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Devotion meets development: Devotees hail Ayodhya’s new era under PM Modi

IANS | January 22, 2026 3:48 PM

Ayodhya, Jan 22 (IANS) Thursday, the auspicious day of the anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, was marked by heavy footfall in the temple town. The city, revered as the birthplace of Lord Ram, is witnessing an unprecedented surge of devotees, with visitors expressing awe at its remarkable transformation over the past few decades.

15 Maoists including Anal Da with Rs 1 cr bounty killed in encounter in Jharkhand’s Saranda Forest (Lead)

IANS | January 22, 2026 3:41 PM

Chaibasa (Jharkhand), Jan 22 (IANS) At least 15 Maoists, including top leader Patiram Manjhi alias Anal Da, who carried a reward of Rs 1 crore, were killed in a fierce encounter with security forces in the Saranda forest area of Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district on Thursday, officials said.

Lashkar-ISKP's KP operations a smokescreen as ISI eyes 20 tourist hubs in Kashmir

Vicky Nanjappa | January 22, 2026 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Pakistan's ISI brought together the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP) and Lashkar-e-Taiba to wage a battle in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) - against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which has become the country's worst security nightmare till date.

India delivers 7.5 tonnes of life-saving cancer medicines in Afghanistan

IANS | January 22, 2026 3:26 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) India on Thursday delivered 7.5 tonnes of life-saving cancer medicines in Kabul to address the needs of cancer patients in Afghanistan.

India condemns vandalism at Zagreb Embassy, raises issue with Croatian authorities

IANS | January 22, 2026 3:22 PM

Zagreb/New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) India on Thursday condemned the incident of trespassing and vandalism by anti-India elements at its Embassy in Croatia's Zagreb, asserting that New Delhi has taken up the matter strongly with the Croatian authorities and asked them to hold the perpetrators accountable for their reprehensible and illegal actions.

R-Day NCC camp: Cadets from 21 friendly countries explore India

IANS | January 22, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The Republic Day Camp of NCC saw a new flavour with cadets from 21 friendly countries visiting the DG NCC Camp under the esteemed Youth Exchange Programme and the Indian cadets joining the ‘At Home event’ hosted by the Corps chief.

Black Day, says Ashoka after Guv walks out of Assembly; LoP writes to K'taka Speaker seeking action against Cong MLAs

IANS | January 22, 2026 2:46 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 22 (IANS) The Karnataka government has turned the day of the special session into a black day by showing disrespect to Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot and insulting the Constitution, the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka claimed on Thursday.

This shouldn’t have happened: Akhilesh Yadav blames UP administration's 'negligence' for Noida techie’s death

IANS | January 22, 2026 2:28 PM

Lucknow, Jan 22 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Uttar Pradesh government over the death of a software engineer in Noida, alleging that the tragic incident occurred due to administrative negligence.

CM Siddaramaiah should apologise, Speaker must act: K'taka BJP on Governor speech row

IANS | January 22, 2026 2:13 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 22 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP has condemned the behaviour of Congress MLAs and MLCs following Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's refusal to deliver the speech prepared by the state government. The party demanded that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah issue an apology, and has urged the Speaker to take appropriate action against Congress legislators who reportedly attempted to obstruct and assault the Governor as he was leaving the House.

Cong will lose no matter what, says BJP as Karnataka govt to conduct Bengaluru civic polls using ballot paper

IANS | January 22, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Reacting to the Karnataka government's decision to conduct polls for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) using ballot paper, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Thursday said that it has exposed the hypocrisy of the Congress and added that no matter how the elections are held, they will lose.

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Devotion meets development: Devotees hail Ayodhya’s new era under PM Modi

15 Maoists including Anal Da with Rs 1 cr bounty killed in encounter in Jharkhand’s Saranda Forest (Lead)

Lashkar-ISKP's KP operations a smokescreen as ISI eyes 20 tourist hubs in Kashmir

India delivers 7.5 tonnes of life-saving cancer medicines in Afghanistan

India condemns vandalism at Zagreb Embassy, raises issue with Croatian authorities

R-Day NCC camp: Cadets from 21 friendly countries explore India

Black Day, says Ashoka after Guv walks out of Assembly; LoP writes to K'taka Speaker seeking action against Cong MLAs

This shouldn’t have happened: Akhilesh Yadav blames UP administration's 'negligence' for Noida techie’s death

CM Siddaramaiah should apologise, Speaker must act: K'taka BJP on Governor speech row

Cong will lose no matter what, says BJP as Karnataka govt to conduct Bengaluru civic polls using ballot paper

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