PM Modi calls for criticism with dignity in legislatures

IANS | January 19, 2026 7:18 PM

Lucknow, Jan 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stressed the need for respecting differing viewpoints and criticism with dignity in legislatures, underscoring technology’s role in enhancing transparency in legislative and democratic processes.

BJP declares Nitin Nabin as sole candidate for party President

IANS | January 19, 2026 7:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Monday, declared Nitin Nabin as the sole candidate for the post of National President after the nomination and scrutiny process concluded without any other contenders, paving the way for his unopposed election as the party's 12th national chief.

Former Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah delivers first political speech in Maithili

IANS | January 19, 2026 7:11 PM

Kathmandu, Jan 19 (IANS) A huge crowd gathered in Nepal's Janakpur City in southern Madhesh Province on Monday to hear the first political speech of Balen Shah, the former Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, who has been named the Prime Ministerial candidate of his party, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), following the parliamentary elections scheduled for March 5.