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Over 5.5 lakh trade marks registered in India in 2024-25: Piyush Goyal

IANS | December 30, 2025 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday that a record number of over 5.5 lakh domestic filings for trade marks were made in India during 2024-25, reflecting the strength of the country’s institutions in safeguarding the interests of innovators and creators who play an important role in boosting economic growth.

From labour laws to market reforms, India’s growth story built on credibility and stability: PM Modi

IANS | December 30, 2025 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India’s growth story is being shaped by credibility, stability, and long-term confidence, driven by a series of sustained reforms across sectors ranging from labour laws and trade agreements to logistics, energy, and market reforms.

Amit Shah assures voting rights for Matuas who have submitted applications for citizenship under CAA

IANS | December 30, 2025 1:43 PM

Kolkata, Dec 30 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured the Matua community that the voting rights of individuals who have submitted applications for citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act will be preserved.

PM Modi concerned over targeting of President Putin's residence, stresses diplomatic end to Russia-Ukraine hostilities

IANS | December 30, 2025 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Tuesday that he is "deeply concerned" by reports of the targeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence, and stressed that the ongoing diplomatic efforts are the most viable path towards ending hostilities and achieving peace.

'Extremely saddening': PM Modi condoles loss of lives in U'khand bus accident

IANS | December 30, 2025 12:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over the bus accident in Uttarakhand's Almora and offered his condolences over the loss of lives.

UP cleric’s fatwa on New year celebrations draws ire across political spectrum

IANS | December 30, 2025 12:55 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Political reactions have poured in, following a controversial statement and fatwa issued by All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ) President Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, urging Muslims in India not to engage in New Year festivities.

If BJP comes to power in 2026, first task will be to free Bengal of infiltrators: Amit Shah

IANS | December 30, 2025 12:54 PM

Kolkata, Dec 30 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that the first task of the BJP will be to rid West Bengal of infiltrators if the party comes to power in the state following the Assembly elections next year.

From rallies to AI propaganda: LeT, JeM plot more lethal comeback, target 10,000 recruits

Vicky Nanjappa | December 30, 2025 12:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Two of Pakistan’s most favoured and powerful terror groups, the Lashkar-e-Taiba and the Jaish-e-Mohammad, will keep their focus not just on re-grouping but building stronger outfits in the coming year, intelligence agencies have learnt.

Bangladesh lynching unpardonable but growing extremism in India is worrying: Jamiat chief

IANS | December 30, 2025 12:47 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind President Arshad Madani on Tuesday said that the situation in Bangladesh is "extremely bad" and completely against the teachings of Islam, however, India too is witnessing an alarming rise in "religious extremism and hatred".

GST Council may consider cutting GST on air, water purifiers to 5 pc

IANS | December 30, 2025 12:42 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) The GST Council may consider cutting goods and services tax on air and water purifiers for domestic use from 18 per cent to 5 per cent, reclassifying them as essential items rather than discretionary consumer goods.

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Over 5.5 lakh trade marks registered in India in 2024-25: Piyush Goyal

From labour laws to market reforms, India’s growth story built on credibility and stability: PM Modi

Amit Shah assures voting rights for Matuas who have submitted applications for citizenship under CAA

PM Modi concerned over targeting of President Putin's residence, stresses diplomatic end to Russia-Ukraine hostilities

'Extremely saddening': PM Modi condoles loss of lives in U'khand bus accident

UP cleric’s fatwa on New year celebrations draws ire across political spectrum

If BJP comes to power in 2026, first task will be to free Bengal of infiltrators: Amit Shah

From rallies to AI propaganda: LeT, JeM plot more lethal comeback, target 10,000 recruits

Bangladesh lynching unpardonable but growing extremism in India is worrying: Jamiat chief

GST Council may consider cutting GST on air, water purifiers to 5 pc

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