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In Jodhpur, Pakistani Hindus ‘grateful’ to PM Modi but want CAA cut-off date scrapped

Pakistani Hindus, who want to become Indian nationals, also seek basics like schools & toilets in their settlements in Jodhpur — city that shelters bulk of their population in Rajasthan.

UCC won’t affect tribal customs, only build ‘awareness’, says Union Minister Arjun Munda

In an exclusive interview, Munda spoke about former CM Hemant Soren’s arrest as a poll plank in Jharkhand, the MSP debate, and controversy over UCC and ‘Constitution change’.

‘India’s top 25 rich people hold same wealth as 70 cr Indians,’ says Rahul Gandhi at Solapur rally

The Congress leader attacked Modi, saying that he has 'given Rs 16 lakh crore to 25 rich people in the country' by waiving off their loans that equal MNREGA allocation of 24 years.

‘Gehlot tapped phones of Sachin Pilot, rebel Congress leaders,’ says former Rajasthan CM’s ex-OSD

Lokesh Sharma alleges ex-CM Ashok Gehlot wanted to show BJP's hand in toppling Congress govt in state, and provided news organisations with audio clips of rebel Congress leaders.

Priyanka and Rahul Gandhi, likely to contest from Rae Bareli and Amethi seats: Sources

New Delhi , April 25 (ANI): Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi are likely to contest the Lok Sabha election from Rae...

Indian Army’s Pune institute trains religious teachers of all faiths and commissions them as Junior commission officers

Pune (Maharashtra) , April 25 (ANI): A one-of-a-kind Army establishment in Pune, the Institute of National Integration (INI), trains religious teachers from different faiths...

AK Antony represents a party that’s been completely rejected by people, says son and BJP candidate Anil

Contesting elections for the first time, BJP’s Pathanamthitta candidate Anil K. Antony says Congress is now cut off from the nation's socio-political and cultural realities.

With RLD’s Jat consolidation & SP’s Muslim-Brahmin combo, stage set for close contest in Baghpat

For the first time in decades, no one from Charan Singh's family is contesting poll from traditional Lok Sabha seat of Baghpat. Muslims here feel ‘betrayed’ by RLD’s pact with BJP.

Backward classes panel flags Karnataka’s Muslim OBC quota. ‘Rights of actual OBCs being taken away’

There is 4 percent quota for Muslims under Category II-B of state’s OBC policy, then why are they given OBC quota under two other categories, asks NCBC chairman.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav to contest from Kannauj, to file nomination Thursday

Akhilesh Yadav served as Lok Sabha MP from 2000-2012. He resigned from the Kannauj parliamentary seat in 2012 after he became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.

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FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.