Opposition protests in Parliament complex over renaming of MGNREGA, Sonia Gandhi joins march

IANS | December 18, 2025 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Amid the marathon debate in the Parliament over renaming of MGNREGA to VB-G RAM G, Congress MPs and several Opposition leaders held a demonstration outside the complex on Thursday, to register their protest over Centre’s “dictatorial approach” in repealing a law, that has been instrumental in transforming crores of lives in vast rural swathes of India.

Indian community in Oman excited to meet PM Modi

IANS | December 18, 2025 12:48 PM

Muscat, Dec 18 (IANS) The Indian community in Oman has expressed excitement for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit as he is set to address them at the 'Maitri Parv' programme on Thursday.

Cong MP accuses Centre of obfuscating probe details in Air India 171 crash

IANS | December 18, 2025 12:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Congress MP Manish Tewari on Thursday criticised the Central government for failing to conclude ‘actual reasons’ behind the Air India Flight 171 crash, even after six months of the horrific incident and accused it of obfuscating ‘findings’ to avoid further embarrassment.