After foreign visits, PM Modi briefs President Murmu - a protocol Rajiv Gandhi refused with Zail Singh

IANS | September 7, 2025 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) In the grand corridors of power in Delhi, the relationship between the President of India and the Prime Minister has often been symbolic — one ceremonial, the other executive. But the symbolism carries weight, respect, and tradition. How that tradition is upheld — or ignored — tells a deeper story of political culture, constitutional respect, and the character of leadership.

'Every vote will drive BJP out', Akhilesh Yadav targets govt over GST reforms

IANS | September 7, 2025 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said the 2027 elections will be a defining moment for Uttar Pradesh, claiming that voters will choose to restore socialism and safeguard democracy.

Taiwan again detects Chinese military presence near its territory

IANS | September 7, 2025 4:23 PM

Taipei, Sep 7 (IANS) Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) stated on Sunday that it detected 21 Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels and two official ships near its territory until 6 a.m. (local time).

FairPoint: NC's emblem 'activism' can again take Kashmir to the edge

Deepika Bhan | September 7, 2025 4:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) The barbaric stone attack on India's national emblem in Kashmir's revered dargah has shocked the nation. Does the national emblem have a religion? Perhaps this question, never seriously contemplated in all the decades since India became a Republic, has now surfaced as a disturbing reality in the 79th year of Independence.

PM Modi sits in last row among BJP MPs during party workshop

IANS | September 7, 2025 2:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended the BJP workshops at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament complex, choosing to sit in the last row among fellow MPs, as the session unanimously passed a resolution endorsing the Centre's sweeping Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms.

In viral video, Trinamool MLA threatens acid attack on BJP leaders

IANS | September 7, 2025 12:21 PM

Kolkata, Sep 7 (IANS) A purported video went viral on Sunday, in which a Trinamool Congress MLA was heard threatening the BJP leaders with acid attacks unless they stop describing Bengali-speaking migrant workers as illegal Bangladeshi or Rohingya infiltrators.

Recalling 2013 U'khand tragedy, BJP accuses Congress of politicising Punjab flood relief

IANS | September 7, 2025 11:23 AM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) The BJP on Sunday lashed out at Congress for allegedly politicising flood relief efforts in Punjab by pasting stickers of the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on relief packages.

Obesity in focus during 'Sundays on Cycle' event in Gujarat's Aravalli

IANS | September 7, 2025 10:05 AM

Aravalli, Sep 7 (IANS) In a bid to promote a healthy lifestyle under the 'Fit India Movement', the Aravalli district administration in Gujarat organised a 'Sundays on Cycle' programme on Sunday, drawing a large turnout of enthusiastic participants.

Bengal teacher recruitment exam after 9 years, over three lakh candidates to write paper today

IANS | September 7, 2025 9:54 AM

Kolkata, Sep 7 (IANS) Following repeated court cases and relentless candidates' protests, the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) is all set to conduct the first of the two-phase State Level Selection Test (SLST) exam on Sunday after nine years.

Fit India-Sundays on Cycle with 'Garv se Swadeshi' theme sees massive participation

IANS | September 7, 2025 9:10 AM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) The national capital witnessed a powerful display of fitness and patriotism as the ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ initiative, themed ‘Garv se Swadeshi’, saw massive participation from Members of Parliament, Union Ministers, athletes, and citizens. The event was organised in partnership with Indian Railways to promote fitness, a clean environment, and send across the message of Swadeshi through cycling.

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After foreign visits, PM Modi briefs President Murmu - a protocol Rajiv Gandhi refused with Zail Singh

'Every vote will drive BJP out', Akhilesh Yadav targets govt over GST reforms

Taiwan again detects Chinese military presence near its territory

FairPoint: NC's emblem 'activism' can again take Kashmir to the edge

PM Modi sits in last row among BJP MPs during party workshop

In viral video, Trinamool MLA threatens acid attack on BJP leaders

Recalling 2013 U'khand tragedy, BJP accuses Congress of politicising Punjab flood relief

Obesity in focus during 'Sundays on Cycle' event in Gujarat's Aravalli

Bengal teacher recruitment exam after 9 years, over three lakh candidates to write paper today

Fit India-Sundays on Cycle with 'Garv se Swadeshi' theme sees massive participation

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