Love for millets continues to grow across India and world, says PM Modi

IANS | January 25, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed “deep appreciation” to the people of the country for increasingly adopting millets, also known as Shree Anna, saying the enthusiasm around them remains strong even years after the Millet Year was observed.

Proud to see youth conscious about cleanliness around them: PM Modi

IANS | January 25, 2026 1:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that he feels proud of the growing awareness and proactive efforts of the country’s youth in ensuring cleanliness and protecting the environment, noting that small and sustained initiatives are creating meaningful change across India.

Bengal Minister Shashi Panja gets SIR hearing notice

IANS | January 25, 2026 1:26 PM

Kolkata, Jan 25 (IANS) West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja has received a summons for a Special Intensive Revision hearing, instructing her to appear at an SIR hearing centre in Kolkata on Sunday.

Cong gave you everything, don’t speak against Rahul Gandhi: Pramod Tiwari to Shakeel Ahmad

IANS | January 25, 2026 12:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Congress on Sunday strongly pushed back against former party leader Shakeel Ahmad over his controversial remarks describing Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi as a "darpok" (coward) and an "insecure leader", accusing Ahmad of ingratitude and questioning his motives for attacking the leadership after leaving the organisation.