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'BJP emerging as credible alternative in TN; women seek safety, real empowerment': P Vijayalekshmi (IANS Interview)

IANS | December 22, 2025 1:46 PM

Chennai, Dec 22 (IANS) Ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, political activity in the state is gaining momentum. The BJP, which has been steadily expanding its presence, is sharpening its organisational structure, strengthening its alliances, and positioning itself as a strong alternative to the ruling DMK.

Electronics sector creating large scale blue-collar jobs for Indian women: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | December 22, 2025 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The electronics sector is creating large scale blue-collar jobs for women in India, said Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, on Monday.

The new face of Lashkar: Talha Saeed as boss, grooming white-collar and child recruits

Vicky Nanjappa | December 22, 2025 1:33 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The Lashkar-e-Tayiba, responsible for the Mumbai 26/11 attacks, was hit hard during Operation Sindoor. Since the operation that was carried out to avenge the Pahalgam attacks, the Lashkar-e-Tayiba has tried several times to bounce back, but has not been entirely successful.

BJP backs RSS chief's 'Hindu Rashtra' remarks, Oppn says Constitution runs country

IANS | December 22, 2025 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The BJP on Monday came out in support of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks describing India as a "Hindu Rashtra" and his comments flagging what he termed "Islamic extremism" in West Bengal, triggering sharp political reactions across parties.

India-New Zealand FTA to ensure zero duty on 100 pc of India’s exports: Piyush Goyal

IANS | December 22, 2025 1:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday that the India and New Zealand free trade agreement (FTA) will ensure zero duty on 100 per cent of India’s exports, benefitting farmers, MSMEs, workers, artisans, women-led enterprises and youth, while providing immense opportunities for labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, apparel, leather and footwear.

'SP’s influence has weakened': UP Dy CM targets Oppn on Codeine cough syrup issue

IANS | December 22, 2025 1:06 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) amid the political storm over the alleged illegal trade of codeine-based cough syrup in Uttar Pradesh, asserting that the opposition party’s influence has significantly diminished and predicting a bleak electoral future for it.

'Not a retreat but renewal of social protection': Agriculture Minister explains VB-G RAM G

IANS | December 22, 2025 1:06 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday gave a detailed lowdown on the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G), explaining how the new legislation will embolden India’s rural employment framework and also address the ‘shortcomings’ of the previous scheme, MGNREGA, which it will replace.

DGCA to probe 1 engine shutdown incident on Air India’s Delhi-Mumbai flight

IANS | December 22, 2025 12:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Following an engine shutdown on Air India’s Delhi-Mumbai flight, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday said it will probe the incident.

'Entered poll arena with winning mindset': Ram Kadam on massive win in Maha local body elections

IANS | December 22, 2025 12:15 PM

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS) Reacting to the Maharashtra local body election results, BJP MLA Ram Kadam on Monday said that the Mahayuti alliance entered the electoral battle with confidence and a winning mindset, which ultimately translated into a resounding victory.

Ready to launch BlueBird Block-2 satellite on December 24: ISRO

IANS | December 22, 2025 12:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday said it is ready to launch the BlueBird Block-2 satellite on December 24.

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'BJP emerging as credible alternative in TN; women seek safety, real empowerment': P Vijayalekshmi (IANS Interview)

Electronics sector creating large scale blue-collar jobs for Indian women: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The new face of Lashkar: Talha Saeed as boss, grooming white-collar and child recruits

BJP backs RSS chief's 'Hindu Rashtra' remarks, Oppn says Constitution runs country

India-New Zealand FTA to ensure zero duty on 100 pc of India’s exports: Piyush Goyal

'SP’s influence has weakened': UP Dy CM targets Oppn on Codeine cough syrup issue

'Not a retreat but renewal of social protection': Agriculture Minister explains VB-G RAM G

DGCA to probe 1 engine shutdown incident on Air India’s Delhi-Mumbai flight

'Entered poll arena with winning mindset': Ram Kadam on massive win in Maha local body elections

Ready to launch BlueBird Block-2 satellite on December 24: ISRO

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