Midnight knocks: Viral video reveals ‘UPA-era intimidation’ over then-CM Modi interview

IANS | August 23, 2025 10:00 PM

New Delhi, August 23 (IANS) A revealing account has emerged highlighting challenges to media freedom during the UPA (United Progressive Alliance) era. A senior journalist and former Rajya Sabha member, Shahid Siddiqui, recounted how a prominent Congress leader allegedly tried to suppress an interview with the then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

India-Australia concludes 11th round of CECA negotiations

IANS | August 23, 2025 8:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The 11th Round of India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (Ind-Aus CECA) concluded on Saturday, further advancing the shared objective of strengthening bilateral trade and economic partnership, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a statement.