India Political Highlights: Rahul Gandhi hails Himachal govt's decision to restore Old Pension Scheme

Here are today's top political highlights from India.

CBI rejects allegation of "malicious action" by agency against Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, says it follows procedure as per letter of law while conducting any search or seizure action

Rahul Gandhi hails Himachal Pradesh govt's decision to restore Old Pension Scheme in its first cabinet meeting, says "Congress means trust"

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia writes to L-G V K Saxena, recommending suspension and registration of FIRs against officers who allegedly stopped funds for Mohalla Clinics ahead of civic polls

BJP trying to deflect attention from real issues: Bihar Dy CM on Bihar Minister's 'Ramcharitmanas' remarks

Congress suspends MLC Sudhir Thambe from the party

Bharat Jodo Yatra to reach Jammu and Kashmir on Jan 19 and culminate in a huge rally in Srinagar on Jan 30, says Congress leader Rajani Patil

Vehicular movement likely to be affected in parts of Delhi on Monday with police imposing traffic restrictions on certain roads in view of BJP roadshow to be attended by PM Modi and other leaders

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma drives to zoo in Guwahati to inspect development work

Result of the recently-concluded Gujarat Assembly elections is important not just for the state but for the entire country as it has sent a message that Narendra Modi will be re-elected as PM in 2024, says Amit Shah

BJP was in power for 15 years, did nothing for 'adivasi' community: Bhupesh baghel

No vacancy for PM in India, 2024 will see NDA return to power: Dharmendra Pradhan

BSP won't align with any party for upcoming elections, says Mayawati

Vande Bharat is the train of our country, says PM Modi

Every Indian proud of our Army, grateful to soldiers: PM Modi on National Army Day

Congress president Kharge pays tribute to jawans on Indian Army Day

Senior BJP leader Sunderlal Dixit dies after falling down stairs at home

Rahul tries to bring down morale of Army: J P Nadda on TV show

J P Nadda, who appeared on journalist Rajat Sharma's popular TV show 'Aap ki Adaalat' said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tries to bring down the morale of the Indian Army. He also said that the country and its borders are safe under the leadership of PM Modi.

'BJP won't win in K'taka even if Modi, Shah come here 100s of times'

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and JD-S leader H.D. Kumaraswamy said on Saturday that "even if Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah visit Karnataka hundreds of times, the BJP would not win the upcoming assembly elections in the state".

Speaking to the media during a programme, Kumaraswamy said "the people are frustrated with the BJP".

"There will be no impact on Amit Shah's visit to Mandya. If you want, write it down. JD-S is going to win all the seven assembly seats in Mandya district," he said.

India's youngsters leveraging power of science to make planet better: PM Modi

India is brimming with enthusiasm in the science and technology sectors and its youngsters are leveraging the power of science to make the planet better, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.

Prime Minister Modi said this after meeting academic and entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa.

EC invites parties for demonstration of prototype Remote EVM

The Election Commission has invited all recognised national and state political parties on January 16 to demonstrate the functioning of the multi-constituency prototype Remote EVM.With the objective of finding a technological solution for migrant voters which is credible, accessible and acceptable to all stakeholders, the Commission has explored the option of using a modified version of the time-tested model of M3 EVMs to enable voting at remote polling stations which is polling stations outside home constituency, for domestic migrants.