Gujarat’s Navalpur gram panchayat emerges as a model of women-led governance

IANS | January 14, 2026 7:17 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 14 (IANS) Talod taluka of Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district is drawing attention statewide as Navalpur Gram Panchayat has set a remarkable example of women’s empowerment in local governance. The panchayat is entirely women-led — from the sarpanch to the deputy sarpanch and all members — and notably, every representative was elected unanimously. Under this collective leadership, the village has showcased how consensus-driven governance can accelerate development across sectors.

'Rules paramount': Bengal BLO serves himself, his wife SIR notice for 'logical discrepancies' in their voter data

IANS | January 14, 2026 6:54 PM

Kolkata, Jan 14 (IANS) Demonstrating his adherence to rules, a Booth Level Officer (BLO) in West Bengal on Wednesday said that he has issued a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing notice to himself and his wife due to "logical discrepancies" in their voter registration information.

New household survey confirms rising poverty in Pakistan

IANS | January 14, 2026 6:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Pakistan’s Household Integrated Economic Survey (HIES), published after a gap of six years, exposes the extreme level of poverty in the country with food-insecure households surging from 15.9 per cent in 2018 to 2019 to a staggering 24.4 per cent in 2024 to 2025, according to a report in the local media.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi join kite-flying festivities on Makar Sankranti

IANS | January 14, 2026 6:39 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 14 (IANS) The festival of Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti) unfolded with vibrant colours and soaring enthusiasm across Gujarat, as citizens filled terraces and open grounds to celebrate the tradition of kite flying. From Ahmedabad to Surat and Gandhinagar, the state’s top leaders stepped away from official responsibilities for a day and mingled with the public—participating in the festivities not as politicians, but as fellow kite lovers.

As Afghanistan’s trade volume through Iran border spikes, fear of US sanctions looms large

IANS | January 14, 2026 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Further US sanctions on Iran will not only intensify Tehran’s economic woes but also destabilise Afghanistan’s already precarious situation, which is celebrating a fivefold increase in the volume of commercial goods transported on its railway link with the western neighbour.

Nepali Congress edges closer to split as top office bearers expelled

IANS | January 14, 2026 5:32 PM

Kathmandu, Jan 14 (IANS) The Nepali Congress appears to be heading towards a split after the establishment faction of the party, led by President Sher Bahadur Deuba, on Wednesday decided to expel three office-bearers for five years for their alleged involvement in the Special General Convention (SGC).

Fadnavis accuses Uddhav Thackeray of minority appeasement, says he has abandoned Hindutva (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | January 14, 2026 5:27 PM

Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, accusing him of indulging in minority appeasement and abandoning the Hindutva ideology espoused by his father, Balasaheb Thackeray.

German Chancellor's visit seen as a catalyst for fast tracking India-EU FTA, boosting exports

IANS | January 14, 2026 5:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) India and the European Union are in the final stages of negotiating a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which could reshape India’s trade landscape with its largest partner for goods.

'Politically motivated': Lokpal dismisses DA complaint against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, wife

IANS | January 14, 2026 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The Lokpal of India has dismissed a complaint alleging acquisition of disproportionate assets (DA) against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, holding that no case was made out either against the public servant or his wife, who is an independent professional and not a public servant.

Aditya Sahu appointed BJP's new Jharkhand President, 21 members for National Council also named

IANS | January 14, 2026 4:09 PM

Ranchi, Jan 14 (IANS) Aditya Sahu will be the new President of the BJP's Jharkhand unit, party’s central election officer and Union Minister Jual Oram announced on Wednesday.

Politics

Gujarat’s Navalpur gram panchayat emerges as a model of women-led governance

'Rules paramount': Bengal BLO serves himself, his wife SIR notice for 'logical discrepancies' in their voter data

New household survey confirms rising poverty in Pakistan

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi join kite-flying festivities on Makar Sankranti

As Afghanistan’s trade volume through Iran border spikes, fear of US sanctions looms large

Nepali Congress edges closer to split as top office bearers expelled

Fadnavis accuses Uddhav Thackeray of minority appeasement, says he has abandoned Hindutva (IANS Exclusive)

German Chancellor's visit seen as a catalyst for fast tracking India-EU FTA, boosting exports

'Politically motivated': Lokpal dismisses DA complaint against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, wife

Aditya Sahu appointed BJP's new Jharkhand President, 21 members for National Council also named

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