New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The West Bengal Governor earlier this week said that the twin spectre of radicalisation and militancy poses a serious challenge for the state, particularly in border districts such as Murshidabad and Malda, which share a boundary with Bangladesh.The remarks come at a time when efforts are reportedly underway to drive radicalisation programmes aimed at fuelling communal tensions and carrying out terror strikes.Intelligence agencies have, on numerous occasions over the p…
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New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) West Bengal’s Governor earlier this week said that the twin spectre of radicalisation and militancy poses a serious challenge for West Bengal, especially in two of the several districts sharing a border with Bangladesh – Murshidabad and Malda. The comment comes at a time when efforts are on to drive radicalisation programmes aimed at both fuelling communal tensions and carrying out terror strikes.Intelligence agencies have, on numerous occasions, flagged the…
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Central government, alleging that the 2011 census is being used to pass the Women’s Reservation Bill, rather than the current caste-based census that is being conducted in the country.”What the government is proposing now has nothing to do with women’s reservation. This amendment is an attempted power grab using delimitation and gerrymandering”, Gandhi …
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) As global supply chains realign and businesses look at setting up facilities outside China, India has emerged as a long-term strategic investment destination, with competitive export potential for Japan’s mid-sized companies to partner Indian MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) to drive growth.The India–Japan ‘Joint Vision for the Next Decade’, adopted during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tokyo in August 2025, encourages cooperation among SMEs (sma…
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) A deliberate strategy to keep outfits such as the Lashkar-e-Taiba quiet for the time being is being orchestrated by the ISI. A major push is being made to promote the Khalistani terror groups, with the targets being Punjab and Delhi, an official said.Pakistan is busy on multiple fronts and wants to use outfits such as the Lashkar-e-Taiba to battle against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).An Intelligence Bureau official said that…
Agartala, April 4 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, after visiting the house of an elderly woman who was trampled to death by a wild elephant in the state’s Khowai district early on Saturday, said the state government would do whatever possible to help the affected tribal family. The incident took place at Jumbari village under Teliamura subdivision in Khowai district when the victim, identified as 70-year-old Manimala Debbarma, was attacked by a wild elephant in the courtyard of he…
Tiruvalla (Kerala), April 4 (IANS) Placing women’s political empowerment at the heart of his campaign pitch, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underscored the Centre’s commitment to the Women’s Reservation Bill, asserting that 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures would become a reality and be reflected in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.Addressing a mammoth NDA rally in Tiruvalla, PM Modi said Parliament would take up discussions on the Bill from April 16 to 18 and called for …
Agartala, April 4 (IANS) An elderly woman was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Tripura’s Khowai district early on Saturday, sparking unrest in the affected area.The incident took place at Jumbari village under Teliamura subdivision when the victim, identified as Manimala Debbarma, 70, was attacked in the courtyard of her house in the early hours of the day, officials said.The victim’s son, Ajit Debbarma, said the elephant suddenly attacked his mother early on Saturday, fatally injuring …
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Ministers of several Northeastern states extended warm greetings to the Assam Rifles on its 191st Raising Day, praising the force for its courage, professionalism, and steadfast commitment to safeguarding the borders and maintaining peace in the region.The Assam Rifles celebrated its 191st Raising Day on Tuesday, marking nearly two centuries of service since its inception in 1835. Known as the ‘Sentinels of the North East’, it is…
Shillong, March 23 (IANS) Director General of Assam Rifles, Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera, on Monday stressed the critical need to safeguard the security and sanctity of the India-Myanmar Border and the Kashmir Valley. He urged the force to remain prepared for emerging security challenges and future contingencies.The Assam Rifles Commanders Conference was held at the headquarters of the Directorate General Assam Rifles in Laitkor, Shillong, under the chairmanship of Lieutenant General …