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After big poll mandate in 2025, Nitish-led NDA govt in Bihar has to walk the talk in 2026

PATNA, Dec. 31 -- After a mammoth mandate like the one National Democratic Alliance (NDA) got in the Bihar 2025 Assembly elections, it is quite natural for any government to be ready for the high tide... Read More


Begum Zia a statesperson, played significant role in political, democratic journey: Nepal

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal Bala Nanda Sharma on Wednesday attended the state funeral of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist P... Read More


Odisha to develop Shaheed Madho Singh's birthplace into memorial village

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 31 -- The birthplace of Shaheed Madho Singh will be developed into a memorial village under the "Baraputra Heritage Village" scheme, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on ... Read More


Cabinet approves Rs 1,526.21 crore NH-326 widening project in Odisha under EPC mode

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the widening and strengthening of the existing 2-lane to 2-lane with paved shoulder from Km 68.6... Read More


10 Donald Trump quotes that made headlines in 2025 - 'I was saved by God' to 'I'm not a dictator'

India, Dec. 31 -- President Donald Trump has been in office for close to a year, and his remarks throughout the year have ranged from those about foreign policy and the economy, to combative social me... Read More


Union Cabinet approves 6-lane greenfield highway corridor in Maharashtra, will cost of Rs 19,142 crore

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the construction of a six-lane greenfield access-controlled Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot corridor in Maharashtra on BOT (Toll) Mode with a proj... Read More


2026 travel trends: Top destinations, beach escapes, cruises and purposeful luxury that will change the way you plan

India, Dec. 31 -- Is your 2026 vision board also channelling your inner wanderluster? Are beach photos and flight tickets taking over your brain? What better way to set the tone for the new year than ... Read More


Gazette issued to establish 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka Presidential Task Force'

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- A Gazette notification has been issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, establishing a 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka Presidential Task Force'. The 25-member task force has been fo... Read More


Vibrant tourism imperative for employment generation, regional development: Satish Sharma

Srinagar, Dec. 31 -- Minister for FCS&CA, IT, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, ARI & Trainings Satish Sharma today said that promotion of winter tourism, cultural heritage and sports-linked activ... Read More


CS reviews framework for promoting homestays, SVAMITVA-based lending in J&K

Srinagar, Dec. 31 -- In a major push towards strengthening tourism-led livelihoods and expanding access to institutional credit in rural areas, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today favoured the creation... Read More