BJP blasts ecosystem for ‘Sanatan hate’, demands action against Udhayanidhi Stalin for ‘hate speech’

IANS | January 21, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a blistering attack at the ecosystem, an apparent reference to Congress and INDIA bloc, for their hatred and pointed attacks at the Sanatan Dharma and demanded that DMK minister Udhayanidhi Stalin be made to face the law for his pernicious attack on Hinduism.

It feels wonderful: Nitin Nabin’s in-laws express pride over elevation as BJP National President

IANS | January 21, 2026 2:00 PM

Patna, Jan 21 (IANS) The elevation of Nitin Nabin as the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has brought immense joy and pride to his family, with his in-laws expressing deep happiness and confidence in his leadership as he assumed one of the most significant responsibilities in Indian politics.

Chandrakona case: Calcutta HC grants Suvendu Adhikari protection from coercive police action

IANS | January 21, 2026 1:51 PM

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday granted an interim protection from coercive police action to the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, in a case registered against him at Chandrakona Police Station in West Midnapore district.

Cabinet approves Rs 5,000 crore equity support for SIDBI

IANS | January 21, 2026 1:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved equity support of Rs 5,000 crore to Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).

Cabinet okays continuing Atal Pension Yojana till 2030-31

IANS | January 21, 2026 1:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) up to the financial year 2030-31 along with extension of funding support for promotional and developmental activities and gap funding.

ECI begins IICDEM 2026: CEC highlights India's ancient democratic system at meet

IANS | January 21, 2026 1:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday commenced the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national Capital. The three-day conference is poised to be the largest global gathering of its kind hosted by India in the field of democracy and election management, bringing together election administrators, policymakers, academics, and experts from across the world. Welcoming the delegates, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar highlighted India's ancient democratic system while addressing the delegates.

Internal consultations in BJP underway in Delhi under new chief Nitin Nabin

IANS | January 21, 2026 11:52 AM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The newly-appointed BJP National President Nitin Nabin has convened an important organisational meeting at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Wednesday for the first time after assuming office and internal consultations in the party are underway.

HM Amit Shah to visit Uttarakhand today on two-day tour

IANS | January 21, 2026 7:13 AM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will be on a two-day visit to Uttarakhand starting Wednesday, during which he will participate in several important religious, cultural, and social programmes in Haridwar and Rishikesh.

Maha Congress rift: Wadettiwar and Dhanorkar at loggerheads over leadership selection

IANS | January 20, 2026 10:48 PM

Chandrapur, Jan 20 (IANS) Despite a significant victory in the Chandrapur Municipal Corporation elections, the internal friction within the Chandrapur district unit of the Congress party has reached a breaking point as a public dispute has erupted between the Congress Legislative Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar and party MP Pratibha Dhanorkar.

Trump starts second year with push to upend international strategic order

IANS | January 20, 2026 10:29 PM

New York, Jan 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump started the anniversary of his inauguration as president for a second term on Tuesday with a push to upend the strategic international order, risking a rupture with the NATO alliance that has underpinned Western security for 76 years, while he made a friendly gesture to Russia.

Politics

BJP blasts ecosystem for ‘Sanatan hate’, demands action against Udhayanidhi Stalin for ‘hate speech’

It feels wonderful: Nitin Nabin’s in-laws express pride over elevation as BJP National President

Chandrakona case: Calcutta HC grants Suvendu Adhikari protection from coercive police action

Cabinet approves Rs 5,000 crore equity support for SIDBI

Cabinet okays continuing Atal Pension Yojana till 2030-31

ECI begins IICDEM 2026: CEC highlights India's ancient democratic system at meet

Internal consultations in BJP underway in Delhi under new chief Nitin Nabin

HM Amit Shah to visit Uttarakhand today on two-day tour

Maha Congress rift: Wadettiwar and Dhanorkar at loggerheads over leadership selection

Trump starts second year with push to upend international strategic order

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