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India's Wholesale Price Inflation at 1.81% in January 2026

Official Press

16 Feb 2026

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry published the Wholesale Price Index for January 2026, showing an annual inflation rate of 1.81% from January 2025. This inflation was driven by rises in the prices of basic metals, other manufacturing, and non-food articles, even as the indices for primary articles and fuel showed mixed trends. The final figures for November 2025 show an index of 156.2, reflecting a previous deflation.

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Vice-President of India Mourns Loss of Lives in Bhiwadi Fire

The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, expressed profound sorrow over a fire incident in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, which resulted in the tragic loss of lives. He shared a message on social media, extending condolences to the bereaved families and hopes for a quick recovery of the injured. Source: Original

Vice President Encourages India AI Impact Summit

The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, expressed support for the India AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi. Emphasizing a people-first AI future, the event focuses on AI's role in bridging technologies between the Global North and South. Source: Original Link

President of India Addresses Officer Trainees at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Officer trainees from the Indian Audit & Accounts Service, Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance Service, and Indian Trade Service met with President Droupadi Murmu. During the address, the President emphasized their role in national development and urged them to uphold public trust and enhance economic growth through their services. Source: Original

ECI Launches Annual Sports Week 2026 with a Focus on Shared Values

The Election Commission of India inaugurated its Annual Sports Week 2026 at the Commonwealth Games Sports complex in Delhi, with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar highlighting the shared values between sports and elections, such as transparency and impartiality. The week-long event features 383 participants, including 72 women, competing in various

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Vice-President of India Mourns Loss of Lives in Bhiwadi Fire

Vice President Encourages India AI Impact Summit

President of India Addresses Officer Trainees at Rashtrapati Bhavan

ECI Launches Annual Sports Week 2026 with a Focus on Shared Values