B’desh situation has security implications for Northeast: Report

IANS | December 18, 2025 11:43 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The current situation in Bangladesh has significant security implications for India’s Northeast region, said a Parliamentary Committee report, recommending the strengthening of intelligence-sharing mechanisms as well as ensuring that it does not become a haven for groups operating against New Delhi’s security interests.

Gujarat CM takes stock of 2025-26 budget expenditure

IANS | December 18, 2025 10:56 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 18 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a high-level review meeting in Gandhinagar to assess budget expenditure by all state government departments for the financial year 2025-26, covering spending up to November 2025.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy dares KCR to debate on river water allocation

IANS | December 18, 2025 10:32 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 18 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday dared his predecessor and the BRS president K. Chandrasekhar Rao to a debate on the ‘injustice’ meted out to Telangana in the allocation and utilisation of Krishna and Godavari waters during the 10-year rule of BRS.

Gujarat leads in timely claim settlement under Ayushman Bharat scheme

IANS | December 18, 2025 10:27 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 18 (IANS) Gujarat has emerged as the top-performing state in the country in terms of claim payments to beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-Mukhyamantri Amrutum (AB PMJAY–MA), reinforcing its position as a leader in public healthcare delivery.