Talking ill about India abroad shows disconnect from country’s roots: Delhi CM’s dig at Rahul Gandhi

IANS | January 2, 2026 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Those politicians or leaders who speak ill about India while being on foreign soil, bringing embarrassment for the country as well as countrymen, remain “disconnected and detached” from the country’s roots, said Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, taking a dig at the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday.

Enchanting, shining example of creativity: PM Modi hails 'Ahmedabad International Flower Show 2026'

IANS | January 2, 2026 4:29 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised the Ahmedabad International Flower Show 2026, calling it "enchanting" and a shining example of creativity, public participation, and the city's deep connection with nature.

Congress' own survey in K'taka 'exposes' Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' narrative: BJP's Amit Malviya

IANS | January 2, 2026 4:05 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 2 (IANS) Pointing to a survey conducted by a government body and its findings reflecting strong democratic engagement in the electoral process and EVMs in Karnataka, Amit Malviya, in-charge of the BJP's National Information and Technology Department, said that the Congress' own survey in the state completely "exposes" Rahul Gandhi's entire "vote chori" narrative.

Difficult to understand how this mindset develops: VHP as anti-national song played in Palghar

IANS | January 2, 2026 4:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Reacting to the controversy over the slogan 'Kashmir will become Pakistan,' Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) National Spokesperson Vinod Bansal on Friday said it was difficult to understand how such a mindset develops.

'Shabdotsav 2026' begins at Dhyan Chand stadium, Delhi CM inaugurates ceremony

IANS | January 2, 2026 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) 'Shabdotsav 2026', a three-day cultural and literary festival celebrating ‘Bharat Abhyudaya’, kicked off at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in the national capital on Friday.

Govt busts fake claim on RBI withdrawing Rs 500 notes from ATMs by March 2026

IANS | January 2, 2026 3:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Central government on Friday rebutted fake information being circulated on social media platforms, claiming that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would stop Rs 500 currency notes from ATMs by March 2026.

India's glorious past shaping its global future, says EAM Jaishankar

IANS | January 2, 2026 3:40 PM

Chennai, Jan 2 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, on Friday, challenged young minds at the IIT Madras to see India not just as a nation of the present, but as a civilisation shaping the global future.

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.

Politics

Talking ill about India abroad shows disconnect from country’s roots: Delhi CM’s dig at Rahul Gandhi

Enchanting, shining example of creativity: PM Modi hails 'Ahmedabad International Flower Show 2026'

Congress' own survey in K'taka 'exposes' Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' narrative: BJP's Amit Malviya

Difficult to understand how this mindset develops: VHP as anti-national song played in Palghar

'Shabdotsav 2026' begins at Dhyan Chand stadium, Delhi CM inaugurates ceremony

Govt busts fake claim on RBI withdrawing Rs 500 notes from ATMs by March 2026

India's glorious past shaping its global future, says EAM Jaishankar

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

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