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Govt fully committed to protect Aravallis, unlike extensive illegal mining in Cong era: Bhupender Yadav (IANS Interview)

IANS | December 23, 2025 11:10 AM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav has said that the government is fully committed to protecting the Aravalli range and will not allow illegal mining under any circumstances, asserting that recent rumours about dilution of safeguards are misleading and politically motivated.

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.

Indian rupee stable in real effective terms, forex reserves adequate: RBI

IANS | December 23, 2025 10:37 AM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) In real effective terms, the Indian rupee remained stable in November, as depreciation of the INR in nominal effective terms was offset by higher prices in India compared to its major trading partners, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) December Bulletin.

Bengal SIR: Progeny mapping finds maximum doubtful voters in 3 Bangladesh bordering districts

IANS | December 23, 2025 10:05 AM

Kolkata, Dec 23 (IANS) Three India-Bangladesh bordering districts of West Bengal, namely Murshidabad, South 24 Parganas, and North 24 Parganas, have recorded the maximum number of doubtful voters whose weird family tree data have been detected in 'progeny mapping' during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

Haji Mastan's daughter alleges years of sexual abuse, seeks PM's intervention

IANS | December 23, 2025 9:52 AM

Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) Haseen Mastan Mirza, daughter of late underworld don Haji Mastan, has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking justice in a case involving alleged sexual assault, forced marriage and illegal grabbing of her property.

Grateful nation can never forget Chaudhary Charan Singh's contribution to nation-building: PM Modi

IANS | December 23, 2025 9:45 AM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to former PM and Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary, stating that a grateful nation can never forget his immense contribution to nation-building, particularly in the fields of agriculture, rural development and social justice.

Indian economy poised to register high growth amid global headwinds: RBI Governor

IANS | December 23, 2025 9:38 AM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Despite an unfavourable and challenging external environment, the Indian economy has shown remarkable resilience and is poised to register high growth, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said.

India-New Zealand FTA delivers tangible, wide-ranging benefits to economy

IANS | December 23, 2025 9:20 AM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement reflects a defining moment in India’s trade diplomacy, opening new avenues for comprehensive economic cooperation, according to an official statement.

2026 TN elections: Piyush Goyal in Chennai today to begin talks with NDA partners

IANS | December 23, 2025 8:34 AM

Chennai, Dec 23 (IANS) Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, recently appointed as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s election in-charge for Tamil Nadu, is set to formally initiate alliance negotiations with the AIADMK and other National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners during a one-day visit to Chennai on Tuesday.

Gujarat: GETCO to set up five new substations; strengthen 1,100 CKM transmission network

IANS | December 22, 2025 10:28 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 22 (IANS) The Gujarat government has announced major investments to further strengthen the state’s power infrastructure, with Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) planning to set up five new substations and strengthen around 1,100 circuit kilometres (CKM) of transmission network during 2026–27, at an estimated cost of Rs 1,000 crore.

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Govt fully committed to protect Aravallis, unlike extensive illegal mining in Cong era: Bhupender Yadav (IANS Interview)

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

Indian rupee stable in real effective terms, forex reserves adequate: RBI

Bengal SIR: Progeny mapping finds maximum doubtful voters in 3 Bangladesh bordering districts

Haji Mastan's daughter alleges years of sexual abuse, seeks PM's intervention

Grateful nation can never forget Chaudhary Charan Singh's contribution to nation-building: PM Modi

Indian economy poised to register high growth amid global headwinds: RBI Governor

India-New Zealand FTA delivers tangible, wide-ranging benefits to economy

2026 TN elections: Piyush Goyal in Chennai today to begin talks with NDA partners

Gujarat: GETCO to set up five new substations; strengthen 1,100 CKM transmission network

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