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Saturday, January 10, 2026
TopicBJP IT cell

Topic: BJP IT cell

BJP turned social media into its biggest asset. Now it’s the Modi govt’s biggest liability

The Modi government appears unable to shake itself free of X. It is increasingly pandering to social media outrage, a silent enabler of the monster it has itself created. 

SubscriberWrites: Reels, Memes, and Votes– BJP’s blind spot in the age of Saiyaara

Despite being a frontrunner in organizational strength and electoral management, BJP has not fully capitalized on youth preferred social media platforms and meme-based communication.

‘Congress office in Turkey’ claim: After FIRs, Arnab’s Republic TV admits error, Amit Malviya defiant

Complaints filed after Arnab Goswami-led Republic TV ran visuals of building in Türkiye claiming it was Congress party office. Visuals were shared by BJP functionary Amit Malviya.

How she likes her popcorn: Fresh, hot & taxed

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Author of RSS books Ratan Sharda blasts BJP’s Amit Malviya for ‘trolling citizens’ over Budget

Calling this a ‘serious problem’, the Organiser columnist said Malviya should not insult citizens, but instead allay fears.

More IT warriors, influencers, quality content: BJP’s push to up social media ante for 2024

BJP MPs attend social media workshop where party chief J. P. Nadda asks them to focus on pushing larger narrative, including government’s popular schemes, on social media.

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Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.