‘Bigger sin’: Kapil Mishra accuses Kejriwal of misusing Punjab Police to protect Atishi

IANS | January 17, 2026 11:23 AM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) As Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta presented the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report related to the controversial video clip involving Atishi, Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on Saturday said 'Satyamev Jayate' and claimed that the alleged wrongdoing committed by Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Assembly, had now been verified. He further alleged that AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal had committed a 'bigger sin' by misusing the Punjab Police to protect Atishi, whom he accused of insulting the Gurus.

Atishi video clip row: Speaker Gupta presents FSL report in Delhi Assembly; claims no tampering

IANS | January 17, 2026 10:47 AM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Amid the controversy surrounding former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi’s video clip, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Saturday presented the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report in the Assembly and stated that, according to the findings, there was no alteration or tampering of the video.

Crucial rally of PM Modi at Bengal’s Malda today

IANS | January 17, 2026 9:15 AM

Kolkata, Jan 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to attend three programmes at Malda, two administrative and one political, at the minority-dominated Malda district of West Bengal later in the day on Saturday.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Indore today, meet families affected by water contamination

IANS | January 17, 2026 7:01 AM

Indore, Jan 17 (IANS) Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will be visiting Madhya Pradesh’s Indore on Saturday and will meet residents of Bhagirathpura area where nearly two dozen people died due to consumption of contaminated water in the past few weeks.

PM Modi to visit Assam today for two-day programme

IANS | January 17, 2026 6:18 AM

Guwahati, Jan 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam for a two-day trip on Saturday and Sunday (January 17 and 18), during which he will participate in major cultural and developmental programmes in the state.

PM Modi mourns loss of ML Mittal, who shared rare glimpses of his early life

IANS | January 17, 2026 12:12 AM

New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Prominent industrialist M.L. Mittal passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. His death has evoked deep sorrow across business and political circles, particularly for the rare personal anecdotes he shared about a young Narendra Modi—then an unassuming RSS pracharak and rising BJP leader—long before he entered the corridors of power.

GI Mahotsav in Guwahati showcases India’s heritage, boosts market access for products

IANS | January 16, 2026 11:41 PM

Guwahati, Jan 16 (IANS) The GI Mahotsav, an initiative of the Union government’s Ministry of MSME, is emerging as a key platform to promote India’s rich cultural heritage through Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged products, while opening new market opportunities for artisans, farmers and small producers, organisers said on Friday.

In Bihar’s Nalanda, 60 beneficiaries honoured for proactiveness in harnessing solar power

IANS | January 16, 2026 10:07 PM

Patna, Jan 16 (IANS) The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has achieved remarkable success in Bihar’s Nalanda, with close to one thousand people switching from conventional to solar energy for daily consumption. The district also ranks second in the state in subscribing to the flagship scheme and subsequently adopting solar panel-induced electricity.

Mamata's sudden attempt at religious realignment fuels poll speculations

Jayanta Bhattacharya | January 16, 2026 9:39 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's foundation‑stone laying ceremony for a sprawling Mahakal temple complex in Siliguri on Friday, is being seen as part of an attempt to change her 'minority appeasement' tag before the upcoming state Assembly elections.

Modi govt changed Startup landscape, half of new firms from small cities: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

IANS | January 16, 2026 9:33 PM

Jammu, Jan 16 (IANS) Union MoS (Ind. Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Friday said that while India had around 400 startups before 2014, the number of recognised startups has now crossed 2 lakhs, with nearly 50 per cent emerging from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

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‘Bigger sin’: Kapil Mishra accuses Kejriwal of misusing Punjab Police to protect Atishi

Atishi video clip row: Speaker Gupta presents FSL report in Delhi Assembly; claims no tampering

Crucial rally of PM Modi at Bengal’s Malda today

Rahul Gandhi to visit Indore today, meet families affected by water contamination

PM Modi to visit Assam today for two-day programme

PM Modi mourns loss of ML Mittal, who shared rare glimpses of his early life

GI Mahotsav in Guwahati showcases India’s heritage, boosts market access for products

In Bihar’s Nalanda, 60 beneficiaries honoured for proactiveness in harnessing solar power

Mamata's sudden attempt at religious realignment fuels poll speculations

Modi govt changed Startup landscape, half of new firms from small cities: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

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