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NDA's MGNREGA replacing law sets stage for political skirmishes in 2026

NEW DELHI, Jan. 1 -- The rural jobscape is set to change in the future, and more politically contentious, as 2025 became the year when the two-decade-old MGNREGA, brought during the first UPA governme... Read More


PM to flag off Vande Bharat sleeper train between Guwahati & Kolkata this month

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the Vande Bharat sleeper train linking Guwahati and Kolkata later this month, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. ... Read More


Jaishankar's visit should focus on Khaleda's funeral, not bilateral 'politics', says Advisor Touhid

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain has urged observers not to read diplomacy into Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's Dhaka visit, saying it should be seen solely as a condole... Read More


An Umno-PAS alliance anytime soon? Highly unlikely, say analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 1 -- There is speculation once again about whether Muafakat Nasional, the stillborn co-operation between PAS and Umno after GE 14, will be revived now that PAS and Bersatu's Perikat... Read More


'Delhi's disposal rate for POCSO cases second-highest in country'

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Courts in Delhi disposed of significantly more POCSO cases than were registered in 2025, with the city recording second-highest disposal rate in the country at 178 per cent, a rep... Read More


BJP making all efforts in Bengal, NDA govt will boost development: Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary

Patna, Jan. 1 -- Bihar Minister Ashok Choudhary on Thursday commented on the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal, saying that the BJP is making every effort in the state. "Elections are being ... Read More


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visit Bangladesh High Commission, signs condolence for Ex PM Khaleda Zia

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday signed the Condolence Book in the High Commission of Bangladesh in Delhi. Singh expressed sorrow at the passing of former Prime Ministe... Read More


Hooda alleges BJP created 'fake ration cards' to win Hry elections

Chandigarh, Jan. 1 -- Former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda said the BJP created lakhs of fake ration cards to garner votes in the elections. Hooda also extended his... Read More


MP sets agriculture agenda for '26

BHOPAL, Jan. 1 -- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday released the Madhya Pradesh government's calendar for 2026, themed 'Prosperous Farmers - Prosperous State', highlighting the state's focus on f... Read More


Delhi CM Rekha Gupta extends New Year 2026 greetings, hopes for prosperity and development

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday led New Year 2026 greetings, extending her wishes to the people of the national capital and reaffirming her government's commitment to... Read More