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Amit Shah sets target of 20 assembly seats for BJP in Kolkata region

Kolkata, Jan. 1 -- union Home Minister Amit Shah has fixed a target of winning 20 out of 28 Assembly seats across four organisational districts in and around Kolkata, putting pressure on the city unit... Read More


J&K ACB registered 78 cases in 2025, reaffirmed commitment to zero-tolerance policy towards corruption

Jammu, Jan. 1 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has sustained its vigorous campaign against corruption in 2025, reinforcing transparency, accountability and integrity in public adm... Read More


Pan masala, tobacco products to attract up to 40 Pc GST from Feb 1, says Govt

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- : The union government has announced higher taxes on Pan Masala and tobacco products, effective from February 1, attracting a GST of up to 40 per cent, according to a notification... Read More


Afganistan sees 2.8 mln refugees return homeland in 2025: Official

Kabul, Jan. 1 -- Around 2.8 million Afghan refugees have returned to their homeland, Afghanistan, in 2025, according to the country's Ministry of Economy. "About 2.8 million refugees returned home in... Read More


Indian cricket fraternity welcomes 2026 with New Year greetings

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Leading figures from Indian cricket extended warm New Year wishes on Thursday, ushering in 2026 with messages of hope, resilience, and positivity. BCCI secretary Jay Shah wrote o... Read More


NIA successfully carried out Pahalgam & Delhi terror attack probes, notched many milestone successes in 2025

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- A series of milestone achievements marked the year 2025 for the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which has maintained an impressive record of over 92 percent conviction rate w... Read More


Telangana Govt vigorously defended Godavari water rights against AP diversion plans: Uttam Kumar Reddy

Hyderabad, Jan. 1 -- Telangana Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Wednesday said the State government has taken strong administrative and legal steps to safeguard Telangana'... Read More


''New Uttar Pradesh'' playing crucial role in journey towards developed India under PM Modi: CM Yogi

Lucknow, Jan. 1 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that under the able guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ''New Uttar Pradesh'' is successfully playing its important role as a... Read More


Bangladesh cuts fuel prices by Tk 2 a litre at start of 2026

, Jan. 1 -- Bangladesh cut retail fuel prices by Tk 2 a litre from January 1, reversing an increase imposed a month earlier as part of its automatic fuel pricing mechanism. The Energy and Mineral Res... Read More


Telangana Governor extends New Year 2026 greetings, calls for inclusive, sustainable growth

Hyderabad, Jan. 1 -- The Governor of Telangana, Jishnu Dev Varma, on Wednesday extended warm New Year greetings to the people of India, with a special message for the citizens of Telangana, wishing th... Read More