'Symbol of women’s power': Leaders across party lines hail FM Sitharaman for 9th consecutive budget

IANS | January 29, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for becoming the first woman holder of the post to present the Union Budget for the ninth consecutive time, leaders, cutting across party lines, on Thursday backed him and said the milestone reflects the growing power and participation of women in India’s public life.

BJP welcomes SC stay on UGC’s new equity regulations

IANS | January 29, 2026 3:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court’s decision to stay the implementation of the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s new norms on equity regulations in higher educational institutions has been welcomed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as it termed the “ruling on expected lines”.

Heartbreaking moment as supporter asks Parth Pawar to convey his love to late Ajit Pawar

IANS | January 29, 2026 2:57 PM

Baramati, Jan 29 (IANS) Maharashtra is engulfed in a wave of profound grief following the sudden and tragic demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash on January 28. It was during this time that a deeply emotional video surfaced on social media, capturing a moment that has moved the entire state to tears. In the footage, a loyal supporter, unable to contain his grief, is seen sobbing inconsolably. Looking towards Ajit Pawar's eldest son Parth Pawar, he cried out in a trembling voice “Parth Dada, please tell Dada 'I Love You'... tell him 'I Love You' from me."