Journey of resolve to achievement: BJP marks 12 years of Modi govt at Centre

IANS | May 26, 2026 11:57 AM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday marked the completion of 12 years since the NDA government first assumed office at the Centre in 2014, describing the period as a journey of good governance, development and national transformation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Polling begins for Punjab civic bodies; litmus test for AAP

IANS | May 26, 2026 8:33 AM

Chandigarh, May 26 (IANS) Ahead of the Assembly elections in Punjab, slated in early 2027, the AAP-ruled state on Tuesday went to the polls to elect councillors for 1,896 wards and eight municipal corporations amid tight security.

CPI(M) calls for INDIA bloc revival, criticises Congress approach

IANS | May 26, 2026 12:56 AM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has called for the revival of the Opposition INDIA bloc following the recently held Assembly election results, but alleged that the Congress, the largest constituent of the alliance, took a stand contrary to unity-building.

PM Modi creating new opportunities for youth: BJP chief Nitin Nabin

IANS | May 25, 2026 9:34 PM

Bengaluru, May 25 (IANS) BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Monday said India is creating unprecedented opportunities for youth under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi through growth in the semiconductor sector, startups, digital innovation, and skill development initiatives.

SC asks states, UTs to implement menstrual hygiene directions in schools by Aug 15

IANS | May 25, 2026 9:32 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday directed all states and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure implementation of its directions on menstrual hygiene management in schools by August 15, and file compliance reports, as it continued to monitor compliance of its landmark ruling recognising access to menstrual hygiene as a fundamental right.

China starts exerting geopolitical clout in Africa

IANS | May 25, 2026 8:43 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) China's influence in Africa now goes beyond economic projects to exerting diplomatic and political pressure on governments to toe the Beijing line when it comes to relations with other countries, according to an article.