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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.

ECI's ultimatum to LoP Rahul Gandhi sparks political firestorm; Cong says 'will not apologise'

IANS | August 18, 2025 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The political temperature in the country rose sharply on Sunday after the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued an ultimatum to the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his "vote chori" remarks.

ILO ranks Pakistan among worst countries in gender pay gap

IANS | August 18, 2025 12:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has ranked Pakistan among the worst in South Asia for wage disparities between men and women, confirming long-standing concerns about structural discrimination in the country’s labour market.

Trump likely to back off from high tariffs, stay invested in India: Jefferies

IANS | August 18, 2025 12:34 PM

Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS)US broking firm Jefferies has recommended its clients to purchase Indian stocks rather than sell them, as US President Donald Trump's tariff policies are bound to take a U-turn, a report said on Monday.

GST overhaul, policy easing to boost consumption, domestic demand in India: Morgan Stanley

IANS | August 18, 2025 12:03 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) A likely overhaul of GST tax rates, coupled with support from other measures such as personal income tax cuts, monetary policy easing, signs of pickup in job growth and improving real wages, improves the outlook for consumption and domestic demand in India, a Morgan Stanley report said on Monday.

Oppn ruckus continues in LS; Speaker says ask questions with the same intensity

IANS | August 18, 2025 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon on Monday following intense sloganeering and protests by Opposition members demanding a discussion on the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.

Oppn hopes NDA's Vice-Prez pick Radhakrishnan upholds dignity of office

IANS | August 18, 2025 11:42 AM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) INDIA bloc leaders on Monday expressed optimism that Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan, if elected as the next Vice President of India, will uphold the dignity of the office and adhere to the parliamentary traditions.

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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

ECI's ultimatum to LoP Rahul Gandhi sparks political firestorm; Cong says 'will not apologise'

ILO ranks Pakistan among worst countries in gender pay gap

Trump likely to back off from high tariffs, stay invested in India: Jefferies

GST overhaul, policy easing to boost consumption, domestic demand in India: Morgan Stanley

Oppn ruckus continues in LS; Speaker says ask questions with the same intensity

Oppn hopes NDA's Vice-Prez pick Radhakrishnan upholds dignity of office

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