Assam CM’s ‘Miya Muslims’ remark triggers political backlash, BJP comes to defence with Bangladeshi angle

New Delhi- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has triggered a major controversy with his remarks on “Miya Muslims”, drawing sharp backlash from Opposition parties, who accused the BJP leader of repeatedly attempting to divide society. The controversy comes at a politically sensitive time as Assam heads towards Assembly elections later this year.CM Sarma said…

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Encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar; two Maoists killed, ammunition recovered

Raipur/Bijapur- The security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district engaged in a fierce encounter with Maoists in the southern part of the region on Thursday, recovering the bodies of two insurgents along with a cache of weapons and ammunition as operations continued into the afternoon. According to officials, the District Reserve Guard team launched a search…

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World Bank ranks India among top 5 in terms of private investment in infra

New Delhi- As the World Bank ranks India among the top 5 countries globally in terms of private investment in infrastructure among low- and middle-income economies, infrastructure continues to be central to India’s growth strategy, with public capital expenditure following a sustained upward trajectory since FY15, the Economic Survey 2025-26 stated on Thursday. According to…

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R-Day 2026: Gujarat tableau wins popular choice award for fourth year in a row

Gandhinagar/New Delhi- Gujarat’s tableau, presented at the 77th Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi, has secured first place in the Popular Choice Award category for the fourth consecutive year. The tableau, based on the theme ‘Swatantrata Ka Mantra: Vande Mataram’, drew significant public attention during the national parade.According to official information, the…

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India remains world’s largest recipient of remittances, forex stays robust: Economic Survey

New Delhi- India remains the world’s largest recipient of remittances, with inflows reaching $135.4 billion in FY25, supporting stability in the external account, the Economic Survey 2025-26 said on Thursday. The share of remittances from advanced economies increased, reflecting a growing contribution from skilled and professional workers, said the Survey tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala…

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