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Peace, progress, and partnership: India, China chart forward-looking roadmap for bilateral ties

IANS | August 19, 2025 10:25 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) In a significant diplomatic engagement, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held wide-ranging bilateral talks in New Delhi on Tuesday. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the discussions were “positive, constructive, and forward-looking,” covering bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual concern.

Tejashwi Yadav compares voter rights fight to freedom struggle; slams Nitish Kumar

IANS | August 19, 2025 10:11 PM

Patna, Aug 19 (IANS) Bihar Leader of Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP and the Election Commission during the Voter Adhikar Yatra, likening the current movement to India’s freedom struggle.

India Post launches IT 2.0 to bring faster and smarter postal services

IANS | August 19, 2025 10:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) India Post on Tuesday announced that it has entered a new era of digital transformation with the nationwide rollout of IT 2.0 -- Advanced Postal Technology (APT).

Operation Sindoor enters classrooms: NCERT rolls out special Modules for Classes 3 to 12

IANS | August 19, 2025 10:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) In a bold move to instil national pride and awareness of India's counter-terror capabilities among students, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released two specially designed modules on Operation Sindoor for schoolchildren from Classes 3 to 12.

Akhilesh Yadav’s charge on voter deletions rebutted by UP district officials

IANS | August 19, 2025 9:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) After Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the Election Commission of mishandling voter affidavits and raised doubts over the credibility of “Digital India,” district magistrates in Uttar Pradesh have issued clarifications rejecting his allegations.

High Speed Rail next growth multiplier with potential Rs 12 lakh crore investment: Report

IANS | August 19, 2025 9:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The High Speed Rail (HSR) is not just about speed but about reimagining India’s mobility and economic geography for ‘Viksit Bharat’ at 2047, with a potential investment of Rs 12 lakh crore, a report showed on Tuesday.

Amit Malviya slams Mamata Banerjee after SC verdict in teachers recruitment scam

IANS | August 19, 2025 9:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) BJP leader Amit Malviya on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after the Supreme Court dismissed review petitions in the multi-crore teachers’ recruitment scam, calling the verdict a “severe indictment” of her government.

Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0: Amarnath Yatra 2025 goes zero-waste

IANS | August 19, 2025 9:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The Amarnath Yatra 2025 was more than just a sacred pilgrimage as it emerged as a powerful movement for Swachhata and sustainability.

200 passengers stuck in Mumbai Monorail being rescued: BMC

IANS | August 19, 2025 9:12 PM

Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) The commuters who were stuck inside the Mumbai Monorail near Mysore Colony station between Chembur and Bhakti Park on Tuesday, due to a power supply issue, are now being rescued by the Mumbai fire brigade.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on PM Modi

IANS | August 19, 2025 8:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, handing over a message and invitation from President Xi Jinping to the PM for the SCO Summit being held in Tianjin, later this month.

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Peace, progress, and partnership: India, China chart forward-looking roadmap for bilateral ties

Tejashwi Yadav compares voter rights fight to freedom struggle; slams Nitish Kumar

India Post launches IT 2.0 to bring faster and smarter postal services

Operation Sindoor enters classrooms: NCERT rolls out special Modules for Classes 3 to 12

Akhilesh Yadav’s charge on voter deletions rebutted by UP district officials

High Speed Rail next growth multiplier with potential Rs 12 lakh crore investment: Report

Amit Malviya slams Mamata Banerjee after SC verdict in teachers recruitment scam

Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0: Amarnath Yatra 2025 goes zero-waste

200 passengers stuck in Mumbai Monorail being rescued: BMC

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on PM Modi

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