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New U.S. Envoy Sergio Gor Presents Credentials to President Murmu, Signals Reset in India–U.S. Ties
New Delhi, January 14, 2026: The United States’ new Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, formally presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremonial event held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday, according to an official statement issued by the President’s office. The ceremony marked the official start of Mr. Gor’s diplomatic tenure in New Delhi. Mr. Gor, aged 38, was sworn in as the U.S. Ambassador to India in mid-November 2025, after his appointment was confirmed by the...
Quick Commerce Rewrites the Clock: Blinkit, Zepto Drop 10-Minute Delivery Claims Amid Worker Safety Concerns
New Delhi | 13 January 2026 India’s quick-commerce sector is witnessing a significant shift as leading platforms including Blinkit and Zepto have begun rolling back their aggressive 10-minute delivery promises, following concerns raised by the Central government over the pressure such timelines place on gig workers. The move comes after a high-level meeting between government representatives and major app-based delivery firms to address issues of worker safety, stress and working conditions. Sources...
Germany–India Ties Get a Strategic Push as Chancellor Friedrich Merz Concludes Two-Day India Visit
Bengaluru, January 13, 2026: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday concluded his two-day official visit to India, marking his first trip to Asia since assuming office. The visit underscored the growing strategic, economic and geopolitical alignment between India and Germany at a time of heightened global uncertainty. Chancellor Merz arrived in Bengaluru on the second day of his visit and was received at Kempegowda International Airport by Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries...
Gunfight Erupts in Kathua as Security Forces Engage Terrorists During Search Operation
Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir | 13 January 2026 An encounter broke out on Tuesday between security forces and terrorists in the Billawar area of Kathua district after militants opened fire during an ongoing anti-terror operation. The exchange of fire began when a patrolling team, acting on specific intelligence inputs, intensified search efforts in the region. Officials said the operation was launched following information about the presence of two to three terrorists hiding in the area. As security...
Operation Sindoor Is Still On, says Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi
Amid continuing tensions with Pakistan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday said that India was fully prepared to launch a ground offensive during Operation Sindoor if Pakistan had attempted any misadventure. Addressing a press conference in the national capital, he underlined that the armed forces had carried out major mobilisation and significantly expanded the scope of conventional military response. General Dwivedi stated that Operation Sindoor is not a concluded chapter but an ongoing...
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