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BJP's Bengal remarks trigger Oppn pushback

Panaji, Dec. 29 -- Senior BJP leaders and ideological affiliates used the fourth edition of Panchjanya's Goa Sagar Manthan: Sushasan Samvad to project what they described as a larger civilisational an... Read More


Parl panel flags low absorption of ex-servicemen in government jobs

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- A Parliamentary panel on Monday discussed resettlement policies, healthcare facilities and avenues for ex-servicemen and sought to know details about post-retirement employment p... Read More


Parl panel discusses ways to adopt VB-G RAM G smoothly

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- A parliamentary panel on Monday examined various aspects of the UPA-era rural job guarantee law MGNREGA, which has now been replaced by the Narendra Modi government's VB-G RAM G ... Read More


Singapore sets Budget date for Feb 12 with PM Wong promising balance amid rising costs

SINGAPORE, Dec. 29 -- Singapore Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong will deliver the republic's Budget 2026 statement in Parliament on February 12, according to an announcement by Singap... Read More


Mamata lays foundation stone of 'Durga Angan', calls it 'historic day'

Kolkata, Dec. 29 -- Calling it a 'historic day' Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday laid the foundation stone of 'Durga Angan', a cultural complex dedicated to Goddess Durga, at New Town, ... Read More


Post TMC nudge, EC orders home hearings for elderly, sick voters

Kolkata, Dec. 29 -- The Election Commission of India on Monday directed district election officers (DEOs) to conduct hearings for 85-plus electors, sick and disabled voters at their residences during ... Read More


China's Taiwan war drills disrupt travel for 100,000+ foreigners amid rising regional tensions

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- More than 100,000 international travellers were set to be affected as China on Monday (local time) conducted large-scale military drills around the island of Taiwan as a show of ... Read More


Nomination papers submitted peacefully ahead of Bangladesh election

Dhaka, Dec. 29 -- Candidates across the country submitted their nomination papers on Monday before the 5:00 pm deadline in a calm and orderly atmosphere for the upcoming national election billed for F... Read More


Delhi Govt directs schools and stadiums to step up measures to prevent stray dog entry

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- : Acting on directions of the Supreme Court and follow-up reviews chaired by senior officials, the Delhi government has issued a series of instructions to strengthen safety measu... Read More


SC stays its earlier order on Aravalli definition; forms new expect panel to examine issues

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- The Supreme Court has "put in abeyance" its earlier decision (issued on November 20) to accept the Central Environment Ministry's definition of the Aravalli Hills and Aravalli Ra... Read More