INDIA

Guwahati, Jan 24 (IANS) The Assam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a strong attack on the state Congress President Gaurav Gogoi, accusing him of promoting what it described as a "new Greater Assam" centred on the Miya community, allegedly undermining the state's historical, cultural and social foundations.Addressing reporters on Friday at the state BJP headquarters -- Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhavan, party spokesperson Jayanta Kumar Goswami claimed that Gogoi's political narrative is influenced by the ideology propagated by Miya leader Rezaul Karim.Goswami alleged that this approach runs contrary to the original concept of Greater Assam envisioned by Ahom king Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha, who unified seven kingdoms, and by Srimanta Sankardeva, the saint-reformer who fostered cultura...

Itanagar, Jan 24 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) has advised newly appointed Director General of Police (DGP) Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal to initiate firm, decisive and time-bound measures to address the issue of illegal migration, underscoring its serious implications for social harmony and internal security in the state. Having assumed charge as the new state police chief on Thursday, the DGP briefed the Governor, on Friday, on his immediate priorities and strategic roadmap aimed at strengthening peace, public safety, and overall law and order across the state.The Governor has also stressed the need for focused and sustained efforts to curb the growing menace of drugs, particularly to safeguard the youth from substance abuse.A Lok Bhavan official ...

Gondal, Jan 23 (IANS) A court in Gujarat's Gondal has granted bail to Rajdeepsinh Jadeja, the prime accused in the high-profile Amit Khunt suicide case.Rajdeepsinh Jadeja, who had been in judicial custody for 84 days, will now be released from Junagadh Jail following the Gondal Additional District and Sessions Court's judgment on Friday.Rajdeepsinh Jadeja, son of Aniruddsinh Jadeja, had been absconding for nearly six months after being named in the suicide case. According to police records, he made several unsuccessful attempts to secure anticipatory bail from the Gujarat High Court and the Supreme Court before finally surrendering at the Gondal Taluka Police Station on November 10 last year. Following his surrender, he was placed on police remand and then sent to judicial custody in Ju...

Davos, Jan 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Maharashtra arrived at Davos not just to participate, but also to lead, adding that the state’s participation at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 marked a defining moment in the state’s global engagement.At Davos, CM Fadnavis said Maharashtra positioned itself as India’s growth engine, bold in ambition and strong in execution. Through high-level bilateral meetings and global discussions, the state clearly articulated a vision of future-ready growth that translates policy into action.“A key outcome was the scale of investment and strategic partnerships secured. Maharashtra attracted investment commitments worth Rs 30 lakh crore, with 83 per cent through FDI, spanning sectors from industry and services to AI, data cent...

Jaipur, Jan 24 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Friday underlined the importance of girls’ education, saying education is not a privilege but a right, and urged students to use learning not only for personal growth but also to empower others.Addressing a gathering here, Raje recalled how access to education has historically helped women challenge social restrictions and build independent lives. She said education should be used as a tool for self-reliance and social change, and reminded students that the responsibility of learning also includes giving back to society.Raje was speaking at the 82nd Annual Function and Prize Giving Ceremony of Maharani Gayatri Devi Girls’ School, Jaipur, which celebrated its long-standing legacy in girls’ education.Recalling the insti...

Gandhinagar, Jan 24 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi has said that a recent judgment by an Amreli court sentencing a Nigerian woman to seven years' imprisonment in a cyber fraud case was a clear warning to cybercrime offenders.He asserted on Friday that no cyber criminal could evade the police, regardless of the sophistication of the crime.Reacting to the court judgment, Deputy CM Sanghavi said, "The safety of citizens was the state government's foremost priority and that the Gujarat Police were fully equipped to tackle cyber crimes in an increasingly digital environment. The conviction reflected the effectiveness of Gujarat's zero-tolerance policy against cybercrime offences under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and demonstrated the force's ability t...

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) On the occasion of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray's birth centenary year, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, in a stinging critique of recent political shifts and defections, on Friday expressed a sombre sense of relief that the Sena founder was not alive to witness the current state of affairs.“People say Balasaheb should have been here today. But looking at this ‘market of slaves’ in Maharashtra, I feel it’s for the best that he isn’t here. That man would have been so pained and distressed. Two hundred years ago, human auctions used to happen at village squares; today, those auctions are happening again in places like Kalyan, Dombivli, and Thane,” Raj Thackeray remarked.He delivered a deeply emotional and scathing speech. While reminiscing ...

Bhubaneswar, Jan 23 (IANS) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Friday called upon the youth of the State to explore fisheries and animal husbandry as modern, technology-driven and profitable sectors, urging them to view these fields as platforms for innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership.He was speaking at the closing ceremony of the State-level Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Fair, Matsya-Pranee Samavesh Odisha-2026, held at Janata Maidan here.Addressing the gathering, the Governor said fisheries and animal husbandry were no longer confined to traditional practices but had evolved into dynamic sectors offering vast opportunities in hatcheries, dairy units, poultry farms, feed production, processing units, pet care services and fisheries logistics. With skill developme...

Patna, Jan 23 (IANS) Nawada Police have cracked the case of a youth who was murdered in Kauakol within 12 hours of the incident, arresting four notorious criminals linked to the illegal liquor trade.Addressing a press conference on Friday, Nawada Superintendent of Police Abhinav Dhiman said the incident was connected to an old rivalry arising out of the illicit liquor business.The attack took place on the night of January 22, 2026, at around 8.30 p.m., when criminals assaulted a youth on the Nati River bridge under the Kauakol police station area.The injured victim was immediately rushed to the Kauakol Primary Health Centre (PHC) for treatment, where he succumbed to injuries during treatment.Based on statements given by the victim’s family members, an FIR was lodged against seven named acc...

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Marking the beginning of the birth centenary year of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday in a scathing attack on the Eknath Shinde faction and the BJP.He said the issue of treachery is not new to Maharashtra -- it is an ancient curse. Whenever an enemy finds victory impossible, they seek the help of traitors.He invoked history to address recent political shifts stating that “had the saffron flag never been betrayed from within, Maharashtra would have rewritten the history of the world".He further noted, “Storms don’t scare us, we were raised in them.” He further criticized his opponents for failing to take pride in their lineage, saying, "I cannot help it if the opposition is ashamed to take their own father's name."...