Centre invites suggestions from public on new Pesticides Bill

IANS | January 7, 2026 9:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare on Wednesday invited suggestions from stakeholders and the general public for its new draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025, which aims to ensure the supply of quality pesticides for farmers and decriminalise petty offences, thereby promoting ease of living as well as ease of doing business.

NDMC presents Rs 143 crore net surplus Budget for 2026-27, no hike in property tax

IANS | January 7, 2026 8:47 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Without hiking the property tax or imposing any new levy, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Wednesday presented a Rs 143.05 crore net surplus Budget for 2026-27 with Chairperson Keshav Chandra announcing plans for fully mechanised road sanitation, net zero carbon target, hydrogen generation and a night bazar.

India’s GDP growth likely to scale 7.5 per cent in FY 26: SBI report

IANS | January 7, 2026 8:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) While the 7.4 per cent GDP growth rate projected for FY 26 in the first advance estimates of the Ministry of Statistics "is quite expected and reasonable", the actual figure is eventually likely to be higher at around 7.5 per cent, an SBI Ecowrap report released on Wednesday stated.

Hazaribagh workers see hope in VB-G RAM G amid political row

IANS | January 7, 2026 8:19 PM

Hazaribagh, (Jharkhand) Jan 7 (IANS) As the political debate intensifies nationwide over the VB-G RAM G scheme (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission –Gramin), contrasting ground-level reactions are emerging from rural India.

MGNREGA amended after public feedback, Cong changed its name too: Union Minister (IANS Interview)

IANS | January 7, 2026 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghal on Wednesday lent his support to the renaming of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grameen) VB G RAM G and said that this was not done arbitrarily but based on the feedback from the people on ground.

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: Registrations cross 4 crore, PM Modi invites #ExamWarriors

IANS | January 7, 2026 7:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday underlined the importance of staying calm and confident during examinations as registrations for Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2026 crossed the 4-crore mark, with four days still remaining before the application window closes on January 11.

Tarique Rahman’s return doesn’t represent renewal or reform, may widen political polarisation: Sheikh Hasina (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | January 7, 2026 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman’s return to Dhaka after a 17-year exile does not represent renewal or reform for Bangladesh; rather it may widen the political polarisation, deposed Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told IANS in an exclusive interaction on Wednesday.

Foundations of India-Bangladesh relationship strong enough to endure this difficult period: Former PM Hasina

IANS | January 7, 2026 6:36 PM

Dhaka, Dec 7 (IANS) Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India for their "support and humanity', former Bangladesh Prime Minister and President of the Bangladesh Awami League, Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said that New Delhi is right to continue upholding the importance of democratic principles, minority protection, and regional stability in Dhaka.

Pakistan sought US help during Op Sindoor, feared resumption of Indian strikes: FARA Documents

IANS | January 7, 2026 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Pakistan desperately turned to the United States for assistance during India's Operation Sindoor, fearing that the military offensive was merely "paused" and could resume, fresh US government filings accessed by NDTV have revealed.

Himachal: HRTC pensioners hit streets against govt apathy

IANS | January 7, 2026 6:01 PM

Shimla, Jan 7 (IANS) Retired employees of Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) have taken to the streets, raising their voice against delayed pensions and demanding that the state government plug the gaps and restore their old-age pension as well as medical allowances at the earliest.

Politics

Centre invites suggestions from public on new Pesticides Bill

NDMC presents Rs 143 crore net surplus Budget for 2026-27, no hike in property tax

India’s GDP growth likely to scale 7.5 per cent in FY 26: SBI report

Hazaribagh workers see hope in VB-G RAM G amid political row

MGNREGA amended after public feedback, Cong changed its name too: Union Minister (IANS Interview)

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: Registrations cross 4 crore, PM Modi invites #ExamWarriors

Tarique Rahman’s return doesn’t represent renewal or reform, may widen political polarisation: Sheikh Hasina (IANS Exclusive)

Foundations of India-Bangladesh relationship strong enough to endure this difficult period: Former PM Hasina

Pakistan sought US help during Op Sindoor, feared resumption of Indian strikes: FARA Documents

Himachal: HRTC pensioners hit streets against govt apathy

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