India emerging as knowledge economy: Rajnath Singh

IANS | January 2, 2026 6:50 PM

Jaipur, Jan 2 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that the purpose of education is not limited to professional success alone, but it also aims to shape character, morality, and a humane personality.

'Shabdotsav 2026' showcases a microcosm of Indian culture, says MoS Harsh Malhotra

IANS | January 2, 2026 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) ‘Shabdotsav 2026’, the three-day cultural and literary festival began in the national capital on Friday, in the presence of Union Minister of State (MoS) Harsh Malhotra, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, cabinet minister Kapil Mishra, and several prominent leaders associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

Talking ill about India abroad shows disconnect from country’s roots: Delhi CM’s dig at Rahul Gandhi

IANS | January 2, 2026 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Those politicians or leaders who speak ill about India while being on foreign soil, bringing embarrassment for the country as well as countrymen, remain “disconnected and detached” from the country’s roots, said Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, taking a dig at the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday.