering a life-altering option for affected children and their families.

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Chadar Trek Deferred as Zanskar River Fails to Freeze Safely

Jan 15, 2026

Chadar Trek Postponed as Zanskar River Ice Remains Unsafe

The world-famous Chadar trek in Ladakh has been postponed after safety assessments found that the Zanskar River has not frozen adequately for secure movement. The decision, taken by the local administration, has led to disappointment among adventure enthusiasts who consider the trek one of India’s most demanding and iconic winter experiences.

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