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NCP’s Supriya Sule bemoans ‘unusual’ alliances in Maha civic polls, claims EC doing nothing (IANS Interview)

IANS | January 12, 2026 12:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party (SP) working president Supriya Sule has raised serious concerns over the manner in which political alliances are being formed in Maharashtra’s local body elections, alleging misuse of money power and accusing the Election Commission of remaining a silent spectator.

Why gold paste smuggling has become smugglers’ weapon of choice in India

Vicky Nanjappa | January 12, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) With the prices of gold skyrocketing, India is witnessing a significant increase in the number of smuggling cases. While the Customs and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) are cracking down on such cases, the worry is that smugglers are replying with newer tactics.

Army successfully foils multiple drone incursions by Pakistan along international border in J&K

IANS | January 12, 2026 12:18 PM

Jammu, Jan 12 (IANS) Multiple Pakistani drones were successfully tackled by the Army in Jammu and Kashmir’s border areas, both at the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border.

PSLV-C62 mission faces anomaly at third stage, analysis in progress: ISRO Chairman

IANS | January 12, 2026 11:40 AM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The PSLV-C62 mission, which took off early this morning, has faced an anomaly at the third stage of rocket separation, said ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan, adding that the space agency has launched a probe.

Bengal SIR : ECI cautions micro-observers of disciplinary action over SOP violations

IANS | January 12, 2026 11:00 AM

Kolkata, Jan 12 (IANS) The Election Commission of India has cautioned the micro-observers in West Bengal of strong disciplinary action in case of any deliberate deviation from the ECI-prescribed standard operating procedure (SOP) for them.

ISRO's PSLV-C62 makes 1st launch of 2026 with EOS-N1 satellite

IANS | January 12, 2026 10:35 AM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) on Monday made the first launch of 2026 with the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite aboard its PSLV-C62 rocket.

India and Israel to strengthen collaboration in fisheries and aquaculture

IANS | January 12, 2026 10:32 AM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, is slated to visit Israel from January 13-15, underscoring the growing strategic and economic engagement between India and Israel, an official statement said on Monday.

Swami Vivekananda carried India's eternal wisdom to world: Prez Murmu on National Youth Day

IANS | January 12, 2026 10:06 AM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday paid homage to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary, also celebrated as National Youth Day, and said that his teachings will continue to inspire humanity.

Threat chats, abortion allegations deepen trouble for expelled Cong MLA Rahul Mamkootathil

IANS | January 12, 2026 9:58 AM

Pathanamthitta (Kerala), Jan 12 (IANS) Anticipation continues to build over the court’s decision on the bail plea of Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who is currently under arrest in connection with multiple sexual assault cases.

Seafood exports surge despite US tariffs due to strong resilience and adaptability: Govt

IANS | January 12, 2026 9:58 AM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The government on Monday said that India’s seafood exports touched an all-time high (in value) at Rs 62,408 crore during 2024-25, up by 3.11 per cent compared to Rs 60,523.89 crore in 2023-24, and continues to rise this fiscal (FY26) despite steep US tariffs.

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NCP’s Supriya Sule bemoans ‘unusual’ alliances in Maha civic polls, claims EC doing nothing (IANS Interview)

Why gold paste smuggling has become smugglers’ weapon of choice in India

Army successfully foils multiple drone incursions by Pakistan along international border in J&K

PSLV-C62 mission faces anomaly at third stage, analysis in progress: ISRO Chairman

Bengal SIR : ECI cautions micro-observers of disciplinary action over SOP violations

ISRO's PSLV-C62 makes 1st launch of 2026 with EOS-N1 satellite

India and Israel to strengthen collaboration in fisheries and aquaculture

Swami Vivekananda carried India's eternal wisdom to world: Prez Murmu on National Youth Day

Threat chats, abortion allegations deepen trouble for expelled Cong MLA Rahul Mamkootathil

Seafood exports surge despite US tariffs due to strong resilience and adaptability: Govt

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