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According to the official statement, in rural areas, the LFPR was estimated at 59.0 per cent in December 2025, in comparison to 58.6 per cent in November 2025. The urban LFPR experienced a slight dip to 50.2 per cent from 50.4 per cent during this period.According to the official statement

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Despite its challenges, the 1973 Union Budget also introduced several major policy measures. The Indira Gandhi government set up a Rs 56 crore fund to nationalise coal mines, insurance companies and the Indian Copper Corporation, aiming to strengthen state control over key sectors

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Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima policy is exclusively available to CGHS beneficiaries with a maximum of six members per policy. New Delhi: Government has launched the Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima for CGHS beneficiaries, offering cashless facilities

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India's merchandise exports have shown resilience despite tariff headwinds and global demand volatility. The report mentioned that this performance has been supported by sustained strength in non-tariffed and higher value-added sectors. Electronics, pharmaceuticals

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the premature redemption of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) under the 2019-20 Series-II, issued on July 16, 2019. The redemption will be permitted tomorrow, January 16, 2026, and the price has been fixed at Rs 14,092 per unit, which is a 309

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The International Labour Organization (ILO)'s Employment and Social Trends 2026 report, released in Geneva on Wednesday (January 14, 2026), has warned that the global unemployment rate is projected to remain at the historically low level of 4

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Verifying your mobile number and email ID with Aadhaar is essential to receive important OTPs, alerts, and updates from UIDAI on time. It plays a key role in protecting your Aadhaar from misuse and helps keep your personal information safe. New Delhi: The Aadhaar card is one of the most important

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The UK economy grew by a faster-than-expected 0.3% in November after car production rebounded and the services sector got a boost. Growth was driven by an increase in industrial output, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, helped by the return to production at Jaguar Land Rover's

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Income tax is zero for those earning up to Rs 12 lakh per annum under New Tax Regime. As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget on February 1, 2026, the general public and taxpayers will watch out for possible changes on the income tax front

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The decision follows the Maharashtra government's declaration of a public holiday on January 15 to ensure the smooth conduct of elections in 29 municipal corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai. Mumbai: The Indian stock markets remain closed on Thursday on

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A labour rights organisation claims it has found evidence of worker exploitation in a Chinese factory that makes the viral Labubu dolls. China Labor Watch (CLW), a US-based non-governmental organisation, alleges that its investigation found that one of Pop Mart's suppliers made employees work

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HDFC Bank's flagship Infinia credit card will see the reward points multiplier on SmartBuy voucher purchases reduced from 5X to 3X, effective January 16, 2026, according to updated terms shared on its website. The revision effectively lowers the potential reward on such spends from roughly 16

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Mumbai BMC Election Exit Polls Result: An exit poll suggests the BJP-led alliance will win the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. The BJP+ bloc is projected to secure a significant number of seats. The UBT+ alliance is expected to be the second largest bloc. Voter turnout was moderate

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CBI officers on Thursday (January 15, 2026) conducted searches at different places in Kolkata in connection with a bank fraud case, officials said. The searches were being conducted at the residence of a businessman in the city's New Alipore area, and in New Town near the city, among other places

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The Election Commission has rejected a proposal from West Bengal's chief electoral officer. The proposal sought to accept Class 10 admit cards as valid for electoral roll verification. The EC stated that the madhyamik admit card is not on the list of approved documents

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BSP president Mayawati on Thursday (January 15, 2026) said her party will contest all elections across the country, including the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, on its own, and it would form a government with a full majority in the State

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A BJP spokesperson has raised concerns about West Bengal's changing demography. He stated that the Hindu population growth rate is declining, particularly in border districts. This decline, he claimed, is linked to an increase in illegal infiltration activities

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Police prevented Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai from visiting the family of Rohit Kashyap, an OBC youngster allegedly murdered last week. Rai alleged suppression of victims' voices by the ruling party. The investigation into Kashyap's death has been transferred to the Crime Branch

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The Supreme Court has taken a serious view of allegations that the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee obstructed the Enforcement Directorate's raids. The court will examine the matter. This follows chaos at the Calcutta High Court during a hearing on the raids

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On the occasion of Army Day, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said the Indian Army stands as a steadfast shield of the nation, protecting borders, strengthening stability during internal security challenges, and extending unflinching support during natural calamities.On the occasion of Army Day

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The Unnao rape victim has approached the Delhi High Court. She seeks to present more evidence against former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar. Sengar was convicted and sentenced in the minor gang rape case. His appeal against the conviction is currently pending

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of demolishing historical heritage at Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat under the guise of renovation. Kharge alleged that Modi aims to erase historical sites to "simply affix" his own nameplate

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The Supreme Court has declined to hear a plea regarding the film 'Jana Nayagan'. The Madras High Court had previously stayed an order for censor board clearance. The producers were directed to approach the division bench of the high court. A decision is expected on January 20

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Villagers in Odisha's Dhenkanal district have demanded the return of land acquired for a power project that failed to take off after the promoter company went bankrupt, shattering their hopes of jobs and sustainable livelihoods. Nearly 1,000 acres of land in Khadagprasad and Khurunti villages under

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For years, tattoos were discussed in the language of style- placement, colour, size, trend, sleeve here, a minimalist ‘fearless' line there. But step into a tattoo studio in 2026 and something becomes immediately clear, people are no longer arriving with “Pinterest boards inspo" alone

