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Suvendu Adhikari-led cabinet's 1st decisions: Land for barbed fencing to BSF, Ayushman Bharat implementation

IANS | May 11, 2026 2:07 PM

Kolkata, May 11 (IANS) During the first meeting of the newly formed West Bengal cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday, a significant decision was made to allocate land for the installation of barbed fencing at the currently unfenced international border with Bangladesh to the Border Security Force (BSF), within a period of 45 days.

Giriraj Singh hits out at Rahul Gandhi, invokes Jawaharlal Nehru's 1962 gold appeal

IANS | May 11, 2026 1:53 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday slammed Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging people to cut fuel consumption and avoid foreign travel amid the global energy crisis triggered by the US-Iran war.

India-EU FTA not just about tariffs but stable framework: Portugal’s minister

IANS | May 11, 2026 1:52 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Portugal’s Secretary of State for Economy, Joao Rui Ferreira, said on Monday that the India-EU free trade agreement will mark the beginning of a new phase and strengthen the strategic partnership between India and the European Union by creating a stable and predictable regulatory framework.

CSMIA achieves 99 pc waste diversion, bags CII highest Platinum rating for zero waste to landfill

IANS | May 11, 2026 1:42 PM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), operated by Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), on Monday announced that it has been honoured with the prestigious Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) Platinum – Class I Rating by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Portugal sees economic ties with India as key partnership for future: Joao Rui Ferreira (IANS Interview)

IANS | May 11, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Portugal’s Secretary of State for Economy, Joao Rui Ferreira, said on Monday there is a huge opportunity for India and Portugal to strengthen economic relations that go beyond trade to creating complementarities across sectors such as manufacturing, renewable energy and startups.

Vijayan at crossroads as CPI(M) mulls future of its strongman

IANS | May 11, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, May 11 (IANS) For nearly three decades, Pinarayi Vijayan stood as the undisputed centre of power in Kerala politics, a leader who survived rebellions, crushed dissent, outlasted rivals and eventually became the unquestioned face of the CPI(M).

Jacqueline Fernandez did not cooperate during probe: ED tells Delhi court

IANS | May 11, 2026 1:22 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday opposed Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea seeking to turn approver in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, telling a Delhi court that her conduct during the investigation was “not satisfactory” and that she failed to fully cooperate with the probe.

Islamic State planning Sri Lanka-style attacks in India using foreign operatives

Vicky Nanjappa | May 11, 2026 1:12 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Islamic State has devised a new strategy whereby it would use its radicalised elements from various countries around India to carry out both propaganda and attacks.

IAF Suryakiran aerobatics, green smoke trails; Chetak's flower shower mark Somnath Amrut Mahotsav

IANS | May 11, 2026 12:40 PM

Gir Somnath, May 11 (IANS) The Indian Air Force’s Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) performed a special air show over the Somnath Temple on Monday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of the 'Somnath Amrut Mahotsav' celebrations marking 75 years of the reconstruction of the temple.

Clean energy to data centres, Adani Group creating physical foundation for future: Gautam Adani

IANS | May 11, 2026 12:23 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) From green energy to data centres, the Adani Group is creating the physical foundation on which the country's digital and clean future will stand, its Chairman Gautam Adani said on Monday.

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Suvendu Adhikari-led cabinet's 1st decisions: Land for barbed fencing to BSF, Ayushman Bharat implementation

Giriraj Singh hits out at Rahul Gandhi, invokes Jawaharlal Nehru's 1962 gold appeal

India-EU FTA not just about tariffs but stable framework: Portugal’s minister

CSMIA achieves 99 pc waste diversion, bags CII highest Platinum rating for zero waste to landfill

Portugal sees economic ties with India as key partnership for future: Joao Rui Ferreira (IANS Interview)

Vijayan at crossroads as CPI(M) mulls future of its strongman

Jacqueline Fernandez did not cooperate during probe: ED tells Delhi court

Islamic State planning Sri Lanka-style attacks in India using foreign operatives

IAF Suryakiran aerobatics, green smoke trails; Chetak's flower shower mark Somnath Amrut Mahotsav

Clean energy to data centres, Adani Group creating physical foundation for future: Gautam Adani

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