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Pappu Yadav slams Bihar HM, Patna Police over initial negligence in probe into NEET aspirant's death in hostel (Ld)

IANS | January 20, 2026 1:09 PM

Patna, Jan 20 (IANS) Following the sensational case of a NEET aspirant’s mysterious death in a girls' hostel in Bihar's capital Patna, Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav has launched a sharp attack on Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Samrat Choudhary, accusing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's government and the police of inaction during the crucial initial phase of the incident.

I am party worker and Nitin Nabin is my boss: PM Modi

IANS | January 20, 2026 12:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Nitin Nabin on his election as the BJP National President and said that now Nabin will serve as his "boss", and he will be the "worker" of the party.

Elections near, Intelligence flags radicalisation push using large gatherings in Bengal, Assam, Bangladesh

Vicky Nanjappa | January 20, 2026 12:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) With elections in West Bengal, Assam and Bangladesh around the corner, Intelligence agencies have sounded an alert about large scale radicalisation drives in these regions.

Revenue officer among five found shot dead inside locked house in UP's Saharanpur

IANS | January 20, 2026 12:24 PM

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 20 (IANS) Panic and shock gripped the Sarsawa area in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur district on Tuesday after the bullet-riddled bodies of a revenue officer and four members of his family were found inside their locked residence in Kaushik Vihar Colony.

CM Vijayan questions Kerala Governor’s 'unilateral' additions, deletions to cabinet-approved policy address

IANS | January 20, 2026 11:56 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 20 (IANS) Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday raised concerns over modifications made by Governor Rajendra Arlekar to the policy address delivered to the Kerala Assembly.

Nitin Nabin elected as BJP National President

IANS | January 20, 2026 11:53 AM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Nitin Nabin was elected the BJP National President during the organisational event (Sangathan Parv) on Tuesday at the party headquarters in New Delhi, becoming the youngest leader to hold the post.

TN governor walks out of Assembly skipping key speech, Lok Bhavan claims ‘mic switched off’

IANS | January 20, 2026 11:28 AM

Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS) Minutes after Governor R. N. Ravi walked out of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly without delivering the customary Governor’s Address on Tuesday, Lok Bhavan issued a detailed clarification, asserting that the Governor was denied an opportunity to speak.

BJP’s new leadership to take forward dream of Viksit Bharat: Bihar Ministers hails Nitin Nabin's appointment

IANS | January 20, 2026 11:19 AM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha and Minister Dilip Jaiswal on Tuesday welcomed Nitin Nabin 's appointment as the new National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), calling it “a new beginning” that will take forward the dream of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Amid row over 'magh snan', Mela authority questions Swami Avimukteshwaranand over ‘Shankaracharya’ title

IANS | January 20, 2026 11:14 AM

Prayagraj, Jan 20 (IANS) Swami Avimukteshwaranand has been served a notice by the Prayagraj Mela Authority, questioning the use of ‘Shankaracharya’ - a title meant for tallest gurus of Sanatana Dharma and seeking clarification over legitimacy of the designation.

Budget 2026: Finance Ministry reflects on significant announcements

IANS | January 20, 2026 10:54 AM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) As the government nears the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, the Finance Ministry on Tuesday reflected on the significant Budget announcements and the progress made under them.

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Pappu Yadav slams Bihar HM, Patna Police over initial negligence in probe into NEET aspirant's death in hostel (Ld)

I am party worker and Nitin Nabin is my boss: PM Modi

Elections near, Intelligence flags radicalisation push using large gatherings in Bengal, Assam, Bangladesh

Revenue officer among five found shot dead inside locked house in UP's Saharanpur

CM Vijayan questions Kerala Governor’s 'unilateral' additions, deletions to cabinet-approved policy address

Nitin Nabin elected as BJP National President

TN governor walks out of Assembly skipping key speech, Lok Bhavan claims ‘mic switched off’

BJP’s new leadership to take forward dream of Viksit Bharat: Bihar Ministers hails Nitin Nabin's appointment

Amid row over 'magh snan', Mela authority questions Swami Avimukteshwaranand over ‘Shankaracharya’ title

Budget 2026: Finance Ministry reflects on significant announcements

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