India pushing ahead to diversify exports amid US tariff turmoil: Report

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) When India reached a free-trade agreement with New Zealand in a record time of nine months towards the end of December, this was a clear signal of New Delhi’s plan to diversify the country’s exports away from the US and this approach is expected to gather pace going ahead, according to an article in the South China Morning Post.

BJP, Cong differ on SC denial of bail to Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court’s decision on Monday to deny bail to student activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid in a case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots triggered sharp political reactions, with the BJP welcoming the verdict, while the Congress expressed disappointment, arguing that bail should have been granted as the accused have spent nearly five years in custody.

TTP attacks increase in Pakistan: Report

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:28 PM

Kabul, Jan 5 (IANS) Militant activity in Pakistan has witnessed sharp rise in recent years, with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) attacks happening across the nation, especially in border provinces and former tribal regions, according to reports.

BJP launches nationwide awareness campaign on VB-G RAM G scheme

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday launched a nationwide public awareness campaign titled 'VB–G RAM G Janjagaran Abhiyan' to promote and explain the provisions of the newly enacted VB–G RAM G Act, 2025.

Manchester United sack head coach Ruben Amorim

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Manchester United sacked head coach Ruben Amorim on Monday following a 1-1 draw with Leeds on Sunday at Elland Road, marking the team’s continued poor form under the Portuguese coach. Ex-player Darren Fletcher is expected to assume interim charge of the club.