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BJP, Cong differ on SC denial of bail to Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court’s decision on Monday to deny bail to student activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid in a case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots triggered sharp political reactions, with the BJP welcoming the verdict, while the Congress expressed disappointment, arguing that bail should have been granted as the accused have spent nearly five years in custody.

BJP launches nationwide awareness campaign on VB-G RAM G scheme

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday launched a nationwide public awareness campaign titled 'VB–G RAM G Janjagaran Abhiyan' to promote and explain the provisions of the newly enacted VB–G RAM G Act, 2025.

UP govt grants 3-year age relaxation for 32,679 police posts

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:14 PM

Lucknow, Jan 5 (IANS) In a significant relief for police recruitment aspirants, the Uttar Pradesh government has approved a one-time relaxation of three years in the maximum age limit for candidates of all categories in the direct recruitment of constables and equivalent posts in the UP Police and Jail Administration.

Punjab sarpanch murder: Oppn blasts AAP govt over deteriorating law and order

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:09 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 5 (IANS) The AAP-led Punjab government has come under sharp attack from opposition parties over the deteriorating law and order situation in the state after a sarpanch from the ruling party was shot dead at a wedding venue in Amritsar.

India’s first government AI clinic to boost public health system

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:05 PM

Dubai/New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) India’s first government-run artificial intelligence (AI) clinic, launched recently at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in Greater Noida, marks a major step in integrating advanced technology in the public health system of the country, according to a media report.

India surpasses China to become world’s largest rice producer

IANS | January 5, 2026 3:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) India has surpassed China to become the largest rice producer in the world with a production of 150.18 million tonnes, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said.

Delhi riots case: CM Rekha Gupta welcomes SC's rejection of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam bail pleas

IANS | January 5, 2026 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to refuse bail to student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the alleged “larger conspiracy” case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots.

'Owaisi lacks moral standing to question RSS chief': BJP, Shiv Sena amid 'love jihad' debate

IANS | January 5, 2026 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena on Monday strongly criticised AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi for his remarks targeting RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over his comments on what is often referred to as "love jihad". They asserted that Owaisi "lacks both moral and political authority" to challenge the RSS chief.

Vice Prez Radhakrishnan praises NCC’s nation-building role

IANS | January 5, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, on Monday, attended the inauguration of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2026, lauding the youth organisation’s vital role in nation-building.

HM Shah attends TN BJP's 'Modi Pongal' celebration in Tiruchi, offers prayer at major temples

IANS | January 5, 2026 2:56 PM

Chennai, Jan 5 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Monday, participated in the Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) 'Modi Pongal' celebrations held in Tiruchirappalli, marking the harvest festival with traditional fervour and strong political messaging ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.

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BJP, Cong differ on SC denial of bail to Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid

BJP launches nationwide awareness campaign on VB-G RAM G scheme

UP govt grants 3-year age relaxation for 32,679 police posts

Punjab sarpanch murder: Oppn blasts AAP govt over deteriorating law and order

India’s first government AI clinic to boost public health system

India surpasses China to become world’s largest rice producer

Delhi riots case: CM Rekha Gupta welcomes SC's rejection of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam bail pleas

'Owaisi lacks moral standing to question RSS chief': BJP, Shiv Sena amid 'love jihad' debate

Vice Prez Radhakrishnan praises NCC’s nation-building role

HM Shah attends TN BJP's 'Modi Pongal' celebration in Tiruchi, offers prayer at major temples

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