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Shiv Sena-UBT exudes confidence in 30-year winning streak in BMC polls, calls Cong 'tourist party'

IANS | December 22, 2025 3:45 PM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey on Monday took a swipe at the Congress, calling it a "tourist party" and asserting that it holds little relevance in the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, while underlining his party's three-decade-long dominance in Mumbai's civic politics.

Integrity must guide financial decision-making, says VP Radhakrishnan

IANS | December 22, 2025 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Monday reminded defence accounts officers of the need to maintain the highest standards of integrity and vigilance since public money represents the hard-earned contributions of taxpayers.

Mamata Banerjee changed in 15 years, beyond common people's reach: Humayun Kabir (Ld)

IANS | December 22, 2025 3:37 PM

Kolkata, Dec 22 (IANS) Suspended Trinamool Congress legislator from Bharatpur Assembly Constituency Humayun Kabir on Monday claimed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was not the same person as she used to be 15 years ago and was beyond common people's reach.

India–New Zealand FTA is a game-changer for Indian exporters: FIEO

IANS | December 22, 2025 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS): The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Monday welcomed the signing of the India–New Zealand free trade agreement as "a game-changer for Indian exporters", which will significantly enhance the country's integration with global value chains.

Congress, SP hit out at Uttarakhand CM over mandatory recitation of Bhagavad Gita in schools

IANS | December 22, 2025 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) After Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that his government has made the recitation of verses from the Bhagavad Gita mandatory in schools across the state, the Congress and the Samajwadi Party on Monday criticised the move, calling it inappropriate and against the secular spirit of the Constitution.

CM Yogi’s '2 namoone' jibe at Oppn over codeine row, Akhilesh hits back with a twist (Lead)

IANS | December 22, 2025 3:11 PM

Lucknow, Dec 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday launched a tirade at the opposition over the codeine cough syrup controversy and hurled a ‘2 namoone’ jibe -- pointed towards two 'young' leaders, one in Delhi and the other in Lucknow.

'Bangladesh turning into jungle of violence': BJP leaders express concern over worsening situation

IANS | December 22, 2025 2:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday expressed grave concern over the deteriorating law-and-order situation in Bangladesh, saying the ongoing violence and criminal activities must be stopped immediately for the sake of humanity and stability.

'Muslim League, Cong conspired to merge Assam into East Pakistan': BJP

IANS | December 22, 2025 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Amid a political war of words between the BJP and the Congress party over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on infiltration in Assam and the Northeast, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Monday accused the grand old party of suppressing historical facts related to the Partition.

Assam CM voices concern over atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh

IANS | December 22, 2025 2:37 PM

Guwahati, Dec 22 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday expressed deep concern over the recent incidents of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, including reports of a Hindu man being burnt alive, and warned that the developments have serious implications for India's northeastern region.

EAM Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka on Tuesday, hold talks with top leadership

IANS | December 22, 2025 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will visit Sri Lanka on Tuesday as Special Envoy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold talks with the top leadership of the island nation.

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Shiv Sena-UBT exudes confidence in 30-year winning streak in BMC polls, calls Cong 'tourist party'

Integrity must guide financial decision-making, says VP Radhakrishnan

Mamata Banerjee changed in 15 years, beyond common people's reach: Humayun Kabir (Ld)

India–New Zealand FTA is a game-changer for Indian exporters: FIEO

Congress, SP hit out at Uttarakhand CM over mandatory recitation of Bhagavad Gita in schools

CM Yogi’s '2 namoone' jibe at Oppn over codeine row, Akhilesh hits back with a twist (Lead)

'Bangladesh turning into jungle of violence': BJP leaders express concern over worsening situation

'Muslim League, Cong conspired to merge Assam into East Pakistan': BJP

Assam CM voices concern over atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh

EAM Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka on Tuesday, hold talks with top leadership

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