Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s enduring legacy of principled politics, democratic dialogue and consensus-based governance was commemorated on Thursday through two distinct yet complementary exhibitions in New Delhi. Together, they offer a layered portrait of a statesman whose political journey spanned decades and whose influence continues to shape India’s democratic culture. One exhibition was

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The night began quietly on a Karnataka highway, much like countless other long-distance journeys. The hum of the engine, the gentle sway of the sleeper bus, and rows of passengers lulled into sleep created a sense of routine calm. But in the early hours of the morning, that calm was shattered in seconds, as a

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The Union government is in the process of preparing an updated model civil defence manual aimed at strengthening civilian preparedness during times of war and large-scale disasters, officials familiar with the development said. The revised manual, being worked on by the Directorate General of Fire Services, Civil Defence and Home Guards (DGFSCDHG), is expected to

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In a statement that has added momentum to the state’s pre-election political discourse, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin strongly condemned attacks on minorities by right-wing groups, calling them a threat to social harmony and a disturbing message to the nation. His comments, made on Thursday, come amid reports of incidents targeting Christian communities

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As Tamil Nadu gears up for the 2026 assembly elections, political realignments and negotiations are underway among key players, with Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerging as a potential platform for former AIADMK leaders O Panneerselvam (OPS) and TTV Dhinakaran. The developments come at a time when the AIADMK, under general secretary Edappadi Palaniswami (EPS), appears to be softening its stance toward

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In a chilling and meticulously premeditated act, a former IT professional in Bengaluru allegedly planned for months before shooting his wife multiple times in broad daylight, police said, describing the crime as deliberate and carefully orchestrated. The shocking incident took place on Tuesday in the Industrial Area of Rajajinagar, leaving the local community stunned. The Incident

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The Indian government has recorded a significant increase in tax deducted at source (TDS) on virtual digital assets (VDAs), including cryptocurrencies, for the fiscal year 2024-25. According to finance ministry data, total TDS collections from VDA transactions jumped by over 41%, rising to ₹511.83 crore from ₹362.70 crore in the previous fiscal year. State-Wise TDS Contributions The TDS data highlights regional disparities, largely

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India is set to assume the chairmanship of the Kimberley Process (KP), a United Nations-backed global forum aimed at preventing the trade of conflict diamonds, from January 1, 2026. This will mark the third time India will lead the initiative, having previously chaired the KP in 2008 and 2019. The announcement was made by Union Commerce and Industry Minister

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Indian Railways has announced a fare hike effective from December 26, 2025, making train travel slightly costlier for passengers across the country. This is the second fare increase in less than six months, following the previous hike in July, which had generated a revenue of ₹700 crore for the national transporter. According to railway officials, the

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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has raised serious concerns over what he described as a growing atmosphere of “fear and anxiety” surrounding Christmas celebrations in parts of India in 2025, warning that recent incidents of vandalism and disruption are not merely attacks on one religious community but strikes at the country’s shared cultural and secular fabric.

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