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'Govt should clarify, will create confusion': Congress after MEA says passport not proof of citizenship

IANS | June 25, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The Congress leaders on Thursday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Central government after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the passport has never been proof of citizenship, asking the Centre to clarify its position as such a declaration will lead to "confusion" among people.

‘Complete picture must be presented': Opposition questions NCERT’s Emergency chapter

IANS | June 25, 2026 3:36 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The inclusion of a section on the Emergency in the Class 9 NCERT textbook has triggered a political debate, with Opposition leaders on Thursday stating that while there is no objection to teaching the subject, the complete historical context should be presented.

PoK protests: Pakistan accused of targeting women, children; using starvation tactics

Vicky Nanjappa | June 25, 2026 3:29 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The crackdown by the Pakistani security agencies on those protesting in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) continues unabated and is getting more aggressive by the day, with the protesters refusing to back down.

Amazon’s $48 billion investment in India to create new opportunities for youth: PM Modi

IANS | June 25, 2026 3:02 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed Amazon's record $48 billion investment in India, saying that this investment will create new opportunities for youth in the country.

Ketan Agarwal murder: Fiancee Siya Goyal, her lover questioned together

IANS | June 25, 2026 2:57 PM

Pune, June 25 (IANS) Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary, who have been accused of the alleged murder of the former's financee Ketan Agarwal, were questioned together after being made to sit facing each other, officials said.

ED conducts major raids on Chouksey group in Bhopal Education Society fraud case, seizes cash, gold

IANS | June 25, 2026 2:53 PM

Bhopal, June 25 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement's (ED) Bhopal Zonal Office has carried out extensive search operations at 12 premises linked to the Shri Astha Foundation for Education Society and the Chouksey Group under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Cong writes to Prime Minister over new FCRA rules seeking immediate withdrawal

IANS | June 25, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal penned a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, raising the party’s “vehement objection” to the notification of new (Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment) FCRA rules and demanded its withdrawal with immediate effect.

Govt mandates QR codes for vaccines, antimicrobials, cancer drugs to curb counterfeit medicines

IANS | June 25, 2026 2:29 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The government has expanded the ambit of QR code-based tracking to include vaccines, antimicrobials, anti-cancer medicines and narcotic and psychotropic drugs to strengthen the quality, safety and integrity of India's pharmaceutical supply chain, according to an official statement on Thursday.

Amazon CEO meets PM Modi, announces $48 billion investment in India through 2030

IANS | June 25, 2026 2:03 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) US e-commerce giant Amazon on Thursday announced to invest a total of $48 billion to expand and support its businesses in India from 2026-2030, as its CEO Andy Jassy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.

NEET retest: Not just end of ordeal, NTA’s student-centric focus presents model for future

IANS | June 25, 2026 1:50 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The retest of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) was conducted with all fairness and without any major hiccups on June 21 across the country by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the central agency under the Ministry of Education for conducting multiple national-level competitive exams for admission to higher institutions.

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'Govt should clarify, will create confusion': Congress after MEA says passport not proof of citizenship

‘Complete picture must be presented': Opposition questions NCERT’s Emergency chapter

PoK protests: Pakistan accused of targeting women, children; using starvation tactics

Amazon’s $48 billion investment in India to create new opportunities for youth: PM Modi

Ketan Agarwal murder: Fiancee Siya Goyal, her lover questioned together

ED conducts major raids on Chouksey group in Bhopal Education Society fraud case, seizes cash, gold

Cong writes to Prime Minister over new FCRA rules seeking immediate withdrawal

Govt mandates QR codes for vaccines, antimicrobials, cancer drugs to curb counterfeit medicines

Amazon CEO meets PM Modi, announces $48 billion investment in India through 2030

NEET retest: Not just end of ordeal, NTA’s student-centric focus presents model for future

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