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‘Repeated disregard for national responsibilities’: BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for skipping VP’s oath ceremony

IANS | September 12, 2025 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The BJP strongly criticised Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, on Friday, for his absence at the swearing-in ceremony of CP Radhakrishnan as the 15th Vice President of India, and accused him of “violating” constitutional and democratic norms through repeated disregard for national responsibilities.

763 BRTF creates ‘Play and Learning Room’ for children of labourers in Tawang

IANS | September 12, 2025 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The 763 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has undertaken a noteworthy social initiative by establishing a ‘Play and Learning Room’ for the children of casual paid labourers engaged in road construction projects in the high-altitude, challenging terrain of Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.

Uttarakhand: Banbasa border remains calm as Nepal situation improves

IANS | September 12, 2025 1:42 PM

Banbasa, Sep 12 (IANS) In the aftermath of the Gen Z movement sweeping across Nepal, calm now prevails along the Banbasa-Nepal border. Vehicle movement remains suspended, with only essential pedestrian crossings permitted under strict watch.

India's REIT market cap to reach $25 billion in next 4 years with 38 pc surge: Report

IANS | September 12, 2025 1:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Indian real estate investment trust (REIT) industry, with a market capitalisation of about $18 billion in August 2025, is projected to reach $25 billion in the next four years -- around 38 per cent surge -- a report said on Friday.

India’s GDP growth to remain steady at 6.5 pc, another RBI rate cut likely this fiscal

IANS | September 12, 2025 1:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) A new Crisil report has projected India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth to remain steady at 6.5 per cent in FY26, with some downside risks owing to external factors.

Anurag Thakur slams RJD-Congress over remarks on PM Modi's mother, targets INDIA bloc

IANS | September 12, 2025 1:07 PM

Patna, Sep 12 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and MP Anurag Thakur on Friday launched a sharp attack on the RJD-Congress, accusing the INDIA bloc allies of insulting the late mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Wishing him a successful VP tenure', PM Modi hails CP Radhakrishnan’s dedication to nation-building

IANS | September 12, 2025 1:02 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated CP Radhakrishnan on taking oath as the 15th Vice President of India, praising his lifelong commitment to public service and democratic values.

HAL to step up light fighter jet production as GE starts delivering engines

IANS | September 12, 2025 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Defence public sector undertaking Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received the third GE 404 engine from US tech giant General Electric (GE) Aerospace to power India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A.

India, France hold 17th counter-terrorism meet in Paris, condemn Pahalgam attack

IANS | September 12, 2025 12:08 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) India and France reaffirmed their strong commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms during the 17th Meeting of the India-France Joint Working Group (JWG) on counter-terrorism, in Paris, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday.

Nepal crisis: 2,000 Indians return via Panitanki border in last three days

IANS | September 12, 2025 12:06 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) At least 2,000 Indians have returned to their country in the last three days through the Panitanki border in West Bengal's Siliguri, after overcoming the terrible situation in the violence-hit Nepal.

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‘Repeated disregard for national responsibilities’: BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for skipping VP’s oath ceremony

763 BRTF creates ‘Play and Learning Room’ for children of labourers in Tawang

Uttarakhand: Banbasa border remains calm as Nepal situation improves

India's REIT market cap to reach $25 billion in next 4 years with 38 pc surge: Report

India’s GDP growth to remain steady at 6.5 pc, another RBI rate cut likely this fiscal

Anurag Thakur slams RJD-Congress over remarks on PM Modi's mother, targets INDIA bloc

'Wishing him a successful VP tenure', PM Modi hails CP Radhakrishnan’s dedication to nation-building

HAL to step up light fighter jet production as GE starts delivering engines

India, France hold 17th counter-terrorism meet in Paris, condemn Pahalgam attack

Nepal crisis: 2,000 Indians return via Panitanki border in last three days

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