'World wants to know if democracy is alive in India': Prithviraj Chavan defends Rahul's frequent foreign visits (IANS Interview)

IANS | January 4, 2026 10:48 AM

Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Prithviraj Chavan, stated on Sunday that there should be no issue with Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's foreign visits, emphasising that the world is interested in learning about India and that the MP is effectively presenting the country's position on an international stage.

'Special thanks to BCCI': BJP leader welcomes move on Bangladeshi cricketer

IANS | January 4, 2026 9:28 AM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Sunday welcomed the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to direct Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to remove Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad ahead of the IPL 2026 season.

Trump defends secrecy, warns rivals after Venezuela operation

IANS | January 3, 2026 11:58 PM

Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Saturday defended the secrecy surrounding the US operation that led to the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, warning that advance notification to Congress or others would have “endangered the mission” and insisting the action sent a clear message to adversaries in the Western Hemisphere and beyond.

Trinamool launches outreach with Unnayoner Panchali; targets 200 prominent Bengalis

IANS | January 3, 2026 11:28 PM

Kolkata, Jan 3 (IANS) Trinamool Congress (TMC) has launched an ambitious outreach drive under its 'Banglar Samarthane Sanjog' initiative, targeting approximately 200 prominent personalities across West Bengal with 'Unnayoner Panchali', a detailed report card highlighting the state government's achievements over the past 15 years.

MEA advises Indians to avoid non-essential travel to Venezuela amid fast-evolving situation

IANS | January 3, 2026 11:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday advised Indian nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela in view of recent developments in the South American country and the rapidly evolving security situation there.

At Delhi Shabdotsav, Sudhanshu Trivedi slams North-South divide narrative; highlights BJP's southern surge

IANS | January 3, 2026 10:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) On the second day of "Delhi Shabdotsav 2026", a three-day literary and cultural festival celebrating India's heritage at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi delivered a powerful address emphasising national unity and warning against attempts to create divisions between North and South India.

US action in Venezuela a dangerous precedent: UN chief

Arul Louis | January 3, 2026 10:28 PM

United Nations, Jan 3 (IANS) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “deeply alarmed” by the US action on Saturday in Venezuela that captured President Nicolas Maduro and called it “a dangerous precedent”.

Delhi Shabdotsav 2026: Madhavi Latha praises PM Modi’s unity vision, predicts BJP rule in T'gana

IANS | January 3, 2026 10:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) BJP leader Kompella Madhavi Latha, who contested against AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi from the Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat in the 2024 elections, on Saturday delivered a strong political message at the Delhi Shabdotsav 2026, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of national unity and predicting that the BJP would form the government in Telangana by 2029.

Priyanka Gandhi to head Congress Screening Panel for Assam ahead of polls

IANS | January 3, 2026 10:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) In a strategic move ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections, the Congress party has appointed Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as Chairperson of the Screening Committee for Assam, signalling a high-stakes push in the northeastern state.

Mumbai mayor will be from MahaYuti, Hindu and Marathi: Maha CM

IANS | January 3, 2026 10:14 PM

Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday reiterated that the Mayor of Mumbai will be from the MahaYuti alliance and will be "both Hindu and Marathi."

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'World wants to know if democracy is alive in India': Prithviraj Chavan defends Rahul's frequent foreign visits (IANS Interview)

'Special thanks to BCCI': BJP leader welcomes move on Bangladeshi cricketer

Trump defends secrecy, warns rivals after Venezuela operation

Trinamool launches outreach with Unnayoner Panchali; targets 200 prominent Bengalis

MEA advises Indians to avoid non-essential travel to Venezuela amid fast-evolving situation

At Delhi Shabdotsav, Sudhanshu Trivedi slams North-South divide narrative; highlights BJP's southern surge

US action in Venezuela a dangerous precedent: UN chief

Delhi Shabdotsav 2026: Madhavi Latha praises PM Modi’s unity vision, predicts BJP rule in T'gana

Priyanka Gandhi to head Congress Screening Panel for Assam ahead of polls

Mumbai mayor will be from MahaYuti, Hindu and Marathi: Maha CM

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