Court’s verdict significant step, but cannot ease our loss: Ankit Sharma’s brother after conviction of Tahir Hussain, 4 others

IANS | July 14, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The brother of late Intelligence Bureau (IB) official, Ankit Sharma, on Tuesday said the court’s verdict convicting former AAP Councillor, Tahir Hussain, and four others for the murder during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, is a significant step towards justice, but added that the loss suffered by the family can never be eased as his brother is no longer with them.

Kerala's jailed BJP councillor takes oath inside Viyyur prison

IANS | July 14, 2026 12:46 PM

Thrissur, July 14 (IANS) In an unprecedented development in the history of Kerala's local self-government, jailed BJP leader R. Sugathan, elected as a councillor to the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, was sworn into office inside the Viyyur Central Prison on Tuesday after the Kerala High Court permitted the oath-taking ceremony to be conducted in jail.

Internal friction in NCP post-Ajit Pawar's demise: Ex-general secy Shrivastav cites severe communication void

IANS | July 14, 2026 12:34 PM

Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) The simmering discontent within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), where leadership transitioned to Sunetra Pawar following the demise of her husband Ajit Pawar, refuses to die down, with former NCP National General Secretary Brijmohan Shrivastav on Tuesday claiming that a massive communication void has emerged within the party after Ajit Pawar's passing.

Shiv Sena(UBT) rules out merger with Shinde camp, issues warning to defected MPs

IANS | July 14, 2026 12:29 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) has firmly rejected rumours of a merger with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Arvind Ganpat Sawant, the leader of the Shiv Sena(UBT) Parliamentary Party in the Lok Sabha, has issued a formal communication to six MPs who defected to the Shinde camp.

Deeply disappointed: 'Melbourne Meets Modi' organisers on 'paid crowd' claims of Rahul, Kharge; seek apology

IANS | July 14, 2026 11:52 AM

Melbourne, July 14 (IANS) The organisers of the 'Melbourne Meets Modi' event have written an open letter to the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, strongly rejecting the claims that the thousands of Indian-Australian attendees at the July 9 Marvel Stadium reception were a "paid crowd" funded by the BJP or the Indian government.

KMC’s special audit panel examines clearances for high-rise structures issued since 2021 in Kolkata

IANS | July 14, 2026 10:23 AM

Kolkata, July 14 (IANS) The clearances granted by the previous Trinamool Congress-controlled board in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation for multi-storey structures in and around the state capital since 2021 have now come under scrutiny of the KMC's special audit committee.

BJP-led alliance’s steady number consolidation likely to affect equation in upcoming Parliament Session

IANS | July 13, 2026 11:36 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Since the Winter Session of Parliament last year, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have steadily consolidated their position in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. This consolidation has profound implications for the upcoming Monsoon Session.

India and US are actively engaged: Sergio Gor slams ‘fake’ report around trade talks

IANS | July 13, 2026 11:22 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday slammed Reuters for running ‘fake news’ around the India-US trade talks, saying both sides had very constructive meetings and reaffirmed their commitment to finalising a trade deal.

PM Modi’s informal interaction with ‘Panchayat’ actors part of ‘next level’ connect with people

IANS | July 13, 2026 11:17 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently meeting prominent characters of the hit web series “Panchayat” at an event in New Delhi, and his warm interaction and reference to their popular dialogues serve as an example of his easy and inspiring interaction with cross-section of people, observed a recent post.

PM Modi’s gift of Bastar’s Dhokra art to Australian PM brings global spotlight on tribal craft

IANS | July 13, 2026 10:37 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again highlighted India's rich cultural heritage on the global stage by presenting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with a handcrafted metal boat made in Bastar's traditional Dhokra art.

Politics

Court’s verdict significant step, but cannot ease our loss: Ankit Sharma’s brother after conviction of Tahir Hussain, 4 others

Kerala's jailed BJP councillor takes oath inside Viyyur prison

Internal friction in NCP post-Ajit Pawar's demise: Ex-general secy Shrivastav cites severe communication void

Shiv Sena(UBT) rules out merger with Shinde camp, issues warning to defected MPs

Deeply disappointed: 'Melbourne Meets Modi' organisers on 'paid crowd' claims of Rahul, Kharge; seek apology

KMC’s special audit panel examines clearances for high-rise structures issued since 2021 in Kolkata

BJP-led alliance’s steady number consolidation likely to affect equation in upcoming Parliament Session

India and US are actively engaged: Sergio Gor slams ‘fake’ report around trade talks

PM Modi’s informal interaction with ‘Panchayat’ actors part of ‘next level’ connect with people

PM Modi’s gift of Bastar’s Dhokra art to Australian PM brings global spotlight on tribal craft

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