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Somnath celebrations for those who didn't compromise on principles: PM
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi has said the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, beginning Thursday, is about remembering the countless children of Bharat Mata, who never compromised with their principles and ethos.
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January 09, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
SWAMIH fund to deliver over 1L homes, bring relief to more than 4 lakh people
THE government-backed SWAMIH Investment Fund is expected to deliver more than one lakh homes across the country, providing much-needed relief to over four lakh people who were stuck in long-delayed housing projects, Ministry of Finance said on Thursday.
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January 09, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
If VP exercise Prez's functions, why can’t RS deputy chairman perform duties of chairman: Supreme Court
THE Supreme Court on Thursday said if the vice president can exercise the functions of the president in the absence of the president, then why cannot the Rajya Sabha deputy chairman exercise the functions of the chairman in the absence of the chairman.
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January 09, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
GDP to grow by 7.5 pc in FY26, says SBI report
INDIA's economy is expected to grow at 7.5 per cent in 2025-26 with upward bias, marginally higher from NSO's estimate of 7.4 per cent, according to a report by State Bank of India.
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January 09, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Blow to governance, says Congress on change in environmental clearance
THE Congress on Thursday slammed the government for the change in policy under which non-coal mining project developers will not have to show proof of land acquisition as a prerequisite for environmental clearance, saying this is \"yet another blow by the Modi regime\" to responsible environmental governance.
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January 09, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
FM Sitharaman brainstorms with young minds in run-up to Union Budget 2026-27
FINANCE Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday held a pre-budget interaction with students of the Delhi School of Economics, led by its Director Professor Ram Singh
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January 09, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Deeply shocking’: PM Modi condoles untimely passing of Agnivesh Agarwal
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the untimely passing of Agnivesh Agarwal, son of Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal, “is deeply shocking and saddening”.
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January 09, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Modi, Netanyahu reaffirm resolve against terrorism; explore expanding India-Israel bilateral relations
PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a phone call from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, who shared an update on the Gaza Peace Plan and reaffirmed their shared resolve to fight terror.
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January 08, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Bullish on GDP estimates, experts say trade deal with US to boost growth
Economists on Wednesday lauded the government's first advance estimates of real GDP at 7.4 per cent in FY 2025-26, saying a potential bilateral trade deal with the US will further boost investment and remains a key monitorable.
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January 08, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
SIR-II: Nearly 6.5 cr electors removed from draft poll list of 12 states, UTs
THE names of 6.5 crore electors were removed from the draft electoral rolls of nine states and three Union territories published in the past days as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) being carried out by the Election Commission.
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January 08, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
FY26 GDP seen at 7.4 pc despite tariff heat
THE Indian economy is expected to grow by 7.4 per cent in the current fiscal, maintaining its status as the world's fastest-growing major economy despite punitive US tariffs and geopolitical tensions.
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January 08, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
CM Majhi launches Godabarisha Mishra Model Primary School scheme
ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday launched the Godabarisha Mishra Model Primary School scheme and laid the foundation stone for 118 such schools across the state.
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January 08, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Understand the difference: Rahul Gandhi takes dig at Govt over Trump’s remarks
IN the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's recent remarks on his ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and tariffs, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday took a swipe at the government and posted an old video in which he had talked about how in 1971 then PM Indira Gandhi had withstood pressure from America.
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January 08, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
PM greets Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi on birthday
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on his birthday, lauding his efforts to enhance the state's growth trajectory.
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January 07, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
PPP project pipeline unveiled with 852 projects worth over ₹17 lakh cr
THE government on Tuesday announced a major push to boost infrastructure development through public-private partnerships, with the PPP project pipeline covering 852 projects across central infrastructure ministries and states and Union Territories at a combined cost of over Rs 17 lakh crore.
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January 07, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Fight against malnutrition a collective national movement, says Piyush Goyal
COMMERCE and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that the fight against malnutrition must be pursued as a collective national responsibility, involving government, corporat-es, communities and individuals alike.
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January 07, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Venezuela crisis poses no risk to India’s oil bill: Report
US to increase supplies to ease situation
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January 07, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
SC says central pollution watchdog 'failing' as it seeks adjournment on toll plaza issue
OBSERVING that the central pollution watchdog is “failing in its duty\", the Supreme Court on Tuesday rapped the authority for seeking a two-month adjournment on the issue of temporary closure or relocation of toll plazas at Delhi borders to ease traffic congestion.
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January 07, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Opposition spreading falsehood on VB G RAM G: Odisha CM Majhi
TAKING a swipe at the opposition parties for criticising the VB G RAM G, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said it far better than MGNREA and shall help India becoming a developed country by 2047.
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January 07, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Odisha govt imposes ESMA as doctors continue OPD boycott stir
THE Odisha government on Tuesday invoked the Essential Services (Maintenance) Act, 1988, prohibiting strikes by doctors and other healthcare staff, as agitating doctors carried on with their boycott of outpatient department (OPD) services across state-run health facilities.
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January 07, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
RIL says not received any Russian oil in three weeks
RELIANCE Industries Ltd, the operator of the world's largest single site oil refining complex and till recently India's biggest buyer of Russian oil, on Tuesday said it has not received any Russian barrels in almost three weeks and none are expected in January.
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January 07, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Trai imposes penalty of ₹150 cr on telecom operators for failure to curb spam calls & messages
THE telecom regulator Trai has imposed a penalty of Rs 150 crore on telecom operators for their failure to curb spam calls and messages, according to an official source.
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January 06, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Delhi riots: SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam; Umar says 'this is his life
OBSERVING that reasonable grounds exist for believing that allegations against Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam are prima facie true, the Supreme Court on Monday refused bail to them in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case but granted it to five others, saying all the accused do not stand on the same footing.
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January 06, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Avoid non-essential travel to Iran: MEA
INDIA on Monday advised its nationals to avoid nonessential travel to Iran until further notice, owing to the recent developments in the country.
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January 06, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Accurate voter list prepared through SIR strongest foundation of democracy: CEC
CHIEF Election Commissioner (CEC) of India Gyanesh Kumar on Monday said that an accurate voter list is the strongest foundation of democracy and the inclusion of even a single non-citizen in the electoral roll is against the Constitution.
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January 06, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India introduces new e-Business visa to facilitate easy travel for Chinese nationals
INDIA has introduced an e-Production Investment Business Visa called e-B-4 Visa that Chinese businessmen can apply for to travel to India for specific business activities, including installation and commissioning of equipment.
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January 06, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
PM Modi to visit Somnath Temple, hails it as symbol of India's indomitable spirit
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi will join the Somnath Swabhiman Parv on January 11 to celebrate the resilience of the Indian civilisation which rebuilt the temple in Gujarat that was ravaged repeatedly by foreign invaders.
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January 06, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
'Reinforcing moral core of Indian democracy': Foreign portal praises EC's SIR drive
THE \"purging\" of electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), a monumental drive undertaken by the Election Commission of India (ECI), found strong resistance and opposition within the nation, but drew significant attention and admiration in the foreign discourse.
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January 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
VB-G RAM G a better scheme than MGNREGA, says Chouhan
URAL Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan charged on Sunday that corruption was rampant under the MGNREGA and accused the Congress of spreading misinformation on the VB-G RAM G scheme.
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January 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
US control of Venezuelan oil may unlock $1 billion stuck dues for India, lift output
A US-led takeover or restructuring of Venezuela's oil sector could deliver a direct benefit to India, potentially unlocking close to USD 1 billion in long-pending dues while accelerating the revival of crude production from fields it operates in the sanctions-hit Latin American nation, analysts and industry sources said.
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