“Punjab Government gears up to give another gift to women…”
The Punjab Government is going to launch the ‘Mavan-Dhiyan Di Hatti’ scheme to make women financially self-reliant. After implementing the ‘Mavan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana’ from July 1st, the state government is now focusing on the ‘Mavan Dhiyan Di Hatti’ scheme. The initial blueprint of this scheme was started in April, but now preparations are underway […]
A Dialogue on Media and Elections: CEO Punjab with PU Students
Chandigarh, February 6: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Punjab, Ms. Anindita Mitra today held an informative and interactive session with 34 students of Mass Communication from Panjab University. The interaction provided a platform for open dialogue, with students actively engaging on issues related to voter awareness, electoral participation and contemporary communication practices. The session was […]
A senior advisor disclosed that Prime Minister Modi did not reach out to former President Trump regarding the stalled India-US trade agreement.
A senior advisor to former US President Donald Trump has ignited debate by asserting that a highly anticipated trade agreement between India and the United States fell through due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s failure to make a crucial phone call to finalize the arrangement. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s comments exacerbate an already tense […]
Punjab Govt intensifies fight against child marriage, prevents 64 cases in 2025–26: Dr Baljit Kaur
CHANDIGARH, 8th January 2026: The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is making consistent, strong, and result-oriented efforts to completely eradicate the social evil of child marriage from the state. This was stated by Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur, while highlighting the government’s child-centric and […]
Budget 2026: Defence and Infrastructure Spending Likely to Test Fiscal Discipline
JANUARY 8 , 2026 (Ozi News Desk) : India’s Union Budget for FY2026–27 is expected to increase defence and capital expenditure as the government balances fiscal discipline with rising domestic and external pressures. While the Centre may aim for a 4.3% fiscal deficit, the actual gap could widen to around 4.6% due to higher spending […]
US Seizes Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker in North Atlantic Over Sanctions Violations
JANUARY 8 , 2026 (Ozi News Desk) : The U.S. military has seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic for allegedly violating American sanctions, after tracking it from the Caribbean. The vessel, formerly called Bella 1, was intercepted under a U.S. federal court warrant for sanctions breaches and is tied to efforts […]
DSGMC reacts strongly against derogatory remarks on the Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji
New Delhi, January 7, 2026 President of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee , S. Harmeet Singh Kalka, disclosed that a delegation of the DSGMC met the Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta, here today and strongly raised the issue of the insensitive and objectionable remarks made by Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi. S. […]
Pidilite Industries Limited to Set Up ₹300 Crore Adhesives & Waterproofing Manufacturing Facility in Punjab: Sanjeev Arora
Chandigarh 7 January 2026: Punjab Cabinet Minister for Industry & Commerce, Investment Promotion, Power and NRI Affairs, Sh. Sanjeev Arora, today announced that Pidilite Industries Limited, a market leader in adhesives and construction chemicals, will set up a new manufacturing facility in Punjab with a proposed investment of ₹300 crore. The proposed project will be […]
India to steer BRICS in 2026 amid Trump-era turmoil
JANUARY 7 , 2026 (Ozi News Desk) : India has taken over the presidency of BRICS amid sweeping interventions by the Donald Trump administration that have major geopolitical implications spread across the globe. On December 12, Brazil formally transferred the group’s presidency to India at the BRICS sherpas’ meeting in Brasilia. Brasil’s sherpa, Ambassador Mauricio Lyrio, […]
US demanding Venezuela cut ties with Russia and China – ABC
JANUARY 7 , 2026 (Ozi News Desk) : The US has demanded that Venezuela cut economic ties with Russia, China, Iran, and Cuba if it wants to pump more oil, ABC News reported on Tuesday, citing three people familiar with the White House’s plan. US commandos abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia […]