'Historic occasion': Devajit Saikia hails Himanta Sarma’s swearing-in ceremony

IANS | May 12, 2026 6:59 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) BCCI secretary Devajit Lon Saikia congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma after he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term, describing the ceremony as a “historic” and “momentous occasion” attended by over one lakh people in the presence of Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and several distinguished dignitaries.

Govt committed to building cyber secure Bharat: HM Shah on MHA, RBI inking MoU to combat digital fraud

IANS | May 12, 2026 6:49 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) In a significant step to combat incidents of cybercrime and digital fraud, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs and Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday.

PM Modi's appeal is not to scare the nation, says Padma Shri awardee Shashi Soni

IANS | May 12, 2026 6:45 PM

Bengaluru, May 12 (IANS) Padma Shri awardee and entrepreneur Shashi Soni on Tuesday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to the country to not buy gold for one year and save fuel as much as possible, asserting the advice is not to frighten the country but instead prepare for any possible setback resulting from the West Asia crisis.

Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws plea to turn approver in Sukesh Chandrashekhar-linked money laundering case

IANS | May 12, 2026 6:16 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez on Tuesday withdrew her application seeking to turn approver in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar before a Delhi court.

How China chokes foreign banks

IANS | May 12, 2026 5:13 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Although foreign banks have been in China for decades, they have failed to grow and currently account for a mere 5 per cent of the country’s total banking assets, according to a media article.

BJP calls out Udhayanidhi Stalin’s hatred for Sanatan, says no lessons learnt despite poll drubbing

IANS | May 12, 2026 4:37 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tore into former Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin over his anti-Sanatan rant in the Assembly on Tuesday, stating that the "Sanatan-haters" suffered a humiliating defeat in recent elections but have failed to learn any lessons.

Padma Shri awardee backs PM Modi's appeal, urges Swadeshi and sustainable living

IANS | May 12, 2026 4:15 PM

Panipat, May 12 (IANS) Padma Shri awardee Khemraj Sundriyal on Tuesday expressed strong support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for collective public participation in national interest amid the economic fallout of the ongoing Iran-US war and rising crude oil prices, urging citizens to adopt sustainable and self-reliant practices.

Delhi L-G Sandhu leads police event to return 12,600 stolen phones to owners

IANS | May 12, 2026 4:10 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Calling it a shining example of technology-enabled policing, Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Tuesday led a Delhi Police programme for returning over 12,600 phones to their original owners after law enforcers recovered these instruments from snatchers and thieves arrested across the city.

102 is a smashing reply to all lies: Assam CM's wife Riniki Bhuyan on Pawan Khera's allegations

IANS | May 12, 2026 3:45 PM

Guwahati, May 12 (IANS) After Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath as the Assam Chief Minister for the second consecutive time, his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma on Tuesday remarked that the BJP-led alliance's victory in 102 seats in the state Assembly polls is a "smashing reply" to the "false claims" made against her. She was referring to the allegations made by Congress leader Pawan Khera in the run up to the Assembly election.

Cong criticises MP BJP leader's massive convoy days after appeal for fuel conservation

IANS | May 12, 2026 3:34 PM

Bhopal/Ujjain, May 12 (IANS) A convoy of nearly 200 vehicles accompanying newly-appointed Madhya Pradesh Textbook Corporation Chairman, Saubhagya Singh Thakur, from Ujjain to Bhopal on Monday triggered traffic congestion and criticism from the public and the Opposition Congress, with questions raised over fuel use and public inconvenience at a time when the Prime Minister and state government are urging austerity.

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'Historic occasion': Devajit Saikia hails Himanta Sarma’s swearing-in ceremony

Govt committed to building cyber secure Bharat: HM Shah on MHA, RBI inking MoU to combat digital fraud

PM Modi's appeal is not to scare the nation, says Padma Shri awardee Shashi Soni

Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws plea to turn approver in Sukesh Chandrashekhar-linked money laundering case

How China chokes foreign banks

BJP calls out Udhayanidhi Stalin’s hatred for Sanatan, says no lessons learnt despite poll drubbing

Padma Shri awardee backs PM Modi's appeal, urges Swadeshi and sustainable living

Delhi L-G Sandhu leads police event to return 12,600 stolen phones to owners

102 is a smashing reply to all lies: Assam CM's wife Riniki Bhuyan on Pawan Khera's allegations

Cong criticises MP BJP leader's massive convoy days after appeal for fuel conservation

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