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'SP’s influence has weakened': UP Dy CM targets Oppn on Codeine cough syrup issue

IANS | December 22, 2025 1:06 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) amid the political storm over the alleged illegal trade of codeine-based cough syrup in Uttar Pradesh, asserting that the opposition party’s influence has significantly diminished and predicting a bleak electoral future for it.

'Not a retreat but renewal of social protection': Agriculture Minister explains VB-G RAM G

IANS | December 22, 2025 1:06 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday gave a detailed lowdown on the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G), explaining how the new legislation will embolden India’s rural employment framework and also address the ‘shortcomings’ of the previous scheme, MGNREGA, which it will replace.

DGCA to probe 1 engine shutdown incident on Air India’s Delhi-Mumbai flight

IANS | December 22, 2025 12:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Following an engine shutdown on Air India’s Delhi-Mumbai flight, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday said it will probe the incident.

'Entered poll arena with winning mindset': Ram Kadam on massive win in Maha local body elections

IANS | December 22, 2025 12:15 PM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) Reacting to the Maharashtra local body election results, BJP MLA Ram Kadam on Monday said that the Mahayuti alliance entered the electoral battle with confidence and a winning mindset, which ultimately translated into a resounding victory.

Ready to launch BlueBird Block-2 satellite on December 24: ISRO

IANS | December 22, 2025 12:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday said it is ready to launch the BlueBird Block-2 satellite on December 24.

India-New Zealand FTA: PM Modi, Luxon aim to double bilateral trade over 5 years

IANS | December 22, 2025 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with New Zealand's Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, on Monday as the two leaders jointly announced the successful conclusion of the historic, ambitious and mutually beneficial India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

India, New Zealand seal historic FTA; tariffs on 95 pc Kiwi goods reduced

IANS | December 22, 2025 11:45 AM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) New Zealand and India have concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), offering New Zealanders unprecedented access to 1.4 billion Indian consumers, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay announced on Monday.

Sonia Gandhi accuses Centre of bulldozing MGNREGA, warns of 'catastrophic fallout'

IANS | December 22, 2025 11:02 AM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Centre, accusing it of systematically bulldozing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and cautioning that its replacement would have "catastrophic consequences" for India's rural population.

'Winning momentum will continue in BMC': JD(U) on Mahayuti's victory in Maha local body polls

IANS | December 22, 2025 10:46 AM

Patna, Dec 22 (IANS) As the ruling Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) registered a resounding victory in the elections to 288 municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Maharashtra, Janata Dal (United) on Monday termed the outcome a “remarkable performance”.

'My flag will soon fly across Bengal': Humayun Kabir on forming new party

IANS | December 22, 2025 10:21 AM

Murshidabad, Dec 22 (IANS) Suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir on Monday said that his party's flag will soon be seen across West Bengal, asserting that he would continue to work for the common people of the state despite his break with the ruling party.

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'SP’s influence has weakened': UP Dy CM targets Oppn on Codeine cough syrup issue

'Not a retreat but renewal of social protection': Agriculture Minister explains VB-G RAM G

DGCA to probe 1 engine shutdown incident on Air India’s Delhi-Mumbai flight

'Entered poll arena with winning mindset': Ram Kadam on massive win in Maha local body elections

Ready to launch BlueBird Block-2 satellite on December 24: ISRO

India-New Zealand FTA: PM Modi, Luxon aim to double bilateral trade over 5 years

India, New Zealand seal historic FTA; tariffs on 95 pc Kiwi goods reduced

Sonia Gandhi accuses Centre of bulldozing MGNREGA, warns of 'catastrophic fallout'

'Winning momentum will continue in BMC': JD(U) on Mahayuti's victory in Maha local body polls

'My flag will soon fly across Bengal': Humayun Kabir on forming new party

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