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Tarique Rahman’s return doesn’t represent renewal or reform, may widen political polarisation: Sheikh Hasina (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | January 7, 2026 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman’s return to Dhaka after a 17-year exile does not represent renewal or reform for Bangladesh; rather it may widen the political polarisation, deposed Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told IANS in an exclusive interaction on Wednesday.

Piyush Goyal holds talks with Liechtenstein minister on cementing economic ties

IANS | January 7, 2026 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Ministry Piyush Goyal on Wednesday held a meeting with Sabine Monauni, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liechtenstein, on strengthening economic ties between the two countries.

Centre and states to ensure effective implementation of 4 Labour Codes: Minister

IANS | January 7, 2026 6:30 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The Centre and states will work in close coordination to ensure effective implementation of the four Labour Codes, promoting equity and equality in workers’ welfare and benefits, the government said on Wednesday.

Pakistan sought US help during Op Sindoor, feared resumption of Indian strikes: FARA Documents

IANS | January 7, 2026 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Pakistan desperately turned to the United States for assistance during India's Operation Sindoor, fearing that the military offensive was merely "paused" and could resume, fresh US government filings accessed by NDTV have revealed.

Himachal: HRTC pensioners hit streets against govt apathy

IANS | January 7, 2026 6:01 PM

Shimla, Jan 7 (IANS) Retired employees of Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) have taken to the streets, raising their voice against delayed pensions and demanding that the state government plug the gaps and restore their old-age pension as well as medical allowances at the earliest.

Himachal Pradesh: Relief for farmers as deadline for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana extended

IANS | January 7, 2026 5:45 PM

Shimla, Jan 7 (IANS) In a relief for the farmers in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh, the deadline for insuring wheat and barley crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for the Rabi season has been extended to January 15.

'China using rare earth dominance for geopolitical gains'

IANS | January 7, 2026 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) China's rare earth weapon has emerged as one of the most sophisticated instruments of modern economic statecraft as it exploits Western dependencies on materials essential for defence systems, renewable energy technologies, and advanced manufacturing processes, according to an article.

To politicise Khaleda Zia's death reflects troubling tendency: Former PM Hasina (IANS special)

Lomas Jha | January 7, 2026 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday slammed certain politicians back home who have been holding her and Awami League party responsible for the death of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia.

Mumbai BJP warns of 'particular community's silent demographic and cultural invasion'

IANS | January 7, 2026 4:32 PM

Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Amid ongoing BMC polls, Mumbai BJP president Ameet Satam on Wednesday raised concerns over a particular community's "silent demographic and cultural invasion" in the city, saying that it is a planned modus operandi involving illegal encroachments, infiltration, and vote-bank politics.

Govt pegs India's GDP growth rate at 7.4 per cent for 2025-26

IANS | January 7, 2026 4:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) India’s real GDP growth rate has been projected at 7.4 per cent in FY 2025-26, up from 6.5 per cent during FY 2024-25, according to the advanced estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday.

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Tarique Rahman’s return doesn’t represent renewal or reform, may widen political polarisation: Sheikh Hasina (IANS Exclusive)

Piyush Goyal holds talks with Liechtenstein minister on cementing economic ties

Centre and states to ensure effective implementation of 4 Labour Codes: Minister

Pakistan sought US help during Op Sindoor, feared resumption of Indian strikes: FARA Documents

Himachal: HRTC pensioners hit streets against govt apathy

Himachal Pradesh: Relief for farmers as deadline for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana extended

'China using rare earth dominance for geopolitical gains'

To politicise Khaleda Zia's death reflects troubling tendency: Former PM Hasina (IANS special)

Mumbai BJP warns of 'particular community's silent demographic and cultural invasion'

Govt pegs India's GDP growth rate at 7.4 per cent for 2025-26

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