Day: January 9, 2026

US Boosts Military Strength with Tariff Revenue, Trump’s Greenland Remarks Trigger Political Storm

Arijit Bose

Washington:  Amid evolving global tensions and developments in Venezuela, US President Donald Trump has proposed a sharp increase in America’s defence budget to USD 1.5 trillion for fiscal year 2027. At the same time, remarks by the Trump administration regarding Greenland have ignited an intense political debate in Washington over national security, NATO relations, and diplomatic priorities. President Trump announced that he intends to raise the defence budget from USD 1 trillion to USD 1.5 trillion, calling the move essential to keeping the United States secure in the current global…

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Makar Sankranti 2026: Khichdi Festival to Be Celebrated on January 14

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Makar Sankranti, one of the most important Hindu festivals marking the Sun’s transit into the zodiac sign Capricorn (Makar), will be celebrated across the country on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The festival signifies the arrival of the spring season, with days gradually becoming longer and nights shorter, symbolising positivity, prosperity, and new beginnings. In North India, Makar Sankranti is popularly known as the Khichdi Parv, while it is celebrated as Lohri in Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir, and as Pongal in Tamil Nadu. On this day, traditional dishes…

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Somnath Swabhiman Parv Begins, PM Modi Urges Nation to Participate

Arijit Bose

Ahmedabad: The Somnath Swabhiman Parv commenced at the historic Somnath Temple in Gujarat, marking the 75th anniversary of the consecration of the Somnath Jyotirlinga. The occasion also heralds the beginning of a year-long series of spiritual, cultural, and social programmes dedicated to the legacy and resilience of the revered shrine. To mark the occasion, the Modi Archive shared rare photographs from 2001 on social media platform X. The images are from the golden jubilee celebrations of the Somnath Temple, attended by then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Home Minister…

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Vineet Narain’s ‘Aao Sajayein Kanha Ka Braj’ Re-Launched in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The book Aao Sajayein Kanha Ka Braj, authored by senior journalist and President of The Braj Foundation, Vineet Narain, was re-launched in Lucknow at a special event held at Halwasiya Court. The programme was attended by Sudhir Halwasiya, trustees of The Braj Foundation, eminent guests, and media representatives. The book was originally released earlier at Vrindavan by the world-renowned saint Sant Premanand Ji Maharaj, who, in his foreword, described the work as “an inspiration for generations to come.” The re-launch in Lucknow aimed to bring wider attention to the…

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