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Pakistan Tests 600-km Range Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile Amid Regional Tensions

January 06, 2026

Pakistan Air Force Tests 600-km Range Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile

The Pakistan Air Force has successfully carried out a flight test of its indigenously developed Taimoor Weapon System, an air-launched cruise missile with a strike range of 600 kilometres. The test, conducted on January 3, 2026, marks Pakistan’s second missile-related trial in recent weeks and comes amid elevated regional security tensions.

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India Removes Import Restrictions on Low Ash Metallurgical Coke to Support Steel Industry

January 06, 2026

India Lifts Import Curbs on Low Ash Metallurgical Coke to Aid Steel Sector

In a significant policy reversal aimed at easing raw material supplies for the steel industry, the Indian government has removed import restrictions on low ash metallurgical coke. The decision, notified by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), rescinds an earlier extension of curbs that was set to last until June 30, 2026.

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India-Germany Strategic Partnership Set to Gain Momentum During Merz’s India Visit

January 06, 2026

PM Modi to Host German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Maiden India Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will welcome German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on January 12–13, marking the Chancellor’s first official visit to India since assuming office. The two-day engagement aims to deepen the India–Germany Strategic Partnership, with a focus on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, defence, and clean energy.

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Malayalam Cinema Loses Iconic Character Actor Punnapra Appachan at 77

January 06, 2026

Veteran Malayalam Actor Punnapra Appachan Passes Away at 77

Veteran Malayalam character actor Punnapra Appachan has died at the age of 77. He sustained serious head injuries from a fall and was undergoing treatment at hospitals in Ernakulam before being moved to Vandanam Medical College Hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to internal bleeding. His demise brings to a close a prolific acting career that spanned nearly six decades, leaving a significant imprint on Malayalam cinema.

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Uttar Pradesh Opens First Dedicated Braille Library to Promote Inclusive Education

January 06, 2026

Uttar Pradesh Inaugurates State's First Dedicated Braille Library

In a landmark move for inclusive education, Uttar Pradesh has launched its first Braille library exclusively for persons with visual impairment. Established at Dr. Shakuntala Mishra National Rehabilitation University in Lucknow, the facility is designed to enhance access to quality academic resources and foster greater independence and dignity among visually impaired learners.

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