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New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Union Ministers on Monday credited the hard work and resilience of the people of India, along with economic reforms and policy measures undertaken by the NDA government, for the countrys robust economic performance in the first quarter of fiscal 2026-27. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Indias real GDP is estimated []

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday criticised comedian Samay Raina over his alleged derogatory remarks about Kashmiri Pandits and people of Bihar, saying that certain forces deliberately make controversial statements to gain publicity and become famous. The remarks came after a roast exchange between Samay Raina and comedian Sharon []

Amritsar, Aug 28 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said that the people of Punjab are fed up with the Aam Aadmi Party government and have made up their minds for a change. He said the AAP government has ruined Punjab and has even surpassed the previous Congress government in corruption. The []

Gandhinagar, Aug 27 (IANS) The Gujarat government is continuously monitoring 18 people from the state who have been reported missing or uncontactable in flood-hit Nepal, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in touch with the Centre and state officials coordinating efforts to establish their whereabouts and ensure their safety. A State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) compilation []

Kolkata, Aug 25 (IANS) With nearly all major hurdles cleared, people in Kolkatas northern suburbs are now hoping for timely completion of the Metro Railways Pink Line from Baranagar to Barrackpore. We have been waiting for over 10 years now. However, no progress has been made till now. Hopefully, work will start soon. This will []

Itanagar, Aug 21 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd) on Friday emphasised that administrative reforms must be practical, peoplecentric and futureready, with a clear focus on lastmile delivery, inclusive development and ensuring that citizens in even the remotest border and rural areas receive responsive and accountable governance. The Chairman of the Arunachal []

Karachi, Aug 17 (IANS) At least 10 people were forcibly disappeared in Pakistan from Maripur, Karachi, local media reported. Online news network The Balochistan Post said, citing sources, that Khalid Baloch, brother of former Baloch Students Action Committee (BSAC) chairman Shabbir Baloch, have allegedly been forcibly disappeared from Maripur, Karachi, over the past week. Over []

Jerusalem, Aug 17 (IANS) Indias Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh, addressed a gathering of around 1,000 people celebrating Indias Independence Day at St. Anthonys Church in Jaffa, the Indian Embassy in Israel said. Embassy of India joins 80th Independence Day celebrations at St. Anthonys Church. Ambassador J.P. Singh joined the 80th Independence Day celebrations at []

Nagpur, Aug 15 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief, Mohan Bhagwat, on Saturday asserted that many people and internal/external forces are actively working against Indias goal of becoming a global leader and are creating hurdles. He urged citizens to confront these challenges head-on and gave a call to strengthen Indias independence by making the nation []

Agartala, Aug 14 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that the state governments primary objective is to ensure that the benefits of development reach people at the grassroots, including those living in remote and far-flung areas. The Chief Minister said on Thursday that the state government was giving equal emphasis to sectors such []

Guwahati, Aug 12 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh and the people of the state have contributed Rs 1 crore to the Assam Chief Ministers Relief Fund to support relief and response efforts following the devastating floods in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Taking to social media platform X on Tuesday, Chief []

Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Harshvardhan Sapkal on Tuesday claimed that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological parent organisation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), opposed the national tricolour for many years. He said the RSS considered the Tiranga inauspicious and had no role in the freedom movement. Even after []

Guwahati, Aug 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced the resumption of the state governments subsidised food scheme under which pulses and sugar will be made available to beneficiaries at Rs 100, benefiting around 70 lakh people across the state. The scheme was relaunched from Raha in Nagaon district after remaining []

Indore, Aug 8 (IANS) The Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, on Saturday called for a more inclusive and people-centric justice delivery system, saying access to justice begins with dialogue and requires the legal system to understand the concerns of communities in their own languages and dialects. Inaugurating the two-day West Zone Regional Conference []

Pathanamthitta (Kerala), Aug 4 (IANS) Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Tuesday announced a series of urgent measures to strengthen Keralas flood response, with Pathanamthitta emerging as the states top priority

Patna, Aug 4 (IANS) Following Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishors decisive victory in the Bankipur Assembly by-election, leaders from both the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Opposition parties reacted

Bhogapuram (Andhra Pradesh), Aug 1 (IANS) Rallying behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid the criticism in the wake of insults and abuses directed at him during recent protests, Andhra Pradesh

Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) Actress Isha Koppikar reflected on her humble upbringing where she revealed that she grew up in a 400 sq ft home with six to seven family

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) More than 6.32 crore citizens have registered on the MyGov platform, which has hosted public consultations of national importance, polls and surveys, the government said

Kolkata, July 25 (IANS) The police in West Bengals Kolkata on Saturday arrested 11 people in connection with the unrest during the procession of students and youth a day before.

Bengaluru, July 23 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition, R. Ashoka, on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the government over the condition of public toilets in

Islamabad, July 22 (IANS) As many as eight people were killed and 14 others were injured in rain-related incidents in Gujranwala, Narowal, Pakpattan and Lahore cities of Pakistans Punjab province,

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) India has approved its first dengue vaccine, with the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) granting market authorisation to Takeda Biopharmaceuticals Indias QDENGA, marking a

Guwahati, July 19 (IANS) Assams flood situation remained grim on Sunday with more than 57,000 people affected across eight districts, while one person died in Sivasagar, taking the cumulative flood-related

Mumbai, July 19 (IANS) Music composer Amaal Mallik has shared that he fought the system of Hindi film music all alone more than a decade ago, and didnt receive any

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday called for a nationwide Jan Andolan against cancer, diabetes, obesity

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has launched a major statewide operation to investigate alleged contacts between individuals in the state and Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, with

Guwahati, July 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state government is further strengthening its land laws, based on recommendations of the Central government, to

Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) TV actress Smriti Khaannaa has shared her views on the growing debate around celebrity endorsements and the responsibility that comes with promoting products or services. Reacting

Caracas, July 6 (IANS) Indias Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission in Venezuela, Operation Amistad, concluded on Monday with the Army Field Hospital being closed after serving the people

Visakhapatnam, July 6 (IANS) A fisherman drowned after a boat carrying four fishers capsized off the Revu Polavaram coast in Andhra Pradeshs Anakapalli district on Monday. According to police, three

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Highlighting the ongoing humanitarian assistance cooperation with Afghanistan, India on Friday expressed commitment to supporting Kabul through aid and development projects. We had strongly condemned