Pakistan’s rich elite gets richer as others lose out

IANS | January 16, 2026 7:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) In Pakistan, the phrase "the 22 families" has been a prominent part of public discourse for decades. It resurfaces time and again, echoing a sentiment held by many that an alarming amount of wealth and power is concentrated in the hands of a small few.

National Startup awardees hail mushrooming of start-ups and enabling environment for their growth 

IANS | January 16, 2026 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) On the occasion of National Startup Day and the 10th anniversary of the Startup India project, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a special event at Bharat Mandapam in the capital. He highlighted the achievements of the Startup India initiative, encouraged young entrepreneurs, and reaffirmed India’s commitment to becoming a hub for innovation and startups.

Dehradun entrepreneur shares how Startup India has been powering lives, transforming businesses

IANS | January 16, 2026 5:30 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) As the startup landscape completed a historic milestone with completion of 10 years of the 'Startup India' initiative on Friday, a Dehradun-based entrepreneur shared the transformative impact of the scheme in his and fellow startup founders' life, while also reminiscing about a virtual yet highly motivating interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

HM Shah joins PM Modi in hailing Tamil poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar

IANS | January 16, 2026 5:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) On the occasion of Thiruvalluvar Day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday by paying tributes to the Tamil poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar whose works and ideals continue to inspire innumerable people across generations.

Beldanga tension proves rule of law collapsed in West Bengal: BJP

IANS | January 16, 2026 3:42 PM

Kolkata, Jan 16 (IANS) The BJP on Friday claimed that the continuing tension, blockades and stone-pelting in West Bengal's Beldanga since the body of the migrant worker, allegedly killed in Jharkhand, arrived, proved that the rule of law has collapsed in the state.