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BJP opens account in Panvel, Kalyan-Dombivli

PANVEL/thane, Jan. 1 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday opened its account in the Panvel and Kalyan-Dombivli municipal corporation elections even before polling takes place, with four of... Read More


CEC lost temper during S.I.r. meet, says TMC; EC hits back

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- A delegation of Trinamool Congress leaders on Wednesday met Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at the EC office in Delhi, sparking a war-of-words between the political part... Read More


A census finally gets underway

India, Jan. 1 -- The first phase of the long-awaited census begins on April 1. Enumerators are set to fan out across the country as part of the House-Listing Operations (HLO). During this phase, infor... Read More


showdown looms over employment guarantee scheme

India, Jan. 1 -- The Congress has announced a nationwide campaign beginning January 5 to "protect" the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), setting the stage for a showdow... Read More


CEC lost temper during S.I.r. meet, claims TMC; EC hits back

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- A delegation of Trinamool Congress leaders on Wednesday met Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at the EC office in Delhi, sparking a war-of-words between the political part... Read More


Working to build prosperous, just, sustainable Jharkhand by 2050: Soren

Ranchi, Jan. 1 -- Extending New Year greetings, Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday said his government was working to build a prosperous, just and sustainable Jharkhand by 2050. Soren said that ... Read More


"Save the country from this journey into darkness": Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina urges unity in New Year message

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Bangladesh Awami League Chairperson and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in a New Year message shared by her party on social media, urged people to unite to "save the country from... Read More


Tipra Motha urges Centre to enact anti-racial law after Tripura student's killing

India, Jan. 1 -- The Tipra Motha Party (TMP), an ally of the BJP-led government in Tripura, on Wednesday called on the Centre to urgently bring in a comprehensive anti-racial discrimination law to pro... Read More


Vodafone Idea may face Rs.800 crore AGR payment over six years

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Even as Vodafone Idea has received a breather on most of its adjusted gross revenue dues, a near-term obligation remains. The telecom operator will need to pay Rs.700-800 crore in... Read More


7 Amritsar Improvement Trust officials suspended

Amritsar, Jan. 1 -- The Punjab government has suspended seven officials of the Amritsar Improvement Trust (AIT) in connection with an alleged scam in the tendering of development works worth about Rs.... Read More