Chhattisgarh: Workers hired under G RAM G, delighted with new wage limit 

IANS | January 6, 2026 6:05 PM

Raipur, Jan 6 (IANS) The substitution of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat Grameen Rozgar Ajeevika Mission (Grameen) - VB G RAM G - sparked a major controversy with the Opposition and ruling dispensation crossing swords over renaming the legislation, rather than debating the merits and demerits of new law.

‘Unserious’: SC pulls up CAQM on worsening air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR

IANS | January 6, 2026 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), terming its approach to the worsening air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR as "unserious".

Army Chief General Dwivedi visits UAE National Defence College, highlights evolving global security landscape

IANS | January 6, 2026 6:02 PM

Abu Dhabi, Jan 6 (IANS) India's Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi addressed officers of the UAE National Defence College (NDC) on Tuesday, highlighting the evolving global security landscape and the changing character of modern conflicts.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Bihar beat Manipur to seal promotion to Elite League

IANS | January 6, 2026 6:00 PM

Ranchi, Jan 6 (IANS) Bihar capped a dominant campaign in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 by defeating Manipur by six wickets in the Plate Group final on Tuesday, securing promotion to the Elite League for next season in a landmark moment for the state’s cricket.

Jessica Alba, beau Danny Ramirez pack up PDA in photo dump

IANS | January 6, 2026 5:57 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 6 (IANS) Hollywood actress Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez are not shying away from expressing their love. The actress, 44, shared a new post on social media showing some of her favorite moments of the New Year so far.

PM Modi to inaugurate Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot on Jan 11: Dy CM Sanghavi

IANS | January 6, 2026 5:47 PM

Rajkot, Jan 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for the Saurashtra–Kutch region on January 11 at Marwadi University in Rajkot, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said on Tuesday.

India’s auto sector poised to gain bigger share of $2.2 trillion global export pie: NITI Aayog

IANS | January 6, 2026 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Though India has done well in specific segments of the automotive export market, there are significant opportunities to increase market share in the $2.2 trillion global automotive export market, which is growing, according to the latest 'Trade Watch Quarterly' released by NITI Aayog on Tuesday.

J&K: BRO repairs Rajouri’s potholed roads, ends years of hardship for residents 

IANS | January 6, 2026 5:40 PM

Jammu, Jan 6 (IANS) The residents of Kalakote region in Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir are heaving a sigh of relief as their long-standing problem stands resolved now. The potholed and dilapidated roads have been repaired while a large stretch of damaged road is under maintenance, bringing relief to the residents of the border district.

Security situation in Pakistan deteriorated sharply in 2025: Report

IANS | January 6, 2026 5:38 PM

Islamabad, Jan 6 (IANS) The security situation in Pakistan deteriorated sharply in 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year of increasing conflict and violence in the country. A total of 699 attacks were recorded in Pakistan in 2025, showcasing a rise of 34 per cent over 2024, according to the Pakistan Security Report 2025 by PIPS, local media reported.

John Legend shares picture with ish 4 kids from family vacation

IANS | January 6, 2026 5:33 PM

Los Angeles, Jan 6 (IANS) The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter John Legend has looked back at a "beautiful weekend" with his family over New Year’s break.