New US envoy Gor got on to right start from first day, opines Shashi Tharoor

IANS | January 15, 2026 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has termed Sergio Gor’s arrival as US Ambassador to India as a pivotal moment for resetting New Delhi–Washington ties, where the American diplomat must act as a "chief restructuring officer" to overcome tariff disputes, market access frictions, and geopolitical divergences, while leveraging shared democratic values to rebuild trust.

Adi Shankaracharya's writings offer guidance in religious matters, logic & philosophy: HM Shah in Ahmedabad

IANS | January 15, 2026 7:07 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 15 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, during the visit to his home state of Gujarat, on Thursday, attended a special event organised at the Sastu Sahitya Mudranalaya Trust in Ahmedabad.

NCC R-Day Camp: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta asks cadets to place nation above all

IANS | January 15, 2026 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Thursday, interacted with cadets at the Republic Day Camp of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and exhorted them to grow into responsible and tech-savvy citizens who place the nation above all.

Whatever profession you choose ensure it strengthens nation: President Murmu (Ld)

IANS | January 15, 2026 4:25 PM

Amritsar, Jan 15 (IANS) Stressing on scientific temperament and women empowerment, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday flagged the problem of drug abuse in Punjab, calling for a lasting solution to the menace. She also urged students to ensure that whatever profession they choose, their contribution strengthens the nation and reinforces human values.

President Murmu flags drug menace among Punjab youth, seeks lasting solution

IANS | January 15, 2026 4:09 PM

Amritsar, Jan 15 (IANS) Expressing concern over rising drug abuse among the youth in Punjab, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that in recent years, the problem has emerged as a serious challenge, affecting the youth the most.

Uddhav Thackeray demands suspension of SEC Commissioner over voter-list ‘errors’, 'erasable' ink

IANS | January 15, 2026 3:45 PM

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Amid the ongoing Municipal Corporation elections in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena(UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the State Election Commission. Accusing the Commission of significant irregularities in the voter lists, including duplicate entries and the use of "erasable ink", Thackeray questioned the very integrity of the poll body and demanded that the State Election Commissioner be suspended and questioned.

People across Maha will vote for development: Eknath Shinde

IANS | January 15, 2026 3:32 PM

Thane, Jan 15 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday said that people across the state will vote for development.

I-PAC raid row: SC stays Bengal Police FIRs against ED officers; issues notice to CM Mamata Banerjee, others

IANS | January 15, 2026 3:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the FIRs registered by the West Bengal Police against Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in connection with the recent searches at the premises of political consultancy firm I-PAC and the residence of its co-founder, Pratik Jain, in Kolkata.

Pakistan selling off state-owned firms in distress sales

IANS | January 15, 2026 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Poor governance and mismanagement due to political interference are leading to huge losses in Pakistan’s state-owned enterprises, after which they are put up for distress sale at throwaway prices, a Pakistani media report said.

India’s merchandise exports rise to $38.51 billion in December despite global uncertainties

IANS | January 15, 2026 2:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) India's merchandise exports rose to $38.51 billion in December from $38.13 billion in November despite the uncertainties in the global market triggered by the US tariff turmoil and geopolitical tensions, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.

Politics

New US envoy Gor got on to right start from first day, opines Shashi Tharoor

Adi Shankaracharya's writings offer guidance in religious matters, logic & philosophy: HM Shah in Ahmedabad

NCC R-Day Camp: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta asks cadets to place nation above all

Whatever profession you choose ensure it strengthens nation: President Murmu (Ld)

President Murmu flags drug menace among Punjab youth, seeks lasting solution

Uddhav Thackeray demands suspension of SEC Commissioner over voter-list ‘errors’, 'erasable' ink

People across Maha will vote for development: Eknath Shinde

I-PAC raid row: SC stays Bengal Police FIRs against ED officers; issues notice to CM Mamata Banerjee, others

Pakistan selling off state-owned firms in distress sales

India’s merchandise exports rise to $38.51 billion in December despite global uncertainties

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