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28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth concludes with commitment to make democratic institutions more people-centric

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday concluded today with a renew... Read More


NSE to conduct live trading session on February 1 on account of Budget presentation

Mumbai, Jan. 16 -- The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) on Friday announced that it will conduct a live trading session on February 1, 2026 (Sunday) on account of the presentation of the Union B... Read More


PM Modi's priority has always been to evacuate students first: J-K Waqf Board Chairperson on safety of Indians in Iran

Pulwama, Jan. 16 -- Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Darakhshan Andrabi on Friday expressed confidence in the Centre's efforts to evacuate students from Iran, citing Prime Minister Narendra... Read More


Himachal Rajya Sabha poll: Congress on edge as 'Operation Lotus 2.0' looms

Shimla, Jan. 16 -- The impending election to a Rajya Sabha seat from the state has triggered intense political churn, with all indications pointing to a tough contest and the strong possibility of a w... Read More


Leadership change is a tripartite matter and not to be discussed in public: Shivakumar

Bengaluru, Jan. 16 -- Amid growing speculation over a possible leadership change in Karnataka, the spotlight on Friday shifted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K... Read More


BJP-led Mahayuti leads in 24 of 29 civic bodies; dominates Mumbai, Pune

India, Jan. 16 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party and its Mahayuti alliance with Shiv Sena is leading in 24 of the 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Navi Mumbai and Nagpur, after co... Read More


Japan sees India as a "natural partner", values ties with "like-minded countries": Foreign Ministry spokesperson Toshihiro Kitamura

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- Japan on Friday said it sees India as a "natural partner" and attaches strong importance to ties with "like-minded countries like India" during Foreign Affairs Minister Toshimits... Read More


KDMC election result: BJP-Shiv Sena leading in Kalyan Dombivli, Nagpur? Check results here

India, Jan. 16 -- Not only were the BJP and ally Shiv Sena surging ahead in crucial Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, the Mahayuti alliance was also leading in Nagpur, Thane, Kalyan-Domb... Read More


SC rejects Justice Yashwant Varma's plea against Parliamentary inquiry committee

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a writ petition filed by Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker's decision to form an inquiry... Read More


What happens to the Thackerays and Pawars now? Family pacts fail in Mumbai, Pune strongholds

India, Jan. 16 -- The 2022-23 splits of the Thackerays' Shiv Sena and Pawars' NCP in Maharashtra landed their breakaway groups in a BJP-led government in the state; but the implosions appear to have t... Read More