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India launches website, theme and logo for BRICS Presidency 2026

India launches website, theme and logo with lotus for BRICS Presidency 2026

The theme of India's chairship is "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability," reflecting a people-centric, humanity-first approach. The four priorities—Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability—will guide actions across BRICS' three pillars: political & security cooperation, economic & financial partnership, and people-to-people exchanges. Jan 13, 2026
Hiring surges across India as AI-linked jobs rise exponentially

Hiring surges across India as AI-linked jobs rise exponentially

AI hiring is projected to grow 32% in 2026 to nearly 3.8 lakh roles, with a focus on skills-driven, mid-career talent across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities. IT-Software and Services led AI job postings (37%), followed by BFSI (15.8%) and Manufacturing (6%), while sectors like Healthcare, Retail, Logistics, and Telecom also recorded strong growth Jan 13, 2026
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Manipur saw improvement in 2025, Northeast shielded from Myanmar unrest: Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi

Addressing the Indian Army's annual press conference, he noted that confidence-building measures and government-led initiatives have helped normalise conditions along the Line of Actual Control. He highlighted significant improvement in Jammu and Kashmir in 2025, with a shift from terrorism to tourism, elimination of 31 terrorists—most of Pakistani origin and a sharp decline in local recruitment. Jan 13, 2026
Congress suspends MLA Rahul Mamkootathil amid sexual misconduct allegations

Rape case against expelled Cong MLA Rahul Mamkootathil; court grants three-day police custody

A court in Thiruvalla has sent expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil to three days of police custody in connection with a rape case, accepting the prosecution's plea for custodial interrogation to gather further evidence. The complainant has returned from Canada, with her statement expected to be crucial to the investigation ahead of the bail hearing on Friday. Jan 13, 2026
Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, cold wave conditions persist

Delhi-NCR hit by double whammy of biting cold and high air pollution

Delhi-NCR is facing a severe combination of cold wave and hazardous air pollution. The IMD has issued orange and yellow alerts, with temperatures dropping as low as 4°C and high humidity intensifying the chill. Meanwhile, the Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached 'severe' levels in multiple areas, including Anand Vihar (411) and Rohini (397), posing serious health risks. Jan 13, 2026
25 pc US tariffs over trading with Iran: What it means for India

25 pc US tariffs over trading with Iran: What it means for India

India may face additional trade pressure after the US announced a 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran, even as it already deals with steep US tariffs. India is among Iran's top trading partners, with bilateral trade of $1.68 billion in 2024–25, spanning exports like rice and pharmaceuticals and imports such as dry fruits and chemicals. Jan 13, 2026
India, Germany sign key MoUs; trade crosses $50 billion

India, Germany sign key MoUs; trade crosses $50 billion

India and Germany signed key MoUs to strengthen their strategic partnership, as bilateral trade crossed $50 billion for the first time. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted growing cooperation in technology, renewable energy, climate action and supply chains, including plans for an India-Germany Centre of Excellence and a mega green hydrogen project. Jan 12, 2026
JeM and LeT patronage: Pakistan normalising terror through state cover, says report

JeM and LeT patronage: Pakistan normalising terror through state cover, says report

The report cites examples such as the state-backed reconstruction of JeM-linked facilities, open radicalisation camps, and the participation of sanctioned terror leaders in political activities under police protection. It warns that this state-enabled integration of militant groups into political and social structures poses serious security risks beyond South Asia, impacting Europe, China and the United States. Jan 12, 2026
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