The nine-day extravaganza, part of the Republic Day celebrations, is set to unfold from January 23rd to January 31, at the Lawns and Gyan Path in front of the historic Red Fort in Delhi.

Since its inception in 2016, Bharat Parv has evolved into a grand celebration, bringing together the rich tapestry of India's cultural heritage, citizen-centric initiatives, and vibrant traditions. The event promises a captivating blend of Republic Day Parade tableaux, dynamic cultural performances, engaging presentations, and a feast of delectable delicacies from every corner of the country.

This year's Bharat Parv showcases the participation of 26 Central Ministries and Departments, each highlighting citizen-centric schemes and government initiatives such as Mission Life, One District One Product, Viksit Bharat, Nari Shakti, and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. An experiential zone leveraging the latest technology has been set up to promote "Dekho Apna Desh," offering visitors an immersive journey through the diverse landscapes of India.

Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (Slim) spacecraft successfully touched down on the lunar surface on Friday, making Japan the fifth nation to achieve a soft landing on the Moon.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has confirmed the landing of the spacecraft equipped with a variety of instruments, including a camera, a laser altimeter, and a magnetometer, which will be used to study the Moon's geology, environment, and resources.

However, Slim’s solar panel had failed to generate power, which could shorten its activity on the moon, the Japanese space agency said.

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel laid the foundation stone of Khodaldham Trust Cancer Hospital in Rajkot on Sunday.

The Shree Khodaldham Trust (SKT), an organisation for the Leuva Patel community, will build a hospital and a cancer research center in Amreli village in Padadhari taluka of Rajkot.

Earlier, PM Modi, while virtually addressing the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the hospital, said that 30 new cancer hospitals were developed in the state in last nine years.

Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Friday inaugurated the centralised Akshaypatra kitchen in Hazaribag town.

The governor said the kitchen will not only help boost attendance in schools, but also improve the health condition of students.

This kitchen will serve midday meal to one lakh students of around 800 schools in the district, officials said.

Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan will be on a three-day visit to Kampala in Uganda from Saturday to participate in the Third South Summit of the Group of 77 and China (G-77). External Affairs Ministry said, the theme of the Summit "Leaving No One Behind”, is in line with India’s vision of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - the World is one Family. Leaders of this cross-regional group will meet with the aim of strengthening cooperation among its 134 Member States. During the Summit, MoS will deliver India’s National Statement and hold bilateral engagements with his counterparts, especially from the G-77 Member States. MoS will also interact with the Indian community in Uganda.

India got elected as the First Vice Chair of the FAO COFI (Food and Agriculture Organisation Committee on Fisheries) Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management, said the Indian embassy in Italy.

Being one of the top fishing nations with over 28 million inland and marine fishers, India's role in this crucial subcommittee as the representative of the Global South would give much-needed balance and perspective to the global narratives concerning fisheries governance and management (especially for artisanal and small-scale fisheries), the embassy statement added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Women-led Development” resonated strongly at the WEF 2024, with the global community expressing committed support. The WEF praised India’s inclusive and remarkable growth story under Prime Minister Modi’s visionary leadership, commending the government’s philosophy of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.”

The newly launched Alliance aims to bring together global best practices, foster knowledge sharing, and attract investments in key areas such as women’s health, education, and enterprise. The initiative builds on the commitments of the G20 Leaders’ Declaration and India’s dedication to women-led development.

Irani, speaking at the announcement, stated, “On a street where money walks and politics talks, we were able to bring together the best of industry, enterprise, and humanity in this grand Alliance.” She highlighted India’s achievements, including its spectacular inclusive growth story.

President Droupadi Murmu will on January 22 present the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 19 children for their exceptional achievements, an official statement said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the award winners on Tuesday, it said.

The children, comprising nine boys and 10 girls, hail from 18 States and Union Territories, including two aspirational districts.

The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2024 will be given in six categories — art and culture (7), bravery (1), innovation (1), science and technology (1), social service (4), and sports (5), according to the statement.

New Delhi’s only World Trade Centre at Nauroji Nagar recently saw the inauguration of its first office space. The state of the art office of CRCS was inaugurated by Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Amit Shah. CRCS will be occupying approximately 41,000 sqft of super built up area valuing approximately Rs 165 crore at World Trade centre (WTC), Nauroji Nagar. The world trade centre will also have provision for ample car parking space.

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) appointed NBCC (India) Limited as implementing agency for re-development of Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi. NBCC is authorized to market the commercial space on freehold basis. NBCC is building Delhi’s only World Trade Centre situated in Nauroji Nagar, which is one of the largest commercial hubs with modern facilities and amenities and this project.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said he is resolute in leading the state to its ambitious target of becoming a USD 1 trillion economy as the state government secured investment MoUs worth Rs 3.53 lakh crore (USD 44 billion) this week at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.

The state also received an expression of interest for an additional Rs 1 lakh crore investment, taking the total to Rs 4.5 lakh crore (nearly USD 57 billion) with a potential to create about two lakh jobs across sectors, including electronics, IT, data centres, gems and jewellery, agriculture, automobile and renewable energy, an official statement said.