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‘Injustice done to Shankaracharya’: Congress on Prayagraj Mela Authority notice row

IANS | January 20, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) After Swami Avimukteshwaranand was served a notice by the Prayagraj Mela Authority questioning his use of the title ‘Shankaracharya’ - a designation traditionally associated with the highest spiritual leaders of Sanatana Dharma and seeking clarification on the legitimacy of the title, leaders from the Congress and the Samajwadi Party on Tuesday said that injustice had been done to the Shankaracharya.

Leaders extend best wishes to Nitin Nabin for being elected BJP President

IANS | January 20, 2026 3:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) As Nitin Nabin was elected as the BJP’s National President during the organisational event ‘Sangathan Parv’ at the party headquarters in New Delhi, becoming the youngest leader to hold the post, leaders from across the political spectrum on Tuesday extended their best wishes to him, calling it a moment of joy and expressing hope that he would take both the party and the country to greater heights.

Assam CM congratulates Nitin Nabin on election as BJP president

IANS | January 20, 2026 3:42 PM

Guwahati, Jan 20 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday congratulated Nitin Nabin on being elected as the new National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, expressing confidence that his leadership will further strengthen the party and its organisational base across the country.

India, EU likely to clinch FTA deal by Jan 27

IANS | January 20, 2026 3:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) India and the European Union (EU) are close to finalising a landmark free trade agreement (FTA), with the formal announcement expected on January 27, a day after the Republic Day celebrations which will be attended by the top EU leadership as chief guests.

Knowledge most enduring instrument of social transformation: VP Radhakrishnan

IANS | January 20, 2026 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday visited the Harijan Sevak Sangh at the historic Gandhi Ashram in New Delhi to inaugurate the Mahadev Desai Library Extension, describing knowledge as the most enduring instrument of social transformation.

Flanked by PM Modi and Union Ministers, Nitin Nabin takes charge as new BJP chief

IANS | January 20, 2026 3:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party’s new national president Nitin Nabin took charge of his office at the party headquarters in the national capital on Tuesday, hours after his formal elevation to the post.

Citing Nitin Nabin's rise as role model, TN BJP leader urges DMK to end dynastic politics

IANS | January 20, 2026 3:04 PM

Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK, accusing it of perpetuating dynastic politics and denying genuine grassroots workers opportunities for leadership.

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares to visit India

IANS | January 20, 2026 2:59 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Spain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Jose Manuel Albares will arrive in New Delhi on Tuesday as he kicks off his two-day official visit to India.

NDRF reaches site as UP govt removes Noida Authority CEO over techie’s death; Congress calls it ‘murder'

IANS | January 20, 2026 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) An NDRF team reached the accident site in Greater Noida’s Sector 150 on Tuesday as the Uttar Pradesh government removed the Noida Authority Chief Executive Officer and ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the death of a 27-year-old software engineer who died after his car plunged into a water-filled pit in the fog as the boundary wall was broken and there were no barricades, lights or reflectors to mark the area to prevent mishaps.

Conduct unbecoming of the post he holds: CM Stalin on Governor RN Ravi's walkout

IANS | January 20, 2026 2:20 PM

Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said the conduct of Governor R.N. Ravi was "unbecoming" of the constitutional office he holds, after the Governor walked out of the House without reading the customary address at the start of the Assembly session.

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‘Injustice done to Shankaracharya’: Congress on Prayagraj Mela Authority notice row

Leaders extend best wishes to Nitin Nabin for being elected BJP President

Assam CM congratulates Nitin Nabin on election as BJP president

India, EU likely to clinch FTA deal by Jan 27

Knowledge most enduring instrument of social transformation: VP Radhakrishnan

Flanked by PM Modi and Union Ministers, Nitin Nabin takes charge as new BJP chief

Citing Nitin Nabin's rise as role model, TN BJP leader urges DMK to end dynastic politics

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares to visit India

NDRF reaches site as UP govt removes Noida Authority CEO over techie’s death; Congress calls it ‘murder'

Conduct unbecoming of the post he holds: CM Stalin on Governor RN Ravi's walkout

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