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Congress alleges 'tasteless beautification, commercialisation' of Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat, asks "Is your intention to betray devotees?"

Varanasi, Jan. 15 -- Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday raised questions over the proposed transformation of Varanasi's famous cremation ground, Manikarnika Ghat, calling it a 'tasteles... Read More


Gangasagar Mela 2026 sets new record with about 1.3 cr pilgrims

Sagar Island, Jan. 15 -- The Gangasagar Mela this year clocked around 1.3 crore pilgrims visiting Sagar Island till 3 pm on Thursday, State Power and Housing minister Aroop Biswas said, a figure that ... Read More


Karnataka to pass resolution for repeal of G-RAM-G

Bengaluru, Jan. 15 -- The Karnataka cabinet on Wednesday decided to pass a resolution against the newly enacted VB-G RAM-G in the state legislature session to be held from January 22 to 31. Briefing ... Read More


On her birthday, Mayawati plays Brahmin card, signals solo push for 2027 UP elections

Lucknow, Jan. 15 -- On the occasion of her birthday on January 15, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati made a major political pitch aimed squarely at the Brahmin community, signalling that the pa... Read More


Quiet Verdict of Ordinary Citizens

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- At one point in time, onion prices reached their peak, and the BJP government in the Delhi Union Territory was defeated in the subsequent election. An order was passed by the AIA... Read More


J-K: PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti urges MEA to ensure safe return of Indian students stranded in Iran

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday urged the Minister of External Affairs (MEA) and External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, to ensure the safe return of stranded Indian stude... Read More


Union budget should back processing, recycling of critical minerals: Deloitte India report

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- The upcoming Union Budget should expand its focus beyond exploration and mining to include targeted support for processing and recycling of critical minerals and rare earths, alo... Read More


Jana Nayagan row: SC turns down plea for CBFC clearance for Vijay's movie

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a plea filed by the makers of the Tamil film 'Jana Nayagan,' starring actor Vijay. The plea sought a stay on the Madras High ... Read More


Complaint filed against Cong leader over threats to Shidlaghatta civic body chief

Bengaluru, Jan. 15 -- Shidlaghatta city municipal commissioner Amrutha Gowda filed a police complaint against Congress leader Rajeev Gowda accusing him of verbal abuse with obscene language and issuin... Read More


KC(M) chairman says will stick with LDF

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 15 -- Kerala Congress (M) chairman Jose K Mani cut short his private foreign tour to return to the state on Wednesday to quell all speculations about his party warming up towa... Read More