Top Indian CEOs to join Donald Trump at WEF Davos meet

IANS | January 20, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Some prominent Indian CEOs from India are likely to join a select group of 146 global corporate leaders for a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos on Wednesday.

Congress asks govt to ensure OBC quota in private colleges as well

IANS | January 20, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Seeking quota in private institutions of higher education as well, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday commemorated the anniversary of an UPA era law that came into effect on January 20, 2006, allowing 27 per cent OBC reservation in Centrally-funded colleges.

‘Injustice done to Shankaracharya’: Congress on Prayagraj Mela Authority notice row

IANS | January 20, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) After Swami Avimukteshwaranand was served a notice by the Prayagraj Mela Authority questioning his use of the title ‘Shankaracharya’ - a designation traditionally associated with the highest spiritual leaders of Sanatana Dharma and seeking clarification on the legitimacy of the title, leaders from the Congress and the Samajwadi Party on Tuesday said that injustice had been done to the Shankaracharya.

Leaders extend best wishes to Nitin Nabin for being elected BJP President

IANS | January 20, 2026 3:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) As Nitin Nabin was elected as the BJP’s National President during the organisational event ‘Sangathan Parv’ at the party headquarters in New Delhi, becoming the youngest leader to hold the post, leaders from across the political spectrum on Tuesday extended their best wishes to him, calling it a moment of joy and expressing hope that he would take both the party and the country to greater heights.

Assam CM congratulates Nitin Nabin on election as BJP president

IANS | January 20, 2026 3:42 PM

Guwahati, Jan 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday congratulated Nitin Nabin on being elected as the new National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, expressing confidence that his leadership will further strengthen the party and its organisational base across the country.

India, EU likely to clinch FTA deal by Jan 27

IANS | January 20, 2026 3:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) India and the European Union (EU) are close to finalising a landmark free trade agreement (FTA), with the formal announcement expected on January 27, a day after the Republic Day celebrations which will be attended by the top EU leadership as chief guests.