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Centre Launches ₹80 Crore Agarwood Value Chain Scheme to Boost Northeast Economy

January 25, 2026

₹80 Crore Agarwood Value Chain Scheme Launched in Tripura

Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia laid the foundation stone of the ₹80 crore Agarwood Value Chain Development Scheme at North Fulkabari in Tripura, signalling a major policy push to strengthen the traditional agarwood economy of the Northeast. The initiative aims to enhance farmer incomes, expand exports, and position Tripura as a global centre for agarwood-based products.

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ICC Replaces Bangladesh with Scotland in Men T20 World Cup 2026 Amid Scheduling Dispute

January 25, 2026

Scotland Replaces Bangladesh in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) declined to participate under the tournament’s published match schedule. The decision follows weeks of consultations and has introduced fresh uncertainty, with attention now turning to Pakistan’s final stance on participation.

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Ursula von der Leyen India Visit Signals Deeper India–EU Strategic Partnership

January 25, 2026

Ursula von der Leyen’s Visit Strengthens India–EU Strategic Engagement

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in New Delhi on a four-day official visit aimed at deepening cooperation between India and the European Union across trade, defence, technology, and mobility. The visit comes at a pivotal moment, as both sides seek to recalibrate their strategic partnership in response to evolving global economic and geopolitical realities.

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Novak Djokovic Creates History with 400 Grand Slam Match Wins at Australian Open

January 25, 2026

Djokovic Sets Unmatched Grand Slam Record at Australian Open

Serbian tennis icon Novak Djokovic has once again redefined the limits of excellence at the Australian Open, scripting a historic achievement that highlights his exceptional longevity and dominance in men’s tennis. By recording his 400th singles match victory at Grand Slam tournaments, Djokovic became the first player ever to reach this milestone, strengthening his legacy as one of the greatest athletes in sporting history.

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Mozambican Activist Graca Machel Conferred with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2025

January 24, 2026

Global Humanitarian Graca Machel Conferred with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

Graca Machel, the esteemed Mozambican human rights advocate, has been awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2025. The announcement was made by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust, honouring her exceptional lifetime dedication to education, child welfare, women’s empowerment, humanitarian action, and the pursuit of social justice on a global scale.

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