India

GST cuts, rising demand lift manufacturing sentiment in Q3 FY26: FICCI Survey

20 Jan 2026 | 3:06 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) India's manufacturing sector recorded its highest-ever performance in the third quarter of FY 2025–26, reflecting sustained growth and strong business sentiment, according to FICCI's latest Quarterly Survey on Manufacturing (QSM).

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We are not against SIR, we demand transparency: TMC

20 Jan 2026 | 3:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) Terming SIR as "Software Intensive Rigging" Trinamool Congress emphasised on "releasing the transcription of the meeting by ECI and bring transparency in SIR. In a presser held in New Delhi party office, TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien said, "We are not against SIR. We want SIR, but that must be humane and there must be transparency in it." .

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Three back-to-back space mission failures call for 'serious introspection, honest analysis': Ex-ISRO mission chief

20 Jan 2026 | 2:34 PM

Chennai, Jan 20 (UNI) A serious course correction in technical, process quality, testing and security gaps will enable Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to come up again, says Tapan Misra, retired Director of Space Applications Centre, ISRO.

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SC restrains Punjab from taking action affecting Punjab Kesari printing

20 Jan 2026 | 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday restrained the Punjab government from taking any coercive action that could disrupt the publication of the Punjab Kesari newspaper, after the media group alleged that it was being selectively targeted by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government over unfavourable reportage.

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SC to examine ED status to file writ pleas after TN, Kerala challenge

20 Jan 2026 | 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to examine whether the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is a juristic person entitled to file writ petitions before high courts under Article 226 of the Constitution for the enforcement of its rights.

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ED’s massive action against fake ITC scam in Kolkata, Manipur and other states

20 Jan 2026 | 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting search operations across Jharkhand, Manipur, Kolkata in connection with a massive fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) scam worth around Rs 658 crore.

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Kharge pays tribute to Frontier Gandhi on death anniversary

20 Jan 2026 | 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20( UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday paid tribute to Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, popularly known as the Frontier Gandhi on his death anniversary.

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Kharge pays tribute to Frontier Gandhi on death anniversary

20 Jan 2026 | 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20( UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday paid tribute to Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, popularly known as the Frontier Gandhi on his death anniversary.

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BJP holds key strategy meeting for Bengal, focuses on youth, women, and unemployment

20 Jan 2026 | 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) Soon after filing his nomination, Nitin Nabin convened an important meeting with the core committee of the Bengal BJP on Monday. According to party sources, the meeting was aimed at finalising the roadmap for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections.

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BJP is a family: PM Modi on party’s democratic polls and new president

20 Jan 2026 | 1:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the successful conclusion of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s national organisational elections, describing the process as a testament to the party’s democratic tradition, spirit, discipline, and worker-centric approach.

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Nitin Nabin, youngest ever, takes charge as BJP chief

20 Jan 2026 | 12:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) Nitin Nabin, the youngest ever, on Tuesday took charge as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party headquarters in the national capital.

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Nitin Nabin to take charge as BJP’s youngest president today

20 Jan 2026 | 12:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) Following an entire day’s nomination process on Monday at the BJP headquarters, senior party leader Nitin Nabin, 45, is set to formally assume office as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s new national president on Tuesday, succeeding Jagat Prakash Nadda.

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