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India–EU FTA: India to Slash Car Import Duties, Signalling Major Auto Market Opening

January 27, 2026

India to Open Automobile Market Under Proposed India–EU Free Trade Agreement

India is preparing for one of its most significant trade policy shifts in decades by agreeing to substantially reduce import duties on European passenger vehicles under a proposed India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The move marks a clear departure from India’s long-standing protectionist approach to the automobile sector and is being viewed as a breakthrough in negotiations that have remained stalled for more than ten years.

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Akshita Dhankar Unfurls National Flag with President on 77th Republic Day

January 27, 2026

Flight Lieutenant Akshita Dhankar Creates History at Republic Day Parade

Flight Lieutenant Akshita Dhankar etched her name into the national record books by unfurling the Tricolour alongside President Droupadi Murmu during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, New Delhi. The rare ceremonial honour underscored India’s growing trust in women officers and symbolised the Indian Air Force’s evolving leadership ethos.

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Padma Shri 2026: Savita Punia Calls Honour a Tribute to Indian Women’s Hockey Team

January 27, 2026

Savita Punia Receives Padma Shri, Dedicates Honour to Team and Family

Indian women’s hockey goalkeeper Savita Punia has described her Padma Shri honour as a collective recognition of the national women’s hockey team rather than an individual milestone. Announced on the eve of Republic Day, the award came as an emotional surprise for the veteran player, who said it represents pride for her family and renewed hope for women’s hockey in India after a challenging phase.

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Padma Bhushan 2026: Dr Nori Dattatreyudu Honoured for Transforming Global Cancer Care

January 27, 2026

Dr Nori Dattatreyudu Awarded Padma Bhushan for Pioneering Cancer Treatment

Renowned radiation oncologist Dr Nori Dattatreyudu has been conferred the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, in recognition of his exceptional and lifelong contribution to the field of medicine. The honour, announced as part of the Padma Awards 2026 by the Ministry of Home Affairs, acknowledges his pioneering innovations that have transformed radiation oncology and improved cancer treatment outcomes worldwide.

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Shashi Shekhar Vempati to Receive Padma Shri for Contributions to Media, Technology and Governance

January 27, 2026

Shashi Shekhar Vempati Awarded Padma Shri for Bridging Technology and Public Institutions

Shashi Shekhar Vempati has been selected for the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honours, in recognition of a career that uniquely connects technology, public broadcasting, education governance, and emerging digital policy. An alumnus of IIT Bombay, Vempati has played a significant role in shaping India’s public communication ecosystem and knowledge institutions through leadership, reform, and innovation.

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