Mamata Banerjee only leader in India who can take on BJP: Akhilesh Yadav

IANS | January 27, 2026 6:23 PM

Kolkata, Jan 27 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is the only political leader in the entire country who has the courage and capability to take on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP, said Samajwadi Party (SP) President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav here on Tuesday.

‘No one can misuse the law’: Education Minister allays fears on new UGC regulations

IANS | January 27, 2026 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, reacting to the raging controversy over the new UGC regulations on Tuesday, said that nobody will be allowed to “discriminate or harass” under the guise of new guidelines and assured that the education body and government will ensure that these are implemented on the ground in all fairness.

Focus is on Budget but govt open to discuss other urgent business: Kiren Rijiju

IANS | January 27, 2026 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) On the eve of Parliament's Budget Session, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated on Tuesday that during an all-party meeting, he informed the members that the primary focus of the session will be the Budget; however, the government remains receptive to addressing any other issues that may require immediate attention.