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'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.

Rahul Gandhi renews 'vote chori' charge during Germany visit, claims 'full-scale assault' on India's institutions

IANS | December 23, 2025 11:24 AM

Berlin, Dec 23 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has once again mounted a sharp attack on the BJP, reiterating allegations of 'vote chori' and claiming that India is witnessing a "full-scale assault on the institutional framework" of the country.

Govt fully committed to protect Aravallis, unlike extensive illegal mining in Cong era: Bhupender Yadav (IANS Interview)

IANS | December 23, 2025 11:10 AM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav has said that the government is fully committed to protecting the Aravalli range and will not allow illegal mining under any circumstances, asserting that recent rumours about dilution of safeguards are misleading and politically motivated.

Piyush Goyal lauds public sector banks, calls them key to MSME growth

IANS | December 23, 2025 10:42 AM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that public sector banks (PSBs) have emerged as strong and competitive institutions, standing shoulder to shoulder with private and foreign banks in supporting India’s growth.

Indian rupee stable in real effective terms, forex reserves adequate: RBI

IANS | December 23, 2025 10:37 AM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) In real effective terms, the Indian rupee remained stable in November, as depreciation of the INR in nominal effective terms was offset by higher prices in India compared to its major trading partners, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) December Bulletin.

Bengal SIR: Progeny mapping finds maximum doubtful voters in 3 Bangladesh bordering districts

IANS | December 23, 2025 10:05 AM

Kolkata, Dec 23 (IANS) Three India-Bangladesh bordering districts of West Bengal, namely Murshidabad, South 24 Parganas, and North 24 Parganas, have recorded the maximum number of doubtful voters whose weird family tree data have been detected in 'progeny mapping' during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

Haji Mastan's daughter alleges years of sexual abuse, seeks PM's intervention

IANS | December 23, 2025 9:52 AM

Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) Haseen Mastan Mirza, daughter of late underworld don Haji Mastan, has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking justice in a case involving alleged sexual assault, forced marriage and illegal grabbing of her property.

Grateful nation can never forget Chaudhary Charan Singh's contribution to nation-building: PM Modi

IANS | December 23, 2025 9:45 AM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to former PM and Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary, stating that a grateful nation can never forget his immense contribution to nation-building, particularly in the fields of agriculture, rural development and social justice.

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'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

Rahul Gandhi renews 'vote chori' charge during Germany visit, claims 'full-scale assault' on India's institutions

Govt fully committed to protect Aravallis, unlike extensive illegal mining in Cong era: Bhupender Yadav (IANS Interview)

Piyush Goyal lauds public sector banks, calls them key to MSME growth

Indian rupee stable in real effective terms, forex reserves adequate: RBI

Bengal SIR: Progeny mapping finds maximum doubtful voters in 3 Bangladesh bordering districts

Haji Mastan's daughter alleges years of sexual abuse, seeks PM's intervention

Grateful nation can never forget Chaudhary Charan Singh's contribution to nation-building: PM Modi

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