West Bengal crisis is political not law-and-order issue: Ram Madhav

IANS | January 12, 2026 8:21 AM

Washington, Jan 12 (IANS) The situation in West Bengal must be addressed through political means rather than extraordinary central intervention, senior BJP leader Ram Madhav said, stressing that patience and sustained political engagement are key to challenging the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).

HinduACTion plans Capitol Hill briefing on minorities

IANS | January 12, 2026 8:14 AM

Washington, Jan 12 (IANS) HinduACTion will hold a congressional briefing on Capitol Hill on January 16 to spotlight what it calls the persecution, forced conversions, and trafficking of Hindu, Christian, and other religious minorities in Pakistan.

Trump says Venezuela talks ‘working out well’

IANS | January 12, 2026 8:05 AM

Washington, Jan 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said the United States is “working along really well” with Venezuela’s leadership, pointing to oil shipments and ongoing diplomatic engagement as signs of improving ties.

Trump says US will have Greenland

IANS | January 12, 2026 7:36 AM

Washington, Jan 12 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States will acquire Greenland, warning that failure to do so would allow Russia or China to gain control of the strategic Arctic territory.

Diaspora vital to India’s rise, but dual citizenship complex: Ram Madhav

IANS | January 12, 2026 7:28 AM

Washington, Jan 12 (IANS) The Indian diaspora plays a central role in strengthening India’s global standing, but issues such as dual citizenship and voting rights require careful handling given India’s unique geopolitical and constitutional challenges, senior BJP leader Ram Madhav said.