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Mint Quick Edit | Tight radiation risk controls must accompany India's thrust for 100GW of nuclear power

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- Nearly two decades ago, India's then government had staked its Lok Sabha majority on a deal with the US that would enable a ramp-up of nuclear energy. It won its confidence vote,... Read More


Government 'firm' on one-phase, timely vote as parties urge delay

Kathmandu, Dec. 17 -- Amid informal requests from political parties and a prominent Gen Z leader to postpone the March 5 parliamentary elections over logistical and preparation concerns, the governmen... Read More


Lawmaker's bribery conviction sparks UK probe into foreign financial interference

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- Britain on Tuesday launched a review into foreign financial interference in U.K. politics, after a British former member of the European Parliament was jailed for taking Russian ... Read More


Why has MEA summoned Bangladesh high commissioner in Dhaka? Details inside

India, Dec. 17 -- India on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah and lodged a strong protest over the deteriorating security situation in Bangladesh, particularly concerns ov... Read More


Nusrat Parveen, whose niqab was pulled by CM Nitish Kumar, may not join govt job

Hyderabad, Dec. 17 -- Nusrat Parveen, whose niqab was pulled by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar while giving away appointment letters to newly recruited AYUSH doctors, has decided not to join the go... Read More


Congress demands PM Modi, Amit Shah exit after ED setback in National Herald case

Guwahati, Dec. 17 -- The Congress on Wednesday escalated its attack on the BJP-led Centre, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah after a Delhi c... Read More


Congress cannot digest success and achievements of India, says BJP's Damodar Agarwal

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- BJP MP Damodar Agarwal on Wednesday criticised the Congress party, saying they cannot digest the victory and achievements of the Indian Army after former Maharashtra Chief Minist... Read More


Sitharaman flags fiscal stress of states; highlights fiscal discipline, manufacturing and strategic trade

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman flagged rising fiscal stress in some Indian states and called for sharper focus on manufacturing, innovation, and strategic trade positioning ... Read More


ED arrests ex-CMO deputy secretary Soumya Chaurasia in Chhattisgarh liquor scam

India, Dec. 17 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday arrested Soumya Chaurasia, who served as deputy secretary in the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) during Bhupesh Baghel's tenure as CM, in co... Read More


48,563 MBBS, 29,080 PG seats added in 6 years

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- For those interested in getting into the field of medicine, this news might cheer you up. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has added 48,563 MBBS seats and 29,080 PG seats in... Read More