'I would have discussed family matters at home': SP leader on Rahul Gandhi’s Berlin remarks

IANS | December 23, 2025 12:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) As Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha (LoP), Rahul Gandhi mounted a sharp attack on the BJP in Germany, reiterating allegations of 'vote chori' and claiming that India is witnessing a “full-scale assault on the institutional framework”, Congress ally, the Samajwadi Party (SP) distanced itself from the remarks, saying such issues should be raised within the country and not abroad.

'There was extensive illegal mining during Congress period': Bhupender Yadav on Aravallis row (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | December 23, 2025 12:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday said that large-scale illegal mining took place in the Aravalli range during the Congress period, forcing citizens and environmental groups to approach the courts, and asserted that the present government is committed to protecting the fragile ecosystem through scientific and sustainable measures.

US firms maintain long-term bet on Bangladesh: Keshap

IANS | December 23, 2025 10:08 AM

Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) American companies operating in Bangladesh continue to take a long-term view of the country’s economic prospects, even as it approaches national elections, Atul Keshap said in his capacity as President of the US-Bangladesh Business Council.