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IPS officer BK Singh to head SIT formed to probe 'vote theft' in K'taka's Aland Assembly (Ld)

IANS | September 20, 2025 11:38 PM

Bengaluru, Sep 20 (IANS) Following Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s announcement regarding the ‘Vote Chori’ allegations in connection with the Aland Assembly segment raised by Rahul Gandhi, the Karnataka government on Saturday issued an order for the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the charges. The SIT will be headed by senior IPS officer B.K. Singh.

Organizers of Lav Kush Ramleela must revoke their decision to cast Poonam Pandey: Delhi BJP

IANS | September 20, 2025 10:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) A new controversy has erupted after the famous Luv Kush Ramleela Committee in Delhi signed model-actress Poonam Pandey to play ‘Mandodari’, Ravana’s wife, with the ruling dispensation in the capital, the BJP and VHP condemning this decision.

Foreign pressure demands national unity, not partisan blame

Brajesh Tripathi | September 20, 2025 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) At a time when global diplomacy is being tested by unpredictable leadership in major powers, India must rise above internal divisions to defend its sovereignty and national interest. The recent antagonistic posturing by US President Donald Trump is not unique to India; he has bullied long-standing allies such as Europe, Japan, South Korea, Canada, and Mexico. His transactional worldview treats foreign relations like business deals, demanding concessions while offering little in return. India’s refusal to bow to such pressure should be a point of national pride, not domestic criticism.

Piyush Goyal to visit US on Sep 22 as talks intensify to achieve trade pact

IANS | September 20, 2025 9:16 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) A delegation led by the Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, is slated to visit the United States on September 22, as trade talks have resumed in a significant thaw in the bilateral relations between the two nations.

Family’s enthusiasm at Bhavnagar roadshow filled me with new energy: PM Modi after his rally in Gujarat

IANS | September 20, 2025 9:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a mega rally in his hometown Gujarat, where lakhs of people came just to see him, the PM said that the warmth "filled me with a new energy."

Piyush Goyal announces range of initiatives to boost 'Make in India' scheme

IANS | September 20, 2025 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday unveiled a range of transformative initiatives to further boost the 'Make in India' scheme, on the occasion of the decade-long celebration of the flagship programme that has played a significant and productive role so far in the journey of making India self-reliant.

US decision on H-1B visa fee hike likely to have humanitarian consequences: Govt

IANS | September 20, 2025 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) India on Saturday said that the fallout of the US administration’s decision to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas from September 21 is likely to have humanitarian consequences by way of the disruption caused for families which it hoped can be addressed suitably by the US authorities.

Chhattisgarh: Skill India empowers Kondagaon youth through PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana

IANS | September 20, 2025 7:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The Prime Minister Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), popularly known as the Prime Minister Youth Training Programme, is transforming the lives of young people in Kondagaon, Chhattisgarh, by equipping them with market-relevant skills and boosting their employment prospects.

Manipur ambush: Govt announces ex-gratia for Assam Rifles personnel

IANS | September 20, 2025 7:23 PM

Imphal, Sep 20 (IANS) The Manipur government, on Saturday, announced a financial compensation for the families of the two Assam Rifles personnel martyred and five others injured by unidentified gunmen in the state's Bishnupur district, officials said.

Nanotech, AI, robotics shaping up healthcare as much as space exploration: ISRO chairman

IANS | September 20, 2025 7:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Advanced technologies such as nanotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, and robotics are playing a similar role in shaping healthcare and space exploration, said ISRO chairman Dr. V. Narayanan.

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IPS officer BK Singh to head SIT formed to probe 'vote theft' in K'taka's Aland Assembly (Ld)

Organizers of Lav Kush Ramleela must revoke their decision to cast Poonam Pandey: Delhi BJP

Foreign pressure demands national unity, not partisan blame

Piyush Goyal to visit US on Sep 22 as talks intensify to achieve trade pact

Family’s enthusiasm at Bhavnagar roadshow filled me with new energy: PM Modi after his rally in Gujarat

Piyush Goyal announces range of initiatives to boost 'Make in India' scheme

US decision on H-1B visa fee hike likely to have humanitarian consequences: Govt

Chhattisgarh: Skill India empowers Kondagaon youth through PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana

Manipur ambush: Govt announces ex-gratia for Assam Rifles personnel

Nanotech, AI, robotics shaping up healthcare as much as space exploration: ISRO chairman

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