Maharashtra local body polls: ‘A win for good governance,’ says PM; ‘vote for vikas,’ says Shah | India News

NEW DELHI: As the BJP-led governing alliance registered a massive victory in the 29 municipal corporations in Mahrashtra, PM Narendra Modi, asserting that the results indicate NDA’s deepening bond with people, said on X: “Thank you Maharashtra! The dynamic people of the state blessed NDA’s agenda of pro-people good governance.” This is a vote to…

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Democratic institutions must be transparent, inclusive: Om Birla | India News

NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Friday that democratic institutions remained strong and relevant when they were transparent, inclusive, responsive and accountable to people.In his valedictory address to the 28th conference of Speakers and presiding officers of the Commonwealth, he said transparency fostered public trust by ensuring openness in decision-making, while inclusivity…

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Can’t use law to scuttle Parliamentary process, says SC, rejects Justice Varma’s plea | India News

NEW DELHI: Holding that the Judges (Inquiry) Act cannot be interpreted in a manner that frustrates its objective, and constitutional safeguards for judges cannot come at the cost of paralysing the removal process itself, Supreme Court rejected Allahabad high court judge Yashwant Varma’s plea against the Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision to appoint a committee on…

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‘Bad situation’: Several Indians return from Iran amid deadly protests; reunite with families in Delhi | India News

NEW DELHI: Several Indian nationals, returned from Iran, arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi late on Friday amid escalating regional tensions. Their return follows an advisory issued by the Indian government urging citizens in Iran to leave the country due to the deteriorating security situation. The Ministry of External Affairs said it…

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India, Japan decide to ramp up dialogue on economic security | India News

Jaishankar receives a memento from Motegi in New Delhi on Friday (IANS photo) NEW DELHI: Foreign minister S Jaishankar and his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi Friday chaired the 18th India-Japan strategic dialogue that saw both sides agreeing to boost cooperation in AI and critical minerals while seeking enhanced engagement on issues related to South Asia,…

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Three terror hideouts busted in J&K’s Kathua | India News

JAMMU: Security forces have busted three terror hideouts during an ongoing joint operation in J&K’s Kathua district, officials said Friday. The first hideout was busted in Kamad Nallah area on Jan 8, while two more were discovered in Billawar, about 80km away, on Friday.A massive cordon-and-search operation has been underway in the region — spanning…

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Ex-IPS officer Praveen Vashista takes charge as vigilance commissioner | India News

Praveen Vashista (left) after taking charge as vigilance commissioner NEW DELHI: Praveen Vashista, a 1991 batch IPS officer from Bihar cadre, on Friday joined the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) as vigilance commissioner , restoring the body to its full, three-member strength.The appointment of Vashista was cleared at the meeting of the Prime Minister-led selection committee…

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‘Bengal fed up with TMC’: After Maha win, PM Modi guns for Mamata; Malda rally tomorrow | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Mamata Banerjee government in poll-bound West Bengal of “misrule”, moments after Maharashtra civic poll results showed big victory for Mahayuti.“I look forward to being among the people of Malda and neighbouring areas during the BJP rally tomorrow. Every passing day, some or the other instance of TMC…

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