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PM Modi inaugurates largest-ever Commonwealth speakers conference, highlights importance of Global South

IANS | January 15, 2026 12:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) At a time when the world is undergoing unprecedented transformation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the importance of the Global South charting new pathways. Inaugurating the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) at the Samvidhan Sadan here on Thursday, he emphasised India’s role in voicing the concerns of the Global South on every global platform.

PM Modi extends Pongal greetings in Tamil, highlights cultural unity

IANS | January 15, 2026 12:37 PM

Chennai, Jan 15 (IANS) As Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal, the State’s most significant harvest festival, with traditional fervour and large public participation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the people in Tamil, underlining the festival’s cultural, social, and national importance.

Fragile world, resilient Parliaments: IPU chief warns of crumbling trust as global speakers unite at CSPOC

IANS | January 15, 2026 12:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) President, Dr Tulia Ackson from the United Republic of Tanzania, expressed and observed that the year 2026 has opened with deeply concerning developments, serving as a painful reminder of how fragile and uncertain the international environment has become.

Defence to space, India’s vibrant startup ecosystem becomes foundation of nation building

IANS | January 15, 2026 12:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) As the nation marks the decade of the ‘Startup India’ initiative, the revolution is no longer merely an economic phenomenon; it has become a nation-building instrument, reshaping how the India creates capability, opportunity, and confidence for the next century.

SC refuses relief in Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' release row, tells producers to approach Madras HC

IANS | January 15, 2026 12:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a plea filed by the producer of the Tamil film 'Jana Nayagan', starring actor-politician Vijay, seeking directions to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a censor certificate for the film’s release.

PM Modi feeds cows at his residence on occasion of Makar Sankranti; BJP leaders react

IANS | January 15, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi fed cows at his residence in the national capital to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti. A video that circulated widely on social media showed the Prime Minister standing on a lawn while offering food to the cows, which were decorated colourfully

Maha civic polls: BMC commissioner casts his ballot, asks fellow city residents to vote

IANS | January 15, 2026 11:24 AM

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) As voting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections is underway, BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani cast his vote this morning and assured the city residents that all necessary arrangements have been put in place to ensure a smooth and secure polling process across the city.

Maharashtra local polls underway, leaders across political spectrum urge people to exercise right to vote

IANS | January 15, 2026 11:18 AM

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) As voting for the Maharashtra local body elections got underway on Thursday, several leaders across party lines have appealed to citizens to actively participate in the democratic process, stressing that every eligible voter has both 'opportunity and responsibility' to vote.

Punjab CM to appear today before Akal Takht over derogatory remarks on Sikh tenets

IANS | January 15, 2026 10:50 AM

Amritsar, Jan 15 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will appear before the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs, here on Thursday for allegedly making derogatory remarks on Sikh tenets.

It's duty of citizens to vote: RSS Chief on Maha local body polls

IANS | January 15, 2026 10:15 AM

Nagpur, Jan 15 (IANS) As voting is underway for the Maharashtra local body polls, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday emphasised the importance of elections in a democratic system and said it is the duty of every citizen to exercise their right to vote.

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PM Modi inaugurates largest-ever Commonwealth speakers conference, highlights importance of Global South

PM Modi extends Pongal greetings in Tamil, highlights cultural unity

Fragile world, resilient Parliaments: IPU chief warns of crumbling trust as global speakers unite at CSPOC

Defence to space, India’s vibrant startup ecosystem becomes foundation of nation building

SC refuses relief in Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' release row, tells producers to approach Madras HC

PM Modi feeds cows at his residence on occasion of Makar Sankranti; BJP leaders react

Maha civic polls: BMC commissioner casts his ballot, asks fellow city residents to vote

Maharashtra local polls underway, leaders across political spectrum urge people to exercise right to vote

Punjab CM to appear today before Akal Takht over derogatory remarks on Sikh tenets

It's duty of citizens to vote: RSS Chief on Maha local body polls

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