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Bad weather cuts short PM Modi's Bengal tour; reassures Matua, Namasudra families on CAA

India, New Zealand seal historic FTA; tariffs on 95 pc Kiwi goods reduced

This historic FTA eliminates and reduces tariffs on 95 per cent of New Zealand's exports -- among the highest of any Indian FTA -- with almost 57 per cent being duty-free from day one, increasing to 82 per cent when fully implemented, with the remaining 13 per cent subject to sharp tariff cuts. Dec 22, 2025
Stating that today is a historic day for Assam and the entire North East, PM Modi remarked that the long-awaited dream of Namrup and Dibrugarh has been fulfilled, as a new chapter of industrial progress begins in the region with the laying of the foundati

Cong insulted Bhupen Hazarika, opposed semiconductor industry in Assam: PM Modi

"Congress backed the infiltrators who have destroyed the demography of Assam because those infiltrators are the vote bank of the opposition party. The BJP, on the contrary, has always been protective about ensuring the rights of people of Assam," he said, adding that the current dispensation has been working tirelessly to protect the indigenous people of the state. Dec 22, 2025
Mahayuti surges past 200-mark as BJP dominates Maharashtra local body polls

Mahayuti surges past 200-mark as BJP dominates Maharashtra local body polls

In terms of overall control of local bodies, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is ahead in 214 local bodies, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi is leading in 52. Held after a gap of nearly a decade, the local body elections are being closely watched as an important barometer to assess which political forces hold sway in Maharashtra's semi-urban and rural regions. Dec 22, 2025
Akasa Air, Air India Express slide further into losses, shows govt data

Air India Mumbai flight returns safely to Delhi after take-off due to tech issue

"The crew operating flight AI887 from Delhi to Mumbai on 22 December decided to return to Delhi shortly after take-off due to a technical issue as per standard operating procedure. The aircraft landed safely at Delhi and the passengers and crew have disembarked. Air India sincerely regrets inconvenience caused due to this unforeseen situation," an airline spokesperson said in a statement. Dec 22, 2025
Govt e-Marketplace helps to rake in Rs 2,200 crore via e-waste, scrap sale

Govt e-Marketplace helps to rake in Rs 2,200 crore via e-waste, scrap sale

GeM's forward auction module conducted over 13,000 auctions, onboarded more than 23,000 registered bidders, and enabled participation from over 17,000 auctioneers during this four-year period. These figures underscore that forward auctions are no longer a pilot initiative but have evolved into a nationwide digital mechanism for government asset disposal, the statement said. Dec 21, 2025
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