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Reservation Row Deepens Rift Between Omar Abdullah, NC MP Ruhullah Mehdi

Dissident Lok Sabha member Aga Ruhullah warns of joining student protests as Chief Minister rejects pressure tactics on reservation policy.

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India–New Zealand free trade pact to spur jobs, exports and investments

"We said we'd secure a Free Trade Agreement with India in our first term, and we've delivered," Luxon said in a post on social media platform X. "This landmark deal means more jobs, higher incomes, and more exports by opening the door to 1.4 billion Indian consumers," he added.

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Mouse astronauts? Female gives birth post-spaceflight, advancing space biology research

The four mice -- two male and two female -- were sent into space aboard the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on October 31, and were housed in a specialised habitat on the space station before returning to Earth on November 14, Xinhua news agency reported.

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Indian Immunologicals dismisses concerns over fake anti-rabies vaccine

Indian Immunologicals' Quality Head dismisses concerns over fake anti-rabies vaccine

"IIL aims to reassure stakeholders that the company's pharmacovigilance and quality systems are robust, and that the public can continue to place confidence in vaccines supplied directly by IIL and its authorised channels," added Sunil Tiwari, Vice President and Head of Quality Management at IIL, in the statement.

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Tamil Nadu jaggery producers seek govt boost ahead of Pongal

Every year, the Tamil Nadu government distributes essential commodities such as raw rice, sugar and sugarcane to ration card holders as part of its festive welfare initiative. Jaggery producers argue that replacing refined sugar with locally made jaggery would strengthen rural livelihoods while promoting healthier consumption practices.

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Tamil Nadu jaggery producers seek govt boost ahead of Pongal

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President Murmu, PM Modi honour Guru Gobind Singh on Parkash Purab

In a post on X, President Murmu said, "Warm greetings to all on the sacred occasion of the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji! With indomitable courage and rare sagacity he inspired people to live righteously, welded his followers into a force that would bravely take on far mightier adversaries as it was fired by the zeal to protect the ideals of justice and self-respect."

6 days ago

India poised to lead AI-driven technology future by 2026: industry

According to Sindhu Gangadharan, MD, SAP Labs India and Chairperson, Nasscom, the industry has built strong foundations across AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital platforms, supported by deep talent and a mature ecosystem of startups, GCCs, and global enterprises.

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Delhi blast attacker Dr Umar assembled bomb in Red Fort parking: Sources

Terrorists used 40 kg explosives in Red Fort car blast: HM Amit Shah

The Union Home Minister was speaking on the inaugural day of a two-day 'Anti-Terror Conference' organised by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) here. In the terror attack near the Red Fort, terrorists had loaded explosives in a car, which blew up while it was being driven by a suicide bomber near a busy traffic signal facing the historic monument.

7 days ago

Shared taxis, EVs key to pollution control strategy: Delhi CM

The government believes that effective pollution control is not possible without reducing the number of vehicles on the roads; keeping this in view, shared transport and electric mobility are being actively promoted, she said, adding that the administration is continuously working towards reforms in the transport sector to control air pollution and reduce traffic congestion.

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Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen dies; PM Modi, others express grief

The state government also decided that all the offices of the government, including those located outside the state, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and educational institutions will remain closed on Friday.

7 days ago

VV Rajesh scripts history as BJP's first Mayor in Kerala

While Rajesh on Friday won with 51 votes, the CPI(M) led Left candidate R.P. Shivaji got 29, and the Congress-led UDF and former legislator K.S. Sabarinathan secured 19 votes, and one independent councillor abstained from the voting.

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As TTP militarises, Pakistan faces escalating internal security crisis

Intelligence Bureau officials say that the TTP has inflicted massive damage on the Pakistan Army, and in the coming year, the hostilities are likely to double. Pakistan is already struggling to contain the TTP, and the challenges are expected to intensify in the coming year.

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Govt drive returns Rs 2,000 crore unclaimed savings to rightful owners

Across generations, Indian families have saved carefully through opening bank accounts, purchasing insurance policies, investing in mutual funds, earning dividends from shares, and setting aside money for retirement. These financial decisions are taken with a hope and responsibility, often to secure children's education, support healthcare needs, and ensure dignity in old age.

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'Your generation will sail us to new heights': PM Modi to Gen Z, Alpha on Veer Bal Diwas

Drawing from the unparalleled bravery of the Sahibzadas -- Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh -- the Prime Minister emphasised that age is no barrier to greatness and called on youth to draw inspiration from national ideals.

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