K'taka shocker: BJP woman worker assaulted, stripped by cops over SIR row

IANS | January 7, 2026 11:19 AM

Hubballi (Karnataka), Jan 7 (IANS) An alleged assault and stripping of a BJP woman worker by police occurred in Hubballi city in Karnataka, reportedly in connection with a dispute arising from a voter revision exercise. A video of the incident surfaced on Wednesday, triggering shock and serious concern.

National Textiles Ministers’ conference in Guwahati to position India as global hub

IANS | January 7, 2026 10:40 AM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) With an aim to provide a platform for deliberations on policy, investment, sustainability, exports, infrastructure development, and technological advancement in the textile sector, a two-day ‘National Textiles Ministers’ Conference 2026’ will be organised in Assam, it was announced on Wednesday.