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Further procurement of S-400 'ongoing'; Russian Ambassador after 'exemplary' showing during Op Sindoor

Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov on Wednesday said that discussions between India and Moscow on the procurement of more S-400 air defence system units are "ongoing" as both countries continue to solidify the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.

May 28, 2025

Gaurav Gogoi slams Assam CM over coal syndicate, issues clarification on his Pak 'links'

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi launched a scathing attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, citing recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids as "evidence of illegal coal mining operations" in the state, and also issued a clarification on his 'links' in Pakistan.

May 28, 2025

Delhi CM Gupta vows 3 hospital beds per 1,000 citizens

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday announced that her government is working towards achieving a ratio of three hospital beds per 1,000 citizens, a goal that marks a sharp departure from what she described as the dismal healthcare infrastructure left behind by previous governments in the national Capital.

May 28, 2025

Shashi Tharoor termed BJP's super spokesperson by Congress leader, latter reacts

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday strongly criticised Congress leader Udit Raj for calling Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor the "super spokesperson of the BJP." Poonawalla questioned why the Congress was seemingly agitated by Tharoor's comments, which, according to him, reflected national interest rather than partisan politics.

May 28, 2025

Students across varsities take the pledge, 'Yuva Shakti, Bharat Ki Shakti'

Various universities across the country organised a pledge-taking event on Wednesday, where students vowed their unequivocal support to the 'Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat' initiative and pledged their contribution in the 'Viksit Bharat' mission.

May 28, 2025

Fan murder case: Actor Darshan seeks court nod for foreign travel

Kannada superstar Darshan filed a petition before the trial court in Bengaluru on Wednesday seeking the court's nod for foreign travel. Darshan is out on conditional bail in connection with the murder of his fan allegedly by the actor, his partner, and associates.

May 28, 2025

Cabinet okays interest subsidy on farmers' loans for 2025-26

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the continuation of the interest subvention component under the modified interest subvention scheme (MISS) for loans to farmers during the financial year 2025-26, and approved the required fund arrangements, according to an official statement issued after the meeting.

May 28, 2025

Less knowledge is dangerous: Pramod Tiwari slams BJP's Nishikant Dubey

Congress leader Pramod Tiwari launched a scathing attack on BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, demanding his immediate recall from an ongoing foreign delegation after his recent remarks on late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

May 28, 2025

Cabinet greenlights 2 multitracking Railways projects worth Rs 3,399 crore in Maharashtra, MP

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved two multitracking projects across Indian Railways in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh to ensure seamless and faster transportation of both passengers and goods.

May 28, 2025

Indian stock market ends lower, FMCG stocks drag

The Indian stock market closed in the red on Wednesday for the second consecutive day amid prevailing premium valuations and mixed global cues.

May 28, 2025

People will not forgive Rahul Gandhi for promoting compromised individual, says CM Sarma on Gaurav Gogoi

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday hit back at Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on the latter's Pakistan visit controversy.

May 28, 2025

Breakthrough in Ladakh: 15-year residency norm finalized for domicile status

After prolonged negotiations spanning two years, key Ladakh-based groups—the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA)—have reached an agreement with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to implement a 15-year continuous residency requirement for obtaining domicile status in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

May 28, 2025

Indian delegation arrives in Indonesia after successfully concluding Singapore visit

The Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Jha-led delegation arrived in Indonesia's capital city, Jakarta, on Wednesday after successfully wrapping up the Singapore visit, conveying India's unequivocal stance against terrorism.

May 28, 2025

B'desh: Protests erupt as Islamist leader walks free after acquittal in Liberation war crimes case

Once slapped with the charges of crimes against humanity committed during Bangladesh's Liberation War in 1971, Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam walked free out of prison on Wednesday following the Supreme Court's acquittal of his death sentence.

May 28, 2025

Why did Rajiv Gandhi approach US for help in facilitating talks with Pakistan, questions Nishikant Dubey

BJP Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey has once again targeted the Congress party and late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi over attempts to involve the United States in facilitating talks with Pakistan, which, he said, ran against the spirit of the Shimla Agreement.

May 28, 2025