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Indian Railways to Confer Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2025 on 100 Personnel

January 09, 2026

Indian Railways to Honour 100 Personnel with Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar–2025

Indian Railways will confer the 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar–2025 on 100 officers and employees, recognising exemplary service and exceptional contributions to the organisation. The awards celebrate individuals and teams whose work has strengthened railway operations, safety standards, innovation, and public service delivery across the country.

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Amit Shah Urges Public Participation in Somnath Swabhiman Parv to Mark 1,000 Years of Resilience

January 09, 2026

Amit Shah Calls for Nationwide Participation in Somnath Swabhiman Parv

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has urged people across India to take part in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, being observed at Somnath in Gujarat from January 8 to January 11. The four-day commemoration marks 1,000 years since the first recorded attack on the Somnath temple and seeks to underline the resilience and continuity of Sanatan culture through centuries of adversity.

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India Considers Easing Curbs on Chinese Firms in Government Tenders

January 09, 2026

India May Ease Curbs on Chinese Firms in Government Tenders

India is preparing to roll back restrictions imposed five years ago on Chinese companies bidding for government contracts, indicating a measured reset in economic engagement with China amid a relative easing of border tensions. The move, being steered by the finance ministry, could reopen access to public procurement opportunities estimated at $700–750 billion, though final approval is still awaited.

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APEDA Launches BHARATI Initiative to Promote Agri-Tech Startups and Boost Exports

January 09, 2026

APEDA Launches BHARATI Initiative to Boost Agri-Tech Startups and Exports

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has rolled out a new initiative aimed at energising India’s agri-food and agri-tech startup ecosystem, with a clear focus on innovation-driven export growth. The programme seeks to open new global avenues for young entrepreneurs at a time when international trade patterns are rapidly evolving.

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Mission Sudarshan Chakra: India’s New Multi-Layered Air Defence Against Drone Threats

January 09, 2026

Mission Sudarshan Chakra: India’s Push for a Multi-Layered Air Defence Shield

India has unveiled Mission Sudarshan Chakra, a forward-looking national programme aimed at creating a robust, multi-layered air defence architecture to counter evolving aerial threats, especially hostile drones. The initiative marks a decisive shift in India’s defence strategy as unmanned aerial systems increasingly shape modern conflict scenarios, particularly along sensitive borders with Pakistan.

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