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President Droupadi Murmu was welcomed at Parliament by VP Radhakrishnan, PM Modi, and LS Speaker Om Birla, with the ceremonial ‘Sengol’ procession marking the start of the Budget Session. She received a guard of honour and addressed the joint sitting
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US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said India emerged on top in the India-EU free trade agreement, gaining greater market access and mobility benefits. He noted EU’s globalization push amid US protectionism and highlighted ongoing concerns over India’s Russian oil purchases
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah left for Baramati after Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and five others died in a plane crash while landing. PM Modi and Shah spoke to CM Fadnavis as DGCA teams began investigations
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India and the European Union signed a landmark free trade agreement, described as the “mother of all deals,” aiming to create a market of two billion people. The pact will cut tariffs on most goods, boost key sectors, and deepen strategic cooperation, alongside defence and mobility agreements
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PM Narendra Modi invited global investors to India’s energy sector, highlighting a USD 500 billion opportunity. He outlined plans to expand refining capacity, LNG infrastructure, city gas distribution, and oil exploration, aiming for USD 100 billion investment by 2030
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial on the 77th Republic Day, laying a wreath and observing silence. The ceremony honoured martyrs from multiple wars, with top defence leadership present
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to actively participate in democratic processes on National Voters' Day, calling voting a sacred duty. Writing to MY-Bharat volunteers, he hailed voters as shapers of India’s destiny and encouraged youth voters to strengthen democracy
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kerala to launch development projects, flag off new train services and address a BJP-NDA rally. His visit comes after the BJP’s civic poll breakthrough in Thiruvananthapuram, with the party planning a grand road show
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray on his birth centenary, praising his intellect, oratory and cultural passion. Modi said Thackeray profoundly shaped Maharashtra’s politics and inspired ongoing efforts toward the state’s progress and unity
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India stayed away from the launch of US President Donald Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ in Davos, saying it is still examining the proposal. Several major powers also skipped the initiative, which is being pitched as a global peace body
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A 1989 article by PM Narendra Modi, under the pseudonym ‘Aniket’, described the Ram Mandir Shilanyas as a historic awakening of Hindu consciousness, critiqued Congress’ “minority appeasement,” and highlighted sustained public mobilisation and VHP efforts leading to the temple’s foundation stone laying
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The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) until 2030-31, including government support for outreach, capacity building, and gap funding. Over 8.66 crore subscribers benefit from guaranteed old-age pensions of Rs 1,000–5,000 per month
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Newly appointed BJP National President Nitin Nabin will chair his first major organisational meeting in New Delhi, bringing together senior party leaders to discuss organisational strengthening and future political strategy under the party’s new leadership
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Nitin Nabin assumed charge as BJP’s 12th national president, succeeding JP Nadda. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed him as a “millennial” leader and said he would be his boss on party matters. Nabin urged youth participation ahead of key Assembly polls
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Nitin Nabin was formally declared BJP national president, succeeding J P Nadda. At 45, he is the youngest-ever leader of the party. The transition, witnessed by top leaders including PM Modi, marks a new chapter for BJP politics
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of encouraging infiltration in Assam for votes while addressing a rally in Kaliabor. He said the BJP was protecting Assam’s identity and highlighted infrastructure projects, wildlife protection efforts and development initiatives in the state
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for the Rs 6,957-crore Kaziranga Elevated Corridor in Assam to ensure safe wildlife movement, reduce highway accidents, and boost ecotourism, while also virtually flagging off two Amrit Bharat Express trains to enhance connectivity
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation for the Kaziranga elevated corridor project, a Rs 6,957-crore initiative aimed at safeguarding wildlife movement, reducing highway accidents and improving connectivity while boosting ecotourism in Assam
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said he would continue meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Telangana’s development despite criticism. Addressing a public meeting in Nirmal, he announced new projects, infrastructure promises and additional funds for key initiatives.
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The BJP announced the schedule for its national president election, with nominations on January 19, withdrawals the same day, and results on January 20. Nitin Nabin is expected to be elected unopposed, succeeding JP Nadda with top leadership backing