Industrialists in Gujarat's Vapi express high hopes from Union Budget 2026

IANS | January 23, 2026 6:54 PM

Vapi, Jan 23 (IANS) Industries in Gujarat's Vapi district, which earn crores of rupees in foreign exchange through exports, are currently going through a difficult phase due to the Trump-led US administration's tariffs on Indian products. In such a scenario, there are expectations from leading industrialists here that the Union Budget presented by the Central government this time will provide relief to the local industries in the state.

PM Modi targets DMK at NDA rally near Chennai, calls for 'dual-engine' govt in TN

IANS | January 23, 2026 5:53 PM

Chennai, Jan 23 (IANS) At a high-voltage National Democratic Alliance (NDA) campaign rally held on Friday at Madurantakam near Chennai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), accusing it of corruption, misgovernance and betrayal of public trust, while asserting that Tamil Nadu is ready for a BJP-led NDA government.

Karnataka High Court lifts bike taxi ban, allows state to impose conditions

IANS | January 23, 2026 5:28 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 23 (IANS) In a major development, the Karnataka High Court on Friday lifted the ban on bike taxi services in the state, allowing operators to resume services.

Pakistan’s exports contract for fifth month in a row

IANS | January 23, 2026 5:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Pakistan’s exports plummeted by 20.4 per cent in December 2025, marking the fifth consecutive monthly decline that reflects the deep-rooted economic crisis plaguing the country, according to official figures.

Gujarat rolls out ‘Balika Panchayat’ in 13,000 villages to foster leadership among girls

IANS | January 23, 2026 3:43 PM

Ahmedabad, Jan 23 (IANS) In a major push to strengthen leadership skills among adolescent girls and familiarise them with democratic processes, the Gujarat government has constituted ‘Balika Panchayats’ in over 13,000 gram panchayats across the state.

'Dispute will escalate further': Maulana Razvi as SC allows both Basant Panchami worship, namaz at Bhojshala

IANS | January 23, 2026 3:37 PM

Bareilly, Jan 23 (IANS) With the Supreme Court allowing both Basant Panchami worship and Friday namaz to be held at the disputed Bhojshala Temple–Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, All India Muslim Jamaat National President Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi said that the decision would not resolve the issue and could instead escalate the dispute further.

Sindh Governor demands judicial probe as Karachi mall fire death toll rises to 67

IANS | January 23, 2026 3:30 PM

Islamabad, Jan 23 (IANS) Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori on Friday demanded judicial investigation into the Gul Plaza incident in Pakistan's Karachi as the death toll from the fire increased to 67 while 77 people remain missing, local media reported on Friday.

PM Modi’s whirlwind Kerala visit signals outreach, alliance building

IANS | January 23, 2026 3:25 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s under-four-hour visit to the state capital on Friday unfolded as a tightly packed sequence of governance, politics and outreach, capped by two key interactions that he later highlighted through social media posts, signalled the broader political messaging of the visit.

Congress workers, leaders have no confidence in Rahul Gandhi: Bihar Minister

IANS | January 23, 2026 2:56 PM

Patna, Jan 23 (IANS) Bihar Minister of Industries and Road Construction, Dr Dilip Jaiswal, on Friday claimed that Congress was collapsing under Rahul Gandhi's leadership and that there was a tug-of-war and internal conflict within the Gandhi family and the grand old party.

'Doesn’t make a difference': Sandeep Dikshit on reports of Shashi Tharoor skipping key Congress meet

IANS | January 23, 2026 2:30 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Amid reports suggesting that Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is upset with Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and may skip a key meeting, party leader Sandeep Dikshit on Friday said that the absence of leaders who are not central to the party does not make any difference.

Politics

Industrialists in Gujarat's Vapi express high hopes from Union Budget 2026

PM Modi targets DMK at NDA rally near Chennai, calls for 'dual-engine' govt in TN

Karnataka High Court lifts bike taxi ban, allows state to impose conditions

Pakistan’s exports contract for fifth month in a row

Gujarat rolls out ‘Balika Panchayat’ in 13,000 villages to foster leadership among girls

'Dispute will escalate further': Maulana Razvi as SC allows both Basant Panchami worship, namaz at Bhojshala

Sindh Governor demands judicial probe as Karachi mall fire death toll rises to 67

PM Modi’s whirlwind Kerala visit signals outreach, alliance building

Congress workers, leaders have no confidence in Rahul Gandhi: Bihar Minister

'Doesn’t make a difference': Sandeep Dikshit on reports of Shashi Tharoor skipping key Congress meet

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