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‘Go ahead and do it’: CM Mann as Vijender Gupta calls for CBI probe into Punjab FSL report

IANS | January 17, 2026 2:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Reacting to Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta’s statement that the Punjab government’s Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) would be investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) over its report on the video pertaining to AAP leader Atishi, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said the BJP should go ahead and do it.

Rahul Gandhi just wants opportunity for politics: BJP on LoP's visit to Indore water contamination victims

IANS | January 17, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) The visit of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP), Rahul Gandhi, to families affected by the recent contaminated water incident in Indore, has triggered sharp political reactions, with senior BJP leaders accusing him of indulging in “politics over tragedy.”

'Sonar Bangla' turned into 'Bhay Bangla' under Mamata rule, says BJP

IANS | January 17, 2026 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra on Saturday launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that she has transformed 'Sonar Bangla' (Golden Bengal) into 'Bhay Bangla' (Bengal of fear). He also accused her of indulging in what he described as divisive appeasement politics.

The battle is not over: Shiv Sena (UBT) accuses Eknath Shinde of betraying Marathi people (Ld)

IANS | January 17, 2026 1:53 PM

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Following the declaration of results for 29 municipal corporations, the Shiv Sena (UBT) on Saturday hit out at the BJP. While the BJP’s lotus has bloomed in 23 out of 29 cities, it is the loss of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) that has triggered a fierce war of words.

If there hadn’t been Jaichands, even 100 generations of BJP would not have been able to win: Sanjay Raut

IANS | January 17, 2026 12:59 PM

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday made a sharp remark against the BJP, alleging internal betrayal within his party during the municipal polls.

RPF writes to Kaliachak Police over possible stoning of Vande Bharat Sleeper train once it leaves Malda after inauguration by PM

IANS | January 17, 2026 12:06 PM

Kolkata, Jan 17 (IANS) Ahead of the country's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train's launch, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has written a letter to the Officer-in-Charge (IC) of Kaliachak Police Station in Malda, expressing apprehension on the possible attack on the train with stones.

Malda residents excited over PM Modi's visit, Vande Bharat Sleeper Train launch

IANS | January 17, 2026 11:52 AM

Malda, Jan 17 (IANS) A large number of people thronged West Bengal's Malda district on Saturday to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public rally, with visible enthusiasm ahead of his arrival.

‘Bigger sin’: Kapil Mishra accuses Kejriwal of misusing Punjab Police to protect Atishi

IANS | January 17, 2026 11:23 AM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) As Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta presented the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report related to the controversial video clip involving Atishi, Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on Saturday said 'Satyamev Jayate' and claimed that the alleged wrongdoing committed by Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Assembly, had now been verified. He further alleged that AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal had committed a 'bigger sin' by misusing the Punjab Police to protect Atishi, whom he accused of insulting the Gurus.

Sergio Gor meets RBI Governor, discusses areas of increased cooperation

IANS | January 17, 2026 10:57 AM

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Saturday said he met Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra here, and discussed areas of increased cooperation.

Atishi video clip row: Speaker Gupta presents FSL report in Delhi Assembly; claims no tampering

IANS | January 17, 2026 10:47 AM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Amid the controversy surrounding former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi’s video clip, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Saturday presented the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report in the Assembly and stated that, according to the findings, there was no alteration or tampering of the video.

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‘Go ahead and do it’: CM Mann as Vijender Gupta calls for CBI probe into Punjab FSL report

Rahul Gandhi just wants opportunity for politics: BJP on LoP's visit to Indore water contamination victims

'Sonar Bangla' turned into 'Bhay Bangla' under Mamata rule, says BJP

The battle is not over: Shiv Sena (UBT) accuses Eknath Shinde of betraying Marathi people (Ld)

If there hadn’t been Jaichands, even 100 generations of BJP would not have been able to win: Sanjay Raut

RPF writes to Kaliachak Police over possible stoning of Vande Bharat Sleeper train once it leaves Malda after inauguration by PM

Malda residents excited over PM Modi's visit, Vande Bharat Sleeper Train launch

‘Bigger sin’: Kapil Mishra accuses Kejriwal of misusing Punjab Police to protect Atishi

Sergio Gor meets RBI Governor, discusses areas of increased cooperation

Atishi video clip row: Speaker Gupta presents FSL report in Delhi Assembly; claims no tampering

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