Gujarat CM inaugurates ‘Bharatkool Chapter-2’ event, calls for positive, purposeful criticism in nation-building

Ahmedabad, Dec 12 (IANS) At the launch of ‘Bharatkool Chapter-2’ organised by the Gujarat Media Club at Gujarat University on Friday, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel underlined the vital role of the media in shaping a progressive society. Emphasising that “every criticism must carry a positive intent and a commitment to public welfare,” he said that […]
Bihar Minister launches programme to resolve land disputes, directs officials to work sincerely

Patna, Dec 12 (IANS) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Friday launched the “Land Reform Public Welfare Dialogue” programme at his residence in Patna. During the programme, he heard land-related grievances from citizens and resolved several cases on the spot. As each complainant stepped forward, Sinha handed […]
36 IAS officers transferred in Bihar

Patna, Dec 12 (IANS) The General Administration Department of the Bihar government issued a notification on Friday, ordering the transfer and posting of several Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers. The reshuffle involves significant changes in responsibilities for senior officials, including multiple sub-divisional officers. According to the notification, Mayank Warvade, Project Director of the Bihar Education […]
70 pc of PM Modi’s internal security-related directives implemented in Tripura: CM Manik Saha

Agartala, Dec 12 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Friday that more than 70 per cent of the directives given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the recently held All India Conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of Police (DGsP/IGsP) in Raipur have already been implemented in the state to strengthen internal […]
Bulgarian parliament approves resignation of Zhelyazkov-led government

Sofia, Dec 12 (IANS) The Bulgarian parliament on Friday voted unanimously to approve the resignation of Prime Minister Rossen Zhelyazkov-led government, which had assumed office in January, local media reported. As many as 227 lawmakers voted in favour of the resignation in the 240-member National Assembly. The parliament’s decision came after Zhelyazkov announced the government’s […]
PM Modi’s upcoming three-nation visit to include parliament address, interactions with Indian diaspora and business community: MEA

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be holding meetings with the top leadership, addressing parliament members besides engaging in interactions with the business communities and Indian diaspora during this three nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, next week. PM Modi will embark on a bilateral visit to Jordan from December […]
India and China hold discussions on future engagements, export control issues

Beijing/New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) India and China held discussions in Beijing over the past two days where both sides took stock of the exchanges and activities planned for the coming year and New Delhi emphasised on the need for early resolution of outstanding issues pertaining to export control, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) […]
Tajikistan sees India as priority partner amid growing bilateral engagement: Report

Dushanbe, Dec 12 (IANS) India and Tajikistan have witnessed an upward trajectory in bilateral ties, with official engagements growing notably in recent years through active diplomatic engagements and frequent bilateral visits. The cooperation extends across key sectors, including investment and trade, human development, security, and advanced technology, a report said on Friday. Tajikistan President Emomali […]
Trump administration claims ‘most secure border in US history’ as encounters fall to record lows

Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has achieved what the White House called the “most secure border in our nation’s history,” with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announcing that November’s encounter numbers fell even lower than October’s already historic lows. “There were only 30,367 total encounters nationwide,” Leavitt said, adding that for the “seventh […]
White House says Gaza entering ‘phase two’ of Trump peace plan after return of hostages

Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) The White House said that Gaza is moving toward “phase two” of President Donald Trump’s peace plan, with officials engaged in “quiet planning” for the next stage of regional diplomacy following the return of all hostages except one. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, at her weekly news conference, called the […]