Politics

Disruptions won't fly: Om Birla appeals to MPs ahead of Budget Se

The Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday said that political parties should keep politics aside and work for the smooth functioning of the Budget Session of Parliament. He expressed his view during an interaction with the media at the conclusion of the 86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference (AIPOC), held at the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Bhavan, Lucknow.

2026-01-21T21:39:20.279761+00:00 IST

Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurates column fountains in Dw

In a significant push towards urban beautification and infrastructure upgradation, Delhi's Lt Governor on Wednesday y inaugurated state-of-the-art architectural column fountains at key road junctions in Dwarka Sub-City.

2026-01-21T20:23:28.482695+00:00 IST

Himachal CM Sukhu receives bomb threat ahead of Republic Day, Pol

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday received a life threat ahead of Republic Day, with an email warning of a suicide bomb attack during the national flag-hoisting ceremony, officials said.

2026-01-21T20:06:09.510696+00:00 IST

Gujarat: 21-crore water tank collapses during testing in Surat

During a Congress press conference in Ahemdabad, he referred to Prime Minister Modi's "oft-repeated" statement that he neither takes bribes nor allows corruption, Chavda said, that the reality in Gujarat is "starkly" different. He alleged that " a long-standing system has been institutionalised where no government contract is awarded unless the commission reaches the BJP office, Kamalam. Contractors are allegedly forced to pay commission even before a project begins."

2026-01-21T19:07:43.306721+00:00 IST

AIIMS Delhi performs over 1,000 robotic surgeries in 13 months

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has taken a significant step towards advancing surgical care by installing a state-of-the-art surgical robot in its Department of Surgical Discipline.

2026-01-21T19:06:18.012942+00:00 IST

Legislatures should have at least 30 sittings in a year: Speaker

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Wednesday that a 'National Legislative Index' will be prepared to make legislatures more effective, people-oriented and accountable.

2026-01-21T17:53:43.007376+00:00 IST

Kerala HC turns down bail plea requests of ex-TDB chief

Kerala High Court on Wednesday turned down the bail requests of former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A Padmakumar and two others in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft cases.

2026-01-21T17:30:31.451185+00:00 IST

Himachal CM congratulates HPSCBL for securing first position nati

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday congratulated the Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited (HPSCBL) for securing first place at the National level for the effective implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima

2026-01-21T17:13:49.300927+00:00 IST

Amit Shah welcomes TTV Dhinakaran back into alliance

Union Minister Amit Shah welcomed Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran back into the NDA in Tamil Nadu, claiming a 'stronger alliance' in the state.

2026-01-21T16:32:05.586663+00:00 IST

"Women safety increased after UCC implementation": CM

CM Dhami said that the state has ensured that people receive benefits on the spot under various beneficiary schemes run by the Central and state governments.

2026-01-21T16:06:07.496810+00:00 IST

Congress to host national MGNREGA workers’ convention in Delhi

Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit announced on Wednesday that the party will hold a national MGNREGA workers' convention on January 22 in the national capital to protest the changes made by the BJP-led centre government to the earlier rights-based law.

2026-01-21T16:05:31.742045+00:00 IST

Nitin Nabin instructs party leaders to handle booth-level work

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin on Wednesday instructed all party leaders to visit their respective constituencies and 'make their booth the strongest' for all five poll-bound states, a source said.

2026-01-21T15:14:41.825107+00:00 IST

Manickam Tagore slams BJP as Dhinakaran rejoins NDA in Tamil Nadu

"Another surrender has taken place. It is now completely clear that Amit Shah is misusing central authority to take over AIADMK. Palaniswami is fully under control. First silence, then compliance and now complete surrender," he wrote.

2026-01-21T14:44:24.761838+00:00 IST

TPCC spokesperson launches attack on BRS amidst investigation

Speaking to ANI, Sama Ram Mohan Reddy alleged that Harish Rao misled the public by referring to an entirely different case while addressing the media."Harish Rao spoke about another case and claimed that it was quashed by the courts. That is completely misleading. The present case is different," he said.

2026-01-21T14:35:56.000107+00:00 IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) corporators leader Kishori Pednekar on BMC polls

Speaking to reporters, Pednekar said that she would live up upto the expectations of her party and would continue her efforts to make the mayor of Mumbai from Shiv Sena (UBT).

2026-01-21T14:28:52.759051+00:00 IST

Amit Shah at centenary issue of 'Kalyan' magazine in Uttarakhand

Shah, along with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, attended the release ceremony of the centenary issue of the monthly magazine Kalyan, which is published by Gita Press at Gita Bhawan in Rishikesh.

2026-01-21T14:22:34.182348+00:00 IST

CAG urges strengthening of local audit frameworks

This appeal was made at the conclusion of a three-day national workshop for Directorates of Local Fund Audit (DLFAs) and State Audit Departments in Hyderabad.

2026-01-21T14:18:49.109014+00:00 IST

'BJP breaking tradition of Sanatana Dharma': Akhilesh Yadav

Amid the controversy over the Prayagraj administration allegedly preventing Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati from taking a dip at the Sangam during the ongoing Magh Mela, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government, accusing it of violating the traditions of Sanatan Dharma.

2026-01-21T13:59:56.971910+00:00 IST

Karnataka LoP R Ashoka on Congress leadership tussle

Earlier on Tuesday, Congress leader DK Suresh urged patience, asserting that DK Shivakumar remains disciplined and committed to the party's collective decision-making process.

2026-01-21T13:55:22.485118+00:00 IST

Climate change, unscientific development, a serious threat to the

Speaking to ANI in Shimla after a press conference, the minister stressed the need to strike a balance between infrastructure growth and environmental conservation.

2026-01-21T13:49:36.556661+00:00 IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot speaks on OMR sheet scam in Tonk

During his visit, he was welcomed by the Congress district president and other party workers. Speaking to the media in Tonk, Sachin Pilot commented on the OMR sheet scam in the 2018-19 examinations, saying that "action should be taken against anyone found guilty in the investigation".

2026-01-21T13:46:29.096133+00:00 IST