Cracks forming in Congress-DMK alliance in TN: JD(U) leader

IANS | January 27, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Janata Dal(U) National Spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad on Tuesday said that the recent remarks by leaders within the DMK have exposed growing fault lines within the Congress-led INDIA bloc, claiming that the opposition grouping is steadily losing public support and cohesion.

Punjab tableau honours Guru Tegh Bahadur’s legacy at R-Day parade

IANS | January 27, 2026 11:21 AM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Punjab’s tableau at the Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path offered a deeply moving tribute to the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, blending spirituality, history and artistic expression into a powerful visual narrative. The presentation commemorated 350 years of the Guru’s martyrdom and highlighted his timeless message of courage, religious freedom and compassion for all.

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 goes pan-India, engages over 6.76 crore participants

IANS | January 27, 2026 10:12 AM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The ninth edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship student interaction programme, Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, marked a significant milestone in the evolution of the initiative as it expanded into a truly pan-India dialogue with students from across the country.

'Awards were earlier used as political tools': BJP hits out at Cong on Padma Awards row

IANS | January 27, 2026 9:39 AM

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) BJP leader Gourav Vallabh on Tuesday mounted a sharp counterattack on the Congress party for questioning the selection of Padma award recipients, asserting that the present government recognises individuals who genuinely deserve national honours and have made meaningful contributions to society, unlike what he alleged was the practice during the UPA regime.