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.

'Manjhi’s statement validates Cong claims': Tariq Anwar on vote recount row

IANS | December 21, 2025 2:48 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Congress MP Tariq Anwar on Sunday weighed in on the political controversy sparked by remarks made by Union MSME Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) leader Jitan Ram Manjhi, asserting that the episode has strengthened the Congress party’s long-standing allegations regarding electoral irregularities.

UltraTech Cement faces Rs 390 crore GST demand

IANS | December 21, 2025 2:35 PM

Mumbai, Dec 21 (IANS) UltraTech Cement Limited has received a tax demand order from the Joint Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax and Central Excise, Patna, asking the company to pay alleged dues of about Rs 390 crore.

'Has Sonia Gandhi even read G RAM G Bill?' BJP MP counters Cong criticism

IANS | December 21, 2025 12:39 PM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The political debate over the proposed Viksit Bharat G RAM G Bill intensified on Sunday after BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal strongly rebutted Congress MP Sonia Gandhi's criticism of the legislation, accusing the party's leadership of opposing reforms without understanding their content.

PM Modi interacts with Assam students aboard Brahmaputra cruise

IANS | December 21, 2025 12:27 PM

Guwahati, Dec 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a special and inspiring interaction with 25 students aboard the cruise vessel 'Charaideo' on the Brahmaputra River, marking a unique engagement during his two-day visit to the state.