'Situation in Bangladesh tense, volatile': Former Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury (IANS Interview)

IANS | December 21, 2025 5:50 PM

Dhaka, Dec 21 (IANS) Bangladesh's former minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury on Sunday termed the situation in Bangladesh "tense and volatile" as the election is approaching. He claimed that the Yunus regime is assisting or instigating some of the extremist parties to create chaos on a daily basis to continue their gripping power.

'No relaxation in Aravallis, only 0.19 pc mining eligible': Union Minister Bhupender Yadav slams 'misinformation campaign'

IANS | December 21, 2025 5:38 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, on Sunday, rejected claims of dilution in protection norms for the Aravalli range, asserting that "no relaxation has been given" and warning against what he termed a deliberate attempt to spread confusion on a long-pending and sensitive environmental issue.

Gujarat's start-up ecosystem makes a splash, SSIP 2.0 Policy and i-Hub serve as key facilitators

IANS | December 21, 2025 5:24 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 21 (IANS) Gujarat has emerged as a leading hub of entrepreneurship, securing top position in the Startup Ranking for the fourth consecutive term.

BJP would not stop at statements if allegations were true, says Kumari Selja on Rahul Gandhi's foreign visits (IANS Interview)

IANS | December 21, 2025 4:57 PM

Mumbai, Dec 21 (IANS) Congress MP Kumari Selja on Sunday countered the "anti-India" allegations made by the BJP against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his foreign visits, and accused the party of becoming "habitually compelled" to criticise him. Congress MP Kumari Selja on Sunday accused the BJP of having only one agenda -- "communal divide" -- for every election, while contrasting it with Congress, which she claimed always connects with the people.

PM Modi lays foundation stone for Rs 11,000 crore fertiliser unit in Assam

IANS | December 21, 2025 4:57 PM

Namrup (Assam), Dec 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone of the ammonia-urea fertiliser project at Namrup in Assam’s Dibrugarh district, which will be set up with an investment of Rs 11,000 crore.

FairPoint: When gratitude dies, extremism thrives -- Bangladesh's fall

Deepika Bhan | December 21, 2025 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) What is transpiring in Bangladesh at present should not astonish anyone, as those who have been monitoring the steady yet persistent radicalisation taking place there were aware that this was inevitable.

Previous UP govts promoted ‘one district, one mafia’: CM Yogi Adityanath

IANS | December 21, 2025 4:11 PM

Lucknow, Dec 21 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday highlighted plans to achieve the target of “one district, one co-operative bank” soon, criticising the previous governments for harming farmers and banks by focusing more on “one district, one mafia”.

Mohan Bhagwat says it is a mistake to conflate RSS with BJP

IANS | December 21, 2025 3:35 PM

Kolkata, Dec 21 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday asserted that there are some misconceptions about the organisation among a section of people.

Meditation vital for inner peace, social harmony, says VP Radhakrishnan

IANS | December 21, 2025 3:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday participated in the World Meditation Day celebrations at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana, highlighting the timeless relevance of meditation in fostering inner peace, emotional well-being and social harmony.

Key demands of contract nurses under consideration: TN Health Minister Ma Subramanian

IANS | December 21, 2025 3:04 PM

Chennai, Dec 21 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma. Subramanian on Sunday said that the state government has already informed protesting contract nurses that several of their demands are under consideration, even as he appealed to them to ensure that their agitation does not jeopardise healthcare delivery.

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'Situation in Bangladesh tense, volatile': Former Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury (IANS Interview)

'No relaxation in Aravallis, only 0.19 pc mining eligible': Union Minister Bhupender Yadav slams 'misinformation campaign'

Gujarat's start-up ecosystem makes a splash, SSIP 2.0 Policy and i-Hub serve as key facilitators

BJP would not stop at statements if allegations were true, says Kumari Selja on Rahul Gandhi's foreign visits (IANS Interview)

PM Modi lays foundation stone for Rs 11,000 crore fertiliser unit in Assam

FairPoint: When gratitude dies, extremism thrives -- Bangladesh's fall

Previous UP govts promoted ‘one district, one mafia’: CM Yogi Adityanath

Mohan Bhagwat says it is a mistake to conflate RSS with BJP

Meditation vital for inner peace, social harmony, says VP Radhakrishnan

Key demands of contract nurses under consideration: TN Health Minister Ma Subramanian

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