'I would have discussed family matters at home': SP leader on Rahul Gandhi’s Berlin remarks

IANS | December 23, 2025 12:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) As Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha (LoP), Rahul Gandhi mounted a sharp attack on the BJP in Germany, reiterating allegations of 'vote chori' and claiming that India is witnessing a “full-scale assault on the institutional framework”, Congress ally, the Samajwadi Party (SP) distanced itself from the remarks, saying such issues should be raised within the country and not abroad.

'There was extensive illegal mining during Congress period': Bhupender Yadav on Aravallis row (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | December 23, 2025 12:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday said that large-scale illegal mining took place in the Aravalli range during the Congress period, forcing citizens and environmental groups to approach the courts, and asserted that the present government is committed to protecting the fragile ecosystem through scientific and sustainable measures.

Piyush Goyal lauds public sector banks, calls them key to MSME growth

IANS | December 23, 2025 10:42 AM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that public sector banks (PSBs) have emerged as strong and competitive institutions, standing shoulder to shoulder with private and foreign banks in supporting India’s growth.