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Women's panel issues notice to Uttarakhand Minister’s husband for calling Bihari girls 'Rs 20,000 marriage option'

IANS | January 3, 2026 11:58 AM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Controversy erupted after a viral video allegedly showed Girdhari Lalu Sahu, husband of Uttarakhand Women and Child Welfare Minister Rekha Arya, making derogatory remarks about women from Bihar, prompting the Bihar State Women Commission to take suo motu cognisance and issue a notice to him.

Congress worker death case: FIR lodged against MLAs in Karnataka's Ballari

IANS | January 3, 2026 11:44 AM

Ballari, Jan 3 (IANS) The Karnataka Police have registered FIRs against BJP MLA and mining baron Janardhana Reddy and Congress MLA Nara Bharat Reddy on Saturday in connection with the violence that erupted over a banner-related issue, which resulted in the death of a grand old party worker in Ballari.

UGC takes cognisance of Himachal ragging case, orders fact-finding probe

IANS | January 3, 2026 11:12 AM

Dharamshala, Jan 3 (IANS) The University Grants Commission (UGC) has taken cognisance of the case involving the death of a 19-year-old student of a college in Dharamshala, who passed away on December 26 after falling ill, allegedly following ragging by four students and sexual harassment by a professor.

2 key interventions to improve access to export credit, strengthen MSMEs: Industry

IANS | January 3, 2026 10:27 AM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The industry has hailed two key interventions under the 'Niryat Protsahan' sub-scheme to strengthen MSME exports by providing affordable and easier access to trade finance, saying this will lower the cost of exporting, expand access to finance, diversify export markets and strengthen India’s export brand.

Vast consumer base, reforms help India cushion against US tariffs: WSJ report

IANS | January 3, 2026 9:13 AM

Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is relying on India’s vast consumer base to cushion the economy as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs put pressure on trade ties between New Delhi and Washington, according to a major financial daily.

UP: Minor dies after being thrown off roof in Bulandshahr, family alleges rape; two held after gunfight with cops

IANS | January 3, 2026 8:59 AM

Bulandshahr, Jan 3 (IANS) In a horrific incident, a six-year-old girl was allegedly raped and thrown off the roof by the assailant in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district, resulting in her death. Following a swift investigation, the Sikandrabad police arrested two suspects after a brief exchange of fire.

PM Modi to inaugurate exposition on Lord Buddha’s Piprahwa Relics in Delhi today

IANS | January 3, 2026 6:57 AM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics associated with Bhagwan Buddha at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in Delhi on Saturday.

‘Eknath Shinde is modern day Suryaji Pisal’: Uddhav Thackeray likens BMC polls to battle against Mughals

IANS | January 2, 2026 10:35 PM

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Intensifying the political heat ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday launched a blistering attack on Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde, comparing his "betrayal" to the historical infamy of Suryaji Pisal.

Raihan, Aviva’s photo in royal ensembles wins father Robert Vadra’s heart

IANS | January 2, 2026 9:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The buzz over Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and businessman Robert Vadra's son Raihan and his longtime girlfriend Aviva Baig's private ring exchange ceremony at Ranthambore, Rajasthan, got a fresh doze of masala with the couple posting new photo on social media on Friday evening.

Vibrant Kutch district event inaugurated; Rs 8,500-crore MoUs signed with 334 MSMEs

IANS | January 2, 2026 9:40 PM

Gandhidham, Jan 2 (IANS) The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference marked another milestone on Friday, with the grand inauguration of the Vibrant Kutch District-Level Programme at the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Convention Centre in Gandhidham of Kutch district.

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Women's panel issues notice to Uttarakhand Minister’s husband for calling Bihari girls 'Rs 20,000 marriage option'

Congress worker death case: FIR lodged against MLAs in Karnataka's Ballari

UGC takes cognisance of Himachal ragging case, orders fact-finding probe

2 key interventions to improve access to export credit, strengthen MSMEs: Industry

Vast consumer base, reforms help India cushion against US tariffs: WSJ report

UP: Minor dies after being thrown off roof in Bulandshahr, family alleges rape; two held after gunfight with cops

PM Modi to inaugurate exposition on Lord Buddha’s Piprahwa Relics in Delhi today

‘Eknath Shinde is modern day Suryaji Pisal’: Uddhav Thackeray likens BMC polls to battle against Mughals

Raihan, Aviva’s photo in royal ensembles wins father Robert Vadra’s heart

Vibrant Kutch district event inaugurated; Rs 8,500-crore MoUs signed with 334 MSMEs

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