CM Yogi meets PM Modi, receives guidance on UP’s development

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the latter's residence in the national capital on Monday, seeking valuable guidance to further accelerate the development trajectory of 'New Uttar Pradesh'.

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.

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.

UP govt grants 3-year age relaxation for 32,679 police posts

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:14 PM

Lucknow, Jan 5 (IANS) In a significant relief for police recruitment aspirants, the Uttar Pradesh government has approved a one-time relaxation of three years in the maximum age limit for candidates of all categories in the direct recruitment of constables and equivalent posts in the UP Police and Jail Administration.

India’s first government AI clinic to boost public health system

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:05 PM

Dubai/New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) India’s first government-run artificial intelligence (AI) clinic, launched recently at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in Greater Noida, marks a major step in integrating advanced technology in the public health system of the country, according to a media report.