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President Droupadi Murmu Flags Off Ol Chiki 100 Year Celebrations in Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu Flags Off Ol Chiki 100 Year Celebrations in Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the centenary celebrations of the Ol Chiki script in New Delhi on February 16, 2026. The event was organised by the Ministry of Culture to mark 100 years of the Ol Chiki script, created in 1925 for the Santhali language. The President highlighted the importance of preserving the Santhali language and …

India’s Trade Deficit Jumps to $34.68 Billion! Why Did Imports Rise 19% in January?

India’s Trade Deficit Jumps to $34.68 Billion! Why Did Imports Rise 19% in January?

India’s trade deficit widened sharply in January 2026 as imports surged by 19 per cent year-on-year. Official data shows that merchandise exports rose marginally by 0.6 per cent to $36.56 billion, while imports jumped to $71.24 billion. As a result, India’s trade deficit expanded to $34.68 billion, compared to $23.43 billion in January last year. …

What Is HAMMER? Inside the Precision Weapon India Will Co-Produce with France

What Is HAMMER? Inside the Precision Weapon India Will Co-Produce with France

HAMMER air-to-surface weapon will soon be manufactured in India after a major India-France defence agreement. Ahead of the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru on February 16, 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and French Minister Catherine Vautrin are set to sign an MoU for local production. The HAMMER air-to-surface weapon is already integrated with …

Norway’s Johannes Klaebo Wins Stunning Relay Gold, Claims 9th Olympic Medal

Norway’s Johannes Klaebo Wins Stunning Relay Gold, Claims 9th Olympic Medal

Johannes Klaebo won his record ninth Winter Olympic medal as Norway secured gold in the men’s 4×7.5km relay at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on February 15, 2026. The 29-year-old Norwegian star became the most decorated athlete in Winter Olympic history with this Norway relay gold. Norway finished ahead of France and Italy in …

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