Rahul Gandhi going only for photos, publicity: BJP on LoP’s likely visit to Ayodhya’s Ram temple

IANS | January 13, 2026 12:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) According to several media reports, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is likely to visit the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Reacting to this, the BJP on Tuesday alleged that Gandhi had not visited the temple earlier and, if he does so now, it would be solely for photographs and publicity, which the Congress party would use for political gains.

T’gana Cong MLC triggers row over ‘Lord Ram’ remark; BJP hits back

IANS | January 13, 2026 12:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) A political storm erupted on Tuesday after Telangana Congress MLC Bomma Mahesh Kumar Goud accused the BJP of invoking Lord Ram for electoral gains, with senior BJP leaders launching a sharp counter-attack and accusing the Congress of repeatedly insulting Hindu beliefs and Sanatan Dharma for political gains.

Poshan Udaan 2026: Gujarat's skies carry a message of nutrition

IANS | January 13, 2026 12:05 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 13 (IANS) As colourful kites fill the skies on Makar Sankranti, Gujarat is giving the traditional festival a meaningful twist with 'Poshan Udaan 2026', a statewide initiative aimed at spreading awareness on nutrition and health.