Landmark year: NIA achieves over 92 pc conviction rate in 2025

IANS | December 31, 2025 8:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has concluded an exceptionally productive year in 2025, sustaining a conviction rate above 92 per cent while registering groundbreaking victories against terrorism and organised crime.

New Year’s Eve with gig workers: Raghav Chadha calls their demands ‘just’

IANS | December 31, 2025 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Wednesday extended strong support to gig workers across the country who observed a nationwide symbolic strike, demanding fair wages, better working conditions and social security from major delivery and e-commerce platforms.

Focus on balanced economic growth across all districts to boost Gujarat’s GDP: CM to officials

IANS | December 31, 2025 8:00 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 31 (IANS) With an aim to ensure uniform economic development across all districts and further strengthen Gujarat’s contribution to the national economy, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has directed officials to work towards increasing district-wise GDP, thereby accelerating the overall growth rate of the state, spokesperson minister Jitu Vaghani said.

MP: Bhedaghat's marble art gets new recognition, sculptors thank PM Modi

IANS | December 31, 2025 6:44 PM

Bhopal, Dec 31 (IANS) Bhedaghat, often referred to as the 'grand canyon of India', is a beautiful tourist destination known for its stone art, particularly marble sculpting. Artisans in this region create intricate deities and other sculptures from the soft marble found along the banks of the Narmada River.

Gujarat: Surat leads race to become India’s first slum-free city

IANS | December 31, 2025 6:27 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 31 (IANS) Surat is emerging as a frontrunner to become India’s first major slum-free city with a population exceeding 70 lakh, reflecting the long-term impact of the ambitious urban reforms initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister, said spokesperson minister Jitu Vaghani on Wednesday.