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CBSE hosts National Adolescent Summit 2025

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) organised the National Adolescent Summit 2025 at its headquarters in the national capital, bringing together educators, counsellors and wellness experts from across the country to deliberate on adolescent wellbeing in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The Summit was held on the theme 'Empowering Adolescents: Voices, Choices and Wellbeing' with the tagline 'Creating Safe Spaces for Every Teen'.
More than 800 delegates participated in the summit, including over 750 Principals, Vice-Principals, Counsellors, and Wellness Teachers from Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and over 20 other States/UTs, along with international participation from Muscat (Oman).
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UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed to visit India tomorrow

18 Jan 2026 | 6:26 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (UNI) The President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be on a day-long official visit to India on Monday, January 19. The visit assumes significance, coming in the wake of rising tensions between the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

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Retailers, trade bodies warn of surge in illicit cigarette trade ahead of Feb 2026 tax hike

18 Jan 2026 | 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (UNI) Indian small retailers’ concerns about losing sales to illicit goods, in anticipation of a steep increase in taxes on cigarettes effective February 1, 2026, are supported by the Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), an Indian economic and cultural organisation affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

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MoS Defence Sanjay Seth visits NCC Republic Day Camp at Delhi Cantt

18 Jan 2026 | 6:14 PM

New Delhi, January 18 (UNI) Dubbing the NCC cadets as the living bridge between India’s glorious past and its promising future, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth and described the ongoing Republic Day camp as a reflection of the discipline, commitment and leadership potential of India’s youth.

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Indian Railways plans 7,900 kms of track renewal over next two years

18 Jan 2026 | 6:11 PM

New Delhi, January 18 (UNI) Sustained investment in rail infrastructure has significantly enhanced safety and operational efficiency across the national rail network, with Indian Railways completing track renewal works spanning 6,851 kms during 2024-25.

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