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'India is neither North Korea nor China': Surjewala defends mimicry at Rahul Gandhi's Indore event

IANS | September 22, 2026 5:18 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep 22 (IANS) India is "neither North Korea nor China" where expression of opinion is banned, Congress Rajya Sabha MP and Gujarat In-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala said on Tuesday while defending humour and satire amid a political row over comedian Pulkit Mani's mimicry of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rahul Gandhi's student outreach programme in Indore.

BJP workers not part-time politicians: Nitin Nabin slams Rahul Gandhi

IANS | September 22, 2026 5:06 PM

Saharanpur, Sep 22 (IANS) In what appears to be a veiled jibe at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday said that the party's workers "are not part-time politicians".

India and Japan discuss strengthening defence technology collaboration

IANS | September 22, 2026 4:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) India and Japan on Tuesday held discussions on strengthening bilateral defence technology collaboration, joint exercises and regional security cooperation for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

India, OPEC agree to further strengthen energy ties

IANS | September 22, 2026 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) India and the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Tuesday agreed on "the vital importance of fostering even deeper energy cooperation" between the two sides at a high-level meeting held here.

'Key culprits evade action, those who shared video facing heat': JSP questions Bihar govt’s crackdown on Jamui horror

IANS | September 22, 2026 3:23 PM

Patna, Sep 22 (IANS) Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder and Bankipur MLA Prashant Kishor on Tuesday condemned the Jamui molestation incident that has sent shockwaves across Bihar and beyond, and questioned why the government was focusing more on taking action against social media handles that circulated the video of the incident, instead of cracking down on the main culprits.

India-US trade talks moving fast and in right direction: Piyush Goyal

IANS | September 22, 2026 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday appeared upbeat over progress in talks between India and the United States for a bilateral trade agreement aimed at benefiting both countries.

India tops in GDP growth outlook for FY27 at 6.7 per cent

IANS | September 22, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) India's economic growth outlook continues to be rated as the strongest, with GDP growth expected at 6.7 per cent for 2026-27 on the back of continued resilience in domestic demand, according to the World Economic Forum's Chief Economists Outlook report.

India, Norway reaffirm commitment to strengthening environmental and climate cooperation

IANS | September 22, 2026 2:18 PM

Oslo, Sep 22 (IANS) India and Norway held the 12th Meeting of the Joint Working Group on Environment in Oslo and reviewed ongoing cooperation in marine pollution, environmental research, plastic and chemical pollution, waste recycling, and ocean management.

In J&K assembly, NC MLAs seek restoration of holiday on Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah’s birth anniversary

IANS | September 22, 2026 1:50 PM

Srinagar, Sept 22 (IANS) Many legislators of the ruling National Conference party on Tuesday demanded restoration of holiday on the birth anniversary of NC founder, late Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah during the ongoing Legislative Assembly session.

CM Yogi distributes appointment letters to 3,567 teachers, principals in Lucknow

IANS | September 22, 2026 1:31 PM

Lucknow, Sep 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday distributed appointment letters to 3,567 selected teachers and principals appointed through Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission for various posts in secondary schools.

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'India is neither North Korea nor China': Surjewala defends mimicry at Rahul Gandhi's Indore event

BJP workers not part-time politicians: Nitin Nabin slams Rahul Gandhi

India and Japan discuss strengthening defence technology collaboration

India, OPEC agree to further strengthen energy ties

'Key culprits evade action, those who shared video facing heat': JSP questions Bihar govt’s crackdown on Jamui horror

India-US trade talks moving fast and in right direction: Piyush Goyal

India tops in GDP growth outlook for FY27 at 6.7 per cent

India, Norway reaffirm commitment to strengthening environmental and climate cooperation

In J&K assembly, NC MLAs seek restoration of holiday on Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah’s birth anniversary

CM Yogi distributes appointment letters to 3,567 teachers, principals in Lucknow

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