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Startup India turns 10: PM Modi hails ‘revolution’ as India emerges World’s third-largest startup Hub

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India’s startup movement has grown into a “revolution” over the past decade, reshaping the country’s economic landscape and making risk-taking mainstream, as he addressed a programme marking 10 years of the Startup India initiative at Bharat Mandapam here.

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PM Modi to visit West Bengal and Assam on January 17-18, to inaugurate major infrastructure and cultural projects

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit West Bengal and Assam on January 17 and 18 to inaugurate and lay the foundation for several significant infrastructure and cultural projects aimed at boosting regional connectivity, economic development, and cultural heritage, an official government release said.

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Indian youth setting new records in Startups: PM Modi

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to India’s startup community on the occasion of National Startup Day, marking a decade since the launch of the Startup India initiative.

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BJP takes early lead in Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections

Mumbai, Jan 16 (UNI) As the counting of votes for 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra progresses, early trends are beginning to emerge from several key cities. According to the trends available so far, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance is leading in a number of major municipal corporations.

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Trump announces ‘Board of Peace’ as US launches phase two of Gaza plan

Washington, Jan 16 (UNI) US President Donald Trump announced the formation of the “Board of Peace” to oversee Gaza, months after Israel and Hamas reached a fragile ceasefire following two years of conflict.

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US sees Greenland acquisition as national security priority: White House

Washington, Jan 16 (UNI) The White House on Thursday said President Donald Trump remains keen on the United States acquiring Greenland, describing the move as essential for "best national security" and to prevent Russia and China from doing so.

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BWF vows improvements ahead of World Championships amid player concerns

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) Acknowledging player concerns over conditions at the ongoing YONEX-SUNRISE India Open 2026,the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said it is actively working with the Badminton Association of India (BAI) to address issues while highlighting significant upgrades at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex.

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Chief Justice Surya Kant to visit Kashi; traffic restrictions imposed

Varanasi, Jan 16 (UNI) Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, is set to arrive in Kashi on a two-day visit starting Friday evening.

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‘My intention was never to offend’: Honey Singh responds to backlash

New Delhi, Jan 16 (UNI) Another controversy surrounding rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh has emerged, with the singer coming under intense online scrutiny after a video from one of his shows in Delhi went viral.

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Vote counting underway in Maharashtra Municipal elections

Mumbai, Jan 16 (UNI) Vote counting is currently underway in Maharashtra for the 29 municipal corporations, following polling on Thursday. The EVMs were securely transported to BMC warehouses in Vikhroli and Kandivali ahead of the process.

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