Govt must be questioned on Bangladeshi players' participation in IPL bidding: Cong on criticism of SRK after KKR buys cricketer

IANS | January 2, 2026 3:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) As renowned ‘Kathavachak’ Devkinandan Thakur on Friday criticised Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan after his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), bought a Bangladeshi cricketer, the Congress on Friday said that the government must be questioned on the issue of allowing Bangladeshi players to participate and also pointed out that soon after the Pahalgam terror attack an India–Pakistan cricket match was played.

Uma Bharti lashes out at MP govt over Indore water contamination tragedy

IANS | January 2, 2026 3:04 PM

Bhopal, Jan 2 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Uma Bharti has strongly condemned the state government over the contaminated water crisis in Indore, describing the deaths as a profound shame for the administration and calling it a critical test for Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

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

IANS | January 2, 2026 2:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (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, January 3.

New labour codes bring on board gig workers with 90-day employment

IANS | January 2, 2026 2:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Ministry of Labour and Employment has published the draft rules for the four labour codes, which also bring gig workers on board for various benefits such as minimum wage, health, occupational safety, and social security coverage.

Bhupendra Patel govt fast-tracks satellite cities under Gujarat@2047 Vision

IANS | January 2, 2026 1:25 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 2 (IANS) In a step towards achieving the vision of Developed India by 2047 and Developed Gujarat@2047, the Bhupendra Patel government has accelerated plans for the strategic development of Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

Religion should not be politicised: JD(U), Shiv Sena as Zohran Mamdani takes oath on Quran

IANS | January 2, 2026 1:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) As Democrat leader Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the first Muslim mayor of America’s largest city, placing his hand on the Holy Quran while taking the oath of office, leaders from the JD(U) and Shiv Sena on Friday said that religion should not be politicised.

'Rahul Gandhi keeps lying about ECI and EVMs': BJP on Karnataka survey

IANS | January 2, 2026 1:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Friday criticised Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, saying that he continues to make false claims about the Election Commission of India (ECI) and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Poonawalla said a recent survey published by the Congress-led government in Karnataka itself contradicts Gandhi’s claims.

K'taka survey contradicts Cong's EVM claims, says elections free and fair; Priyank Kharge objects

IANS | January 2, 2026 12:47 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 2 (IANS) The Congress government has objected to a survey by the State Election Commission, published by the Karnataka Monitoring and Evaluation Authority under the Department of Planning, Programme Monitoring and Statistics, stating that the survey was not sanctioned by the state government.

ISI-backed Khalistan network expands to Milan, injects Bangladesh into propaganda

Vicky Nanjappa | January 2, 2026 12:30 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) A poster has been in circulation in Milan, Italy, calling for a lockdown by the pro-Khalistan elements. While one was aware of the presence of Khalistanis in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia, the poster featuring a protest in Italy signals a new shift.

'Hurting sentiments of 100 crore Hindus': Devkinandan Thakur criticises SRK over Bangladeshi player issue (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | January 2, 2026 11:03 AM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Renowned ‘Kathavachak’ Devkinandan Thakur on Friday criticised Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan after his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), bought a Bangladeshi cricketer. Thakur claimed that this action has offended the feelings of Hindus nationwide, particularly in light of the alleged abuses against minorities in Bangladesh.

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Govt must be questioned on Bangladeshi players' participation in IPL bidding: Cong on criticism of SRK after KKR buys cricketer

Uma Bharti lashes out at MP govt over Indore water contamination tragedy

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

New labour codes bring on board gig workers with 90-day employment

Bhupendra Patel govt fast-tracks satellite cities under Gujarat@2047 Vision

Religion should not be politicised: JD(U), Shiv Sena as Zohran Mamdani takes oath on Quran

'Rahul Gandhi keeps lying about ECI and EVMs': BJP on Karnataka survey

K'taka survey contradicts Cong's EVM claims, says elections free and fair; Priyank Kharge objects

ISI-backed Khalistan network expands to Milan, injects Bangladesh into propaganda

'Hurting sentiments of 100 crore Hindus': Devkinandan Thakur criticises SRK over Bangladeshi player issue (IANS Exclusive)

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