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"Mamata will win by huge margin in West Bengal, BJP's conspiracy won't work": Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow, Jan. 1 -- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for victory in the 2026 Assembly elections, stating that the BJP's "conspiracy" wo... Read More


Indian auto industry closes 2025 on firm footing, broad-based sales growth reported in December

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- India's automobile industry wrapped up calendar year 2025 on a strong footing, with most major manufacturers reporting robust year-on-year growth in December, driven by healthy co... Read More


"We are talking about really establishing a normal political dialogue": Former diplomat Suresh K Goel on India-Bangladesh ties

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Former diplomat Suresh K Goel on Thursday noted that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to Dhaka to attend the funeral of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia... Read More


"Award-winning Indore, but people died after drinking water": Akhilesh Yadav targets BJP over contaminated water tragedy

Lucknow, Jan. 1 -- Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government over the deaths and illnesses caused by contaminated drinking w... Read More


Telangana: One dead, 12 hospitalised after New Year's party

Medchal-Malkajgiri, Jan. 1 -- In a shocking incident after New Year's celebrations, one person died, and 12 were hospitalised after consuming chicken and fish in Bhavani Nagar under Jagathgiri Gutta p... Read More


Congress filed affidavit that "Lord Ram was imaginary": Union Minister slams Nana Patole's remarks

Mumbai, Jan. 1 -- Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched a scathing attack on Congress over its leader Nana Patole's remarks allegedly comparing Rahul Gandhi to Lord Ram,... Read More


Jaishankar's visit will boost India-Bangladesh ties: Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar, Jan. 1 -- Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah lauded External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's Bangladesh visit to attend former Bangladeshi ... Read More


Embedded finance can drive next phase of financial innovation, inclusion in India: ORF Report

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Embedded finance has the potential to emerge as a cornerstone of India's next phase of financial sector innovation and inclusion, helping democratise access to formal financial se... Read More


Superheroes, Cosplay, and Meeting Yung Sammy: The Cult of Comic Con

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- I attended Comic Con in Delhi in December 2025, and it was a powerful trip down memory lane. Just like 2024, I was greeted by the Raj Comics stall where I met the creator of the ... Read More


Foreign tourists thrilled by 'desert winter' at Sonar Fort, praise Indian Culture

Jaisalmer, Jan. 1 -- At the renowned tourist destination of Jaisalmer, a large number of foreign tourists thoroughly enjoyed the celebrations marking the arrival of the New Year amid foggy and misty c... Read More