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'Deeply saddening, an irreparable loss to party': Cong leaders express grief over Shivraj Patil's demise

IANS | December 12, 2025 10:12 AM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday expressed grief over the passing of senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, calling it a deeply saddening and irreparable loss to the party.

SIR in Bengal: ECI identifies 58 lakh excludable voters after enumeration phase ends

IANS | December 12, 2025 10:07 AM

Kolkata, Dec 12 (IANS) With the enumeration phase of the three-stage Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal complete, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has identified 58 lakh excludable voters from the current voters’ list.

‘Was passionate about contributing to welfare of society’: PM Modi saddened by passing of Shivraj Patil

IANS | December 12, 2025 9:51 AM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the passing of senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, saying he was deeply passionate about contributing to the welfare of society.

'His performances have captivated generations': PM Modi wishes Rajinikanth on his 75th birthday

IANS | December 12, 2025 9:33 AM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended heartfelt birthday wishes to superstar and iconic actor Rajinikanth on the occasion of his 75th birthday, saying his performances have captivated generations and earned widespread admiration.

Labour reforms: Workers in hazardous sectors get future-ready safety architecture

IANS | December 12, 2025 9:26 AM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) For those working in hazardous sectors, the new Labour Codes mark an impactful shift towards safer, fairer and more accountable workplaces, according to the government.

'Wishing him a long and healthy life': PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Sharad Pawar

IANS | December 12, 2025 9:15 AM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended birthday greetings to Rajya Sabha member Sharad Pawar, wishing him a long and healthy life.

Eight pilgrims killed as bus falls into gorge in Andhra

IANS | December 12, 2025 8:27 AM

Visakhapatnam, Dec 12 (IANS) At least eight pilgrims died and several others were injured when a private travel bus fell into a gorge in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharamaraju district in the early hours of Friday.

President Murmu to honour women warriors on Nupi Lal Day in Manipur today

IANS | December 12, 2025 7:46 AM

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu is in Manipur on a two-day visit and will pay tribute to the brave women warriors of the state as part of the 86th Nupi Lal Day observance on Friday.

Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules 2025 amended for ease of doing biz: Hardeep Puri

IANS | December 11, 2025 11:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday that in a landmark move, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025, have been amended to offer ease of business and operations.

‘My chair is strong and steady’: Siddaramaiah slams BJP

IANS | December 11, 2025 10:47 PM

Belagavi, Dec 11 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said in the Legislative Council on Thursday that his chair is “strong and steady,” after the opposition taunted him when House staff had to adjust his chair in the Upper House.

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'Deeply saddening, an irreparable loss to party': Cong leaders express grief over Shivraj Patil's demise

SIR in Bengal: ECI identifies 58 lakh excludable voters after enumeration phase ends

‘Was passionate about contributing to welfare of society’: PM Modi saddened by passing of Shivraj Patil

'His performances have captivated generations': PM Modi wishes Rajinikanth on his 75th birthday

Labour reforms: Workers in hazardous sectors get future-ready safety architecture

'Wishing him a long and healthy life': PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Sharad Pawar

Eight pilgrims killed as bus falls into gorge in Andhra

President Murmu to honour women warriors on Nupi Lal Day in Manipur today

Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules 2025 amended for ease of doing biz: Hardeep Puri

‘My chair is strong and steady’: Siddaramaiah slams BJP

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