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Deeply immersed in corruption: BJP as Delhi court frames charges against Lalu, Tejashwi Yadav in land-for-jobs case

IANS | January 9, 2026 2:09 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) As a Delhi court framed charges against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president Lalu Prasad Yadav and members of his family in the alleged Railways land-for-jobs corruption case being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), leaders of the ruling BJP and JD(U) on Friday accused the RJD leadership of being deeply immersed in corruption.

PUCC prosecutions surge over 40 pc in 2025 amid persistent Delhi pollution

Ravi Bhushan Dwivedi | January 9, 2026 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) As Delhi continues to battle chronic air pollution, enforcement action against polluting vehicles has intensified sharply.

Share of processed foods in agri-food exports reaches 20.4 pc: Govt

IANS | January 9, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The share of processed food exports in agri-food exports increased substantially from 13.7 per cent in 2014-15 to 20.4 per cent in 2024-25, the government said on Friday, adding that the sector is one of the largest employment providers in the organised manufacturing field with 12.83 per cent employment in the total registered/organised sector.

Should focus on doing her job instead of venting anger: JD(U) leader targets Bengal CM over ED raid protest

IANS | January 9, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Political reactions intensified on Friday over West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's protest against the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) raid on the office and residence of political consultancy firm I-PAC in Kolkata, with a JD(U) leader saying she should focus on doing her job instead of venting her anger.

I-PAC office raid: Centre seeks detailed report from ED

IANS | January 9, 2026 1:24 PM

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IANS) The Union Home Ministry has sought a detailed report from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the sequence of events on January 8 in relation to the simultaneous raid and search operations by the central agency officials at the Kolkata office of the India Political Action Committee and the residence of I-PAC co-founder Pratik Jain.

Trade, terror and takeover: Pakistan's multi-pronged push in Bangladesh

Vicky Nanjappa | January 9, 2026 1:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Several attempts have been made to postpone the elections in Bangladesh slated for February this year.

Agencies weaponised: Abhishek Banerjee breaks silence on ED’s I-PAC raids after Trinamool MPs detained by Delhi Police

IANS | January 9, 2026 1:19 PM

Kolkata, Jan 9 (IANS) Trinamool Congress general secretary and the party’s Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee on Friday morning finally broke his silence on the issue of the Enforcement Directorate (ED)’s simultaneous raids and search operations on Thursday at the office of the India Political Action Committee (I-PAC) at Salt Lake and at the residence of I-PAC co-founder Pratik Jain at Loudon Street in central Kolkata.

German Chancellor Merz to visit India next week, hold talks with PM Modi

IANS | January 9, 2026 1:02 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be on two day official visit to India, beginning January 12 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PM Modi views diaspora as partners in nation-building: Odisha CM recalls PBD celebrations

IANS | January 9, 2026 12:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday looked back at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention (PBD) held in Bhubaneshwar last year and recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s valuable contribution in reaching out to Indian nationals living abroad and encouraging their participation in the nation’s development.

Prayagraj: Italian woman visits Magh Mela, calls India ‘magical’

IANS | January 9, 2026 12:38 PM

Prayagraj, Jan 9 (IANS) As the Magh Mela 2026 is underway in Prayagraj, an Italian woman, Lucrezia, an avid traveller visited the area on Friday and described the country as truly 'magical.' This is her third visit to India.

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Deeply immersed in corruption: BJP as Delhi court frames charges against Lalu, Tejashwi Yadav in land-for-jobs case

PUCC prosecutions surge over 40 pc in 2025 amid persistent Delhi pollution

Share of processed foods in agri-food exports reaches 20.4 pc: Govt

Should focus on doing her job instead of venting anger: JD(U) leader targets Bengal CM over ED raid protest

I-PAC office raid: Centre seeks detailed report from ED

Trade, terror and takeover: Pakistan's multi-pronged push in Bangladesh

Agencies weaponised: Abhishek Banerjee breaks silence on ED’s I-PAC raids after Trinamool MPs detained by Delhi Police

German Chancellor Merz to visit India next week, hold talks with PM Modi

PM Modi views diaspora as partners in nation-building: Odisha CM recalls PBD celebrations

Prayagraj: Italian woman visits Magh Mela, calls India ‘magical’

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