India clocks fastest rate of poverty reduction

IANS | August 12, 2025 2:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) India has recorded the fastest large-country poverty reductions in modern history, enabling more than 269 million people to escape extreme deprivation between 2011-12 and 2022-23 on the back of sustained economic growth, robust welfare systems, and the strategic use of technology, according to an India Narrative article.

Punjab Police bust Pak-backed terror network ahead of I-Day; five operatives held

IANS | August 12, 2025 1:24 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 12 (IANS) In a major breakthrough against Pakistan’s ISI-backed terror network, Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence of Jalandhar, in a joint operation with SBS Nagar Police, have busted a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror network with the arrest of five operatives, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday.

India reaffirms commitment to free and open maritime order at UNSC

IANS | August 12, 2025 1:19 PM

New York, Aug 12 (IANS) At a high-level UN Security Council debate on maritime security held in New York, India strongly reaffirmed its commitment to a free, open and rules-based maritime order, grounded in international law and guided by the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Cash row: LS Speaker announces 3-member panel to probe against Justice Varma

IANS | August 12, 2025 1:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday announced a three-member panel to probe allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, who has been at the centre of controversy since burnt cash was found on March 14 in an outhouse of his official residence allotted to him while he was serving in the Delhi High Court.

India bans imports of more goods from Bangladesh

IANS | August 12, 2025 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) India has expanded the list of imports from Bangladesh that are banned from entry through any land port on the border by including more jute products amid deteriorating relations with the neighbouring country.

SIR acceptable only if current Lok Sabha is dismantled: Abhishek Banerjee

IANS | August 12, 2025 12:53 PM

Kolkata, Aug 12 (IANS) Trinamool Congress General Secretary and the leader of the party in the Lok Sabha, Abhishek Banerjee, said on Tuesday that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) proposed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) was acceptable only if the current Parliament is dissolved.