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The fitness craze is spreading fast, especially via apps like YouTube, Instagram Reels and TikTok. Not long ago, one challenge demanded six workouts daily and zero treats – it was called 75 Hard. Some promise running shape within weeks, starting from your sofa; as expected

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Artist David Hockney has described a plan to move the Bayeux Tapestry from France to the UK later this year as "madness", describing it as too much of a risk. The 70m-long embroidery, more than 900 years old, is due to go on display at the British Museum in London in September

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Kerala's traditional breakfast is adored across India for its simplicity and flavour. One such dish is appam, which resembles a pancake but is much lighter and has a unique taste. Made from fermented rice batter and coconut, appam is slightly crispy at the edges and soft in the centre

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Aamir Khan's upcoming movie, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, will hit the theatres on January 16. Apart from being the producer, the 3 Idiots actor is making a special appearance in the movie. Ahead of Happy Patel's release, Khan told Bollywood Hungama that he recently lost 18 kgs on an

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Karunya Ram filed a police complaint at the RR Nagar and CCB police stations in Bengaluru against her younger sister, Samruddhi Ram. New Delhi: Kannada actress Karunya Ram has filed a complaint against her younger sister, Samruddhi Ram, at the RR Nagar Police Station in Bengaluru

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BMC Polls: The highest voter turnout was recorded in Ward number 18 in Mumbai city at 11.57 per cent. Whereas, ward no 162 recorded the lowest turnout at 1.68 per cent. Mumbai: Singer and music composer Vishal Dadlani, who arrived Thursday morning at a polling booth in Mumbai to cast his vote

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As winter sets in, our bodies naturally crave foods that provide warmth, sustained energy, and digestive comfort. Long before nutrition became a modern science, Indian festive foods were designed around seasonal needs and til (sesame) and peanut chikkis made with pure ghee are among the most

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Pongal is a vibrant four-day harvest festival celebrated primarily by Tamils in South India and Sri Lanka. It marks the sun's northward journey (Uttarayana) and gratitude for abundant crops. This year, it is celebrated from January 14 to 17. “Pongal" translates to “to boil over"

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Nupur Sanon-Stebin Ben Wedding: Kriti Sanon also shared a carousel post featuring umpteen number of beautiful pictures straight from the lavish wedding. Mumbai: Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon has shared an emotional note celebrating her sister Nupur Sanon's wedding to singer Stebin Bin

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BMC Polls: Bollywood actor John Abraham also arrived at the polling station to cast his vote. Mumbai: Noted lyricist and poet Gulzar on Thursday arrived at a polling station in Mumbai to cast his vote in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections

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Archana Puran Singh Vlog: Kapil Sharma's comedy show 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' season 4 brings back Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Archana Puran Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu among others returning as the main cast members. New Delhi: Archana Puran Singh has successfully ventured

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Amazon's cloud computing division said Thursday that it would expand its "sovereign cloud" across the European Union, hoping to cash in as EU governments seek to safeguard their citizens' data.Amazon Web Services (AWS) would expand its physical "footprint" into Belgium, the Netherlands and Portugal

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India has issued a final warning to ‍Apple that it will proceed ​in an antitrust case against the U.S. tech giant ⁠as the company has delayed responses to officials for over a year and undermined the investigation, a confidential order shows

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Sony has officially revealed the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue lineup for January 2026, confirming that a recent leak accurately predicted the month's additions. The first update of the new year brings a strong mix of survival horror, role-playing

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There are strong reasons to believe a group ⁠connected to Russian secret services was behind a December cyberattack on Poland's energy ‌infrastructure, Polish Prime ‌Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday. Poland's ‌power system faced its largest cyberattack in years in the

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Apple is reportedly preparing to take a major step in building its own artificial intelligence infrastructure, with plans to develop specialised AI server chips for use in data centres. The move would signal a deeper push by the iPhone maker into controlling the full stack of AI technology

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OpenAI's popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, can no longer be used on WhatsApp. This change comes after Meta, WhatsApp's parent company, updated its business API policies. OpenAI's popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, can no longer be used on WhatsApp starting today, January 15, 2026. This change comes after Meta

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The iOS 26.3 update cycle is gradually moving ahead and this week iPhone users are getting the iOS 26.3 beta 2 version from Apple. The new beta update is part of the company's final goal to have more AI features available and also Siri AI working the way Apple has shown in previous ads.The iOS 26

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(Bloomberg) -- The UK is considering following Australia in imposing a social media ban for children under 16 years old, amid growing calls for restrictions to protect vulnerable younger users. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said Thursday that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is encouraging debate on

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In a landmark ruling on international tax-treaty use by the companies, the Supreme Court on Thursday set aside the Delhi High Court's judgment that exempted Mauritius-registered private equity firm Tiger Global International III Holdings and its related entities from capital gains tax in the

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Krafton India has rolled out the BGMI 4.2 Update with a few major collaborations, a revamped competitive system, and new events. The update, which went live today, also brings the iconic Royal Enfield bikes to the world of BGMI for the first time

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AI startups need to focus on converting pilots to full-fledged products that can scale and generate revenues, said Google India vice president and country manager Preeti Lobana.“What matters now is not what looks impressive or sounds like a buzzword, but how that technology is deployed

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New year, new privacy rules. At least for Californians. Since Jan. 1, residents of the Golden State can use a new tool to request removal of their personal information held by more than 500 data brokers. The Delete Request and Opt-out Platform, or DROP

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