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No issue with ink, same fake narrative created during LS polls: Shiv Sena

IANS | January 16, 2026 11:53 AM

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) As Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena(UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray raised objections over the functioning of the State Election Commission, particularly regarding the use of removable ink, the Shiv Sena on Friday refuted the allegations, stating that there was no issue with the ink. The party said that a similar fake narrative was created during the Lok Sabha elections as well.

SC rejects Justice Varma’s plea challenging impeachment proceedings over cash discovery allegations

IANS | January 16, 2026 11:40 AM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea filed by Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma -- who faces impeachment proceedings following the cash-discovery row -- challenging the decision of the Lok Sabha Speaker to constitute a three-member inquiry committee against him under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.

'Whether it is LS or municipal elections, outcome has been consistent': Shiv Sena expresses confidence

IANS | January 16, 2026 11:09 AM

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) As the counting of votes for the 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra began on Friday, the Shiv Sena expressed confidence in a strong performance, and said that the outcome of elections has remained consistent, whether it is the Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha or municipal corporation polls.

Bengal SIR: BJP urges ECI to act firmly on BDO office vandalism cases

IANS | January 16, 2026 10:10 AM

Kolkata, Jan 16 (IANS) The BJP on Friday said that the vandalism that occurred at the offices of the block development officers (BDOs) in two districts of West Bengal on January 14-15 necessitates decisive action from the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Govt extends export incentives to postal shipments to boost MSME sector

IANS | January 16, 2026 10:10 AM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) In a bid to strengthen India’s e-commerce and MSME sectors, the government on Friday said it has extended export incentives to postal shipments, with effect from January 15.

Counting for Maharashtra's 29 municipal corporations, including BMC, begins

IANS | January 16, 2026 10:02 AM

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Counting of votes for elections to Maharashtra's 29 municipal corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), began on Friday amid tight security arrangements.

India’s fiscal deficit to be set at 4.2 pc of GDP for FY27: Morgan Stanley

IANS | January 16, 2026 9:54 AM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The central government's fiscal deficit is expected to be set at 4.2 per cent of GDP for FY27 in the upcoming Union Budget (against the target of 4.4 per cent in FY26) — corresponding to moderation in debt to 55.1 per cent of GDP, a Morgan Stanley report said on Friday.

National StartUp Day celebrates courage, spirit of innovation, entrepreneurial zeal of our people, says PM Modi

IANS | January 16, 2026 9:21 AM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) On the occasion of National StartUp Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his best wishes to everyone associated with the startup ecosystem and said the day celebrates the courage, spirit of innovation and entrepreneurial zeal of the people of India.

India enters an era of energy abundance, resilient electricity future: Minister

IANS | January 16, 2026 9:13 AM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) India is entering an era of energy abundance and today, we are talking about managing surplus, ensuring resilience, and delivering universal excellence, according to the government.

Air quality slips to ‘very poor’ category; cold wave, dense fog grips Delhi-NCR

IANS | January 16, 2026 9:09 AM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The air quality deteriorated sharply on Friday morning in Delhi-NCR, with several areas recording Air Quality Index (AQI) levels in the “very poor” category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

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No issue with ink, same fake narrative created during LS polls: Shiv Sena

SC rejects Justice Varma’s plea challenging impeachment proceedings over cash discovery allegations

'Whether it is LS or municipal elections, outcome has been consistent': Shiv Sena expresses confidence

Bengal SIR: BJP urges ECI to act firmly on BDO office vandalism cases

Govt extends export incentives to postal shipments to boost MSME sector

Counting for Maharashtra's 29 municipal corporations, including BMC, begins

India’s fiscal deficit to be set at 4.2 pc of GDP for FY27: Morgan Stanley

National StartUp Day celebrates courage, spirit of innovation, entrepreneurial zeal of our people, says PM Modi

India enters an era of energy abundance, resilient electricity future: Minister

Air quality slips to ‘very poor’ category; cold wave, dense fog grips Delhi-NCR

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