SIR in Bengal: Hearing on claims and objections on draft voters' list to start today

IANS | December 27, 2025 8:47 AM

Kolkata, Dec 27 (IANS) With the conclusion of the first stage of the three-stage Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal, which was the enumeration phase, the second stage of the exercise will start on Saturday with the beginning of the hearing sessions on the claims and objections on the draft voters' list in the state, which was published on December 16.

PM Modi to chair fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries in Delhi today

IANS | December 27, 2025 6:33 AM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the fifth National Conference of Chief Secretaries in the national capital on Saturday and Sunday (December 27-28), with a sharp focus on strengthening India’s human capital as the country moves towards the goal of a Viksit Bharat.

Gold nears Rs 1.4 lakh, silver hits record high

IANS | December 26, 2025 9:15 PM

Mumbai, Dec 26 (IANS) Gold prices extended their winning streak for the fourth straight session on Friday, hitting fresh record highs in both domestic and global markets as investors continued to rush towards safe-haven assets amid expectations of US interest rate cuts and rising geopolitical tensions.