Day: January 22, 2026

“I felt honoured”: Subhash Ghai on being invited by the President of India for Republic Day At Home Reception

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Veteran filmmaker and educationist Subhash Ghai has expressed deep gratitude after receiving an invitation to the At Home Reception hosted at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the eve of 26th January in New Delhi. Calling it a moment of pride and humility, Ghai shared that the invitation felt like a recognition not just of his personal journey, but of the larger contribution of cinema and education towards nation-building. Sharing his thoughts, the filmmaker wrote on Instagram: “I felt honoured when I got an invitation yesterday from the Hon’ble President of India…

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Bangladesh ruled out, Scotland replaced in WC T20

Arijit Bose

Navneet Bansal from Patiala In a major shake-up for the 2026 T20 World Cup, Bangladesh has officially boycotted the tournament after the ICC rejected their request to move matches out of India. ​The Headlines ​The Decision: On January 22, 2026, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Bangladesh government confirmed the national team will not travel to India for their group-stage matches. ​The Reason: The BCB cited “security concerns” and requested a venue shift to Sri Lanka. Tensions also escalated following a dispute over Mustafizur Rahman’s release from his IPL…

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Union Bank of India Q3 FY26 Results: Net Profit Rises 18% to ₹5,017 Crore

Arijit Bose

New Delhi | Union Bank of India on Wednesday reported a robust financial performance for the third quarter of the financial year 2025–26, posting a net profit of ₹5,017 crore, marking a year-on-year growth of 18.07 per cent. The bank’s Board of Directors approved the financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. According to the bank’s financial statement, interest income for the quarter rose to ₹26,443 crore, registering a growth of 5.85 per cent compared to the corresponding period last year, reflecting steady expansion in lending activities. Union Bank’s…

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US Ambassador Welcomes Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll to India Amid Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Arijit Bose

New Delhi– US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor extended a warm welcome to US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll upon his arrival in New Delhi, highlighting the deepening personal and professional ties between senior officials of both nations. Gor described Driscoll as “my friend” on social media, signalling the close rapport underpinning the growing US-India defence and strategic partnership. The visit follows recent US high-level engagements in India, including Senator Steve Daines’ trip from January 17-19, during which he met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, and parliamentary…

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India Launches Ambitious Homegrown Regional Jet Program with ₹12,511 Crore SPV Initiative

Arijit Bose

New Delhi – India is taking a major step toward self-reliance in aviation with the launch of a homegrown regional transport aircraft program. The government has set up a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to oversee the project, which is currently in advanced stages of formation. The initiative is aligned with the Make in India campaign and aims to strengthen domestic aerospace manufacturing capabilities. Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu expressed confidence in India’s engineering expertise, noting that the country now has the skills to design, build, and maintain aircraft independently,…

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EU Signals Strong Partnership Agenda With India Ahead of Key Summit

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New Delhi– The European Union has expressed readiness to strengthen its strategic partnership with India, as stated by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas. Speaking at the European Parliament, Kallas highlighted plans to formalize a new Security and Defence Partnership, aimed at enhancing cooperation in maritime security, counterterrorism, and cyber defence. The agreement is expected to be formalized during the upcoming EU-India Summit in New Delhi, underlining a pivotal moment in bilateral relations. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also emphasized the near-finalization of…

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HAL-TATA ELXSI Forge Ahead: CATS Warrior UCAV Airframe Built In Record 14 Weeks

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The CATS Warrior, a pivotal unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) under Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) Combat Air Teaming System (CATS), represents a leap in loyal wingman technology, announced TATA ELXSI on its official web portal. This platform pairs seamlessly with the TEJAS mothership, executing high-risk tasks like strike missions, surveillance, reconnaissance, electronic warfare, decoy roles, and swarm operations. Its low-observable design and Autonomous Take-off and Landing (ATOL) features minimise risks to manned pilots in contested airspace. TATA Elxsi collaborated closely with HAL, delivering expertise in airframe assembly, fuel storage,…

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NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Retires After 27 Years of Space Exploration

Arijit Bose

New Delhi:  NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has officially retired, concluding an extraordinary 27-year career dedicated to human space exploration. Her retirement, effective December 27, 2025, marks the end of one of the most inspiring journeys in modern spaceflight. Through leadership, resilience, and dedication, Williams has left a lasting impact on astronaut training, space science, and international cooperation in orbit. Record-Breaking Space MissionsWilliams completed three long-duration missions aboard the International Space Station, spending a total of 608 days in space, making her the second-most experienced NASA astronaut by cumulative time in…

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Ukraine War Tensions: Putin Signals Renewed Diplomatic Talks With US Envoys

Arijit Bose

Kyiv/ Moscow– Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated a renewed phase of diplomatic engagement with the United States, announcing plans to meet senior American representatives in Moscow. According to Russian media, the delegation will include US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and entrepreneur Jared Kushner. The move comes amid ongoing international focus on the Ukraine conflict and efforts to explore dialogue to reduce tensions. Speaking to permanent members of the Russian Security Council, Putin confirmed that the discussions with the US delegation would follow his scheduled talks with…

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UP DGP Inaugurates Modern ‘Navin Adarsh Thana Dakshin’ in Firozabad District

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna inaugurated the newly constructed Navin Adarsh Thana Dakshin in Firozabad district  via video conferencing. The new facility is aimed at modernizing policing and enhancing citizen-centric services. Addressing senior officers and personnel, the DGP said, “A police station is the first centre of trust between citizens and the police, and a better working environment directly improves the quality of public service delivery.” He emphasized that the transformation in police infrastructure over recent years reflects a significant shift from the facilities available 25–30 years ago…

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