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K'taka bus tragedy: All I remember is overspeeding truck hitting my bus, says driver

IANS | December 25, 2025 9:55 AM

Chitradurga, Dec 25 (IANS) Recounting the tragedy in which nine people were burned alive, including eight passengers travelling in the Sea Bird sleeper coach bus in Chitradurga district of Karnataka in the early hours of Thursday, the bus driver, Rafeeq, said from his hospital bed that all he remembers is a speeding truck suddenly crashing into his bus.

ISI fans anti-India narrative in Bangladesh to rig Feb polls: Intelligence inputs

Vicky Nanjappa | December 25, 2025 9:41 AM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) The ISI’s role in attempting to fan an anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh is most certainly confirmed, given the rhetoric by some Pakistan news outlets and a few leaders. Some media outlets have recklessly blamed India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) for the murder of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi. The claim has been made at a time when the Bangladesh authorities themselves are unclear about the killers and their motive.

His unparalleled contributions can’t be forgotten: PM Modi on Madan Mohan Malaviya’s birth anniversary

IANS | December 25, 2025 9:37 AM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to Bharat Ratna Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, the founder of Banaras Hindu University, remembering him as a towering figure who played a key role in awakening national consciousness, advancing social reform, and strengthening India’s freedom movement.

India forges new trade ties in 2025 to hedge against global uncertainties

IANS | December 25, 2025 9:19 AM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) India stepped up its efforts to forge new economic and trade partnerships this year, amid growing economic uncertainties in global markets, triggered by the US tariff turmoil.

Base revision of macro-economic indicators at advanced stage, new GDP series on Feb 27

IANS | December 25, 2025 9:16 AM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) The process for base revision of macro-economic indicators — CPI, IIP and GDP — has reached at an advanced stage, and the new series of GDP with base year 2022-23 will be released on February 27, 2026, according to the government.

Nation remembers Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 101st birth anniversary, leaders hail his legacy of good governance

IANS | December 25, 2025 8:54 AM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Tributes poured in on the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Wednesday, a day that is also observed as Good Governance Day, as leaders across the political spectrum remembered him as a visionary statesman who strengthened Indian politics and continues to inspire the Modi government’s resolve of building a ‘Viksit Bharat’.

Eloquent orator, continues to inspire nation, says PM Modi on Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth anniversary

IANS | December 25, 2025 8:32 AM

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary, stating that his leadership will continue to serve as a guiding light for the all-round development of the nation.

9 killed as bus catches fire after collision with speeding truck in K'taka's Chitradurga (Lead)

IANS | December 25, 2025 8:31 AM

Chitradurga (Karnataka), Dec 25 (IANS) In a major tragedy on Christmas Day, at least nine persons are feared to have been burned alive and 21 others injured after a sleeper coach bus caught fire following a collision with a truck in Chitradurga district of Karnataka in the early hours of Thursday.

2026 polls: A foe in one shadow, an ally in another light

IANS | December 24, 2025 11:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) State Assembly elections in 2026 are poised to witness an alliance among Opposition ranks across a 2,000-km distance against bitter contest elsewhere with each other, marking a definite uneasy campaign in convincing voters against perceived incoherence.

Lucknow to get historic national memorial; locals excited ahead of PM Modi's visit tomorrow

IANS | December 24, 2025 11:35 PM

Lucknow, Dec 24 (IANS) On the occasion of the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Lucknow on Thursday.

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K'taka bus tragedy: All I remember is overspeeding truck hitting my bus, says driver

ISI fans anti-India narrative in Bangladesh to rig Feb polls: Intelligence inputs

His unparalleled contributions can’t be forgotten: PM Modi on Madan Mohan Malaviya’s birth anniversary

India forges new trade ties in 2025 to hedge against global uncertainties

Base revision of macro-economic indicators at advanced stage, new GDP series on Feb 27

Nation remembers Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 101st birth anniversary, leaders hail his legacy of good governance

Eloquent orator, continues to inspire nation, says PM Modi on Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth anniversary

9 killed as bus catches fire after collision with speeding truck in K'taka's Chitradurga (Lead)

2026 polls: A foe in one shadow, an ally in another light

Lucknow to get historic national memorial; locals excited ahead of PM Modi's visit tomorrow

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