27th edition of Intersec concluded at Dubai World Trade Centre

January 15, 2026 7:58 AM

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27th edition of Intersec concluded at Dubai World Trade Centre

The 27th edition of Intersec, the world’s leading trade fair for security, safety and fire protection, concluded at the Dubai World Trade Centre yesterday after three days of exhibitions. The event marked its largest scale to date, spanning 65,000 square metres, with more than 1,200 exhibitors from ...

Tamil community in Sri Lanka celebrates Thai Pongal
A man makes a colorful design during the festival of Thai Pongal in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Jan. 14, 2022. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/IANS)

January 15, 2026 7:46 AM

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Tamil community in Sri Lanka celebrates Thai Pongal

The Tamil community in Sri Lanka is celebrating Thai Pongal today with fervour and gaiety. Observed at the start of the Tamil month Thai, Pongal is a multi-day harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God. The festival is named after the ceremonial 'Pongal', which means 'to boil, overflow' and refers t...

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Punjab and Rajasthan

January 15, 2026 6:31 AM

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President Droupadi Murmu to visit Punjab and Rajasthan

President Droupadi Murmu will be on a two-day visit to Punjab and Rajasthan beginning today. President will grace the 50th annual convocation ceremony of Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar today. Tomorrow, the President will grace the 21st convocation ceremony of Dr B. R. Ambedkar National Instit...

New Zealand beat India by 7 wickets in 2nd ODI to level three-match series 1-1

January 15, 2026 8:39 AM

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New Zealand beat India by 7 wickets in 2nd ODI to level three-match series 1-1

In Men’s Cricket, New Zealand defeated hosts India by 7 wickets in the second ODI match at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot last night. The win helped the BLACKCAPS to level the 3-match series at 1-1. Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten 131-run knock majorly contributed to New Zealand's chase of 285 runs i...

Jammu and Kashmir secures second rank in Export Preparedness Index 2024

January 14, 2026 10:00 PM

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Jammu and Kashmir secures second rank in Export Preparedness Index 2024

Jammu and Kashmir has achieved a significant milestone in its export development journey by securing the second rank among Small States, Northeastern States and Union Territories in the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, released by NITI Aayog.   Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that th...

US issues security advisory at Qatar air base as Iran tensions escalate
AL UDEID, QATAR - DECEMBER 30: Members of the Petroleum Oils and Lubricants (POL) squadron at the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing take a break from replacing a 50,000-gallon fuel bladder in support of Operation Enduring Freedom December 30, 2002 in Al Udeid, Qatar. The POL squadron recently had to replace 11 of their 20 fuel bladders due to notification of a bad lot number. (Photo by Cherie A. Thurlby/USAF/Getty Images)

January 14, 2026 9:55 PM

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US issues security advisory at Qatar air base as Iran tensions escalate

The United States has issued a leave-by-evening advisory for certain personnel at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, reflecting heightened security concerns as unrest in Iran intensifies and regional tensions escalate. The base, which hosts about 10,000 US troops, was previously targeted by Iran in June in...

Indian Railways sets new record in freight movement on Dedicated Freight Corridor

January 14, 2026 9:53 PM

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Indian Railways sets new record in freight movement on Dedicated Freight Corridor

Indian Railways is redefining freight transportation in the country and has set a new record in freight movement by providing a speedy, reliable, and affordable end-to-end rail freight solution.     In a statement, the Ministry of Railways said that last Sunday, a total of 892 interchange trains wer...

INSV Kaundinya arrives in Muscat, symbolising friendship between India and Oman

January 14, 2026 10:24 PM

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INSV Kaundinya arrives in Muscat, symbolising friendship between India and Oman

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal welcomed the crew of the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Kaundinya at Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, calling the arrival more than just the completion of a voyage but a celebration of deep-rooted civilisational ties.     The Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways sai...