Tarique Rahman’s return doesn’t represent renewal or reform, may widen political polarisation: Sheikh Hasina (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | January 7, 2026 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman’s return to Dhaka after a 17-year exile does not represent renewal or reform for Bangladesh; rather it may widen the political polarisation, deposed Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told IANS in an exclusive interaction on Wednesday.

Foundations of India-Bangladesh relationship strong enough to endure this difficult period: Former PM Hasina

IANS | January 7, 2026 6:36 PM

Dhaka, Dec 7 (IANS) Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India for their "support and humanity', former Bangladesh Prime Minister and President of the Bangladesh Awami League, Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said that New Delhi is right to continue upholding the importance of democratic principles, minority protection, and regional stability in Dhaka.

Pakistan sought US help during Op Sindoor, feared resumption of Indian strikes: FARA Documents

IANS | January 7, 2026 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Pakistan desperately turned to the United States for assistance during India's Operation Sindoor, fearing that the military offensive was merely "paused" and could resume, fresh US government filings accessed by NDTV have revealed.

Himachal: HRTC pensioners hit streets against govt apathy

IANS | January 7, 2026 6:01 PM

Shimla, Jan 7 (IANS) Retired employees of Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) have taken to the streets, raising their voice against delayed pensions and demanding that the state government plug the gaps and restore their old-age pension as well as medical allowances at the earliest.

Himachal Pradesh: Relief for farmers as deadline for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana extended

IANS | January 7, 2026 5:45 PM

Shimla, Jan 7 (IANS) In a relief for the farmers in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh, the deadline for insuring wheat and barley crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for the Rabi season has been extended to January 15.

To politicise Khaleda Zia's death reflects troubling tendency: Former PM Hasina (IANS special)

Lomas Jha | January 7, 2026 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday slammed certain politicians back home who have been holding her and Awami League party responsible for the death of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia.

Mumbai BJP warns of 'particular community's silent demographic and cultural invasion'

IANS | January 7, 2026 4:32 PM

Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Amid ongoing BMC polls, Mumbai BJP president Ameet Satam on Wednesday raised concerns over a particular community's "silent demographic and cultural invasion" in the city, saying that it is a planned modus operandi involving illegal encroachments, infiltration, and vote-bank politics.

Govt pegs India's GDP growth rate at 7.4 per cent for 2025-26

IANS | January 7, 2026 4:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) India’s real GDP growth rate has been projected at 7.4 per cent in FY 2025-26, up from 6.5 per cent during FY 2024-25, according to the advanced estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday.

Gujarat holds first meeting of state-level census coordination committee ahead of Census 2027

IANS | January 7, 2026 4:30 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 7 (IANS) The first meeting of the Gujarat State-Level Census Coordination Committee (SLCCC) was held in Gandhinagar under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Das to review preparations for the upcoming Census 2027.

‘Bulldozerism’ a new form of barbarism: Hannan Mollah on MCD-led demolition drive near Delhi mosque

IANS | January 7, 2026 4:09 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 7 (IANS) CPI(M) leader Hannan Mollah on Wednesday reacted to the MCD-led demolition drive carried out near the Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid in the Turkman Gate area, describing 'bulldozerism' as a new form of barbarism. He further claimed that this approach is a contribution of the BJP government at the Centre.

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Tarique Rahman’s return doesn’t represent renewal or reform, may widen political polarisation: Sheikh Hasina (IANS Exclusive)

Foundations of India-Bangladesh relationship strong enough to endure this difficult period: Former PM Hasina

Pakistan sought US help during Op Sindoor, feared resumption of Indian strikes: FARA Documents

Himachal: HRTC pensioners hit streets against govt apathy

Himachal Pradesh: Relief for farmers as deadline for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana extended

To politicise Khaleda Zia's death reflects troubling tendency: Former PM Hasina (IANS special)

Mumbai BJP warns of 'particular community's silent demographic and cultural invasion'

Govt pegs India's GDP growth rate at 7.4 per cent for 2025-26

Gujarat holds first meeting of state-level census coordination committee ahead of Census 2027

‘Bulldozerism’ a new form of barbarism: Hannan Mollah on MCD-led demolition drive near Delhi mosque

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