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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.

BJP chief Nitin Nabin gets Z-category security cover

IANS | January 20, 2026 2:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) In a move underscoring the elevated stature of the Bharatiya Janata Party's new leadership, the Central government has provided Z-category security cover to Nitin Nabin, who was formally elected as the party's national president earlier on Tuesday.

Politics not luxury and comfort, but austerity: Nitin Nabin's first address as BJP chief

IANS | January 20, 2026 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) After being elected the new BJP National President on Tuesday, Nitin Nabin said that this day is "a moment of resolve" for him, as he is not just assuming a post but also the "ideology, traditions, and the responsibility of a nationalist movement of the party".

BJP's new National President's uncle fondly recalls childhood memories, reveals nickname

IANS | January 20, 2026 1:41 PM

Patna, 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, his uncle Teni on Tuesday fondly recalled his childhood memories and revealed his nickname.

Budget to focus on structural reforms, Nifty EPS to grow at 14.8 pc over FY26-28: Report

IANS | January 20, 2026 1:35 PM

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IANS) As the Budget 2026-27 approaches, the focus is likely to shift towards structural economic reforms, with limited room for major tax concessions following last year’s significant increase in tax slabs and GST rate cuts, a report showed on Tuesday.

Govt releases Rs 213.9 crore to strengthen rural local bodies in Assam

IANS | January 20, 2026 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said it has released Rs 213.9 crore as untied grants under the 15th Finance Commission for rural local bodies in Assam.

At 45, Nitin Nabin ushers in BJP's youth-led era as president

IANS | January 20, 2026 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Nitin Nabin, born on May 23, 1980, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, has emerged as one of the youngest and most dynamic leaders in Indian politics.

India to host envoys of 83 countries at roundtable on seafood exports

IANS | January 20, 2026 1:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Centre’s Department of Fisheries is organising a roundtable conference with ambassadors and high commissioners of 83 partner countries for promoting seafood exports on January 21, it was announced on Tuesday.

Pappu Yadav slams Bihar HM, Patna Police over initial negligence in probe into NEET aspirant's death in hostel (Ld)

IANS | January 20, 2026 1:09 PM

Patna, Jan 20 (IANS) Following the sensational case of a NEET aspirant’s mysterious death in a girls' hostel in Bihar's capital Patna, Purnea MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav has launched a sharp attack on Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Samrat Choudhary, accusing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's government and the police of inaction during the crucial initial phase of the incident.

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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

BJP chief Nitin Nabin gets Z-category security cover

Politics not luxury and comfort, but austerity: Nitin Nabin's first address as BJP chief

BJP's new National President's uncle fondly recalls childhood memories, reveals nickname

Budget to focus on structural reforms, Nifty EPS to grow at 14.8 pc over FY26-28: Report

Govt releases Rs 213.9 crore to strengthen rural local bodies in Assam

At 45, Nitin Nabin ushers in BJP's youth-led era as president

India to host envoys of 83 countries at roundtable on seafood exports

Pappu Yadav slams Bihar HM, Patna Police over initial negligence in probe into NEET aspirant's death in hostel (Ld)

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