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Swami Vivekananda’s Legacy Celebrated on National Youth Day 2026: Lessons for India’s Next Generation
India | 12 January 2026 India commemorates National Youth Day on 12th January 2026, celebrating the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, one of the nation’s greatest spiritual leaders, philosophers, and social reformers. Born Narendranath Datta on 12 January 1863 in Kolkata, West Bengal, Vivekananda emerged as a beacon of youth empowerment, education, and national pride. His father, Vishwanath Datta, was a scholar and lawyer, while his mother, Bhuvaneshwari Devi, instilled in him strong moral...
Rupee Slips to 90.23 Against U.S. Dollar; Markets Feel Pressure Amid Crude Rise and Fund Outflows
Mumbai, India | 12 January 2026 The Indian rupee weakened by 5 paise to 90.23 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Monday as rising crude oil prices and sustained foreign fund outflows weighed on the currency. The depreciation came as traders reacted to broader market uncertainties, including geopolitical tensions and concerns over potential U.S. tariffs on Indian exports. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.23 and remained weaker compared with its previous close,...
Gold and Silver Futures Soar to Record Highs as Global Uncertainty Drives Safe-Haven Rush
New Delhi, January 12, 2026: Gold and silver futures surged to fresh record levels in domestic and international markets on Monday as investors moved decisively towards safe-haven assets amid mounting geopolitical tensions and growing unease over developments involving the U.S. Federal Reserve. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for February delivery jumped ₹2,431, or 1.8%, to touch an all-time high of ₹1,41,250 per 10 grams. The yellow metal has gained over 2.25% in the...
ECI-Hints-at-Disciplinary-Action-After-Bengal-Election-Officer-Raises-SIR-Concerns-Publicly
Kolkata | 12 January 2026 The Election Commission of India (ECI) has signalled possible disciplinary action against Mousam Sarkar, Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO) of the Bagnan Assembly constituency in West Bengal, after he publicly questioned alleged irregularities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. An official confirmation of the development came on Monday. Sarkar, who also serves as the Block Disaster Management Officer of Bagnan Block-II,...
ISRO Begins Countdown for PSLV-C62 Mission, Set to Launch EOS-N1 on January 12
Mumbai | 11 January 2026 Mumbai Police have solved a six-month-old murder case from Kurla, uncovering a shocking story of friendship, financial fraud and gaming addiction. The victim, 26-year-old Rahul Kharvar, was allegedly murdered by his close friend Ankit Shahu (20) after a dispute over ₹30,000 withdrawn from Rahul’s Provident Fund account. Police said Rahul had trusted Ankit with his PF withdrawal, believing him to be technically proficient. However, Ankit allegedly transferred the...