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Cong's latest on Maha polls: 40 pc electorate died or migrated, 45 pc suddenly became voters

IANS | August 18, 2025 2:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Unfazed by the Election Commission’s dismissal of charges regarding vote theft and electoral malpractices in Karnataka, Bihar and other states, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday raked up the issue of alleged irregularities in Maharashtra Assembly elections and cited a few constituencies where he claimed that gross violations happened, apparently because of oversight of polling officers.

Indian higher education institutes in QS rankings doubled in last 5 years: Govt

IANS | August 18, 2025 2:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The number of higher education institutes (HEIs) in the QS World University Rankings (QS-WUR) has doubled in the last five years -- rising from 27 in 2021 to 54 in 2026, the government informed the Parliament on Monday.

Shashi Tharoor backs Union Minister Rijiju’s proposal for special Parliamentary discussion on space hero Shukla

IANS | August 18, 2025 2:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Amid the Opposition’s silence over Union Minister Kiren Rijiju’s proposal for honouring astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla inside Parliament, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor extended support and said that the entire nation as well as countrymen are proud of his achievements and milestones achieved in space.

Only 1.69 pc of Rs 2,000 banknotes worth Rs 6,017 crore yet to return to RBI: Minister

IANS | August 18, 2025 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Only 1.69 per cent of the Rs 2,000 banknotes were yet to be returned to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from circulation (as on July 31), the Parliament was informed on Monday.

No proposal to impose transaction charges on UPI payments, reiterates Centre

IANS | August 18, 2025 2:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) There is no proposal to impose transaction charges on unified payments interface (UPI) based digital payments, the government reiterated on Monday.

India should be treated as a partner, not rival: Experts warn against US tariff gamble

IANS | August 18, 2025 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) As President Donald Trump is likely to impose 50 per cent tariffs on Indian imports from August 27, foreign policy experts have cautioned that treating India as a trade adversary could backfire on the United States.

BJP congratulates C.P. Radhakrishnan on VP nomination; highlights OBC representation

IANS | August 18, 2025 1:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The BJP on Monday congratulated Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan on being named the NDA’s vice presidential candidate, thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for choosing a leader from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. The election for the post of the Vice President of India, is scheduled to be held on September 9.

Fresh FIR filed against Vivek Agnihotri for 'wrongly' portraying character in 'The Bengal Files'

IANS | August 18, 2025 1:44 PM

Kolkata, Aug 18 (IANS) Fresh trouble seems to be brewing for 'The Bengal Files' Director Vivek Agnihotri, as a new FIR has been registered against him on charges of "wrongfully" describing freedom fighter Gopal Mukherjee a.k.a Gopal Patha "as a butcher", in the movie, the trailer of which has been released recently.

TN BJP chief Nainar Nagendran greets Rajinikanth on completion of 50 years in cinema

IANS | August 18, 2025 1:19 PM

Chennai, Aug 18 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran on Monday met superstar Rajinikanth in Chennai and congratulated him on completing 50 years in the Indian film industry. The meeting came at a time when tributes have been pouring in from across the country for the veteran actor’s golden jubilee in cinema.

VP elections: Rajnath Singh speaks to CM Stalin to seek support for CP Radhakrishnan

IANS | August 18, 2025 1:15 PM

Chennai, Aug 18 (IANS) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday reached out to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin over the phone, seeking the support of the DMK for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate C.P. Radhakrishnan in the upcoming Vice-Presidential elections.

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Cong's latest on Maha polls: 40 pc electorate died or migrated, 45 pc suddenly became voters

Indian higher education institutes in QS rankings doubled in last 5 years: Govt

Shashi Tharoor backs Union Minister Rijiju’s proposal for special Parliamentary discussion on space hero Shukla

Only 1.69 pc of Rs 2,000 banknotes worth Rs 6,017 crore yet to return to RBI: Minister

No proposal to impose transaction charges on UPI payments, reiterates Centre

India should be treated as a partner, not rival: Experts warn against US tariff gamble

BJP congratulates C.P. Radhakrishnan on VP nomination; highlights OBC representation

Fresh FIR filed against Vivek Agnihotri for 'wrongly' portraying character in 'The Bengal Files'

TN BJP chief Nainar Nagendran greets Rajinikanth on completion of 50 years in cinema

VP elections: Rajnath Singh speaks to CM Stalin to seek support for CP Radhakrishnan

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