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Green technology set to revamp Gujarat's roads, new projects in various cities sanctioned at Rs 1,147 crore

IANS | May 24, 2026 6:22 PM

Gandhinagar, May 24 (IANS) Gujarat is advancing towards environmentally friendly and sustainable development through the modernisation of its road infrastructure. To add strength to the state's green corridors, the state government is set to undertake Rs 1,147 crores project, for the construction of climate-resilient roads using modern technology.

Heatwave to persist over northwest India for next 4-5 days; thunderstorms likely in hills: IMD

IANS | May 24, 2026 5:18 PM

New Delhi/Chandigarh, May 24 (IANS) Heatwave conditions are expected to continue across large parts of northwest India over the next four to five days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) maintaining a red alert for Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh and a yellow alert for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.

'Rahul Gandhi should worry about himself': NDA leaders on remarks against Modi govt

IANS | May 24, 2026 5:16 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), launched a sharp attack on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday. They said Gandhi should "worry about his own electoral victory" rather than thinking about the BJP.

'Pakistan struggling amid worsening foreign exchange crisis'

IANS | May 24, 2026 5:15 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Pakistan is grappling with a mounting foreign exchange crisis driven by pressure to repay roughly $4.8 billion of external debt, weak investor confidence, and falling foreign direct investment (FDI), according to an international media report.

PM Modi highlights rich legacy and progress of Sikkim

IANS | May 24, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared an article authored by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia as Sikkim enters its 51st year of statehood.

'Personal, not linked to any political party': KMC chief on notice over illegal constructions in Kolkata

IANS | May 24, 2026 5:09 PM

Kolkata, May 24 (IANS) Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) Commissioner Smita Pandey said on Sunday that the notices which have been issued against illegal constructions in the city are "entirely personal and not linked to any political outfit".

Bangladesh minorities face fear, displacement and land grab pressures: Report

IANS | May 24, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Minority communities in Bangladesh are facing growing insecurity amid incidents of violence, land encroachment and sustained social intimidation linked to Islamist networks, according to a report, which warned that vulnerable religious groups continue to live under fear in several parts of the country.

No fuel shortage in country, PSU oil firms managing supply smoothly: Former BPCL Marketing Director

IANS | May 24, 2026 4:33 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Amid concerns over fuel availability in some areas, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited Former Marketing Director Sukhmal Kumar Jain on Sunday said there is no shortage of petrol or diesel in the country, adding that public sector oil marketing companies are fully managing fuel consumption and supply.

Diamond Harbour model collapses, Bhaipo's arrogance defeated: BJP on Falta counting trends

IANS | May 24, 2026 4:29 PM

Kolkata, May 24 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday celebrated what it described as the "collapse" of the Trinamool Congress' "Diamond Harbour Model" as its candidate from the Falta Assembly constituency, Debangshu Panda, was seen leading after 19 rounds of counting had been completed in the repoll process.

Delhi Gymkhana Club eviction: Congress questions move, BJP hits back

IANS | May 24, 2026 4:16 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The Union government's plan to reclaim the 27.3-acre land of the Delhi Gymkhana Club sparked a political duel on Sunday, with the Congress questioning the need for acquiring the big swathe of land for "PM residence" and the BJP criticising it for doubting the public security purposes behind the move.

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Green technology set to revamp Gujarat's roads, new projects in various cities sanctioned at Rs 1,147 crore

Heatwave to persist over northwest India for next 4-5 days; thunderstorms likely in hills: IMD

'Rahul Gandhi should worry about himself': NDA leaders on remarks against Modi govt

'Pakistan struggling amid worsening foreign exchange crisis'

PM Modi highlights rich legacy and progress of Sikkim

'Personal, not linked to any political party': KMC chief on notice over illegal constructions in Kolkata

Bangladesh minorities face fear, displacement and land grab pressures: Report

No fuel shortage in country, PSU oil firms managing supply smoothly: Former BPCL Marketing Director

Diamond Harbour model collapses, Bhaipo's arrogance defeated: BJP on Falta counting trends

Delhi Gymkhana Club eviction: Congress questions move, BJP hits back

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