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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.

Indian economy poised to register high growth amid global headwinds: RBI Governor

IANS | December 23, 2025 9:38 AM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Despite an unfavourable and challenging external environment, the Indian economy has shown remarkable resilience and is poised to register high growth, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said.

India-New Zealand FTA delivers tangible, wide-ranging benefits to economy

IANS | December 23, 2025 9:20 AM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement reflects a defining moment in India’s trade diplomacy, opening new avenues for comprehensive economic cooperation, according to an official statement.

2026 TN elections: Piyush Goyal in Chennai today to begin talks with NDA partners

IANS | December 23, 2025 8:34 AM

Chennai, Dec 23 (IANS) Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, recently appointed as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s election in-charge for Tamil Nadu, is set to formally initiate alliance negotiations with the AIADMK and other National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners during a one-day visit to Chennai on Tuesday.

Gujarat: GETCO to set up five new substations; strengthen 1,100 CKM transmission network

IANS | December 22, 2025 10:28 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 22 (IANS) The Gujarat government has announced major investments to further strengthen the state’s power infrastructure, with Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) planning to set up five new substations and strengthen around 1,100 circuit kilometres (CKM) of transmission network during 2026–27, at an estimated cost of Rs 1,000 crore.

Gujarat CM to hand over appointment letters to over 11,600 newly recruited police personnel tomorrow

IANS | December 22, 2025 10:21 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 22 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will hand over appointment letters to 11,607 newly recruited candidates of the Gujarat Police at a grand ceremony to be held, December 23, at the Ramkatha Ground, Sector 11, Gandhinagar.

Thirumavalavan declares BJP ‘unwelcome’ in TN, slams Sangh Parivar

IANS | December 22, 2025 10:17 PM

Madurai, Dec 22 (IANS) Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader Thol. Thirumavalavan MP launched a sharp attack against the BJP and its ideological affiliates, asserting that the party would never be able to gain a foothold in Tamil Nadu, irrespective of the form it takes.

Kerala: CPI-M’s factionalism helped BJP win Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

IANS | December 22, 2025 10:06 PM

Thiruvananthapuram Dec 22 (IANS) Factionalism within the CPI-M’s Thiruvananthapuram district unit surfaced sharply during the party district committee meeting held here on Monday, with leaders conceding that internal discord played a decisive role in enabling the BJP to wrest control of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation for the first time.

TN likely to add Rs 3,000 cash assistance to Pongal gift pack, distribution expected to begin in early Jan

IANS | December 22, 2025 10:01 PM

Chennai, Dec 22 (IANS) With the harvest festival of Pongal fast approaching, the Tamil Nadu government is preparing to launch its annual gift scheme, with official sources indicating that distribution through the Public Distribution System (PDS) could begin in the first week of January.

Ambuja Cements’ board okays amalgamation of ACC Ltd and Orient Cement Ltd

IANS | December 22, 2025 9:55 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 22 (IANS) Ambuja Cements, part of the Adani Group, on Monday said it has received approval for two separate schemes of amalgamation from its Board of Directors — to merge ACC Limited and Orient Cement Limited — thus establishing a single consolidated ‘One Cement Platform’.

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

Indian economy poised to register high growth amid global headwinds: RBI Governor

India-New Zealand FTA delivers tangible, wide-ranging benefits to economy

2026 TN elections: Piyush Goyal in Chennai today to begin talks with NDA partners

Gujarat: GETCO to set up five new substations; strengthen 1,100 CKM transmission network

Gujarat CM to hand over appointment letters to over 11,600 newly recruited police personnel tomorrow

Thirumavalavan declares BJP ‘unwelcome’ in TN, slams Sangh Parivar

Kerala: CPI-M’s factionalism helped BJP win Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

TN likely to add Rs 3,000 cash assistance to Pongal gift pack, distribution expected to begin in early Jan

Ambuja Cements’ board okays amalgamation of ACC Ltd and Orient Cement Ltd

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