I-PAC office raids, Mamata's allegations spurs parallel with the US' Watergate episode

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Since the Watergate scandal of the 1970s that rocked the US, there has been a tendency to name perceived wrongdoings with the suffix "gate", thus, it did not take much time in branding the narrative of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reportedly entering premises under a probe agency's raid and personally retrieving documents as "I-PAC-gate".

Parliament's Budget Session to begin from Jan 28, Budget likely on a Sunday!

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu has approved the summoning of both Houses of Parliament for the Budget Session 2026 from January 28 on the government's recommendation, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Friday.

Bangladesh: BNP flags rising political violence ahead of Feb elections

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:08 PM

Dhaka, Jan 9 (IANS) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Friday raised serious concerns over the law and order situation in the country ahead of the February elections, criticising the performance of law enforcement agencies under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, local media reported.

Lack of fiscal, legal certainty shackling Pakistan’s economy: Report

IANS | January 9, 2026 9:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The lack of certainty in Pakistan's fiscal, legal, strategic, and administrative framework has emerged as a key factor in the current economic stagnation of the country, according to an article in the Pakistani media.

In MP's Damoh, anganwadi workers raise awareness among pregnant women under PMMVY scheme

IANS | January 9, 2026 8:24 PM

Bhopal, Jan 9 (IANS) An awareness session was organised by the Anganwadi workers in Damoh district of Madhya Pradesh on Friday, to enlighten the pregnant women about various aspects of precautionary and safety measures, centering around motherhood.

Somnath Temple emerges as centre of women empowerment, over 350 female staff employed by Trust

IANS | January 9, 2026 8:04 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 9 (IANS) Somnath Temple, a vibrant centre of India's cultural heritage and spiritual consciousness, is known the world over as a centre of faith and devotion. However, this sacred shrine is not just limited to worship and darshan alone, today, it has emerged as a powerful centre for women's empowerment.

Harassment of women dog feeders to be dealt under criminal law: SC

IANS | January 9, 2026 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) the Supreme Court, continuing its hearing in the suo motu case on stray dog management in public spaces, on Friday made it clear that allegations of harassment, assault, or use of derogatory language against women feeding dogs constitute criminal offences, and such issues must be addressed under the penal law and not before the apex court in individual cases.

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I-PAC office raids, Mamata's allegations spurs parallel with the US' Watergate episode

Parliament's Budget Session to begin from Jan 28, Budget likely on a Sunday!

Bangladesh: BNP flags rising political violence ahead of Feb elections

Lack of fiscal, legal certainty shackling Pakistan’s economy: Report

In MP's Damoh, anganwadi workers raise awareness among pregnant women under PMMVY scheme

Somnath Temple emerges as centre of women empowerment, over 350 female staff employed by Trust

Harassment of women dog feeders to be dealt under criminal law: SC

Gujarat CM inaugurates National Mineral Chintan Shivir in Gandhinagar

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