'Awards were earlier used as political tools': BJP hits out at Cong on Padma Awards row

IANS | January 27, 2026 9:39 AM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) BJP leader Gourav Vallabh on Tuesday mounted a sharp counterattack on the Congress party for questioning the selection of Padma award recipients, asserting that the present government recognises individuals who genuinely deserve national honours and have made meaningful contributions to society, unlike what he alleged was the practice during the UPA regime.

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to CM Conrad Sangma, hails his 'noteworthy' efforts in Meghalaya

IANS | January 27, 2026 9:36 AM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended birthday wishes to Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, saying that his efforts to fulfil the aspirations of the people of the state are noteworthy.

President Murmu hosts traditional 'At Home' reception on Republic Day

IANS | January 27, 2026 12:35 AM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday hosted the traditional ‘At Home’ reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, bringing together prominent dignitaries to mark the conclusion of the day’s celebrations.

Gujarat’s ‘Vande Mataram’ tableau highlights journey of Tricolour on Kartavya Path

IANS | January 26, 2026 10:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Gujarat’s tableau drew wide attention at the 77th Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path on Monday, as it presented a chronological depiction of the evolution of the Indian National Flag, aligned with the national theme “Swatantrata Ka Mantra: Vande Mataram”.

Congress steps up organisational revamp after recent political setbacks

IANS | January 26, 2026 10:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The Congress on Monday directed state leaders to complete the formation of committees from the district to the booth levels as part of an intensified exercise to rejuvenate the organisation following recent political setbacks.

Telangana CM begins executive education at Harvard University

IANS | January 26, 2026 9:40 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 26 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy began his executive education at the famed Kennedy School at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, with program orientation and cohort introduction.

Padma Shri for Yumnam Jatra Singh rekindles Manipur’s spiritual and cultural legacy

IANS | January 26, 2026 9:19 PM

Imphal, Jan 26 (IANS) Manipur’s legendary cultural maestro Yumnam Jatra Singh, who has been posthumously named a recipient of the Padma Shri, has once again drawn national attention to the enduring need to preserve the state’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage.

‘Serving farmers is my only passion: Shivraj Singh Chouhan speaks to beneficiaries at Pusa

IANS | January 26, 2026 9:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacted with beneficiary farmers on the 77th Republic Day at Pusa, New Delhi.

PM Modi condoles passing of renowned Tamil scholar Prof Gnanasundaram

IANS | January 26, 2026 9:00 PM

Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of eminent Tamil scholar and litterateur T. Gnanasundaram, remembering him as a towering figure whose lifelong dedication enriched Tamil culture, literature, and scholarship.

Bangladesh: Security situation growing increasingly dangerous ahead of election

IANS | January 26, 2026 8:39 PM

Dhaka, Jan 26 (IANS) Bangladesh’s law-and-order situation has witnessed a marked deterioration since August 2024 with mob violence, extortion, looting and various crimes across the country going largely unchecked, a report said on Monday.

Politics

'Awards were earlier used as political tools': BJP hits out at Cong on Padma Awards row

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to CM Conrad Sangma, hails his 'noteworthy' efforts in Meghalaya

President Murmu hosts traditional 'At Home' reception on Republic Day

Gujarat’s ‘Vande Mataram’ tableau highlights journey of Tricolour on Kartavya Path

Congress steps up organisational revamp after recent political setbacks

Telangana CM begins executive education at Harvard University

Padma Shri for Yumnam Jatra Singh rekindles Manipur’s spiritual and cultural legacy

‘Serving farmers is my only passion: Shivraj Singh Chouhan speaks to beneficiaries at Pusa

PM Modi condoles passing of renowned Tamil scholar Prof Gnanasundaram

Bangladesh: Security situation growing increasingly dangerous ahead of election

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