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Parliament in 2025: A year of law-making, a shortfall in debate

New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- The Parliament in 2025 has operated in a mixed manner regarding efficiency and constraints, given the overfilled political calendar. Data suggests that, over the sessions, the L... Read More


India rejects Pak's claims on minority attacks, cites its 'abysmal record'

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- India on Monday firmly rejected remarks from Pakistan over the treatment of minorities in the country, calling the allegations baseless and countering them by pointing to what it... Read More


MEA cites over 2,900 attacks on minorities, seeks justice for recent lynching in Bangladesh

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- India on Friday strongly condemned the recent lynching of two Hindu men in Bangladesh, voicing serious concern over what it described as a sustained pattern of hostility against ... Read More


From Maha Kumbh to Chhath, Railway runs 43,000 special trains in 2025: Govt

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- Indian Railways on Friday announced running more than 43,000 special train trips across the country to ensure smooth, safe and comfortable travel during major religious gathering... Read More


Railways to upgrade terminals, sections for doubling capacity

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- In addition to its long-term goal of meeting the growing demand for passenger transport, Indian Railways has developed an ambitious plan to double originating train capacities in... Read More


Amid Opposition uproar, Lok Sabha passes G RAM G Bill

NEW DELHI, Dec. 18 -- Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or G RAM G Bill 2025 was passed in Lok Sabha on Thursay amid opposition uproar over its provision. Lok Sabha was... Read More


MEA summons Bangladesh High Commissioner, demands adequate security to its mission in Dhaka

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- India summoned Bangladesh's High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah on Wednesday and issued a formal diplomatic protest over a deteriorating security environment in Dhaka, where extrem... Read More


Energy projects delayed, crude import reliance increased: Panel

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- The Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas, led by Congress Lok Sabha member Sunil Dattatrey Tatkare, cautioned, on Wednesday that despite delays in various major projec... Read More


Passengers must pay for excess baggage on trains: Govt tells Parl

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently informed Parliament that train passengers must pay for excess baggage that is carried over the free baggage allowance, thus reiterating... Read More


BJP springs surprise, appoints Nitin Nabin working president

NEW DELHI, Dec. 14 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday, in a surprise move, named Bihar minister Nitin Nabin as the party's working president. He is expected to eventually replace JP Nadda w... Read More