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Maha Congress rift: Wadettiwar and Dhanorkar at loggerheads over leadership selection

IANS | January 20, 2026 10:48 PM

Chandrapur, Jan 20 (IANS) Despite a significant victory in the Chandrapur Municipal Corporation elections, the internal friction within the Chandrapur district unit of the Congress party has reached a breaking point as a public dispute has erupted between the Congress Legislative Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar and party MP Pratibha Dhanorkar.

Anti-encroachment drive in Ahmedabad's Vatva area, over 450 houses and shops to be razed

IANS | January 20, 2026 10:21 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 20 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) launched a major anti-encroachment drive near Bandarvat (Vanarvat) lake in the Vatva area of Ahmedabad.

Hazaribagh’s Rakhi Sinha to attend R-Day event for excellence in Janaushadhi Kendra work

IANS | January 20, 2026 10:18 PM

Hazaribagh (Bihar), Jan 20 (IANS) Watching the Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path in Delhi up close is a dream cherished by every Indian. For Rakhi Sinha of Charhi in Bihar’s Hazaribagh, that dream is about to become a reality. She has been invited to participate in the Republic Day celebrations on January 26 in recognition of her outstanding work under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Yojana (PMBJK).

PM Modi keeps unbroken bond with all BJP Presidents

IANS | January 20, 2026 10:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The popular X handle "Modi Archive" (@modiarchive), dedicated to chronicling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political journey through rare photographs, videos, and archival material, has shared a striking visual compilation featuring PM Modi alongside every Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president since the party's inception.

Labour Party supporting New Zealand-India FTA a game changer: Shashi Tharoor

IANS | January 20, 2026 10:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday hailed the news that the New Zealand Labour Party has officially announced to support the enabling legislation for the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Entrepreneurs thrive under PMFME scheme in Bihar’s Sheikhpura

IANS | January 20, 2026 9:24 PM

Sheikhpura, (Bihar) Jan 20 (IANS) Prime Minister’s Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, is transforming local food processing businesses in Sheikhpura.

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh takes swipe at Maharashtra CM over Davos MoU

IANS | January 20, 2026 8:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) As the snow-lined avenues of Davos in Switzerland played host to global leaders and industry captains discussing growth, governance, and future economies, Maharashtra's participation at the World Economic Forum emerged as both an economic milestone and a political talking point.

Gujarat’s investment story sets global benchmark at Davos: Dy CM (Lead)

IANS | January 20, 2026 8:36 PM

Davos, Jan 20 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Tuesday highlighted Gujarat’s rapid investment-led growth and its expanding global footprint, asserting that the state’s development journey has become a model not only for India but for the world.

PM Modi’s cultural push takes Assam’s Bagurumba dance to global spotlight

IANS | January 20, 2026 8:02 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Assam’s iconic Bagurumba dance is rapidly gaining global prominence, driven by the sustained efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide a national and international platform to the state’s cultural heritage.

New chapter in India’s political history: Rajasthan BJP on Nitin Nabin’s appointment

IANS | January 20, 2026 7:36 PM

Jaipur, Jan 20 (IANS) A grand celebration was organised at the Rajasthan BJP office to mark the unopposed election of Nitin Nabin as the president of the party.

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Maha Congress rift: Wadettiwar and Dhanorkar at loggerheads over leadership selection

Anti-encroachment drive in Ahmedabad's Vatva area, over 450 houses and shops to be razed

Hazaribagh’s Rakhi Sinha to attend R-Day event for excellence in Janaushadhi Kendra work

PM Modi keeps unbroken bond with all BJP Presidents

Labour Party supporting New Zealand-India FTA a game changer: Shashi Tharoor

Entrepreneurs thrive under PMFME scheme in Bihar’s Sheikhpura

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh takes swipe at Maharashtra CM over Davos MoU

Gujarat’s investment story sets global benchmark at Davos: Dy CM (Lead)

PM Modi’s cultural push takes Assam’s Bagurumba dance to global spotlight

New chapter in India’s political history: Rajasthan BJP on Nitin Nabin’s appointment

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