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JK MP Mian Altaf Ahmad lays foundation stone for road projects at PWD Dak Bungalow, Rajouri

Rajouri, Feb. 2 -- Rajouri district saw a major boost in road infrastructure, with projects worth Rs.493.83 crore inaugurated by JK MP Mian Altaf Ahmed and launched online across constituencies to str... Read More


Lunar New Year celebrations strengthen bonds among Vietnamese communities abroad

Hanoi, Feb. 2 -- The Vietnamese Embassy in Sri Lanka recently organised a Lunar New Year (Tet) gathering, bringing together more than 200 Vietnamese nationals living, studying and working in the count... Read More


Karnataka BJP chief alleges Hate Speech Bill being used to silence opposition

Shivamogga, Feb. 2 -- The BJP on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress-led Karnataka government, accusing it of weaponising the Hate Speech Bill to suppress the opposition and intimidate Hind... Read More


Bandi Sanjay slams Congress, BRS, and promises more Central funds

Karimnagar, Feb. 2 -- union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress and BRS during his municipal election campaign in Karimnagar, allegi... Read More


Union Budget 2026 takes major steps to overcome shortcomings in Pharma sector, says ICMR DG

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Speaking on the Union Budget 2026-27, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director General Rajiv Bahl noted that the government has initiated a significant push to transform... Read More


Cigarette prices surge after excise duty hike, here's how much a pack costs now

India, Feb. 2 -- Cigarette prices have increased by at least Rs.22 to Rs.25 per pack of 10 sticks following the implementation of additional excise duty from Sunday, February 1. Distributors said tha... Read More


Cigarette prices surge as high as rRs.r55 per pack after excise duty hike

India, Feb. 2 -- Cigarette prices have increased by at least Rs.22 to Rs.25 per pack of 10 sticks following the hike in excise duty in the Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday. Distributors said that premi... Read More


Cigarette prices surge by rRs.r55 per pack after excise duty hike

India, Feb. 2 -- Cigarette prices have increased by at least Rs.22 to Rs.25 per pack of 10 sticks following the implementation of additional excise duty from Sunday, February 1. Distributors said tha... Read More


Mamata Banerjee moves Supreme Court for holding polls in WB as per existing electoral rolls instead of SIR

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Citing an imminent and irreversible risk of large-scale disenfranchisement of eligible voters ahead of the forthcoming state Assembly elections, Banerjee has sought directions for... Read More


EAM Jaishankar welcomes India-US trade deal, says "will strengthen 'Make in India' endeavors"

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday welcomed the India-US trade deal, where Washington reduced the tariffs on India to 18 per cent, saying that the agreement will bo... Read More