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'Rahul Gandhi keeps lying about ECI and EVMs': BJP on Karnataka survey

IANS | January 2, 2026 1:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Friday criticised Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, saying that he continues to make false claims about the Election Commission of India (ECI) and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Poonawalla said a recent survey published by the Congress-led government in Karnataka itself contradicts Gandhi’s claims.

K'taka survey contradicts Cong's EVM claims, says elections free and fair; Priyank Kharge objects

IANS | January 2, 2026 12:47 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 2 (IANS) The Congress government has objected to a survey by the State Election Commission, published by the Karnataka Monitoring and Evaluation Authority under the Department of Planning, Programme Monitoring and Statistics, stating that the survey was not sanctioned by the state government.

Treat gig workers as human beings, not disposable data points: Raghav Chadha

IANS | January 2, 2026 12:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Gig workers must be treated as human beings, and not just disposable data points, said Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Friday.

Myanmar: Three Indian nationals trapped in cyber scam centres repatriated via Yangon

IANS | January 2, 2026 12:05 PM

Yangon, Jan 2 (IANS) Three Indian nationals were repatriated from Myanmar’s Myawaddy cyber scam centres through Yangon, the Embassy of India in Yangon informed on Friday, following cooperation with Myanmar authorities and organisations.

FAIFA urges government to roll back steep tax hike on tobacco products

IANS | January 2, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) on Friday urged the government to roll back the notified excise rates on tobacco products and revise them to revenue-neutral rates, to disincentivise smuggling, and support domestic agriculture.

Man arrested for playing anti-national song on loudspeaker near temple in Palghar

IANS | January 2, 2026 11:23 AM

Palghar, Jan 2 (IANS) The Maharashtra Police have arrested a 25-year-old man for playing the provocative song “Kashmir Banega Pakistan” at high volume near a temple in Chinchoti in Palghar, sparking outrage among residents.

India's manufacturing PMI eases to 55 in Dec, industry wraps up 2025 in ‘good shape’

IANS | January 2, 2026 11:06 AM

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) India’s manufacturing activity continued to expand in December, albeit at a slower pace, as HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) eased to 55 in December from 56.6 in November, a report showed on Friday.

'Hurting sentiments of 100 crore Hindus': Devkinandan Thakur criticises SRK over Bangladeshi player issue (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | January 2, 2026 11:03 AM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Renowned ‘Kathavachak’ Devkinandan Thakur on Friday criticised Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan after his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), bought a Bangladeshi cricketer. Thakur claimed that this action has offended the feelings of Hindus nationwide, particularly in light of the alleged abuses against minorities in Bangladesh.

Adani Group not just building a conglomerate but fulfilling national promise: Group CFO

IANS | January 2, 2026 10:48 AM

Ahmedabad, Jan 2 (IANS) Adani Group CFO Jugeshinder ('Robbie') Singh said on Friday that in 2026 and looking out over the next 10 years, “we stand with folded hands in gratitude to India and its people” and “we are not just building a conglomerate; we are fulfilling a national promise”.

Under operation Milap, Delhi Police traced 1,303 missing people, children in 2025

IANS | January 2, 2026 10:45 AM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) In a significant achievement during the past year, the Delhi Police traced a total of 1,303 missing people in 2025, including 434 minors and 869 adults.

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'Rahul Gandhi keeps lying about ECI and EVMs': BJP on Karnataka survey

K'taka survey contradicts Cong's EVM claims, says elections free and fair; Priyank Kharge objects

Treat gig workers as human beings, not disposable data points: Raghav Chadha

Myanmar: Three Indian nationals trapped in cyber scam centres repatriated via Yangon

FAIFA urges government to roll back steep tax hike on tobacco products

Man arrested for playing anti-national song on loudspeaker near temple in Palghar

India's manufacturing PMI eases to 55 in Dec, industry wraps up 2025 in ‘good shape’

'Hurting sentiments of 100 crore Hindus': Devkinandan Thakur criticises SRK over Bangladeshi player issue (IANS Exclusive)

Adani Group not just building a conglomerate but fulfilling national promise: Group CFO

Under operation Milap, Delhi Police traced 1,303 missing people, children in 2025

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