December 2025

New Delhi — Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a special discussion in Parliament marking 150 years of Vande Mataram, revisited historical events surrounding the song’s political controversy in 1937, alleging that the Congress leadership compromised under pressure from the Muslim League. Speaking about the period when the Muslim League intensified its protests against Vande Mataram,...

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Leh, Ladakh: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Praises Armed Forces’ Valour and Restraint in Operation Sindoor

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the Indian armed forces for their exemplary courage and discipline during Operation Sindoor, carried out in response to terror attacks in Pahalgam. Speaking from Leh, Ladakh, he highlighted how strong border connectivity played a crucial role in the success of the operation. “When our armed forces conducted Operation Sindoor in...

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Kolkata Metro Expansion Faces Major Delays Due to Land and Clearance Issues, Railways Minister Informs Parliament

The Ministry of Railways has revealed to Parliament that several key expansion corridors of the Kolkata Metro are significantly delayed. The primary reasons cited include land acquisition hurdles, removal of encroachments, and pending clearances from the West Bengal Government. Currently, 52 kilometers of new metro lines are under construction in and around Kolkata. However, as...