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The reality of land rights politics

Nepal, Aug. 25 -- The federal government had introduced an ordinance to 'address land-related issues', which faced opposition. Again, a bill has been tabled in parliament. This time too, Madhesh has b... Read More


India will buy oil from wherever it gets 'best deal' to protect 'national interest,' says envoy amid US tariff pressure

New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Indian companies will continue buying oil from wherever they get the "best deal", India's envoy to Russia Vinay Kumar declared, defending the country's ongoing purchase of discou... Read More


Shubhanshu Shukla in Lucknow: 'Humara Beta Shux' gets heroic welcome in hometown; asks future astronauts to "dream big"

India, Aug. 25 -- Astronaut and Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla received a rousing welcome as he arrived in his hometown, Lucknow, on Monday morning. Mild rain and humid conditions could not dampen t... Read More


India, Fiji vow to boost defence ties

New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- India and Fiji on Monday firmed up a broad action plan to ramp up defence ties and vowed to work jointly for a peaceful Indo-Pacific following talks between Prime Minister Narend... Read More


PM Modi again assures farmers, small scale industries amid Trump tariffs: 'Pressure on us may increase but...'

New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday sent out a strong message to US President Donald Trump amid US tariffs, saying that interests of farmers, smale scale industries are paramo... Read More


Bulandshahr: 11 dead as truck hits tractor-trolley

Noida, Aug. 25 -- At least 11 people, including two children, were killed while 40 others injured when a container truck rammed into a tractor-trolley carrying pilgrims on National Highway 34 in Uttar... Read More


Manipur Governor Bhalla takes oath as Nagaland Guv

Kohima, Aug. 25 -- Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla was on Monday sworn in as the 22nd governor of Nagaland at a function held at Raj Bhavan here. Bhalla has been given the additional charge, follo... Read More


Our soldiers kill terrorists because of their deeds, not religion: Rajnath

Jodhpur, Aug. 25 -- Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday asserted that Indian forces gave a "befitting reply" to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and "our soldiers did not kill terrorists based o... Read More


Shiv Sena UBT "will not" participate in JPC on 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Aug. 25 -- Shiv Sena UBT will not participate in the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, announced party MP Sanjay Raut on Monday. In a socia... Read More


Haryana Congress leaders hold protest march over 'vote theft'

Chandigarh, Aug. 25 -- Congress leaders in Haryana on Monday held a protest march to the Vidhan Sabha to amplify the party's allegation of "vote theft" against the BJP and the Election Commission. The... Read More