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New Delhi: January 16, 2026, brings together India’s civilisational wisdom and its modern ambitions. On this day, Tamil Nadu observes Thiruvalluvar Day to honour one of the country’s greatest ethical thinkers. At the same time, India marks National Startup Day as the Startup India initiative completes a decade. Beyond national…
The national platform gives young innovators hands-on learning, mentorship from ISRO scientists, and international exposure, fostering practical skills, problem-solving abilities, and confidence across Indian schools. Delhi/Bengaluru | January 15, 2026 The Next-Gen Founders Grand Finale, organised by YuviPep, brought together school students from Bengaluru and other Indian states for a…
National Startup Day 2026 marks 10 years of Startup India. A data-led analysis of how India’s startup ecosystem changed across states, jobs, sectors, and funding National Startup Day in 2026 coincides with ten years of the Startup India programme, offering a timely lens to examine how India’s startup ecosystem has…
With steel demand and production rising sharply, Build Connect 2026 will bring dealers, distributors, manufacturers, and financiers together to strengthen India’s trade-led distribution ecosystem New Delhi: India’s steel and construction materials industry is entering a phase of accelerated growth, driven by capacity expansion and steady domestic demand. Industry data from…
Indian Army Day remembers the historic transfer of Army command to Indian leadership in 1949 India observes Indian Army Day every year on 15 January to honour the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of its soldiers. The day marks an important moment in the country’s history, when the Indian Army came…
Know what is special about January 14, including makar sankranti, global observances, history, and key birthdays New Delhi: January 14 holds cultural, religious, and historical importance in India and across the world. In India, the day marks Makar Sankranti, one of the country’s major harvest festivals. Globally, January 14 also…
As Makar Sankranti celebrations peak across India, unsafe kite-flying practices raise serious safety concerns nationwide India celebrates Makar Sankranti on 14 January 2026, marking the Sun’s movement into Capricorn. The festival brings joy through kite flying, harvest rituals, and traditional sweets. But the widespread use of manja, or glass-coated kite…
Lohri celebrations in India and other observances that make January 13 significant Delhi: For many people across North India, January 13 carries strong cultural meaning as the day of Lohri, a festival closely linked to agriculture, seasonal change, and community life. Beyond India, the date is also recognised internationally through…
Indian Railways keeps offline PRS counter bookings unchanged despite introducing new Aadhaar-based online booking rule Indian Railways has announced a significant change in its online train ticket booking system, which will take effect from January 12, 2026. This change mainly affects passengers who try to book tickets on the first…
Campaign highlights rising citizenship surrenders and urges a policy-driven review aligned with global mobility trends New Delhi: As India marked Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, Indian Diaspora Global used the occasion to spotlight the need for a renewed national conversation on dual citizenship. Through its global “Keep The Door Open” campaign, the…
