Congress leader Nana Patole on Tuesday criticised the BJP over the demolition drive at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, calling it an “insult to Hindus.” He announced a protest visit to the ghat, alleging destruction of heritage and damage to its religious significance
20 January,2026 07:11 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
PM Modi warned that urban Naxalism is gaining international influence and working against India while addressing BJP workers after Nitin Nabin was sworn-in as the new party chief. He also flagged infiltrators as a major national security challenge
20 January,2026 05:36 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
PM Narendra Modi met the family of newly appointed BJP National President Nitin Nabin at the party headquarters in New Delhi after he assumed charge of the post. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, and JP Nadda were also present on this occassion
20 January,2026 05:35 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent-1768895083126_d.png "PM Modi hosts UAE President: Massive USD 200 bn trade target, LNG deal signed")
Modi welcomed Al Nahyan at the Delhi airport with a hug and then they travelled together in the same vehicle to the prime minister's residence, where they held talks in the restricted as well as delegation-level formats
20 January,2026 02:01 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIADVERTISEMENT
