Rocky road ahead for NCP amid legal feuds and battle for control

Sanjay Jog | July 15, 2026 1:03 PM

Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is weathering a severe, potentially fatal existential storm. Following the tragic demise of its paramount leader and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in January 2026, the party's internal cohesion has completely shattered. The transition of leadership to Ajit Pawar's widow, Sunetra Pawar, has not brought stability; instead, it has triggered deep systemic fault lines.

Who killed 11 innocents? BJP alleges Cong govt's cover-up after clean chit to 3 IPS officers

IANS | July 15, 2026 12:35 PM

Bengaluru, July 15 (IANS) After a clean chit to three senior IPS officers in the 2025 Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede tragedy, Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress government, alleging that it was trying to shield those responsible for the deaths of 11 people.

UP university bans non-veg food in messes over hygiene concerns; saints welcome move

IANS | July 15, 2026 11:19 AM

Lucknow, July 15 (IANS) Several saints on Wednesday welcomed the decision of King George's Medical University (KGMU) to prohibit the cooking and serving of non-vegetarian food in all hostel messes and canteens with immediate effect.

Supreme embodiment of simplicity, selfless service: VP Radhakrishnan, PM Modi pay homage to K Kamaraj

IANS | July 15, 2026 10:08 AM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid heartfelt tributes to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Kamaraj on his birth anniversary, lauding his pivotal role in the freedom struggle and his dedication to nation-building.

He's at forefront of taking Gujarat to new heights: PM Modi's birthday wishes to CM Bhupendra Patel

IANS | July 15, 2026 9:35 AM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended birthday greetings to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and prayed for his long and healthy life.

Police image is built through conduct, not publicity: Former UP DGP

IANS | July 14, 2026 11:38 PM

Gandhinagar, July 14 (IANS) A positive image of the police is earned through ethical conduct and public service rather than publicity, former Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Prof. (Dr.) Vikram Singh said on Tuesday while addressing a one-day workshop on Police Image and Best Practices in Policing at Rashtriya Raksha University's School of Internal Security and SMART Policing (SISSP).

Ahmedabad Airport becomes India's third to secure ACI Level-5 customer experience accreditation

IANS | July 14, 2026 10:15 PM

Ahmedabad, July 14 (IANS) Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport has become the third airport in India to receive the Airports Council International (ACI) Level-5 Airport Customer Experience Accreditation, marking the highest level of recognition under the global body's customer experience programme.

‘Proud moment for Kashmir': Artisan on PM Modi's papier-mache gift to Indonesian President

IANS | July 14, 2026 10:07 PM

Srinagar, July 14 (IANS) Kashmiri papier-mache artisan Basharat Hussain has hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gesture of gifting a traditional Kashmiri papier-mache bowl to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. He called it a proud moment for the Valley's centuries-old handicraft tradition and a significant recognition of its artistic heritage on the global stage.

Agra artisans thank PM Modi for bringing global recognition to 'Pietra Dura' craftmanship

IANS | July 14, 2026 9:32 PM

Agra, July 14 (IANS) Artisans in Agra, who have been involved in their generational craft of making 'Pietra Dura' artworks, on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he presented an elegant marble inlay work box featuring the renowned Indian craftmanship to Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn AC, during his recent visit to the country.

India-UK FTA kicks in on Wednesday, bilateral trade to get booster shot

IANS | July 14, 2026 9:25 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which comes into force on Wednesday, represents a “gold standard” FTA due to its wide sectoral coverage that includes farmers, seafood exporters, and labour-intensive industries such as textiles, which will benefit from significant reductions in both tariff and non-tariff barriers, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Wednesday.

Politics

Rocky road ahead for NCP amid legal feuds and battle for control

Who killed 11 innocents? BJP alleges Cong govt's cover-up after clean chit to 3 IPS officers

UP university bans non-veg food in messes over hygiene concerns; saints welcome move

Supreme embodiment of simplicity, selfless service: VP Radhakrishnan, PM Modi pay homage to K Kamaraj

He's at forefront of taking Gujarat to new heights: PM Modi's birthday wishes to CM Bhupendra Patel

Police image is built through conduct, not publicity: Former UP DGP

Ahmedabad Airport becomes India's third to secure ACI Level-5 customer experience accreditation

‘Proud moment for Kashmir': Artisan on PM Modi's papier-mache gift to Indonesian President

Agra artisans thank PM Modi for bringing global recognition to 'Pietra Dura' craftmanship

India-UK FTA kicks in on Wednesday, bilateral trade to get booster shot

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