Bangladesh elections: Concerns rise over resurgence of radical Islamist forces

IANS | January 23, 2026 9:32 PM

Tel Aviv, Jan 23 (IANS) Bangladesh’s national election on February 12 has raised concerns over the potential resurgence, whether "direct or indirect", of Islamist radical forces, including Jamaat-e-Islami and affiliated networks. Although these groups often present their activities as part of democratic processes, their ideological roots and historical conduct suggest otherwise, a report highlighted on Friday.

Global earthquake science conference opens in Gandhinagar; focus on early warning and research

IANS | January 23, 2026 9:18 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 23 (IANS) A three-day global conference on earthquake science, aimed at strengthening early warning systems and advancing research to mitigate seismic risks worldwide, began on Friday at the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) in Gandhinagar.

Centre releases white paper on strengthening AI governance

IANS | January 23, 2026 9:09 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The Centre on Friday released a White Paper titled "Strengthening AI Governance Through Techno-Legal Framework", outlining India’s approach to building a trusted, accountable, and innovation-aligned artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem.

Shivakumar's Davos diversion doesn't freeze CM bid, leadership issue evokes Rajasthan crisis

IANS | January 23, 2026 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) If anybody thought that persuading Karnataka Congress leader D.K. Shivakumar to participate in the World Economic Forum in the sub-zero climes of Davos would freeze his Chief Ministerial aspirations, nothing could be more wrong. At the most, it served buying some time.

Gujarat CM announces one-time interest waiver for rural housing beneficiaries

IANS | January 23, 2026 8:44 PM

Gandhinagar, Jan 23 (IANS) In a people-centric decision aimed at easing the financial burden on rural households, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved a one-time waiver of penal interest for beneficiaries of housing schemes run by the Gujarat Rural Housing Board.

PM Modi remembers Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, hails his legacy on Parakram Diwas

IANS | January 23, 2026 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Parakram Diwas event in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands through video link on Friday. In his address, PM Modi noted that January 23 marks the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, whose bravery continues to motivate people and evoke deep respect.

RBI to inject over Rs 2 lakh crore in banking system to ease liquidity

IANS | January 23, 2026 7:45 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced a series of liquidity-enhancing measures that will pump in more than Rs 2 lakh crore into the banking system to ease liquidity pressure.

Industrialists in Gujarat's Vapi express high hopes from Union Budget 2026

IANS | January 23, 2026 6:54 PM

Vapi, Jan 23 (IANS) Industries in Gujarat's Vapi district, which earn crores of rupees in foreign exchange through exports, are currently going through a difficult phase due to the Trump-led US administration's tariffs on Indian products. In such a scenario, there are expectations from leading industrialists here that the Union Budget presented by the Central government this time will provide relief to the local industries in the state.

PM Modi targets DMK at NDA rally near Chennai, calls for 'dual-engine' govt in TN

IANS | January 23, 2026 5:53 PM

Chennai, Jan 23 (IANS) At a high-voltage National Democratic Alliance (NDA) campaign rally held on Friday at Madurantakam near Chennai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), accusing it of corruption, misgovernance and betrayal of public trust, while asserting that Tamil Nadu is ready for a BJP-led NDA government.

Karnataka High Court lifts bike taxi ban, allows state to impose conditions

IANS | January 23, 2026 5:28 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 23 (IANS) In a major development, the Karnataka High Court on Friday lifted the ban on bike taxi services in the state, allowing operators to resume services.

Politics

Bangladesh elections: Concerns rise over resurgence of radical Islamist forces

Global earthquake science conference opens in Gandhinagar; focus on early warning and research

Centre releases white paper on strengthening AI governance

Shivakumar's Davos diversion doesn't freeze CM bid, leadership issue evokes Rajasthan crisis

Gujarat CM announces one-time interest waiver for rural housing beneficiaries

PM Modi remembers Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, hails his legacy on Parakram Diwas

RBI to inject over Rs 2 lakh crore in banking system to ease liquidity

Industrialists in Gujarat's Vapi express high hopes from Union Budget 2026

PM Modi targets DMK at NDA rally near Chennai, calls for 'dual-engine' govt in TN

Karnataka High Court lifts bike taxi ban, allows state to impose conditions

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