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Blot on democracy: Giriraj Singh, others slam Oppn over SIR protests in Parliament

IANS | December 2, 2025 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) As the Opposition continued to stage loud protests in Parliament demanding an immediate discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, several senior BJP leaders and allied party figures hit back sharply on Tuesday, accusing the Opposition of misleading the public and manufacturing controversy for political mileage and doing drama.

PM Modi praises teenager’s feat of reciting 2,000 mantras, Vedic verses

IANS | December 2, 2025 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised a teenager who achieved a rare feat of reciting 2,000 mantras and Vedic verses in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

Delhi to host key India-Russia business forum to boost bilateral economic ties

IANS | December 2, 2025 1:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) A two-day India-Russia business forum is slated to kick off here on December 4-5, coinciding with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India which is aimed at boosting trade and investment relations between the two countries.

Sanchar Saathi app not mandatory, can be deleted: Scindia amid privacy row

IANS | December 2, 2025 1:10 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Sanchar Saathi mobile app is not mandatory and can be deleted, said Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday, amid the privacy row.

India’s defence tech market expected to reach $19 billion by 2030

IANS | December 2, 2025 1:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) India’s defence technology market, valued at $7.6 billion in 2025, is projected to reach $19 billion by 2030, growing at close to a 20 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR), a report said on Tuesday.

Telangana minister threatens to stop release of Pawan Kalyan's films over 'insulting' remark

IANS | December 2, 2025 12:41 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 2 (IANS) Telangana Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Tuesday warned that Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's movies will not be allowed to be released in theatres in Telangana if he fails to apologise over his "insulting" remarks about Telangana.

Priyanka Gandhi slams mandatory Sanchar Saathi rollout

IANS | December 2, 2025 12:39 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday criticised the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)'s decision to mandate pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi App on all new mobile phones, calling it a violation of privacy and a step toward authoritarian governance.

Oppn stages protest in Parliament premises, Rahul and Priyanka lead charge over SIR

IANS | December 2, 2025 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The beginning of Day 2 of the Parliament's Winter Session was marked by protests and demonstrations as the Opposition members kept up the heat on the government over issues of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and electoral reforms.

Economic governance must rest on fairness and responsibility: FM Sitharaman

IANS | December 2, 2025 11:47 AM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that India’s approach to tax transparency is rooted in a larger belief that economic governance must be fair and responsible.

'There should be dignity, decorum': LS Speaker to Oppn amid massive sloganeering over SIR

IANS | December 2, 2025 11:44 AM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The Lok Sabha plunged into chaos once again on Tuesday, the second day of the Parliament's Winter Session, as Opposition members continued their loud protests demanding a discussion on the ongoing Special Intensive Review (SIR) of electoral rolls being carried out across several states and union territories.

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Blot on democracy: Giriraj Singh, others slam Oppn over SIR protests in Parliament

PM Modi praises teenager’s feat of reciting 2,000 mantras, Vedic verses

Delhi to host key India-Russia business forum to boost bilateral economic ties

Sanchar Saathi app not mandatory, can be deleted: Scindia amid privacy row

India’s defence tech market expected to reach $19 billion by 2030

Telangana minister threatens to stop release of Pawan Kalyan's films over 'insulting' remark

Priyanka Gandhi slams mandatory Sanchar Saathi rollout

Oppn stages protest in Parliament premises, Rahul and Priyanka lead charge over SIR

Economic governance must rest on fairness and responsibility: FM Sitharaman

'There should be dignity, decorum': LS Speaker to Oppn amid massive sloganeering over SIR

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