JNU has become hub of Tukde-Tukde gang: Giriraj Singh

IANS | January 6, 2026 12:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday strongly condemned the controversial slogans raised against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus in Delhi, saying that JNU has become a hub of the so-called 'tukde-tukde gang', involving Rahul Gandhi, the Trinamool Congress, Left parties, and other opposition forces.

Left-wing student groups raise anti-PM Modi, HM Shah slogans at JNU campus, BJP calls them 'urban Naxals'

IANS | January 6, 2026 11:24 AM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Several Left-wing student organisations at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) raised slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a gathering at the 'Guerrilla Dhaba' on the university campus.

2010 IRCTC tender policy: NHRC seeks probe into minorities reservation by then Railways Minister Mamata Banerjee

IANS | January 6, 2026 10:59 AM

Kolkata, Jan 6 (IANS) A bench of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Railway Board to investigate a complaint alleging that in 2010, when the incumbent West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, was the Railways Minister, a tender policy was amended to provide reservation under the guise of minority preference, reducing the statutory reservation for SC/ST/OBC categories to benefit the Muslim community, which is not provided for under the Constitution of India.

'Made outstanding efforts for Odisha's growth trajectory,' PM Modi's birthday wishes to CM Majhi

IANS | January 6, 2026 8:51 AM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended birthday wishes to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, hailing his efforts to enhance the growth trajectory of the state, as well as empowering the youth there.

I am kidnapped president, prisoner of war, says Maduro in US court

IANS | January 6, 2026 8:28 AM

New York, Jan 6 (IANS) Nicolas Maduro, the Venezuelan leader who was captured by the US and brought here to face narco-terrorism charges, told a federal judge that he is innocent and is a “prisoner of war”.

Draft electoral rolls of UP to be published today; parties, public to get access

IANS | January 6, 2026 7:02 AM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that the draft electoral rolls of Uttar Pradesh will be published on Tuesday, marking a crucial step in the state's electoral preparations, officials said.

Tickets for R-Day 2026 events available through Aamantran app: Official

IANS | January 5, 2026 11:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Tickets for the Republic Day celebrations in 2026 can now be purchased through the Aamantran mobile app, the Ministry of Defence announced on Monday.

US weighs embassy reopening as Venezuela risk persists

IANS | January 5, 2026 11:03 PM

Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) The Trump administration is preparing for a possible reopening of the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, even as American officials warn that the security situation in Venezuela remains “fluid” and continues to pose severe risks to U.S. citizens.

Kharge calls Lord Buddha relics exposition a timeless reminder of peace, compassion and wisdom

IANS | January 5, 2026 10:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, on Monday, shared his reflections after visiting "The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One", an international exposition showcasing the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha.

'Siddaramaiah's longest-serving CM record doesn't deserve celebration'

IANS | January 5, 2026 10:01 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 5 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday launched a scathing attack on Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, saying his claim of breaking the longest-serving Chief Minister record does not deserve celebration but should instead be “buried”.

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JNU has become hub of Tukde-Tukde gang: Giriraj Singh

Left-wing student groups raise anti-PM Modi, HM Shah slogans at JNU campus, BJP calls them 'urban Naxals'

2010 IRCTC tender policy: NHRC seeks probe into minorities reservation by then Railways Minister Mamata Banerjee

'Made outstanding efforts for Odisha's growth trajectory,' PM Modi's birthday wishes to CM Majhi

I am kidnapped president, prisoner of war, says Maduro in US court

Draft electoral rolls of UP to be published today; parties, public to get access

Tickets for R-Day 2026 events available through Aamantran app: Official

US weighs embassy reopening as Venezuela risk persists

Kharge calls Lord Buddha relics exposition a timeless reminder of peace, compassion and wisdom

'Siddaramaiah's longest-serving CM record doesn't deserve celebration'

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