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Nearly 2000 people feared dead in Iran after crackdown on anti-government protests

January 13, 2026 8:08 PM

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Nearly 2000 people feared dead in Iran after crackdown on anti-government protests

Thousands of people are feared dead after a crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran. Quoting an Iranian security official, a news agency reported that the death toll could be around 2,000 people. The unrest, sparked by dire economic conditions, has been the biggest internal challenge to Irania...

UK Lawmakers raise concerns over ban on political parties in Bangladesh ahead of Parliamentary polls in February

January 13, 2026 8:14 PM

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UK Lawmakers raise concerns over ban on political parties in Bangladesh ahead of Parliamentary polls in February

Four United Kingdom parliamentarians have expressed serious concerns over the ban on widely supported political parties under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh ahead of the February polls. They said the move disregards guidance from the United Nations, as well as from the UK an...

Campaigning ends in Maharashtra for civic body polls

January 13, 2026 7:45 PM

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Campaigning ends in Maharashtra for civic body polls

Campaigning for elections to 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra ended today, with political focus firmly on Mumbai, where the BJP-led Mahayuti is seeking to wrest control of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation amid a challenge from a united Thackeray front. Polling for 2,869 seats acr...

HM Amit Shah says during Amrit Kaal responsibility of elevating India rests on shoulders of young generation

January 13, 2026 7:37 PM

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HM Amit Shah says during Amrit Kaal responsibility of elevating India rests on shoulders of young generation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, today, called upon the youth to look beyond academic degrees and dedicate themselves to the mission of building a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047. Addressing the 15th Convocation of Charusat University in Anand, the Minister emphasised that during the 'Amrit Kaal', the respons...

PFRDA constitutes Expert Committee to develop Framework for assured Payouts under NPS

January 13, 2026 7:05 PM

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PFRDA constitutes Expert Committee to develop Framework for assured Payouts under NPS

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has constituted a high-level committee to formulate guidelines and regulations for enabling a framework for assured payouts under the National Pension System (NPS). The Finance Ministry stated that the move is aligned with the provisions ...

PM Narendra Modi extends greetings to citizens on Lohri

January 13, 2026 6:50 PM

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PM Narendra Modi extends greetings to citizens on Lohri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Lohri. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that Lohri celebrates nature and is about expressing gratitude. The Prime Minister said this special festival will deepen the spirit of joy and optimism in society. He wis...

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviews IISERs, calls for student-centric approach

January 13, 2026 6:44 PM

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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviews IISERs, calls for student-centric approach

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today chaired the 3rd Meeting of the Standing Committee of the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) in New Delhi. During the meeting, the Minister reviewed all seven IISERs, focusing on their academic and research outputs as well as...

Gati Shakti cargo terminals drive India’s logistics transformation

January 13, 2026 6:14 PM

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Gati Shakti cargo terminals drive India’s logistics transformation

India’s logistics sector has made remarkable progress in recent years, achieving a significant milestone with logistics costs now reduced to 7.97 per cent of GDP. The government has said that this achievement reflects the success of sustained reforms and integrated planning, positioning the nation c...

PM Modi expresses grief over demise of renowned actor & singer Prashant Tamang

January 13, 2026 5:32 PM

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PM Modi expresses grief over demise of renowned actor & singer Prashant Tamang

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the demise of renowned actor and singer Prashant Tamang. In a condolence letter addressed to Mr. Tamang’s wife, Mrs. Martha Aley Tamang, the Prime Minister said that Prashant Tamang carved a distinct niche for himself in the world of entertainment. D...

HM Amit Shah stresses, India will emerge as the world’s third-largest economy by the end of next year

January 13, 2026 5:26 PM

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HM Amit Shah stresses, India will emerge as the world’s third-largest economy by the end of next year

Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has stressed that the country will emerge as the world's third-largest economy by the end of next year. He was addressing a public meeting at his native town Mansa in Gandhinagar district after launching and inaugurating development projects worth over 267 cro...

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