Pakistan’s electricity crisis stems from rising costs, low demand

IANS | January 20, 2026 5:57 PM

London, Jan 20 (IANS) Pakistan’s electricity crisis refuses to yield to repeated rounds of reform. The latest assessment by the power sector regulator identifies rising costs, stagnant demand, under-utilised capacity, persistent inefficiencies in transmission and distribution and an electricity system that continues to weigh on economic growth rather than support it, media reports said.

From earthquake ruins to cooperative prosperity: Sarhad dairy’s camel milk revolution in Kutch

IANS | January 20, 2026 5:06 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 20 (IANS) The devastating earthquake of January 26, 2001, had reduced Kutch to rubble, triggering widespread uncertainty over the region’s future. However, under the leadership of then Chief Minister and present Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kutch not only recovered but emerged as a model of development, self-reliance and cooperative-led growth.

BJP’s youngest corporator pursuing MBA; aims to involve youth in politics

IANS | January 20, 2026 4:33 PM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) BJP’s youngest corporator, Kashish Fulwariya (22), who was elected in the recent Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, is currently pursuing an MBA while discharging her responsibilities as a councillor.

Varanasi demolition: BJP slams use of AI to ‘mislead’ nation for political gain

IANS | January 20, 2026 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The BJP on Tuesday countered claims by Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav about “demolition of temples” in Varanasi, issuing three fact checks for countering attempts to use AI and “mislead” the nation for political gain.

India’s textile sector is a powerful job-creating engine of growth: PM Modi

IANS | January 20, 2026 4:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the rise of India’s textile sector from a legacy industry to a powerful job-creating and people-centric engine of growth, embodying the true spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

‘Historic generational change within BJP’: MahaYuti on Nitin Nabin’s appointment

IANS | January 20, 2026 4:08 PM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) MahaYuti leaders congratulated Nitin Nabin for his appointment as the BJP president on Tuesday and wished him success.

India and BJP will have new direction under Nitin Nabin: Nityanand Rai

IANS | January 20, 2026 3:59 PM

Patna, Jan 20 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Tuesday congratulated Nitin Nabin on his election as the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), wishing him success in shouldering his new responsibilities.

'Your leadership has infused fresh momentum': K'taka BJP congratulates Nitin Nabin

IANS | January 20, 2026 3:52 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 20 (IANS) Karnataka BJP state president and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday extended his heartfelt congratulations to Nitin Nabin on becoming the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Congress asks govt to ensure OBC quota in private colleges as well

IANS | January 20, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Seeking quota in private institutions of higher education as well, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday commemorated the anniversary of an UPA era law that came into effect on January 20, 2006, allowing 27 per cent OBC reservation in Centrally-funded colleges.

‘Injustice done to Shankaracharya’: Congress on Prayagraj Mela Authority notice row

IANS | January 20, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) After Swami Avimukteshwaranand was served a notice by the Prayagraj Mela Authority questioning his use of the title ‘Shankaracharya’ - a designation traditionally associated with the highest spiritual leaders of Sanatana Dharma and seeking clarification on the legitimacy of the title, leaders from the Congress and the Samajwadi Party on Tuesday said that injustice had been done to the Shankaracharya.

Politics

Pakistan’s electricity crisis stems from rising costs, low demand

From earthquake ruins to cooperative prosperity: Sarhad dairy’s camel milk revolution in Kutch

BJP’s youngest corporator pursuing MBA; aims to involve youth in politics

Varanasi demolition: BJP slams use of AI to ‘mislead’ nation for political gain

India’s textile sector is a powerful job-creating engine of growth: PM Modi

‘Historic generational change within BJP’: MahaYuti on Nitin Nabin’s appointment

India and BJP will have new direction under Nitin Nabin: Nityanand Rai

'Your leadership has infused fresh momentum': K'taka BJP congratulates Nitin Nabin

Congress asks govt to ensure OBC quota in private colleges as well

‘Injustice done to Shankaracharya’: Congress on Prayagraj Mela Authority notice row

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