B’desh situation has security implications for Northeast: Report

IANS | December 18, 2025 11:43 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The current situation in Bangladesh has significant security implications for India’s Northeast region, said a Parliamentary Committee report, recommending the strengthening of intelligence-sharing mechanisms as well as ensuring that it does not become a haven for groups operating against New Delhi’s security interests.

Gujarat CM takes stock of 2025-26 budget expenditure

IANS | December 18, 2025 10:56 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 18 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a high-level review meeting in Gandhinagar to assess budget expenditure by all state government departments for the financial year 2025-26, covering spending up to November 2025.

US targets Iran oil network, names India-linked shipping firms

IANS | December 18, 2025 10:36 PM

Washington, Dec 18 (IANS) The Trump Administration on Thursday sanctioned 29 vessels tied to a covert petroleum shipping network. Among them are companies and operations linked to India involved in moving Iranian oil worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy dares KCR to debate on river water allocation

IANS | December 18, 2025 10:32 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 18 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday dared his predecessor and the BRS president K. Chandrasekhar Rao to a debate on the ‘injustice’ meted out to Telangana in the allocation and utilisation of Krishna and Godavari waters during the 10-year rule of BRS.

Gujarat leads in timely claim settlement under Ayushman Bharat scheme

IANS | December 18, 2025 10:27 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 18 (IANS) Gujarat has emerged as the top-performing state in the country in terms of claim payments to beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana-Mukhyamantri Amrutum (AB PMJAY–MA), reinforcing its position as a leader in public healthcare delivery.