India values Thailand as long-time friend, important maritime neighbour: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday said that India values Thailand as a “long-time friend” and a “very important” neighbour. He noted that India’s Act East policy has found a match in Thailand’s Look West policy. Making remarks during his meeting with Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow in […]
Have sought Jal Shakti Minister’s time, will visit Delhi if I get appointment: Karnataka Dy CM on irrigation projects
Bengaluru, Dec 1 (IANS) Stating that he has sought time from Union Jal Shakti and Environment Minister to discuss Karnataka’s irrigation projects, Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar on Monday said that he would visit Delhi if he gets an appointment. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Monday, he said, “All BJP […]
PIL in Calcutta HC challenges rebel Trinamool MLA’s call to build ‘Babri Mosque’ in Murshidabad
Kolkata, Dec 1 (IANS) A public interest litigation has been filed before a division bench headed by Calcutta High Court’s Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul challenging the announcement by rebel Trinamool Congress legislator from Bharatpur in Murshidabad district, Humayun Kabir, to set up a Babri Mosque in the district on the lines of the erstwhile […]
Odisha Guv approves renaming of Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan
Bhubaneswar, Dec 1 (IANS) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has approved the renaming of Odisha Raj Bhavan, the official residence of the Governor, as Lok Bhavan, according to a notification issued by the Governor’s Secretariat on Monday. “Pursuant to Letter No. 7/10/2025 (Part)-M&G dated 25th November 2025 of the Ministry of Home Affairs (CS Division), […]
Congress workers slam leadership in first review meeting after debacle in Bihar polls
Patna, Dec 1 (IANS) The Congress party held its first major review meeting after its defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections at Sadaqat Ashram in Patna. The meeting witnessed visible discontent among party workers, who openly questioned the decisions of senior leaders—particularly regarding ticket distribution. The meeting brought sharp criticism from several district presidents. Many […]
In Andhra, a kg of banana is cheaper than a matchbox: Jagan Mohan Reddy
Amaravati, Dec 1 (IANS) A kilogram of bananas is sold at 50 paise in Andhra Pradesh, cheaper than a matchbox, YSR Congress Party President and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said on Monday. Jagan Mohan Reddy took to X to highlight the plight of banana farmers in the state. “Hello India, Look towards […]
President Murmu highlights efforts to expand footwear sector
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said that the government is providing an ecosystem and incentives to encourage investment in the footwear sector and urged students to turn entrepreneurs to boost the sector. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) in New Delhi, the President […]
India not only protecting its citizens, but supporting world in AIDS control: Nadda
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) India is not only protecting its citizens, but also supporting other countries in achieving control of HIV/AIDS, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda said on Monday. Speaking at the occasion of World AIDS Day at Vigyan Bhawan, Nadda reaffirmed India’s commitment to accelerating progress toward ending AIDS as a public health […]
Bihar govt launches property tax interest & penalty waiver scheme; valid till March 2026
Patna, Dec 1 (IANS) The Bihar Urban Development and Housing Department has implemented the municipal property tax incentive, interest and penalty waiver scheme 2025, providing major relief to property tax defaulters in urban areas across the state. The scheme will remain in force until March 31, 2026. Under this initiative, tax defaulters who have not […]
AAP insulting Bihar voters by portraying them as free-loaders: Delhi BJP chief
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said on Monday that it is unfortunate that AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj and Sanjay Singh, along with the Congress, are criticising the Election Commission and defaming Bihar voters by portraying them as free-loaders. The Delhi unit President said that by alleging that the BJP arranged […]
