BMC fully prepared for 2026 civic body elections

January 13, 2026 9:10 AM

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BMC fully prepared for 2026 civic body elections

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has said it is fully prepared for the civic body elections in 2026. According to an official statement, more than one crore voters are expected to cast their votes in the elections. A total of around 1,700 candidates are in the fray, with women candidates outnu...

US Virtual Embassy urges citizens to leave Iran amid escalating protests

January 13, 2026 9:06 AM

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US Virtual Embassy urges citizens to leave Iran amid escalating protests

The US Virtual Embassy in Iran has urged American citizens to leave Iran immediately, warning that protests across the country are escalating and may turn violent. The Embassy said demonstrations may lead to arrests, injuries, road closures, transportation disruptions, and internet shutdowns. The em...

Centre Notifies National Sports Governance Rules, 2026

January 13, 2026 8:56 AM

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Centre Notifies National Sports Governance Rules, 2026

Central Government has notified the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026, under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The Rules provide the framework for the inclusion of Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit, the composition of the General Body and Executive Committee, e...

US revokes over 100,000 visas to strengthen security, enforce immigration laws

January 13, 2026 8:42 AM

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US revokes over 100,000 visas to strengthen security, enforce immigration laws

The US Department of State said it has revoked over 100,000 visas as part of efforts to strengthen security and enforce immigration laws. This includes about 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialised visas issued to people who had encounters with US law enforcement for criminal activity. In a social...

India records 8.82% growth in net direct tax collections till mid-January

January 13, 2026 8:21 AM

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India records 8.82% growth in net direct tax collections till mid-January

India’s net direct tax collections have recorded healthy growth in the current financial year up to mid-January. According to the Income Tax Department, the collection grew 8.82 per cent to over 18.38 lakh crore rupees upto 11th of this month. The increase has been driven by steady corporate tax rec...

United States imposes 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

January 13, 2026 7:54 AM

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United States imposes 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that countries maintaining commercial ties with Iran will face economic penalties from Washington. In a social media post today, Mr Trump said any nation doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran would be subject to a 25% tariff on all trade conducted...