Karnataka Congress leaders hail Ram Temple, call Ayodhya visit 'emotional'

IANS | April 15, 2026 4:54 PM

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), April 15 (IANS) A delegation of Congress legislators from Karnataka on Wednesday expressed admiration for the grand construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, describing their visit as an emotionally enriching and spiritually fulfilling experience after Lord Ram's darshan.

Pakistan in dire straits as lenders ask for loan repayments

IANS | April 15, 2026 4:52 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Debt-ridden Pakistan is under pressure to repay its huge loans taken from the Gulf countries, who are losing patience over the inordinate delay, with the UAE refusing to rollover the $3 billion payment that is now overdue.

BJP flags 'conspiracy' angle in Amravati videos case, urges SIT formation

IANS | April 15, 2026 4:44 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Maharashtra on Wednesday described the recent cases of alleged religious conversion in TCS Nashik and sexual exploitation of minor girls in Amravati as a "conspiracy" and a "racket" in the country. The leaders also called for strict punishment for those accused.

NDA leaders congratulate new Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary, say he will work on path shown by Nitish Kumar

IANS | April 15, 2026 4:14 PM

Patna, April 15 (IANS) Congratulatory messages poured in from National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders, especially the BJP and JD(U), for Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday after he took oath as the new Bihar Chief Minister, following Nitish Kumar's election to the Rajya Sabha. The leaders were optimistic that Choudhary would follow the path shown by former CM Nitish Kumar and lead Bihar "towards development".