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India, Russia celebrate 25 years of strategic partnership, highlighting decades of cooperation

IANS | October 3, 2025 1:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Marking the 25th anniversary of the Declaration of Strategic Partnership between Russia and India on Friday, Denis Alipov, Russian Ambassador to India, stated that the two countries have made significant strides in advancing their cooperation over the past 25 years, aligned with the changing global landscape.

Work on indigenous 'Sudarshan Chakra' has begun: Air Force Chief

IANS | October 3, 2025 1:05 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) In a landmark announcement that signals a major leap in India’s defence preparedness, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh revealed that work has officially begun on 'Sudarshan Chakra', India’s indigenous version of the Iron Dome air defence system.

Democracy not in danger; your political existence is: BJP, JD(U) slam Rahul Gandhi

IANS | October 3, 2025 12:49 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) After Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, during his visit to Colombia, claimed that the biggest threat to India was an "attack on democracy", senior leaders from the BJP and Janata Dal(United) on Friday accused him of defaming the country on foreign soil. They said that it was not India’s democracy in danger, but it is about Rahul Gandhi’s political existence.

Modern-day Ravana PM Modi’s policies have weakened our production: Udit Raj

IANS | October 3, 2025 12:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Congress leader Udit Raj launched a scathing critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s economic and governance policies, accusing him of weakening India’s manufacturing sector and increasing the country’s dependence on imports, particularly from China. Backing Sanjay Raut’s remarks where the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader said it was "time to burn Delhi's Raavans", Udit Raj said in a post on X that "PM Modi is a symbol of modern Ravana, and the way he is building his golden palace, once he enters it, he will see the same golden palace burn."

India advancing towards inclusive and universal social protection: Minister

IANS | October 3, 2025 11:30 AM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) India is advancing towards inclusive and universal social protection, said Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, even as the nation on Friday was conferred with the prestigious International Social Security Association (ISSA) Award 2025 for ‘outstanding achievement in social security’.

Bareilly violence: Maulana Razvi appeals for peace ahead of Friday prayers

IANS | October 3, 2025 11:22 AM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Ahead of Friday prayers, Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, president of the All India Muslim Jamaat, issued a strong appeal to the public, particularly to members of the Muslim community, to maintain peace.

Few political parties dream of turning India into disturbed Bangladesh, Nepal: VHP

IANS | October 3, 2025 10:57 AM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Vinod Bansal, National Spokesperson of the Visva Hindu Parishad (VHP), on Friday slammed political parties that he claimed were misleading Muslim youth in the name of the ‘I Love Muhammad’ campaign. He further accused these parties of dreaming of turning India into a disturbed Bangladesh or Nepal by provoking unrest.

India’s growth firmly anchored in domestic factors amid global volatility: FM Sitharaman

IANS | October 3, 2025 10:20 AM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) We are in an era of an unprecedented global volatility where rules of international engagement are being rewritten, but India’s growth is firmly rooted in domestic factors and the country's capacity to absorb global shocks is strong, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said here on Friday.

Travancore Board chief wants comprehensive probe into Sabarimala gold plating controversy

IANS | October 3, 2025 10:09 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 3 (IANS) Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president P. S. Prasanth said the Kerala High Court will be apprised of all developments related to the Sabarimala gold plating controversy, and the Board will seek a comprehensive probe covering events from 1999 onwards.

Sonam Wangchuk’s wife moves SC challenging the activist’s detention

IANS | October 3, 2025 10:08 AM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of Sonam Wangchuk, has moved a writ petition before the Supreme Court challenging the detention of the Leh-based climate activist.

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India, Russia celebrate 25 years of strategic partnership, highlighting decades of cooperation

Work on indigenous 'Sudarshan Chakra' has begun: Air Force Chief

Democracy not in danger; your political existence is: BJP, JD(U) slam Rahul Gandhi

Modern-day Ravana PM Modi’s policies have weakened our production: Udit Raj

India advancing towards inclusive and universal social protection: Minister

Bareilly violence: Maulana Razvi appeals for peace ahead of Friday prayers

Few political parties dream of turning India into disturbed Bangladesh, Nepal: VHP

India’s growth firmly anchored in domestic factors amid global volatility: FM Sitharaman

Travancore Board chief wants comprehensive probe into Sabarimala gold plating controversy

Sonam Wangchuk’s wife moves SC challenging the activist’s detention

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