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'Everyone has their demands': Robert Vadra on Cong MP backing Priyanka Gandhi for PM

IANS | December 23, 2025 1:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) As Congress Lok Sabha member Imran Masood on Tuesday strongly pitched for party general secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as a potential Prime Ministerial candidate, businessman and her husband Robert Vadra on Tuesday said that such expectations and demands naturally arise from different quarters, but the focus at present should remain on pressing issues affecting the country.

Fresh avian influenza outbreak in Kerala; Alappuzha, Kottayam on high alert

IANS | December 23, 2025 1:08 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 23 (IANS) Kerala has reported a fresh outbreak of avian influenza, with the highly contagious viral disease confirmed in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts, triggering emergency containment measures by multiple government departments.

Rahul Gandhi speaks abroad as his words have no value in India, chides Basavraj Bommai

IANS | December 23, 2025 12:59 PM

Bidar, Dec 23 (IANS) BJP leader Basavraj Bommai on Tuesday took a potshot at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that the latter speaks during his visits abroad as his words have no value in India.

When humanity became Operation Theatre: Doctors script a miracle on the road

IANS | December 23, 2025 12:39 PM

Kochi, Dec 23 (IANS) In an extraordinary display of medical skill and human compassion, doctors in Kerala performed an emergency surgical procedure on the roadside, saving a critically injured accident victim when there was no time to reach a hospital.

Kisan Diwas: Farmer reminisces meeting with PM Modi, tips for natural farming

IANS | December 23, 2025 12:29 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) As the nation observes Kisan Diwas to honour the 'Annadatas' (food providers) and their contribution to the nation's economy, the occasion also calls for renewed thrust on natural farming and harnessing modern agricultural techniques.

'I would have discussed family matters at home': SP leader on Rahul Gandhi’s Berlin remarks

IANS | December 23, 2025 12:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) As Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha (LoP), Rahul Gandhi mounted a sharp attack on the BJP in Germany, reiterating allegations of 'vote chori' and claiming that India is witnessing a “full-scale assault on the institutional framework”, Congress ally, the Samajwadi Party (SP) distanced itself from the remarks, saying such issues should be raised within the country and not abroad.

'PM Modi's vision will fail': Rahul Gandhi in Berlin, accuses Centre of handing over production to China

IANS | December 23, 2025 12:18 PM

Berlin, Dec 23 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for India is fundamentally flawed and will fail, while alleging that the country has effectively handed over its production base to China.

'There was extensive illegal mining during Congress period': Bhupender Yadav on Aravallis row (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | December 23, 2025 12:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday said that large-scale illegal mining took place in the Aravalli range during the Congress period, forcing citizens and environmental groups to approach the courts, and asserted that the present government is committed to protecting the fragile ecosystem through scientific and sustainable measures.

Priyanka vs Rahul voices in Cong: Imran Masood pitches Wayanad MP for PM's face

IANS | December 23, 2025 11:53 AM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Congress' Lok Sabha member Imran Masood on Tuesday strongly batted for party general secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as a potential Prime Ministerial candidate, drawing a comparison between her and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Gold, silver hit record highs amid US‑Venezuela tensions, easing dollar

IANS | December 23, 2025 11:31 AM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The rates of gold and silver surged by over 1 per cent to hit fresh record highs on Tuesday, driven by safe-haven demand, notably due to escalating US-Venezuela tensions.

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'Everyone has their demands': Robert Vadra on Cong MP backing Priyanka Gandhi for PM

Fresh avian influenza outbreak in Kerala; Alappuzha, Kottayam on high alert

Rahul Gandhi speaks abroad as his words have no value in India, chides Basavraj Bommai

When humanity became Operation Theatre: Doctors script a miracle on the road

Kisan Diwas: Farmer reminisces meeting with PM Modi, tips for natural farming

'I would have discussed family matters at home': SP leader on Rahul Gandhi’s Berlin remarks

'PM Modi's vision will fail': Rahul Gandhi in Berlin, accuses Centre of handing over production to China

'There was extensive illegal mining during Congress period': Bhupender Yadav on Aravallis row (IANS Exclusive)

Priyanka vs Rahul voices in Cong: Imran Masood pitches Wayanad MP for PM's face

Gold, silver hit record highs amid US‑Venezuela tensions, easing dollar

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