Kerala local body poll results dent CM Vijayan’s bid for third LDF term

Thiruvananthapuram- Final trends from the Kerala local body elections have dealt a setback to the Left Democratic Front’s ambition of securing a third consecutive term under Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. From Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram, the indications point to a clear Congress-led UDF surge, while the BJP-led NDA has emerged stronger, reshaping Kerala’s political landscape. Across…

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Day of sacrifice, sorrow: Leaders pay tribute to martyrs of 2001 Parliament attack

New Delhi- Political leaders across party lines on Saturday paid rich tributes to the security personnel who laid down their lives during the 2001 terrorist attack on Parliament, remembering their bravery and reaffirming the nation’s resolve to honour their sacrifice. Speaking to IANS, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari recalled the events of December 13, 2001, and…

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SIR: 10 EROs will handle hearings on claims/objections for each of Bengal’s 294 Assembly constituencies

Kolkata- A total of 10 electoral registration officers (EROs) will be handling hearings on claims and objections for each of the 294 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal in the second phase of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the state, which will start after the publication of the draft voters’ list on December 16….

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Kabir foundation claims misuse of QR code in mosque donations, lodges complaint with cyber police

Kolkata- The foundation run by suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir on Saturday alleged that a QR code created to collect donations for a proposed Babri Masjid-style mosque in Murshidabad district in West Bengal has been misused by unidentified persons. Kabir’s West Bengal Islamic Foundation of India claimed that a fraud was committed using a…

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Increased FDI limit in insurance to boost innovation, insurance penetration: Industry

New Delhi- Industry leaders on Saturday hailed Union Cabinet’s approval of the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 that raised the foreign direct investment limit to 100 per cent, saying it will attract capital, spur innovation and support broader insurance coverage. The amendment also introduced composite licences, lowered capital requirements for new entrants and introduced perpetual…

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Delhi Speaker presents book on Assembly’s parliamentary legacy to PM Modi

New Delhi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, who presented him a specially curated coffee table book on the city legislature’s parliamentary legacy. The book ‘Delhi Legislative Assembly presents Shatabdi-Yatra, Veer Vithalbhai Patel’ is dedicated to Vithalbhai Patel, the first Indian elected Speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly.The book…

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India’s first ‘Bioethics Centre’ launched at Pramukhswami Medical College in Anand

Anand-One of the biggest challenges faced by medical professionals is ensuring that patients feel satisfied with their treatment and confident that their care is proceeding correctly. It is often observed that doctors do not always adopt a sensitive approach towards patients and fail to gain their trust. To train doctors and other healthcare professionals in…

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Over 25,000 govt staff join nutrition campaign in Gujarat

Ahmedabad- More than 25,000 government employees in Kheda district have pledged support to the new “Gaam No Nirdhaar, Sahkaarey Saakaar” campaign – an initiative launched by the district administration to eliminate malnutrition. “Gaam No Nirdhaar, Sahkaarey Saakaar” translates to the idea that a village’s resolve can be truly achieved only through collective support and participation….

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