January 26, 2025 8:28 AM January 26, 2025 8:28 AM

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US President Donald Trump fires 17 independent watchdogs at government agencies

US President Donald Trump has sacked 17 independent watchdogs from across multiple government agencies. The unprecedented action eliminates a critical oversight component enabling President Trump to fill the posts with his loyalists.   While the termination came into effect immediately, the move vio...

January 26, 2025 8:05 AM January 26, 2025 8:05 AM

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President Murmu says, One Nation, One Election will promote consistency in governance, prevent policy paralysis & reduce financial burden

President Droupadi Murmu has stated that the ‘One Nation One Election’ Bill introduced in Parliament promises to redefine the terms of good governance.   She said the ‘One Nation One Election’ plan can promote consistency in governance, prevent policy paralysis, mitigate resource diversion, and redu...

January 26, 2025 7:50 AM January 26, 2025 7:50 AM

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139 distinguished personalities selected for this year’s Padma Awards

President Droupadi Murmu has approved conferment of 139 Padma Awards for Year 2025. The list comprises seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards.   23 of the awardees are women and the list also includes 10 persons from the category of Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI and 13 Posthumous...

January 26, 2025 7:51 AM January 26, 2025 7:51 AM

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Gallantary Awards to 93 Armed Forces & Central Armed Police Forces personnel

President Droupadi Murmu has approved Gallantry awards to 93 Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel, including 11 posthumous, on the eve of 76th Republic Day.   These include two Kirti Chakras, including one posthumous, 14 Shaurya Chakras, including three posthumous, one Bar to ...

January 26, 2025 7:41 AM January 26, 2025 7:41 AM

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India beat England by 2 wickets in second T20I to take 2-0 lead in five match series

In Men’s Cricket, India clinched a thrilling two-wicket win over England in the second T20 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai last night. Chasing a target of 166 runs, India clinched victory in 19.2 overs for the loss of eight wickets.   For India, Tilak Varma smashed 72 runs in 55 balls to take I...

January 26, 2025 7:23 AM January 26, 2025 7:23 AM

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PM Modi lauds President Murmu for inspiring address on Republic Day’s eve

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked President Droupadi Murmu for her inspiring address to the nation ahead of Republic Day.   In a social media post, he remarked that the President highlighted many subjects and emphasised the greatness of the Constitution and the need to keep working towards nation...