In a serious development that has raised concerns about political safety in Bihar, Tej Pratap Yadav, chief of the Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD), has formally sought security protection from the state government, citing threats to his life from a former party leader. The JJD chief’s appeal comes amid a growing feud with Santosh Renu Yadav,

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 129th edition of the popular radio programme Mann Ki Baat, on Sunday highlighted the global significance of India’s regional languages and lauded initiatives that are helping preserve linguistic and cultural heritage among younger generations abroad. In his address to the nation, the Prime Minister drew attention to Tamil Day celebrations

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In a development that has caught the attention of political observers across India, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday appeared to back senior party leader Digvijaya Singh’s remarks on organisational discipline and strength, highlighting the need for cohesion and strategic reform within the Congress party. Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Tharoor stated, “Even I want

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Authorities in Assam have restored mobile internet services in the violence-affected Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts as the law and order situation gradually returns to normal, officials said on Sunday. The move comes nearly five days after services were suspended on December 23, following intense clashes between local indigenous groups and migrant communities. Background of the Violence The

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In a recent development surrounding the high-profile killing of Bangladeshi student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) claimed that two primary suspects had fled Bangladesh and crossed into India via the Haluaghat border in Mymensingh city, allegedly reaching Meghalaya with the assistance of local contacts. However, both the Meghalaya Police and the Border Security Force (BSF), Meghalaya Frontier, have categorically

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In a remarkable journey that epitomizes perseverance and social mobility, P Viswanathan, a former watchman and folk singer from Kerala’s Paniya tribal community, has scripted history by becoming the first municipal chairman from his community in Kalpetta, Wayanad district. His swearing-in ceremony was followed by a humble visit to his parents, underscoring his rootedness and connection to family

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In the 129th episode of Mann Ki Baat, delivered on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflected on key developments of 2025, focusing on India’s youth, technology-driven innovation, culture, and public health, while noticeably omitting references to worsening air pollution in the national capital. Youth as the Nation’s Key Asset Framing India’s young population as central to nation-building, PM Modi emphasized

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The Income Tax Department has issued a final reminder to PAN card holders to link their PAN with Aadhaar before the deadline of December 31, 2025. Individuals who fail to complete the mandatory linking process by this date will have their PAN cards rendered inoperative, which can disrupt key financial and tax-related transactions. Who Needs to Link PAN with Aadhaar The

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Shillong: Senior officials from the Meghalaya Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) have dismissed reports circulating in Bangladeshi media that two suspects in the murder of Osman Hadi had fled into India and were present in Meghalaya. The allegations, which appeared in a prominent Bangladeshi daily citing Dhaka Metropolitan Police officials, were described by Indian authorities as “false

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Islamabad – The Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) has imposed an indefinite ban on international kabaddi player Ubaidullah Rajput after he reportedly wore an Indian jersey and represented an “India-linked” team during a private tournament held in Bahrain earlier this month. The decision, announced following an emergency meeting of the federation on Saturday, underscores the strict disciplinary protocols

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