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Markers used instead of indelible ink on voters' fingers which wipes off easily: Raj Thackeray alleges fraud in BMC elections

IANS | January 15, 2026 1:26 PM

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) A shocking incident surfaced during the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections as several citizens who cast their votes on Thursday morning reported that the marker ink applied to their fingers could be easily wiped off. This sparked a major controversy across the city with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray expressing fierce outrage over the incident.

Headline numbers for inflation-adjusted GDP growth rates are deceptive, says Jairam Ramesh

IANS | January 15, 2026 1:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday alleged that the headline GDP growth rates presented after adjusting for inflation paint a misleading picture of the economy, arguing that they mask weak underlying demand and structural issues affecting investment.

Maha local polls: CM Devendra Fadnavis casts vote along with his family

IANS | January 15, 2026 1:04 PM

Nagpur, Jan 15 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday arrived with his family to vote in the local body elections.

BJP seeks central forces' deployment to complete SIR in Bengal following mob attack on Farakka BDO's office

IANS | January 15, 2026 12:55 PM

Kolkata, Jan 15 (IANS) The BJP on Thursday condemned the vandalism at Farakka BDO's office in Bengal’s Murshidabad district and demanded deployment of central forces to complete the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state.

PM Modi inaugurates largest-ever Commonwealth speakers conference, highlights importance of Global South

IANS | January 15, 2026 12:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) At a time when the world is undergoing unprecedented transformation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the importance of the Global South charting new pathways. Inaugurating the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) at the Samvidhan Sadan here on Thursday, he emphasised India’s role in voicing the concerns of the Global South on every global platform.

PM Modi extends Pongal greetings in Tamil, highlights cultural unity

IANS | January 15, 2026 12:37 PM

Chennai, Jan 15 (IANS) As Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal, the State’s most significant harvest festival, with traditional fervour and large public participation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the people in Tamil, underlining the festival’s cultural, social, and national importance.

Fragile world, resilient Parliaments: IPU chief warns of crumbling trust as global speakers unite at CSPOC

IANS | January 15, 2026 12:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) President, Dr Tulia Ackson from the United Republic of Tanzania, expressed and observed that the year 2026 has opened with deeply concerning developments, serving as a painful reminder of how fragile and uncertain the international environment has become.

Defence to space, India’s vibrant startup ecosystem becomes foundation of nation building

IANS | January 15, 2026 12:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) As the nation marks the decade of the ‘Startup India’ initiative, the revolution is no longer merely an economic phenomenon; it has become a nation-building instrument, reshaping how the India creates capability, opportunity, and confidence for the next century.

SC refuses relief in Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' release row, tells producers to approach Madras HC

IANS | January 15, 2026 12:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a plea filed by the producer of the Tamil film 'Jana Nayagan', starring actor-politician Vijay, seeking directions to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a censor certificate for the film’s release.

PM Modi feeds cows at his residence on occasion of Makar Sankranti; BJP leaders react

IANS | January 15, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi fed cows at his residence in the national capital to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti. A video that circulated widely on social media showed the Prime Minister standing on a lawn while offering food to the cows, which were decorated colourfully

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Markers used instead of indelible ink on voters' fingers which wipes off easily: Raj Thackeray alleges fraud in BMC elections

Headline numbers for inflation-adjusted GDP growth rates are deceptive, says Jairam Ramesh

Maha local polls: CM Devendra Fadnavis casts vote along with his family

BJP seeks central forces' deployment to complete SIR in Bengal following mob attack on Farakka BDO's office

PM Modi inaugurates largest-ever Commonwealth speakers conference, highlights importance of Global South

PM Modi extends Pongal greetings in Tamil, highlights cultural unity

Fragile world, resilient Parliaments: IPU chief warns of crumbling trust as global speakers unite at CSPOC

Defence to space, India’s vibrant startup ecosystem becomes foundation of nation building

SC refuses relief in Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' release row, tells producers to approach Madras HC

PM Modi feeds cows at his residence on occasion of Makar Sankranti; BJP leaders react

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