India overhauls its rural jobs programme, increasing work guarantee to 125 days but shifting more costs to states. Concerns arise over funding and implementation.

India launches its first Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Howrah and Kamakhya. Discover the route, timings, fares, and features of this premium overnight service.

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Apple tailors Google Gemini for Siri with on-device processing and privacy-focused tuning, offering direct answers and improved interaction.

Shanti Educational Initiatives Limited establishes Shanti Learning Initiatives Private Limited in Gurgaon to broaden its education services and platforms, underpinning growth in India's education sector.

Discover Dreame Republic Day sale offers in India with discounts up to 72% on robotic vacuum cleaners, cordless sticks and grooming devices, online at Amazon.in and in over 20 Croma stores.

Czech automotive brand Škoda Auto is expected to launch the new Škoda Kushaq facelift in India on January 19-20. Originally introduced in 2021 as part of Škoda's India 2.0 strategy, the Kushaq compact SUV is set to receive a major update in January 2026.

PRAGATI technology-enabled governance in Uttar Pradesh accelerates project clearances, reduces delays, and speeds delivery across transport, urban services and social sectors.

US energy bills rise as AI data centres shape tariffs; Microsoft backs nuclear power to meet demand, amid wider tech pledges on costs.

Bhopal officials suspend staff and close the civic slaughterhouse after 26 tons of suspected beef were found, prompting protests and policy review of meat regulation.

China posts a record USD 1.189 trillion trade surplus in 2025, with December exports up 6.6% and imports up 5.7%, reflecting diversification beyond the United States.

Rani Mukerji returns as Shivani Roy in Mardaani 3, with industry tributes marking 30 years in cinema. Explore YRF plans and global release details.

NLC India Limited advances plans to list NLC India Renewables Limited, inject up to Rs 66.60 crore, and declare a 36% interim dividend for FY 2025-26.

Explore how the Tamil calendar ties solar movements to harvest cycles, Pongal, and a 60 year Jovian cycle, with comparisons to Hindi calendars and seasonal months.

Taiwanese prosecutors charge OnePlus CEO Pete Lau with Cross-Strait Act breaches tied to Taiwan branch recruitment of engineers and a Hong Kong shell company, with no comment from OnePlus as of Jan 2026.

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One of India's popular premium motorcycle brands, Royal Enfield, is set to make its debut in the popular mobile game BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India). The company has announced a partnership with Krafton India, with the collaboration set to commence on January 19, 2026.

Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan presents a Makar Sankranti track with Siddhu writing a kite confession for Sneha and a reveal about Durgawati, reshaping relationships ahead of future episodes.

India Railways expands freight capacity through dedicated corridors, signalling upgrades, and PPP-style funding to improve reliability and lower logistics costs.

India unveils Raksha, an AI-powered child protection tool, at Prosperity Futures: Child Safety Tech Summit, to prevent trafficking, child marriage, and online exploitation.

China posts a record 2025 trade surplus as exports diversify beyond the United States, supporting growth amid weak domestic demand and a property downturn.

Analysis of recent KIUG rule changes and MAKA Trophy scoring shifts, highlighting potential biases toward private universities and calls for impartial inquiry by authorities.

Haier launches the H5E Series 4K Ultra HD Google TVs in India, available on Flipkart from January 14. Compare sizes, pricing and display features.

Google announces Veo 3.1 update with richer motion, better scene consistency, native vertical output, and 1080p/4K upscaling across Gemini, YouTube, Flow and Vertex AI.