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Rahul, Tejashwi shamelessly lying, making baseless allegations: Ravi Shankar Prasad

IANS | August 24, 2025 6:42 PM

Patna, Aug 24 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday launched a scathing critique of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, the duo leading the charge against Nitish Kumar government on Bihar's electoral turf, and accused them of dishing out false claims and lies on a daily basis.

India, China agree on reviving traditional trade from Shipki-La: Himachal govt

IANS | August 24, 2025 6:32 PM

Shimla, Aug 24 (IANS) India and China have agreed on reviving traditional border trade with the latter agreeing in principle to reopen the Shipki-La crossing in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district, the state government said on Sunday.

Need to understand difference between opposition and obstruction: Kiren Rijiju

IANS | August 24, 2025 6:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) In a veiled reference to wastage of time in the recent Monsoon Session, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Sunday that democracy will be imperilled if Parliament and state Assemblies fail to function smoothly, underscoring the difference between “opposition and obstruction”.

RSS centenary lecture series: Over 50 embassies, including US, UK, Saudi Arabia & UAE invited (IANS Exclusive)

Saurabh Sharma | August 24, 2025 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) In an unprecedented outreach, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has extended invitations to more than 50 foreign embassies -- including the US, the UK, Germany, Japan, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, and several other nations from the Muslim world, including Saudi, the UAE and others -- to participate in its centenary-year lecture series that will take place in New Delhi between August 26 to 28.

'Crying conspiracy to save party from disintegration': Fadnavis' retort to Raj Thackeray's 'vote theft' jibe

IANS | August 24, 2025 5:58 PM

Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday hit back at the Opposition over claims of ‘vote theft’, and said that they were crying foul to ‘console and reassure’ their own party workers about their bright prospects, adding there was no substance or evidence in their allegations.

Investments under PLI schemes cross Rs 1.76 lakh crore as India evolves into a global manufacturing hub

IANS | August 24, 2025 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) With investments exceeding Rs 1.76 lakh crore and major gains in output, exports, and employment generation, the Centre’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme has played a key role in transforming India from a country that was heavily reliant on imports to a serious contender in global manufacturing.

Airtel network down again, users face trouble with calls and internet

IANS | August 24, 2025 5:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Telecom major Bharti Airtel faced a major service disruption on Sunday, leaving thousands of its customers across the country unable to make calls or use mobile internet.

Lucknow readies to welcome Shubhanshu Shukla, astronaut’s family filled with pride

IANS | August 24, 2025 4:34 PM

Lucknow, Aug 24 (IANS) India's second astronaut, Shubhanshu Shukla, is set to visit his hometown Lucknow on Monday, a first after his historic visit to the International Space Station (ISS).

FairPoint: While Rahul protests, Priyanka engages - a strategy for Congress revival?

Deepika Bhan | August 24, 2025 3:49 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Amid the bitter tussle between the ruling NDA and the Congress-led Opposition in Parliament, a picture recently presented a much-needed pleasant scene between the politicians of the two fronts.

Kamal Nath responds to Nitin Gadkari’s gesture, urges broader acknowledgment of Cong-era projects

IANS | August 24, 2025 3:23 PM

Bhopal, Aug 24 (IANS) Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath has responded to Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari’s public acknowledgement of his role in initiating the newly inaugurated Jabalpur flyover, while pointing out that other development works from his tenure should also be credited appropriately.

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Rahul, Tejashwi shamelessly lying, making baseless allegations: Ravi Shankar Prasad

India, China agree on reviving traditional trade from Shipki-La: Himachal govt

Need to understand difference between opposition and obstruction: Kiren Rijiju

RSS centenary lecture series: Over 50 embassies, including US, UK, Saudi Arabia & UAE invited (IANS Exclusive)

'Crying conspiracy to save party from disintegration': Fadnavis' retort to Raj Thackeray's 'vote theft' jibe

Investments under PLI schemes cross Rs 1.76 lakh crore as India evolves into a global manufacturing hub

Airtel network down again, users face trouble with calls and internet

Lucknow readies to welcome Shubhanshu Shukla, astronaut’s family filled with pride

FairPoint: While Rahul protests, Priyanka engages - a strategy for Congress revival?

Kamal Nath responds to Nitin Gadkari’s gesture, urges broader acknowledgment of Cong-era projects

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