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Bengal SIR: 99 pc digitisation of enumeration forms completed; nearly 53 lakh to be excluded

IANS | December 5, 2025 10:24 AM

Kolkata, Dec 5 (IANS) With almost 99 per cent of digitisation of enumeration forms collected from the voters by the booth-level officers (BLOs) during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal being already completed, the number of voters enlisted in the current voters’ list found to be suitable for exclusion stands at around 53 lakh.

Automobiles, electronics, manufacturing sectors to benefit from India-Russia trade ties

IANS | December 5, 2025 9:41 AM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) India sees promising avenues for collaboration with Russia in consumer goods, food and agriculture, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, telecom and electronics, industrial components, and the mobility of skilled talent, according to the government.

Govt closely monitoring IndiGo’s flight fiasco, Naidu expresses ‘clear displeasure’

IANS | December 5, 2025 9:26 AM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The government is closely monitoring IndiGo’s operational recovery and passenger support measures until full stability is achieved, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Putin begins packed Day 2 Delhi agenda with Rashtrapati Bhavan welcome; set for PM Modi talks

IANS | December 5, 2025 9:21 AM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin will be given a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday, followed by official talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Pakistan formalises Asim Munir's powerful new military role as Chief of Defence Forces

IANS | December 5, 2025 8:40 AM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Field Marshal Asim Munir has been formally appointed as Pakistan's first-ever Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), a newly created and powerful military position in the country.

HM Amit Shah to visit Gujarat today to inaugurate development projects

IANS | December 5, 2025 6:51 AM

Ahmedabad, Dec 5 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will begin a three-day visit to Gujarat from Friday, during which he will attend 25 public events spread across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Sanadar (Diyodar), Vav-Tharad and adjoining regions.

PM Modi gifts Russian edition of Bhagavad Gita to President Putin, says its teachings inspire millions

IANS | December 4, 2025 11:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday presented a copy of the Bhagavad Gita in Russian to visiting President Vladimir Putin, describing the scripture as a source of inspiration for people across the world.

Eye on upcoming polls, Trinamool for state-centric issues rather than allying with pan-India protest formats

IANS | December 4, 2025 11:15 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Members of Parliament from the Trinamool Congress may appear to be largely ploughing a lonely furrow with an occasional voice raised in unison with other Opposition leaders, but it is all about a directive from above to assert an independent identity, especially ahead of the West Bengal Assembly election expected to he held next year.

Work on Adilabad airport to commence in a year: Telangana CM

IANS | December 4, 2025 10:33 PM

Hyderabad, Dec 4 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, on Thursday, announced that the work on the newly-sanctioned airport at Adilabad will commence in a year.

Roped in foreign investment of Rs 500 crore for Punjab, says CM Mann in Japan

IANS | December 4, 2025 10:02 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 4 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said he had roped in investment of Rs 500 crore as a Japanese steel giant has agreed to expand its collaboration with a steel company in the state.

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Bengal SIR: 99 pc digitisation of enumeration forms completed; nearly 53 lakh to be excluded

Automobiles, electronics, manufacturing sectors to benefit from India-Russia trade ties

Govt closely monitoring IndiGo’s flight fiasco, Naidu expresses ‘clear displeasure’

Putin begins packed Day 2 Delhi agenda with Rashtrapati Bhavan welcome; set for PM Modi talks

Pakistan formalises Asim Munir's powerful new military role as Chief of Defence Forces

HM Amit Shah to visit Gujarat today to inaugurate development projects

PM Modi gifts Russian edition of Bhagavad Gita to President Putin, says its teachings inspire millions

Eye on upcoming polls, Trinamool for state-centric issues rather than allying with pan-India protest formats

Work on Adilabad airport to commence in a year: Telangana CM

Roped in foreign investment of Rs 500 crore for Punjab, says CM Mann in Japan

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