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'Bad neighbours': Jaishankar shreds Pakistan, defends India's right to act against cross-border terror

Chennai/IBNS, Jan. 2 -- External Affairs MinisterS Jaishankaron Friday delivered a sharp message on India's security posture, describing Pakistan as a "bad neighbour" and asserting New Delhi's unquest... Read More


CM Vishnu Deo Sai releases logo and theme song of Bastar Pandum 2026 dedicated to Bastar's Art, Culture and Traditions

Raipur, Jan. 2 -- To promote the rich tribal culture, art, folk traditions and heritage of the Bastar region, the grand and vibrant Bastar Pandum festival will once again be organised in 2026, followi... Read More


Punjab to get new CEO as Sibin going on central deputation

Chandigarh, Jan. 2 -- Punjab is set to get a new chief electoral officer (CEO) soon as the present incumbent, Sibin C, is proceeding on central deputation. Sibin, a 2005-batch IAS officer, has been cl... Read More


'Thinking of you': Zohran Mamdani writes to Umar Khalid

NEW DELHI, Jan. 2 -- New York City's Indian-origin mayor, Zohran Mamdani has sent a handwritten letter to jailed activist Umar Khalid. In the letter addressed to Khalid, Mamdani said, "Dear Umar, I t... Read More


After US lawmakers' letter seeking 'fair trial' for Umar Khalid, BJP alleges a Rahul Gandhi link

India, Jan. 2 -- After a group of US lawmakers wrote to an Indian envoy urging for "fair and timely trial" for activist Umar Khalid, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a strong objection and a... Read More


ED arrests key operative in multi-crore digital arrest scam

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- The Enforcement Directorate's (ED) Jalandhar Zonal Office announced on Friday that it recently conducted a search operation at the premises of one Arpit Rathore, who was subsequen... Read More


Experts say GST collections show resilience after rate cuts; point to stable domestic demand

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- The Goods and Services Tax (GST) data of December 2025 reflects resilience in India's tax collections despite steep rate cuts earlier in the year, with imports, steady domestic de... Read More


After Mamdani's letter, 8 US lawmakers push 'fair trial' for Umar Khalid amid UAPA case

India, Jan. 2 -- TheUmar Khalid casehas drawn renewed international attention after eight United States lawmakers urged India to ensure a fair and timely trial for the jailed activist, citing concerns... Read More


"People dying from toxic water, BJP busy toppling governments": AAP's Priyanka Kakkar

New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Priyanka Kakkar on Friday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over reports of water pollution in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, alleging that people... Read More


Terms of Trade: So long, employment guarantee.

India, Jan. 2 -- When this author decided to opt for an undergraduate degree in economics in 2001, political economy was the last thing on his mind. Political economy happened to me in Jawaharlal Nehr... Read More