Newsroom The Indian Dispatch Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to witness a mass Bagurumba dance performance by around 10,000 performers in Assam on January 17, according to a PTI report quoting Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The performance will be held as part of cultural events planned in the state, with the Bagurumba dance being a traditional folk … Read more
Former US President Donald Trump has cancelled scheduled meetings with Iranian officials and issued a message of support to protesters in Iran, according to a PTI report. The decision was announced amid ongoing unrest in Iran, with Trump stating that no engagement would take place with Iranian representatives under the current circumstances. In public remarks … Read more
The United Kingdom has reported what it described as historic levels of enforcement action against illegal working, including a sharp rise in workplace raids and arrests, according to a PTI report citing official data. UK authorities said the intensified action forms part of a broader crackdown on illegal migration and unauthorised employment. The figures, released … Read more
South Korean electronics major Samsung Electronics has expressed confidence in India’s economic outlook for 2026, citing expectations of sustained growth and rising consumer demand, according to a PTI report. Senior executives of the company said India remains a key market in Samsung’s global strategy, with long-term opportunities across smartphones, consumer electronics and semiconductor-linked ecosystems. The … Read more
Russia is unlikely to be significantly impacted by any potential US tariffs imposed on Iran’s trade partners, an expert said, according to a PTI report, citing Moscow’s existing insulation from Western economic measures. The assessment comes amid renewed discussion in the United States over the use of tariffs and secondary sanctions targeting countries engaged in … Read more
China has warned of possible retaliation after former US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs linked to Iran, a move that could disrupt Beijing’s imports of discounted Iranian crude oil, according to a PTI report. The warning comes amid renewed tensions over US sanctions policy and trade measures, with Chinese officials stating that unilateral … Read more
Quick-commerce platform Blinkit has removed references to “10-minute delivery” from its branding and public communication, signalling a shift in how instant delivery services are positioning their offerings, according to a PTI report. The move has triggered expectations within the industry that other major players, including Swiggy and Zepto, may also reassess similar delivery-time claims in … Read more
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Guwahati, on Monday marked its sixth institute day with a series of academic, clinical and public engagement programmes, according to a press release issued by the Press Information Bureau. The institute day celebrations included academic sessions, health-related outreach activities and events highlighting the institute’s progress in medical … Read more
The Department of Consumer Affairs is stepping up the use of digital platforms to accelerate consumer dispute resolution across eastern states, according to a press release issued by the Press Information Bureau. The push for digital reforms was reviewed during a regional meeting focused on improving the functioning of consumer commissions and grievance redressal mechanisms. … Read more
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India have partnered with Netflix to launch a skilling initiative titled ‘Inspiring Innovators’, according to a press release issued by the Press Information Bureau. The initiative is aimed at building awareness and skills at the intersection of … Read more
The central government on Monday released the key outcomes of the visit of the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany to India held on January 12–13, according to a press release issued by the Press Information Bureau. The list of outcomes covers agreements, joint declarations and announcements across defence, economy, critical technologies, renewable energy … Read more