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Doctors' Forum threatens movement against ECI for calling elderly & sick people to SIR hearings

IANS | January 1, 2026 10:05 AM

Kolkata, Jan 1 (IANS) Service Doctors' Forum, an association of medical practitioners in West Bengal, has threatened a major protest demonstration against the Election Commission of India (ECI), for its decision to issue summons to clinically ailing patients and senior citizens asking them to be present at the hearing sessions on claims and objections on the draft voters' list.

Delhi's air quality continues to remain 'very poor' amid biting cold

IANS | January 1, 2026 9:41 AM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Delhi woke up to yet another grim morning under a thick blanket of pollution and biting cold, with air quality continuing to remain in the "very poor" category as fog and low temperatures tightened their grip on the national capital on the New Year.

India’s 1st maritime NBFC commences operations, approves Rs 4,300 crore

IANS | January 1, 2026 9:29 AM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The government has said that Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), India’s first maritime focused non-banking financial company (NBFC), commenced its lending operations and approved loan sanctions of about Rs 4,300 crore.

Kharge, Rahul, Priyanka extend New Year's greetings, pray for happiness, prosperity

IANS | January 1, 2026 9:06 AM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The Congress party extended warm New Year's greetings to the nation on Thursday, wishing for the happiness, good health and prosperity for the countrymen.

Rajnath Singh lauds DRDO's 'scientific excellence' on Foundation Day, calls it vital for defence preparedness

IANS | January 1, 2026 8:25 AM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) On the occasion of the 68th Foundation Day of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended heartfelt greetings to the scientists and personnel, praising their unwavering commitment, scientific excellence and deep sense of national duty.

'Noteworthy efforts towards improving lives in Northeast,' PM Modi's birthday wishes to Jyotiraditya Scindia

IANS | January 1, 2026 8:06 AM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended warm birthday wishes to Union Minister of Communications and Minister of Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia, praying for his long and healthy life while also lauding his contributions towards strengthening the telecom sector and improving lives in the Northeast.

'Praying for peace, happiness in society': PM Modi extends New Year greetings to nation

IANS | January 1, 2026 7:29 AM

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of the New Year, wishing for peace and prosperity in society.

PM Modi greets INSV Kaundinya crew as India ushers in 2026

IANS | December 31, 2025 11:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended New Year greetings to the crew of INSV Kaundinya, who are currently on a maritime voyage, lauding their spirit and dedication as the country prepared to welcome 2026.

Vigilance is biggest weapon against cybercrime: Gujarat Minister Jitu Vaghani

IANS | December 31, 2025 10:44 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 31 (IANS) Emphasising that alertness is the most effective defence against cybercrimes, Gujarat spokesperson minister Jitu Vaghani said that growing digital connectivity has also increased the risk of cyber frauds, making public awareness and caution extremely important.

Alliance with BJP is a natural tie-up, to remain intact in Assam: AGP Chief

IANS | December 31, 2025 10:23 PM

Guwahati, Dec 31 (IANS) With the Assam Assembly elections drawing closer, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president and state minister Atul Bora on Wednesday said the coming months would be decisive for strengthening regional political forces in the state, asserting that the party’s alliance with the BJP is a “natural tie-up” and will remain intact in the future as well.

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Doctors' Forum threatens movement against ECI for calling elderly & sick people to SIR hearings

Delhi's air quality continues to remain 'very poor' amid biting cold

India’s 1st maritime NBFC commences operations, approves Rs 4,300 crore

Kharge, Rahul, Priyanka extend New Year's greetings, pray for happiness, prosperity

Rajnath Singh lauds DRDO's 'scientific excellence' on Foundation Day, calls it vital for defence preparedness

'Noteworthy efforts towards improving lives in Northeast,' PM Modi's birthday wishes to Jyotiraditya Scindia

'Praying for peace, happiness in society': PM Modi extends New Year greetings to nation

PM Modi greets INSV Kaundinya crew as India ushers in 2026

Vigilance is biggest weapon against cybercrime: Gujarat Minister Jitu Vaghani

Alliance with BJP is a natural tie-up, to remain intact in Assam: AGP Chief

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