Category: India

Lucknow: Setting the political tone for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday called upon voters to support the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), launching a strong critique of the Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), which he accused of promoting “dynastic politics.” Addressing the Uttar Pradesh Diwas celebrations at Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow on the occasion of the state’s foundation day, Shah said Uttar Pradesh had decisively moved beyond its long-standing image as a “Bimaru” (backward) state after the…

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Ali Hasan New Delhi: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have moved well beyond the confines of formal diplomatic engagement, forging a comprehensive strategic partnership anchored in mutual trust, shared vision, and long-term priorities. Over the past few years, bilateral ties have steadily evolved into a multidimensional relationship that spans trade, energy, defence, digital innovation, startups, and policy coordination. This transformation was clearly reflected in the recent high-level dialogue held in New Delhi, underscoring that India–UAE relations are no longer limited to commerce and investment alone. Instead, they now…

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New Delhi: The national capital is all set to host a spectacular celebration of India’s 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with the iconic Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path (formerly Rajpath) taking centre stage. From heightened security and traffic advisories to elaborate cultural and military preparations, New Delhi is buzzing with patriotic fervour as the country prepares to mark one of its most significant national events. The main parade will begin around 10:30 am, following the arrival of the President of India and the ceremonial flag hoisting between…

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New Delhi: Nitin Nabin was elected the 12th national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking a significant generational and organisational moment for India’s ruling party. The announcement was made at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi. Nabin, who had been serving as the party’s working president since December 14, 2025, was elected unopposed after emerging as the sole nominee for the full-time post. At the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated Nabin and delivered a 55-minute address in which he underlined the party’s organisational ethos. “I am a…

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Prayagraj: Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh reached Prayagraj  after learning that the health of Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand had deteriorated. Singh met the Shankaracharya, enquired about his condition and strongly condemned the incident in which the senior seer was allegedly stopped from taking a holy dip at the Sangam during Mauni Amavasya at the Magh Mela. Calling the episode deeply distressing and unfortunate, Sanjay Singh said the incident had shaken the religious conscience of the entire country. He described the alleged assault on the…

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Lucknow: Samajwadi Party national president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav levelled serious allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, accusing it of colluding with officials to manipulate electoral rolls through irregularities and large-scale fraud. He alleged that fake and duplicate voters were being added to the voter list, while votes of PDA (Backward, Dalit and Minority) communities were being deliberately removed. Addressing a press conference at the Samajwadi Party state headquarters, Yadav questioned the impartiality of the Election Commission, stating that if constitutional institutions fail to…

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16 selected teams to perform in grand finale at National Bal Bhavan, New Delhi New Delhi | As part of the Republic Day Celebrations 2026, the National School Band Competition has successfully concluded its Zonal-level round, with 16 school teams from across the country qualifying for the grand finale to be held at the National Bal Bhavan, New Delhi, on January 24, 2026. The shortlisted teams represent four zones—East, West, North and South—and will compete across four categories: Brass Band Boys, Brass Band Girls, Pipe Band Boys and Pipe Band Girls.…

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New Delhi: India’s rich cultural, social, and developmental diversity will once again be on full display at the Republic Day Parade 2026 through a grand presentation of tableaux on Kartavya Path. The parade, to be held on January 26, will feature a total of 30 tableaux, including 17 from states and Union Territories and 13 from Central Government ministries and departments. This year, the tableaux will revolve around the shared themes “Mantra of Freedom — Vande Mataram” and “Mantra of Prosperity — Atmanirbhar Bharat”, reflecting both India’s historical journey and…

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Mumbai| Multi-Platform Intelligence Services (MPIS), a well-established name in the field of media intelligence and media monitoring, has announced five new senior-level appointments as part of its organisational expansion. With these appointments, MPIS has further strengthened its leadership team, signalling accelerated growth and a sharper focus on future expansion plans. Under the new appointments, Rohit Chandel has been named Assistant CEO, Iqbal Patel has taken charge as Assistant COO, Pawan Tripathi has been appointed President (Digital and Online Services), while Sunil Singh and Avikal Sharma have assumed responsibilities as Marketing…

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