India living bearer of Lord Buddha's traditions: PM Modi showcases efforts to preserve, promote Buddhist heritage

IANS | January 3, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted the initiatives undertaken by his government to develop sites associated with the heritage of Lord Buddha in India and across the world, while also emphasising efforts to connect the present generation with Buddhist traditions and values.

After 36 years, Kerala MLA Antony Raju found guilty in ‘underwear tampering’ case

IANS | January 3, 2026 12:34 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 3 (IANS) In a dramatic turn of events, a local court in suburban Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday convicted Kerala’s Left Front legislator and former Transport Minister Antony Raju in the infamous "underwear evidence tampering" case, bringing to an end a legal saga that has spanned more than three and a half decades.

Women's panel issues notice to Uttarakhand Minister’s husband for calling Bihari girls 'Rs 20,000 marriage option'

IANS | January 3, 2026 11:58 AM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Controversy erupted after a viral video allegedly showed Girdhari Lalu Sahu, husband of Uttarakhand Women and Child Welfare Minister Rekha Arya, making derogatory remarks about women from Bihar, prompting the Bihar State Women Commission to take suo motu cognisance and issue a notice to him.

Congress worker death case: FIR lodged against MLAs in Karnataka's Ballari

IANS | January 3, 2026 11:44 AM

Ballari, Jan 3 (IANS) The Karnataka Police have registered FIRs against BJP MLA and mining baron Janardhana Reddy and Congress MLA Nara Bharat Reddy on Saturday in connection with the violence that erupted over a banner-related issue, which resulted in the death of a grand old party worker in Ballari.

PM Modi to inaugurate exposition on Lord Buddha’s Piprahwa Relics in Delhi today

IANS | January 3, 2026 6:57 AM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics associated with Bhagwan Buddha at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in Delhi on Saturday.

Trump shops marble for White House ballroom

IANS | January 2, 2026 11:03 PM

Washington, Jan 2 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Friday made a low-key visit to a Florida stone supplier as part of preparations for a new White House ballroom, with officials confirming he is personally purchasing materials for the project.

‘Eknath Shinde is modern day Suryaji Pisal’: Uddhav Thackeray likens BMC polls to battle against Mughals

IANS | January 2, 2026 10:35 PM

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Intensifying the political heat ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday launched a blistering attack on Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde, comparing his "betrayal" to the historical infamy of Suryaji Pisal.

Pakistan army again overrides civilian govt in pursuing agenda

IANS | January 2, 2026 10:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Ongoing actions on Imran Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaaf (PTI) party may formally be seen as being initiated by the civilian govt, but the sustained operation points to a well-crafted design and execution; a campaign of legal, security, and institutional pressure designed and configured by the all-powerful army.

Raihan, Aviva’s photo in royal ensembles wins father Robert Vadra’s heart

IANS | January 2, 2026 9:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The buzz over Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and businessman Robert Vadra's son Raihan and his longtime girlfriend Aviva Baig's private ring exchange ceremony at Ranthambore, Rajasthan, got a fresh doze of masala with the couple posting new photo on social media on Friday evening.

Vibrant Kutch district event inaugurated; Rs 8,500-crore MoUs signed with 334 MSMEs

IANS | January 2, 2026 9:40 PM

Gandhidham, Jan 2 (IANS) The Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference marked another milestone on Friday, with the grand inauguration of the Vibrant Kutch District-Level Programme at the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Convention Centre in Gandhidham of Kutch district.

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India living bearer of Lord Buddha's traditions: PM Modi showcases efforts to preserve, promote Buddhist heritage

After 36 years, Kerala MLA Antony Raju found guilty in ‘underwear tampering’ case

Women's panel issues notice to Uttarakhand Minister’s husband for calling Bihari girls 'Rs 20,000 marriage option'

Congress worker death case: FIR lodged against MLAs in Karnataka's Ballari

PM Modi to inaugurate exposition on Lord Buddha’s Piprahwa Relics in Delhi today

Trump shops marble for White House ballroom

‘Eknath Shinde is modern day Suryaji Pisal’: Uddhav Thackeray likens BMC polls to battle against Mughals

Pakistan army again overrides civilian govt in pursuing agenda

Raihan, Aviva’s photo in royal ensembles wins father Robert Vadra’s heart

Vibrant Kutch district event inaugurated; Rs 8,500-crore MoUs signed with 334 MSMEs

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