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India and Netherlands discuss ways to strengthen ties in critical technologies, defence and security

IANS | December 4, 2025 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) India and Netherlands held the 13th Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing ways to further strengthen the partnership in sectors such as critical technologies and innovation including semiconductors and AI, science and technology, green hydrogen and shipping, defence and security, as well as priority areas of Water, Agriculture and Health (WAH agenda).

JP Nadda meets Russian counterpart, discusses bilateral ties in health sector

IANS | December 4, 2025 6:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Thursday met with his Russian counterpart, Mikhail Murashko.

‘Election denialism to seeking western intervention’: Think Tank CEO tears into Rahul Gandhi

IANS | December 4, 2025 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) BlueKraft Digital Foundation CEO Akhilesh Mishra on Thursday rebutted Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over their claim that the government was blocking visiting foreign dignitaries from meeting the LoP ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit.

Nurturing healthy generation for Viksit Bharat rests on Anganwadi workers: Gujarat CM

IANS | December 4, 2025 6:07 PM

Ahmedabad, Dec 4 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday said that nurturing a healthy generation for Viksit Bharat 2047 rests on Anganwadi workers as they play a crucial role in shaping young minds and instilling early values.

PM Modi expresses grief over demise of Swaraj Kaushal, husband of Sushma Swaraj

IANS | December 4, 2025 6:07 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief over the demise of senior lawyer and former Mizoram governor Swaraj Kaushal, husband of former Union Minister Late Sushma Swaraj and father of BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj, on Thursday.

FM Sitharaman tables Health & Security Cess Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha

IANS | December 4, 2025 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday proposed the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, which will levy tax on goods like pan masala.

India must boost exports to Russia to balance trade basket: Piyush Goyal

IANS | December 4, 2025 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said India and Russia must work together to bring greater diversity and balance to their trade basket as he highlighted the huge opportunity in the bilateral economic partnership.

A masjid, a temple, a date add to Mamata’s political woes in religious tightrope walk

IANS | December 4, 2025 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) A yet-to-be-built mosque bearing the name of Mughal emperor Babar, almost five centuries after his death, has come to haunt West Bengal's Trinamool Congress government nearly months before state elections are held next year.

J&K: Dialysis centre at Raja Sukhdev Singh District Hospital turns lifeline for Poonch residents

IANS | December 4, 2025 5:21 PM

Jammu, Dec 4 (IANS) Free dialysis service for families below the poverty line (BPL) under the Pradhan Mantri Dialysis Program has alleviated the sufferings of lakhs of kidney patients across the country, with Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) being no exception.

Chhattisgarh: ‘Maths Park’ ignites passion for subject among children

IANS | December 4, 2025 5:03 PM

Raipur, Dec 4 (IANS) ‘Maths Park’ - an innovative and unique project, launched by a government high school in Dongargarh block of Rajnandgaon district (Chhattisgarh), has ignited curiosity and excitement among the children and school students, thereby encouraging them to flock to the centre to explore its various facets of learning.

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India and Netherlands discuss ways to strengthen ties in critical technologies, defence and security

JP Nadda meets Russian counterpart, discusses bilateral ties in health sector

‘Election denialism to seeking western intervention’: Think Tank CEO tears into Rahul Gandhi

Nurturing healthy generation for Viksit Bharat rests on Anganwadi workers: Gujarat CM

PM Modi expresses grief over demise of Swaraj Kaushal, husband of Sushma Swaraj

FM Sitharaman tables Health & Security Cess Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha

India must boost exports to Russia to balance trade basket: Piyush Goyal

A masjid, a temple, a date add to Mamata’s political woes in religious tightrope walk

J&K: Dialysis centre at Raja Sukhdev Singh District Hospital turns lifeline for Poonch residents

Chhattisgarh: ‘Maths Park’ ignites passion for subject among children

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