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.

National Herald case: Delhi HC issues notice to Sonia, Rahul on ED’s plea

IANS | December 22, 2025 2:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and others on a criminal revision petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging a trial court order that refused to take cognisance of its money laundering complaint in the alleged National Herald case.

No deaths in UP due to codeine cough syrup: CM Yogi

IANS | December 22, 2025 2:03 PM

Lucknow, Dec 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday informed the Assembly that no deaths have occurred in the state due to the consumption of codeine-based cough syrup.

India-New Zealand FTA to ensure zero duty on 100 pc of India’s exports: Piyush Goyal

IANS | December 22, 2025 1:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday that the India and New Zealand free trade agreement (FTA) will ensure zero duty on 100 per cent of India’s exports, benefitting farmers, MSMEs, workers, artisans, women-led enterprises and youth, while providing immense opportunities for labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, apparel, leather and footwear.