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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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'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
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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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January 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Work underway to stop flow of J&K water to Pak: Jitendra Singh
UNION Minister of State (MoS) for Science and Technology (Independent Charge), Jitendra Singh, said on Sunday that efforts are underway to stop the flow of water from Jammu and Kashmir to Pakistan.
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January 05, 2026
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X Corp: Working with local govts, law enforcement to remove illegal content
ELON Musk-run X Corp on Sunday said it continues to take action against illegal content on its social media platform, including Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), and is working with local governments and law enforcement agencies as necessary.
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January 05, 2026
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24 chip design plans okayed for semiconductor industry
AS many as 24 chip design projects have been sanctioned across areas such as video surveillance, drone detection, energy meters, microprocessors, satellite communications, and broadband and IoT Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) under the Centre's Design Linked Incentive Scheme (DLI) scheme, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.
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January 05, 2026
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Red Fort blast: Accused used 'ghost' SIM cards to talk with Pak handlers
INVESTIGATIONS into the \"white-col-lar\" terror module linked to the blast near Delhi's Red Fort on November 10 last year show that highly educated doctors used a sophisticated web of \"ghost\" SIM cards and encrypted apps to coordinate with Pakistani handlers, officials claimed on Sunday.
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January 05, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
'Act of war': NYC Mayor Mamdani on US 'capture' of Venezuelan President and wife
NEW York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has condemned the US action on Venezuela, stating that the attack on any sovereign nation is considered \"an act of war\" as it was a violation of international law.
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January 05, 2026
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A&N Islands to be major contributor to India's treasury in 10 years: Shah
SRI VIJAYA PURAM: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asserted that Andaman & Nicobar Islands will become a major contributor to the country's treasury in 10 years.
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January 04, 2026
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RSS no paramilitary organisation; cannot be understood by looking at BJP, says Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that despite the uniform and physical exercises, the Sangh is not a paramilitary organisation, and it would also be a huge mistake to try to understand it by looking at the BJP.
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