Beldanga tension proves rule of law collapsed in West Bengal: BJP

IANS | January 16, 2026 3:42 PM

Kolkata, Jan 16 (IANS) The BJP on Friday claimed that the continuing tension, blockades and stone-pelting in West Bengal's Beldanga since the body of the migrant worker, allegedly killed in Jharkhand, arrived, proved that the rule of law has collapsed in the state.

Kiren Rijiju’s graceful dance steps win admirers at Arunachal fest

IANS | January 16, 2026 3:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju was at his rhythmic best as he shook a leg at a cultural event in Arunachal Pradesh, turning into an admirable ambassador of the Northeast’s cultural richness. He even posted a video of his exploits on social media on Friday.

CCPA cracks down on e-commerce giants for illegal sale of walkie-talkies

IANS | January 16, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has taken suo motu cognisance of the large-scale illegal listing and sale of walkie-talkies (personal mobile radios) on e-commerce platforms and has imposed monetary penalties on leading online marketplaces such as Amazon, Flipkart, and Meta for violations of consumer protection laws and telecom regulations, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

'Rahul Gandhi always tries to blame others for losses': BJP

IANS | January 16, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The BJP on Friday criticised Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, after he accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of 'gaslighting' voters amid a controversy over the quality of ‘indelible’ ink used in marker pens during the Maharashtra civic body elections.