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India has seen transformational economic change in last 11 years, PM Modi tells diaspora in Oman

'India soon to become world's third-largest economy,' say BJP leaders, hailing PM Modi's leadership

Bihar BJP State President Sanjay Saraogi highlighted India's current progress, stating, "Certainly, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, we are now the fourth-largest economy in the world. This fourth-largest economy is above the British, to whom we were once enslaved. Today, the British are below us, and we are ahead of England. Our ancestors could not have even imagined this. Under the esteemed Prime Minister's leadership, India is set to become the third-largest economy."

Dec 19, 2025

Kerala CM Vijayan flags exclusion of 25 lakh voters in SIR draft rolls

Reacting to media reports that nearly 25 lakh names had been excluded from the draft voter list prepared under the SIR, the Chief Minister said the scale and nature of the deletions were deeply alarming.

Dec 19, 2025

SHANTI Bill 2025: How can it help India achieve self-reliance in nuclear energy

The Bill enables responsible private and joint venture participation to bridge resource constraints, shorten gestation periods, and support the national goal of 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047, without compromising national security or public interest.

Dec 19, 2025

LBA infighting intensifies; Kargil unit objects "unconstitutional removal" of vice president

Internal divisions within the Ladakh Buddhist Association have intensified, with its Kargil branch accusing the apex body in Leh of discriminatory and unilateral functioning. The Kargil unit has objected to the removal of vice president Kunzes Dolma, calling the move unconstitutional and illegal.

Dec 19, 2025

Maoist area committee member with Rs 5 lakh bounty killed in Bijapur encounter

Bijapur Superintendent of Police Dr Jitendra Yadav confirmed the recovery of one Maoist's body from the site. The deceased was identified as Fagnu Madvi, aged 35, from Gorna village, serving as Area Committee Member (ACM) of the Bhairamgarh Area Committee, with a Rs 5 lakh bounty on his head.

Dec 19, 2025

Hindu man lynched, body set ablaze in Bangladesh's Mymensingh over alleged Blasphemy

Citing local and eyewitness sources, Bangladeshi Bengali media outlet Barta Bazar reported that Dipu was accused of making derogatory comments about Islam and Prophet Muhammad during an event at the factory marking World Arabic Language Day. The allegations rapidly spread within the factory and surrounding areas, sparking tension. He was later beaten by an angry mob and reportedly died on the spot.

Dec 19, 2025

Violence erupts in Bangladesh after death of radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi

Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) Commissioner Hasib Aziz stated that the police intervention resulted in a chase and counter-chase between law enforcement officers and protesters. He added that those injured in the clash were taken to Chittagong Medical College Hospital.

Dec 19, 2025

J&K braces for rain, snow in next 48 hours; two-month dry spell likely to break

Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of the local MeT Department, told IANS that snow in the higher reaches and rain in the plains of the union territory are expected during the night intervening December 20 and December 21, and the same is likely to continue till late afternoon on December 21.

Dec 19, 2025

Trump signs NDAA seeking expanded military engagement with India

The law authorizes $890 billion in national security spending. It directs the United States to broaden engagement with India, including through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Dec 19, 2025

Indian team's satellite internet concept wins NASA's 2025 Space Apps Challenge

The Chennai-based team, Photonics Odyssey, won the Most Inspirational Award for reimagining satellite internet as a national public infrastructure rather than a private service. The project aims to reduce ground dependency and help connect more than 700 million people in India who currently lack access to broadband connectivity.

Dec 19, 2025

'Salute freedom fighters, armed forces': Prez Murmu leads nation in paying tributes on Goa Liberation Day

President Droupadi Murmu took to the social media platform X and said, "On Goa Liberation Day, the nation remembers with gratitude the bravehearts who fought relentlessly to liberate Goa from colonial rule. We salute our freedom fighters and armed forces for their unwavering resolve and unflinching dedication. I wish the people of Goa a bright and prosperous future."

Dec 19, 2025

Bharti Airtel appoints Shashwat Sharma as Airtel India MD & CEO

Sharma's appointment will come into effect from January 1, 2026, the telecom firms said in an exchange filing. Currently the CEO-designate, he will assume the role for a five-year term, subject to shareholder approval, and will be designated as a key managerial personnel of the company.

Dec 18, 2025

LS passes VB-G RAM G Bill amid Oppn protest; PM Modi keeps Gandhi's ideals alive, says Shivraj Chouhan

The legislation, which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with an enhanced guarantee of 125 days of wage employment annually for rural households, was cleared despite demands for further scrutiny.

Dec 18, 2025

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

NIA arrests ninth accused Yasir Ahmad Dar in Delhi blast case

Earlier this month, the agency conducted extensive searches at the premises of several accused and suspects in J&K and Uttar Pradesh and seized various digital devices and other incriminating materials.

Dec 18, 2025

22 safety violations, 21 in-flight engine shutdowns by Indian airlines in 2024: Minister

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has established comprehensive Civil Aviation Regulations to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of aircraft. These regulations are continuously updated and aligned with international standards, including those of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the minister added.

Dec 18, 2025

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'India soon to become world's third-largest economy,' say BJP leaders, hailing PM Modi's leadership

Kerala CM Vijayan flags exclusion of 25 lakh voters in SIR draft rolls

SHANTI Bill 2025: How can it help India achieve self-reliance in nuclear energy

LBA infighting intensifies; Kargil unit objects "unconstitutional removal" of vice president

Maoist area committee member with Rs 5 lakh bounty killed in Bijapur encounter

Hindu man lynched, body set ablaze in Bangladesh's Mymensingh over alleged Blasphemy

Violence erupts in Bangladesh after death of radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi

J&K braces for rain, snow in next 48 hours; two-month dry spell likely to break

Trump signs NDAA seeking expanded military engagement with India

Indian team's satellite internet concept wins NASA's 2025 Space Apps Challenge

'Salute freedom fighters, armed forces': Prez Murmu leads nation in paying tributes on Goa Liberation Day

Bharti Airtel appoints Shashwat Sharma as Airtel India MD & CEO

LS passes VB-G RAM G Bill amid Oppn protest; PM Modi keeps Gandhi's ideals alive, says Shivraj Chouhan

NIA arrests ninth accused Yasir Ahmad Dar in Delhi blast case

22 safety violations, 21 in-flight engine shutdowns by Indian airlines in 2024: Minister

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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