'World wants to know if democracy is alive in India': Prithviraj Chavan defends Rahul's frequent foreign visits (IANS Interview)

IANS | January 4, 2026 10:48 AM

Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Prithviraj Chavan, stated on Sunday that there should be no issue with Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's foreign visits, emphasising that the world is interested in learning about India and that the MP is effectively presenting the country's position on an international stage.

People-centric governance model driving social upliftment, economic growth: Minister

IANS | January 4, 2026 9:47 AM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, development has reached the last mile, ensuring that welfare schemes directly empower beneficiaries and strengthen grassroots entrepreneurship, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has said.

Trinamool launches outreach with Unnayoner Panchali; targets 200 prominent Bengalis

IANS | January 3, 2026 11:28 PM

Kolkata, Jan 3 (IANS) Trinamool Congress (TMC) has launched an ambitious outreach drive under its 'Banglar Samarthane Sanjog' initiative, targeting approximately 200 prominent personalities across West Bengal with 'Unnayoner Panchali', a detailed report card highlighting the state government's achievements over the past 15 years.