2026 Space outlook: Gaganyaan’s uncrewed mission and private rocket launches to define India’s space sector
Building on the success of Shubhanshu Shukla’s maiden journey to the International Space Station (ISS), India is prepared to take its first definitive steps toward independent human spaceflight. Later this year, the uncrewed Gaganyaan mission is set to soar, marking a historic chapter for the nation.
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ECI directs West Bengal government to release enhanced honorarium for BLOs, warns against ‘intimidation’
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the West Bengal government to immediately release the enhanced honorarium for each Booth Level Officer (BLO) as approved. The ECI emphasized that polling stations will be set up across high-rise buildings, gated communities, and slums to ensure voter access.
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IGL slashes domestic PNG prices in Delhi-NCR ahead of New Year | Check new rates
Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) has announced a New Year gift for households across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). The city gas distributor declared a significant reduction in the price of domestic Piped Natural Gas by Rs 0.70 per Standard Cubic Meter (SCM) for all residential consumers. The fresh rates apply from the beginning of the upcoming year and are set to ease household fuel expenses at a time when families are preparing for year-end budgets.
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Kiribati welcomes the New Year first: Here’s why the world takes 26 hours to catch up
Kiribati gets there first. While most of the world is still brushing its teeth on December 31, this small Pacific island nation quietly steps into 2026.
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School Holiday List 2026: Check month-wise schools, colleges closure list next year
Just few hours left for the new year, the students are curious to know about the school holidays next year to prepare for their vacations, activities better. Apart from the second and fourth Saturdays, school holidays will be observed to celebrate festivals, national days (Republic Day, Independence Day) and to mark birthdays of national heroes, other important events.
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Nushrratt Bharuccha visits Mahakaleshwar Temple, faces criticism from All India Muslim Jamaat chief
Nushrratt Bharuccha recently visited Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, where she took part in the sacred Bhasma Aarti. During her visit, the actress was also honoured with a stole by the temple priests – a moment she undertook as part of seeking blessings ahead of the New Year 2026.
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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ICC rankings: What were stalwarts’ standings in ODIs in 2025 vs 2024?
India stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been enjoying a brilliant time in the ODI format of late. The two icons have amassed big runs in the 50-over format in international cricket as well as in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
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Jiyaa Shankar shuts down ‘false’ wedding rumours with Abhishek Malhan, posts cosy pic with mystery man
Former Bigg Boss contestant, Jiyaa Shankar, has once again found herself dealing with relationship buzz. Like every time, she has chosen to address it in her own way.
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Jaishankar meets Speaker of Pakistan National Assembly in Dhaka
External Affair Minister Dr S Jaishankar who is in Dhaka to attend the funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, met Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. The photos of the meeting were shared by Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus.
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Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 surpasses over 3 crore registrations; sets a new record
The Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 registration has surpassed over 3 crore (3,06,55,280) registrations, the application process is on and till December 30 evening, over 2.85 crore (2,85,96,651) students applied, teachers- 17,08,703, parents- 3,49,926. The ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 registration will be closed on January 11. Last year, over 3.5 crore (35 million) participants applied for 8th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025.
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