It’s like doing politics over dead body: BJP, JD(U) criticise CM Banerjee over conspiracy claim in Pawar’s air crash

IANS | January 29, 2026 12:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) After West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee raised suspicion of a conspiracy behind the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash on Wednesday morning, leaders from the BJP and JD(U) on Thursday criticised her remarks, accusing her of crossing all limits and indulging in insensitive politics. Several leaders described her comments as 'doing politics over a dead body'.

Bangladesh: BNP accuses Jamaat of spreading ‘fascist propaganda’ ahead of elections

IANS | January 29, 2026 12:12 PM

Dhaka, Jan 29 (IANS) As political disputes continue to mount ahead of February 12 elections, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Wednesday accused the radical Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami, of promoting “fascist propaganda,” political hypocrisy, and deceptive narratives aimed at influencing voters in the upcoming polls, local media reported.

FM Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2026 in Parliament

IANS | January 29, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday tabled the Economic Survey 2026 in Parliament, which will set the official tone on how the economy of the country is performing on a strong note despite global uncertainties and US tariffs.

Vignesh Shivan's 'LIK' to release on February 12?

IANS | January 29, 2026 12:01 PM

Chennai, Jan 29 (IANS) If rumours doing the rounds in the industry are to be believed, the makers of director Vignesh Shivan's romantic drama 'Love Insurance Kompany (LIK)' are now trying hard to ensure that their film hits the screens worldwide on February 12 for Valentine's Day.