Skip to main content

Today's News Headlines...

 1.Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong highlighted the importance of mutual cultural respect between China and India while addressing the fourth edition of the India-China Youth Dialogue in 2026. Speaking at the event, Xu Feihong said he was "very delighted" to join the dialogue and to explore the future of relations between the two countries. "I found mutual cultural respect between the two countries. Young people have always been the most dynamic voice. Chinese Buddhist monks came to India for Buddhist teachings. It can be said that in China and India friendship, youth plays a major role," he said. 

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-china-youth-dialogue-2026-india-china-can-work-together-over-innovations-chinese-envoy-11269409

2.India and four other “friendly nations” were allowed to move their ships through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said, adding that Tehran has established its “sovereignty” over the waterway connecting the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-among-five-nations-granted-passage-through-strait-of-hormuz-by-tehran/article70786984.ece

3.Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah will be sworn in as Nepal's prime minister after a landslide victory in the country's first election since last year's youth-led protests.The 35-year-old's rise marks an important shift in Nepali politics. His promise of change resonated with an electorate that was angry at corruption, nepotism and elite rule.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c895v335xkgo

4.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting with chief ministers on Friday to review the preparedness of states amid the conflict in the Middle East. An all-party meet on the issue had been convened on Wednesday and was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.Sources said that with Iran continuing its chokehold on the vital Strait of Hormuz, affecting global energy flows, the meeting will focus on ensuring a synergy of efforts in the spirit of 'Team India'.

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/iran-war-live-news-pm-narendra-modi-to-speak-to-chief-ministers-tomorrow-amid-middle-east-conflict-11269342

5.Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has been awarded the 38th Jamnalal Bajaj Award 2025- 2026 For Fair Business Practices in the Service Enterprises-Large category. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, Indian Hotels Company Limited, said, “At IHCL, governance and ethics are fundamental to how we conduct our business and create long-term value. Guided by our ESG+ framework of Paathya, we have institutionalised transparent, accountable and fair practices across the organization and the Jamnalal Bajaj Award is a recognition of this legacy.”

https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/ihcl-sets-the-gold-standard-in-ethical-hospitality-with-jamnalal-bajaj-award-win

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

400 international job-seekers duped of crores, three frauds held.

400 international job-seekers duped of crores, three frauds held More than 400 job-seekers were duped of crores of rupees by fraud recruitment agents based in Bhayander East who promised the aspirants in securing well-paid jobs in South Africa and Middle Eastern countries. The police arrested the three agents on Saturday, identified as Sahil Shaikh, Nasarullah Ahmed Shaikh and Suruchi Madmera, after some of the victims gathered outside their agency— Eagle Placement Services — after they realised, they had been cheated. https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/400-international-job-seekers-duped-of-crores-three-frauds-held-101714331119373.html  
Post a Comment
Read more

1.U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (January 22, 2026) inaugurated his Board of Peace...

 1.U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (January 22, 2026) inaugurated his Board of Peace to lead efforts at maintaining a ceasefirre in Israel’s war with Hamas, insisting that “everyone wants to be apart” of the body that could eventually rival the United Nations — despite many U.S. allies opting not to participate.India was among the countries not present at the ceremony. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among numerous global leaders invited by Mr. Trump to join the board.- https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/india-absent-trump-rolls-out-board-of-peace-19-countries-israel-palestine-hamas/article70539432.ece/amp/J 2.India and the European Union agreed on Wednesday (January 21, 2026) to sign a new Security and Defence Partnership covering maritime security, cybersecurity and counterterrorism, the E.U.’s highest ranking diplomat Kaja Kallas announced. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/india-eu-agree-to-sign-security-and-defence-partnership-next-week-kaja-kallas/...
Post a Comment
Read more

1.The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced the opening of the initial registration period...

 1.The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced the opening of the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa cap. The window will open at noon Eastern on March 4 and close at noon Eastern on March 19, 2026. Employers must register beneficiaries online and pay a $215 fee for each entry. Selection notices are expected by March 31, 2026. https://m.economictimes.com/nri/work/h-1b-fy27-visa-registration-begins-march-4-with-new-rules-100000-fee-for-select-employers/amp_articleshow/127832419.cms 2.Income Tax Changes: Expectations were sky-high from Budget 2026 when it came to income tax slabs, standard deduction, and relief under the new tax regime. Many salaried taxpayers and middle-class families were hoping for tweaks in tax rates or fresh deductions under both the old tax regime and new tax regime. However, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chose a different route. https://www.financialexpress.com/money/10-big-income-tax-changes-in-budget-new-itr-fi...
Post a Comment
Read more