Gujarat Dy CM highlights India-Germany bond as PM Modi and Chancellor Merz join Ahmedabad kite festival

IANS | January 12, 2026 10:27 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 12 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi wrote on the growing warmth in India-Germany relations as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz came together at the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad, transforming a beloved cultural celebration into a moment of global significance. Under the vibrant winter sky, the festival offered a colourful canvas where tradition met diplomacy.

Over 1.1 million farm pumps solarised under PM-KUSUM scheme: Pralhad Joshi

IANS | January 12, 2026 9:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Monday underscored India’s commitment to integrating renewable energy with agriculture and food systems to enhance energy security, climate resilience and rural livelihoods.

Net direct tax collection rises by 8.8 per cent in FY26

IANS | January 12, 2026 8:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) The Central government's net direct tax collections touched Rs 18.37 lakh crore between April 1 and January 11 of the current financial year (2025-26), according to data released by the Income Tax Department on Monday.

Pakistan terror network gains legitimacy through politics and state-backed projects: Report

IANS | January 12, 2026 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML), widely regarded as the political front of terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, illustrates how violent extremism in Pakistan has been able to gain legal standing, contest elections, and hold public rallies nationwide, a report said on Monday.

Rajnath Singh hails DRDO’s flight test of fire-and-forget portable anti-tank missile

IANS | January 12, 2026 8:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday complimented Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the successful flight test of Third Generation Fire and Forget Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) with top attack capability, an official said on Monday.

Thackeray brothers' reunion is their fight for existence: Murlidhar Mohol on Maha civic polls (IANS Interview)

IANS | January 12, 2026 8:12 PM

Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Murlidhar Mohol, the Union Minister of State (MoS) for Cooperation and Civil Aviation, on Monday brushed aside any ‘imminent threat’ to the BJP’s poll performance in Maharashtra municipal elections, either from Thackeray brothers’ reunion or the Pawar clan.

Young innovators need to show bigger risk-taking appetite: PM Modi

IANS | January 12, 2026 7:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Hitting out at the policy paralysis of the previous governments, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the Gen Z’s commitment to develop India through creativity and urged young innovators to show a bigger risk-taking appetite.

PM Modi's visit sends Somnath searches soaring everywhere

IANS | January 12, 2026 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) In January 2026, the shores of Prabhas Patan witnessed more than a commemorative festival -- they marked a defining national moment where history, faith, technology, and collective consciousness converged under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Militarised commerce': Why big global firms are exiting Pakistan

IANS | January 12, 2026 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Pakistan is facing an exodus of global companies across sectors due to the unfriendly business climate exacerbated by military dominance in commerce, a media report said.

International Kite Festival: Kites themed on PM Modi and Op Sindoor a big hit

IANS | January 12, 2026 7:02 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 12 (IANS) At the ongoing International kite festival in Gujarat, hundreds of kites filled the skies with professional kitists showcasing their prowess for welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the Sabarmati riverfront.

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Gujarat Dy CM highlights India-Germany bond as PM Modi and Chancellor Merz join Ahmedabad kite festival

Over 1.1 million farm pumps solarised under PM-KUSUM scheme: Pralhad Joshi

Net direct tax collection rises by 8.8 per cent in FY26

Pakistan terror network gains legitimacy through politics and state-backed projects: Report

Rajnath Singh hails DRDO’s flight test of fire-and-forget portable anti-tank missile

Thackeray brothers' reunion is their fight for existence: Murlidhar Mohol on Maha civic polls (IANS Interview)

Young innovators need to show bigger risk-taking appetite: PM Modi

PM Modi's visit sends Somnath searches soaring everywhere

'Militarised commerce': Why big global firms are exiting Pakistan

International Kite Festival: Kites themed on PM Modi and Op Sindoor a big hit

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