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The Daily Guardian
Fiscal deficit widens to Rs 9.77 lakh crore in April-November FY26
India's fiscal position during the April-November period of FY26 indicates that concerns over lagging tax revenues and adherence to the full-year budget targets have resurfaced, even as the government continues to prioritise capital expenditure-led growth, as per a report by Union Bank of India.
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January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
RECORD ORDERS, RECORD ANGER: THE TWO REALITIES OF NEW YEAR'S EVE
New Year's Eve proves the money exists—workers just don’t get it on ordinary days. The app can raise pay in a flash; it just won’t make it permanent.
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January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
CISF women band sweeps top honours at all India Police Band competition
The CISF on Thursday felicitated its women band at Force Headquarters in New Delhi following the contingent's standout performance at the 26th All India Police Band Competition, where it secured top honours across multiple categories a rare achievement for a women brass band in the country.
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January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
Contaminated water crisis: MP Youth Congress targets Vijayvargiya
Madhya Pradesh Youth Congress workers on Friday staged a protest in Bhopal against state cabinet minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, demanding his resignation over remarks made in connection with the contaminated drinking water incident in Indore that claimed several lives.
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January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
First mountain tunnel breakthrough boosts bullet train project
January 2, 2026 marked a landmark day for India’s bullet train project.
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January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
TOXIC TAPS, COSTLY TANKERS DELHI'S SANJAY CAMP ON THE EDGE
Even as Delhi claims adequate water supply, residents of Sanjay Camp are falling sick on discoloured tap water, surviving on costly tankers and bottled water to stay safe.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
India's fin-tech revolution gets security backbone
India’s economic growth depends on digital trust.
5 min |
January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
Assam: Congress eyes contesting 100 seats, Opposition partners uneasy
Raijor Dal president and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi has said he does not agree with the recent stand taken by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on the ongoing talks over opposition seat-sharing in Assam.
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January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
Bulgaria embraces Euro as fears persist
Bulgaria marked a historic turning point on Thursday as it officially adopted the euro, becoming the 21st member of the eurozone nearly two decades after joining the European Union.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
Over 3,300 projects worth Rs 85 lakh crore handled by Pragati platform
The PRAGATI (Pro Active Governance and Timely Implementation) Platform has accelerated implementation of projects and major welfare programmes solving over 3300 projects worth over Rs 85 lakh crore covering 61 government schemes resolving grievances across 36 sectors, said TV Somanathan on Friday.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
Australian family becomes Israel's first 2026 immigrants
The Sachs family from Sydney, Australia -- father Trevor, mother Dalit, and daughter Ashira -- became Israel’s first immigrants in 2026 after arriving at Ben Gurion Airport on Thursday as trends point to rising Jewish immigration from Western countries.
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January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
Bandi Sanjay slams Congress, BRS over Krishna water sharing, DPR lapses
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Thursday accused both Congress and BRS of misleading the people of Telangana to cover up their own failures in the allocation and utilisation of Krishna river waters.
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January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
Govt directs Elon Musk-led X to remove vulgar, unlawful content
The government on Friday issued a stern notice to Elon Musk-led social media platform X to immediately remove all vulgar and unlawful content, especially generated by its Al app Grok or face action under the law.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
We are all thinking of you: NY Mayor Mamdani writes a note for activist Umar Khalid
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has written a note for activist Umar Khalid, recalling his words on “bitterness” and the importance of not letting it consume one’s self.
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January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
Delhi is supreme example of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat': CM Gupta
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday highlighted India’s diverse culture and heritage at the inauguration of the Delhi Shabdotsav 2026.
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January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
Businesses struggle as Pakistan traders decry 2025
Small traders across Pakistan have declared 2025 one of the most disastrous years for Pakistan's economy, citing collapsing businesses, shrinking investment and worsening unemployment, according to a report issued by the All Karachi Traders Alliance (AKTA).
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January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
EXPLORING THE VARIETY OF GAJAK AND CHIKKI
As winter blankets much of India in chilly weather, one of the most cherished seasonal treats is Gajak and Chikki.
2 min |
January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
Gambia migrant boat disaster leaves 7 dead
At least seven people have died, and dozens remain missing after a boat carrying more than 200 passengers capsized along a major migration route off the Gambian coast, Al Jazeera cited local authorities as saying.
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January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
Machine speed, not output, to decide 'Health Security se National Security Cess': Fin Min
The Ministry of Finance on Friday released a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) clarifying the implementation of the Health Security se National Security (HSNS) Cess Act, 2026, and the accompanying HSNS Cess Rules, 2026, which will come into force from February 1.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
TMC STAGES 'GHOST' PROTEST, CLAIMS LIVING VOTERS MARKED DEAD IN BENGAL POLLS
In an unprecedented political demonstration on Friday, Trinamool Congress (TMC) All India General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee brought three individuals onto a specially constructed ramp at a public rally here, asserting that they had been wrongly declared dead in the draft voter list published during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
2 min |
January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
Russia shares drone attack evidence with US
Days after Russia alleged that Ukraine targeted President Vladimir Putin's official residence in a drone attack, Russian authorities on Thursday said they had shared what they described as evidence related to the incident with the United States, Anadolu Agency reported.
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January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
‘DHURANDHAR’ CROSSES RS 100 CRORE IN ITS 4TH WEEK
Showing no signs of slowing down, the Ranveer Singhstarrer ‘Dhurandhar’ has added another milestone by becoming the “first Hindi film ever” to cross the Rs 100 crore mark in its fourth week.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
Jasen Kaplan passes away at 46
Jasen Kaplan, a celebrity makeup artist and former contestant on Finding Prince Charming, has died at the age of 46, according to Deadline.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
Health Benefits of Winter Vegetables: Nature's Nutrient Powerhouses
Winter vegetables play a vital role in maintaining health and nutrition during colder months.
2 min |
January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
GRAP-III lifted in as air quality improves
Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday revoked Stage-III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
Tirupati laddu row: Delhi HC refuses immediate stay on media publications
The Delhi High Court has declined to impose an immediate restraint on media publications linked to the Tirupati laddu adulteration controversy, holding that pre-publication injunctions without hearing the opposite side are permissible only in rare and exceptional situations.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
THE GREAT PRETENDERS - A MEDITATIVE DRIFT
Pretentiousness is a kind of quiet disease, a subtle ache of becoming what we are not.
3 min |
January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
BANGLADESH AT CROSSROADS AFTER KHALEDA ZIA'S DEATH
This week, the political landscape of Bangladesh experienced a significant shift as Begum Khaleda Zia, the first female Prime Minister of Bangladesh and a prominent figure in the nation’s contemporary political narrative, passed away at the age of 80 following a lengthy illness.
3 min |
January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
Assam: Congress eyes contesting 100 seats...
Congress had resolved to make all-out efforts to bring Assam's health and education sectors—where Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has failed—into the top five nationally.
1 min |
January 03, 2026
The Daily Guardian
Gill looks ahead after defining, contrasting 2025 season
India Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill reflected on a defining 2025, expressing gratitude for the lessons, experiences and memories as he looks ahead to the new year.
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