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2001 disaster set off chain of decisions that reshaped Gujarat's political leadership

Ahmedabad, Jan. 26 -- A powerful earthquake devastated Gujarat on Republic Day in 2001, leaving thousands dead and overwhelming the state machinery. The disaster hit the state at a time when the Bhara... Read More


14th National Party Congress: Chinese expert praises Vietnam's growth targets

Beijing, Jan. 26 -- Amid a global economic slowdown, Vietnam's target of achieving average annual GDP growth of around 10% during the 2026-2030 period poses no small challenge. However, given its exis... Read More


"Highly unfortunate": J-K Congress president condemns Rahul Gandhi, Kharge's seating in third row on Republic Day

New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra condemned the seating of Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge in the th... Read More


'SC exists to uphold personal liberty, not justify govt excess'

New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Supreme Court's justice Ujjal Bhuyan on Sunday said that the top court exists to uphold personal liberty of citizens and not to justify executive excesses, as he emphasised the n... Read More


Tricolour Is India's Pride; Don't Divide Nation Through Colours: Congress Maha Chief Harshwardhan Sapkal

India, Jan. 26 -- The Tricolour symbolises the nation's honour, dignity and pride, but certain forces are attempting to divide society by politicising green and saffron for narrow political gains, Mah... Read More


EAM Jaishankar unfurls 'Tiranga' on 77th Republic Day; extends greetings to citizens

New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, unfurled the national flag on Monday. He said to "renew the pledge today to uphold... Read More


R-Day: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla unfurls tricolour at his residence in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday unfurled the Tricolour at his residence on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day and extended greetings to citizens across the country. Spea... Read More


National Party Congress strengthens confidence among OVs in Czech Republic

Prague, Jan. 26 -- The 14th National Party Congress has generated strong confidence and motivation for overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to continue accompanying and making active contributions to the homelan... Read More


'Mocking Bengal': TMC slams BJP over mispronunciation of freedom fighter Matangini Hazra's name at R-Day

India, Jan. 26 -- A mispronunciation by the national broadcast's commentator during the Republic Day parade has snowballed into a political controversy. During an announcement, the name of freedom fig... Read More


Manual scavenging deaths: SC orders higher compensation if not paid before 2023

India, Jan. 26 -- States and Union territories will be liable to pay a higher Rs.30 lakh compensation for deaths due to manual scavenging if no ex gratia was paid before the Supreme Court's October 20... Read More