Category: India

New Delhi | Skoda Auto India has marked its 25th anniversary in the country with its strongest-ever annual performance, making 2025 the most successful year in the company’s India journey so far. The automaker recorded sales of 72,665 cars in 2025, registering a remarkable 107 percent year-on-year growth compared to 35,166 units sold in 2024. The milestone year reflected Skoda Auto India’s sharp focus on business clarity, strong brand differentiation, and customer trust, firmly positioning 2025 as a landmark chapter in its India operations. Commenting on the achievement, Ashish Gupta,…

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Panaji, Goa | India Energy Week 2026 (IEW 2026) will be held from January 27 to 30, 2026, in Goa, bringing together global leaders from the energy sector to deliberate on strengthening energy security, boosting investments, and reducing carbon emissions. The four-day event will host ministers, global CEOs, policymakers, financial institutions, academics, and technology providers from across the world. Recognised as the first major international energy conference of the year, IEW 2026 will focus on practical and measurable solutions at a time when global energy systems face rising demand, geopolitical…

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Chandigarh: Serious questions have once again been raised over the Indian justice and parole system after Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who is serving a 20-year sentence for rape and murder, was granted parole for the 15th time. Currently lodged at Sunaria Jail in Rohtak, Haryana, Ram Rahim has been released on parole for nearly 40 days, during which he will stay at the Sirsa-based Dera headquarters. Since his conviction in 2017, Ram Rahim’s repeated paroles have triggered widespread criticism from legal experts, social organisations, and victims’…

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Jaipur: The Pink City of Jaipur is set to witness history on January 15 as it hosts the Army Day Parade for the first time, offering citizens a rare opportunity to experience the strength, discipline, and modern capabilities of the Indian Army up close. The landmark event marks a moment of pride not only for Rajasthan but for the entire nation. Traditionally, Army Day parades have largely been confined to Delhi or military cantonment areas. The decision to organize the parade in a civilian area of Jaipur reflects the Indian…

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Lucknow — The District Magistrate (DM) conducted an on-site inspection of the Bara Imambara complex and issued several directives to enhance cleanliness, visitor facilities, and overall management of the historic site. The DM emphasized beautification and the development of lawns within the complex to improve the aesthetic appeal for tourists and devotees. Strict instructions were issued to completely ban vehicles inside the main gate to ensure safety and maintain decorum. Vacant shops within the premises will be converted into ticket kiosks and guide centers. An online ticketing facility is expected to…

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Lucknow — The administration of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Prani Udyan (Lucknow Zoo) has made wearing wristbands mandatory for all visitors to enhance convenience and security. Zoo Director Aditi Sharma stated that visitors without a wristband on their wrist will be considered as entering without a valid ticket. The wristbands are designed to save visitors from unnecessary ticket checks. If a visitor is wearing a wristband, it verifies that they hold a valid ticket, and there will be no repeated ticket inspection within the zoo premises. Each wristband features the zoo’s…

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Bengaluru: Karnataka’s political landscape is witnessing intense churn as a power tussle between Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah takes centre stage. The battle for the chief minister’s chair has grown sharper, exposing visible cracks within the Congress party and putting the party leadership under mounting pressure. At the heart of the controversy lies the unresolved question of leadership. D.K. Shivakumar, one of the most influential faces of the Karnataka Congress, has steadily strengthened his political grip in the state. Known for his strong organisational control and…

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Delhi |  Uttar Pradesh’s political landscape appears poised for fresh movement as the Congress prepares to reassert itself ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Although the polls are still over a year away, political activity in the state has intensified, with the Congress signaling a renewed and sustained push through a series of proposed “thank-you rallies” across the state. After remaining out of power in Uttar Pradesh for decades, the Congress has made its intent clear: it does not plan to treat the 2027 elections lightly. Party leaders believe the…

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