Bangladesh elections face uncertainty amid US pullback: Senator

IANS | January 28, 2026 7:40 AM

Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) Uncertainty is growing over Bangladesh’s upcoming elections as US engagement declines and democratic support weakens, raising concerns about political stability in a country that directly affects India’s regional security environment, a senior US lawmaker has said.

Parliament's Budget Session to begin today

IANS | January 28, 2026 7:39 AM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The Budget Session of Parliament will begin on Wednesday with the address of President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of both Houses.

US role overstated in India-Pakistan crisis: Senator Warner

Lalit K Jha | January 28, 2026 7:24 AM

Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) Claims that the Trump Administration single-handedly defused recent India-Pakistan hostilities have been overstated and risk distorting the reality of how the crisis was resolved, a powerful American Senator has said, and warning that such exaggerated narratives are feeding tensions at a sensitive moment in regional diplomacy.

PM Modi to share thoughts on nation first at NCC rally today

IANS | January 28, 2026 6:35 AM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the annual National Cadet Corps (NCC) PM Rally on Wednesday at the Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi, sharing his thoughts on nation first and character development.

Mary Milben backs PM Modi, urges Trump to pivot

IANS | January 28, 2026 6:31 AM

Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) In a forceful message on global leadership and diplomacy, singer and actress Mary Millben lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s handling of US-India tensions and urged Washington to “pivot” its approach, saying dignity and strategic restraint had elevated PM Modi’s standing on the world stage.

Texas Governor Abbott orders freeze on H-1B visas

IANS | January 28, 2026 6:24 AM

Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday ordered an immediate freeze on new H-1B visa petitions by all Texas state agencies and public universities, directing a statewide review of what his office described as possible abuse of the federal visa program.