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New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the government over the G RAM G bill, saying it is destroying Mahatma Gandhi's idea of Ram Rajya both in letter and spirit by repealing MGNREGA and renaming the scheme. She also accused the government of "dishonouring" both Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore, who gave the title of Mahatma to the Father of the Nation, by renaming MGNREGA. Participating in the debate on the Viksit Bharat Guarantee ...Read More >
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) - The Indian prime minister called for a strategic relationship with Ethiopia Wednesday during his first visit to the country, one of Africa's most populous. "The Global South is writing its own destiny, and India and Ethiopia share a vision for it," Prime Minister Narendra Modi told parliamentarians during a special address. "Our vision is of a world where the Global South rises not against anyone, but for everyone; a world where development is fair, where technolog ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Global South's rise is not aimed against anyone and envisions a world with access to technology, respect for sovereignty, shared prosperity and a global governance structure that reflects contemporary reality, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday while addressing a joint session of Ethiopia's Parliament. The speech was the final engagement in Modi's two-day visit to the African country, the second leg of a three-nation tour, and came against the backdrop of India's effo ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held on Tuesday at Veerula Sainik Smarak in Hyderabad to commemorate Vijay Diwas, marking the historic victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. The ceremony paid heartfelt tribute to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives in the service of the nation, ensuring India's sovereignty and integrity. The event was attended by distinguished dignitaries, including Jishnu Dev Verma, Governor of Telangana, Bhatti Vikram ...Read More >
Pune, Dec 17 (PTI) Several veterans, including those who participated in the 1971 India-Pakistan War, have been felicitated at the Southern Command War Memorial here in recognition of their contribution to one of India's greatest military victories. The felicitation was held on the occasion of Vijay Diwas on Tuesday. The country marks December 16 as 'Vijay Diwas', commemorating India' victory in the 1971 India-Pakistan War. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Com ...Read More >
Ai+ has announced the NovaFlip series, marking its entry into flip-style foldable smartphones. The company has confirmed a Q1 2026 launch timeline said that the device will be priced under Rs 40,000. NxtQuantum-owned brand Ai+ has announced the NovaFlip series, marking its entry into the foldable smartphone segment. The India-based company has confirmed a Q1 2026 launch timeline, which means consumers may have to wait a few more months before the device becomes available for purchase. Led by f ...Read More >
Dharmendra Pradhan described autonomy as the central pillar of the Bill. File photo Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday outlined the government's rationale behind the proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, saying the legislation aims to simplify higher education regulation, eliminate overlapping authorities and grant institutions the autonomy needed to meet global standards. Addressing a press briefing, Pradhan said India's higher education system has expanded rapidl ...Read More >
Three marquee U.S. investments totalling USD 67.5 billion have recently been announced in India, highlighting the scale and depth of India-U.S. technology and economic engagement. Google has unveiled a USD 15 billion investment to build a 1GW AI-powered data centre campus in Visakhapatnam -- its largest outside the United States -- creating a major AI and subsea-connectivity hub and significantly strengthening India's digital infrastructure, while also raising considerations around water and po ...Read More >
Srinagar: J&K Police's counter-intelligence wing raided 12 locations in multiple Kashmir districts on Tuesday and detained for questioning 12 terror suspects accused of radicalising youth, systematically attempting to disrupt public order, and spreading false narratives glorifying terrorism and terrorists.The raids were carried out in Srinagar, Baramulla, Anantnag, Pulwama, Kupwara, Budgam, and Shopian districts in connection with a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act ...Read More >
Jammu, Dec 16 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that the Tricolour symbolises India's freedom, self-respect, and the people's sacrifices and martyrdom. "May our beloved and victorious Tricolour fly high in the World. Our tricolour is a symbol of our freedom, of our self-respect, and of sacrifices and martyrdom. Together, we should march to achieve the lofty vision of making India a Developed Nation," the Lieutenant Governor said after unveiling the 108-feet ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 16: The Counter Intelligence wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday conducted pre-dawn raids at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley, busting a terror-linked network of anti-national elements allegedly operating under the guise of social activism, officials said. The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) carried out coordinated searches across seven districts, during which 12 suspects were detained for questioning. Officials said the operation exposed a covert terror ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The first hearing on fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's appeal against his extradition to India, scheduled for Tuesday in London, has been postponed until the end of February 2026, people familiar with the development said. Officials said the hearing was postponed because Nirav Modi's legal team requested time to submit certain documents. A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) team travelled to London for Tuesday's hearing and is understood to have m ...Read More >
Guwahati: Voices in Bangladesh spewing hatred for India were heard again, drawing a sharp response from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Hasnat Abdullah, a senior leader of newly-formed National Citizen Party (NCP), warned on Monday that Dhaka could offer refuge to forces hostile to India, including separatist groups, potentially threatening to split India's 'seven sisters' of the Northeast. "I want to make it clear to India that if you provide shelter to forces that do not respect Ba ...Read More >
Itanagar, Dec 16 (PTI) The Indian Army on Tuesday commemorated Vijay Diwas in the remote border village of Mechuka in Arunachal Pradesh's Shi-Yomi district. The Army organised a special screening of a documentary on the 1971 war for school students, highlighting military operations, strategic leadership and bravery of Indian soldiers, defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said. The screening was followed by an interactive session in which Army personnel spoke on the historical importance ...Read More >
