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Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: Registrations Open for 9th Edition

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06 Dec 2025

The 9th edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) is set to take place in January 2026, aiming to engage students, parents, and teachers in a discussion about exam stress and celebrating exams as an integral part of life. Registrations for the event are open until January 11, 2026, on the MyGov portal. Featuring a unique format and an online MCQ-based competition for participants from classes 6 to 12, the event promises insightful dialogues. The previous edition in 2025 set a Guinness World Record with extensive global participation. Pariksha Pe Charcha has grown from 22,000 participants in its first edition in 2018 to over 35.6 million in 2025.

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India's Commitment to Social Development Highlighted at UN Session

India participated in the 64th Session of the Commission for Social Development at the United Nations, where Smt. Savitri Thakur, Minister of State for Women and Child Development, emphasized the country's commitment to inclusive, rights-based social policies. India's initiatives to ensure social justice and protection, aligned

India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable Strengthens Bilateral Ties

The 2nd India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable took place on August 26, 2024, in Singapore, gathering ministers from both countries to review strategic partnerships and discuss future cooperation. Key areas of focus included digitalization, skills development, and sustainability, with new initiatives in advanced manufacturing and connectivity being introduced. The commitment to enhancing

Recent Diplomatic Engagements and Appointments by India

The Ministry of External Affairs of India has announced significant diplomatic engagements and appointments in February 2026, including meetings with Norway, Seychelles, and the United States, as well as internal governmental updates. Source: Original Link

Government Releases Updated Baggage Rules, 2026

The Central Government has introduced new Baggage Rules for 2026, enhancing duty-free allowances and simplifying the Customs process for international passengers. Key changes include increased duty-free entitlements, simplified transfer of residence benefits, special allowances for jewellery, and provisions for temporary import/re-import. Source: Original Link

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India's Commitment to Social Development Highlighted at UN Session

India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable Strengthens Bilateral Ties

Recent Diplomatic Engagements and Appointments by India

Government Releases Updated Baggage Rules, 2026