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German chancellor merz visit to india and india germany ties

Historic Horizon: German Chancellor Merz’s India Visit Forges Deeper Strategic Pathways

January 12, 2026ONNLeave a Comment

NEW DELHI — A new chapter in India-Germany relations was firmly etched this week as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz concluded a landmark two-day official visit to India, signaling an emphatic commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between the two global powers. From high-level diplomatic dialogues to significant economic and cultural engagements, the visit, spanning January […]

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Shaksgam valley row and china s rejection of india s claim

India Stands Firm as China Rejects Sovereignty Claim Over Strategically Vital Shaksgam Valley

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New Delhi finds itself once again at the heart of a high-stakes geopolitical confrontation as China definitively rejects India’s emphatic claims of sovereignty over the Shaksgam Valley. This remote, rugged, and strategically critical Himalayan region, currently under Chinese administration, has become the latest flashpoint in the intricate and often tense India-China relationship, exacerbated by reports […]

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Maharashtra local body polls and mahayuti alliance cracks

Mahayuti Cracks Widen as Maharashtra Braces for High-Stakes Local Body Polls

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Maharashtra stands on the precipice of a significant political churn as the crucial local body elections draw near, with voting for 29 municipal corporations, including the prestigious Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), slated for January 15, 2026. The polls, often a barometer of grassroots sentiment, are witnessing the ruling Mahayuti alliance—comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), […]

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The Modi-Trump Era: A Deep Dive into the Personal Chemistry and Strategic Currents Shaping India-US Ties

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The landscape of international diplomacy often sees personal rapport between leaders translate into robust bilateral ties. Few relationships exemplify this more vividly than the bond forged between India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former US President Donald Trump. Their unique friendship, marked by grand public rallies and mutual accolades, became a defining characteristic of the […]

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Mamata banerjee writes to cec flagging sir flaws and ai errors

Mamata Banerjee Raises Alarm: AI Errors and Flawed Electoral Roll Revision Threaten Democratic Integrity

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Kolkata, India – In a significant escalation of concerns over the integrity of the electoral process, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has penned a sharply worded letter to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, alleging widespread flaws in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and serious errors stemming from AI-driven digitisation. […]

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Supreme court seeks election commission reply on trinamool mps pleas alleging arbitrariness

Supreme Court Intervenes in West Bengal Voter Roll Controversy, Seeks EC Response on TMC’s ‘Arbitrariness’ Claims

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New Delhi – India’s highest judicial authority, the Supreme Court, has stepped into the escalating controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. In a significant development, the apex court on Monday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to furnish a reply within one week to a series of […]

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ISRO’s PSLV-C62 Suffers Second Consecutive Anomaly, 16 Satellites Feared Lost in Major Setback

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In a significant blow to India’s ambitious space program, the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C62) mission encountered a critical anomaly during the final moments of its third stage, failing to deploy its complement of 16 satellites into their intended orbits. The setback, which occurred less than 30 minutes after liftoff […]

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Odisha Aims for Global Green Hub Status: Cabinet Nods to Sweeping Hydrogen & RE Policy

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Bhubaneswar, 12/1 : In a transformative move to position the state as the renewable energy capital of Eastern India, the Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved the comprehensive “Odisha Green Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Policy 2026.” The landmark decision, taken earlier today at the Lok Seva Bhawan, outlines an aggressive […]

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Winter’s Fury: Odisha Shivers as Mercury Plummets to Record Lows; Schools Shut in Interior Belts

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Bhubaneswar, 12/1 : A severe cold wave has tightened its grip across Odisha, sending shivers down the spine of the state as temperatures plunged to historic lows in several districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow Warning’ for severe cold wave conditions in at least 10 districts, prompting the state administration to […]

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Twin City Transit Leap: CM Majhi Fast-Tracks Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Metro, Sets 2027 Deadline

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Bhubaneswar, 12/1 : In a decisive move to accelerate urban mobility infrastructure in the state capital, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level review meeting of the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) at Lok Seva Bhawan today. The review focused on the ongoing Phase-1 construction connecting Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) to Trisulia Square […]

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