Guwahati, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday strongly condemned repeated remarks emanating from Bangladesh suggesting that India's northeastern states should be separated and merged with the neighbouring country, terming them "irresponsible and dangerous" and asserting that India would not remain silent on the issue. Reacting to comments made by Hasnat Abdullah, a senior leader of Bangladesh's newly formed National Citizen Party (NCP), Sarma said a secti ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Amid criticism that the proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, centralises power by vesting final authority with the government, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday said that sovereign authority under all laws has always rested with the government. His remarks came in response to criticism of Section 15(3)(g) of the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, which provides that the proposed higher education commission "sha ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Rajya Sabha on Tuesday paid homage to brave hearts who laid down their lives in the 1971 India-Pakistan War that led to the creation of Bangladesh. Chairman C P Radhakrishnan said December 16 marks the 54th anniversary of Vijay Diwas. "On 16 December 1971, the valour, determination, and steadfast resolve of our courageous armed forces led Bharat to a historic victory against Pakistan. "It culminated in the birth of the independent nation of Bangladesh," he said. "This d ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK), the specialized investigative wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, executed a significant operation on Tuesday, targeting a suspected terror-support network operating under the cover of social activism. The agency said that coordinated searches were conducted across multiple districts in the Kashmir Valley, resulting in the detention of 12 individuals for questioning. In an official statement, the CIK described the action as a "decisive blow t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Amid criticism that the proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, centralises power by vesting final authority with the government, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday said that sovereign authority under all laws has always rested with the government. His remarks came in response to criticism of Section 15(3)(g) of the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, which provides that the proposed higher education commission "sha ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 16 (PTI) The counter intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday carried out pre-dawn raids at multiple locations across the valley and busted a terror-linked network of anti-national elements operating under the garb of social activism, officials said. During the operation across seven districts, 12 suspects were detained for questioning. The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) conducted coordinated searches across multiple districts of the Kashmir valley, exposing a ...Read More >
BENGALURU, India, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Thales, in partnership with SFO Technologies, has taken a significant step forward in supporting India's strategic vision for self-reliance in defence manufacturing. The latest contract, awarded for the production of high-value, technically advanced complex wired structures of the RBE2 AESA Radar of the Indian Rafale, reinforces SFO Technologies' long-standing expertise and enduring partnership with Thales across multiple major programmes. This fi ...Read More >
MUMBAI: India needs to be cautious towards stablecoins, as they pose significant macroeconomic risk while serving no purpose that fiat money cannot, the Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor, T. Rabi Sankar, said on Friday. Stablecoins gained global prominence after the U.S. passed a law to create a regulatory framework for dollar-pegged cryptocurrency tokens, boosting their popularity and pushing the global market cap of such tokens above $300 billion. India has diverged from large global and ...Read More >
Guwahati, Dec 16: In a sharp escalation of rhetoric, Hasnat Abdullah, a senior figure of Bangladesh's newly formed National Citizen Party (NCP), has issued a provocative warning to India, claiming Dhaka could "isolate" India's northeastern states if New Delhi attempted to destabilise Bangladesh. Addressing an all-party protest rally organised by Inqilab Mancha at Dhaka's Central Shaheed Minar on Monday, Abdullah accused India of backing "chaos-creators" and those allegedly trying to derail Bang ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday paid tributes to the heroes of the 1971 India-Pakistan War on the occasion of the 54th Vijay Diwas, remembering their courage, sacrifice and unwavering devotion to the nation. The 1971 war marked a decisive victory for India and led to the liberation of Bangladesh. Recalling the valour and patriotism of the armed forces, President Murmu bowed to the supreme sacrifice made by soldiers in the service of the nation and expre ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday paid tributes to the heroes of the 1971 India-Pakistan War on the occasion of the 54th Vijay Diwas, remembering their courage, sacrifice and unwavering devotion to the nation. The 1971 war marked a decisive victory for India and led to the liberation of Bangladesh. Recalling the valour and patriotism of the armed forces, President Murmu bowed to the supreme sacrifice made by soldiers in the service of the nation and expre ...Read More >
The government has sought Parliament's approval for Rs 18,525 crore towards fertiliser and related subsidies in the first batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for FY26 The Union government on December 15 assured that there would be no fertiliser shortage during the ongoing rabi season, with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman saying urea stocks were sharply increased within a month through calibrated imports and close monitoring of supplies across states. Replying in the Lok Sabha d ...Read More >
New Delhi: India has seen broad-based economic growth and the asset ownership gap between the rich and the others has been narrowing over the past decade despite the pandemic blues, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. Replying to a discussion on the first batch of supplementary demands for grants for 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha, the minister also countered the "dead economy" jibe, highlighting sovereign rating upgrades for India by three global agencies, including S&P, this year. ...Read More >
Two more accused were sentenced to imprisonment by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court in the Pakistan-linked Visakhapatnam Navy spying case, on Monday. So far, a total of 10 accused have been convicted by the court. The trial continues against the remaining five accused arrested by the NIA. The two accused convicted are Somnath Sanjay Ikade of Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra, and Sonu Kumar of Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh. They were arrested in December 2019 from Karw ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Two more accused were on Monday sentenced to imprisonment by a National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court in the Pakistan-linked Visakhapatnam Navy spying case. This takes the total number of convictions in the case so far to 10. Trial is continuing against the remaining five accused arrested by NIA in the case RC-05/2019/NIA/HYD. The two accused convicted today are Somnath Sanjay Ikade of Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra, and Sonu Kumar of Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Gold prices in the city surged by Rs 720 on December 15, pushing the yellow metal to Rs 99,680 per sovereign (8 grams) and Rs 12,460 per gram, a Rs 90 rise from the previous day (Dec 13). This is now the highest price recorded this year. A day earlier, on December 13, the 22-carat metal cost Rs 98,960 per sovereign and Rs 12,370 per gram. The current gold rally comes after the US Federal Reserve delivered a much-anticipated rate cut and signalled further easing next year, weakening th ...Read More >
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