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Bengal: EC sets Feb 17 deadline for filing FIRs against 4 officers over ‘ghost voter’ issue

Kolkata: The Election Commission has set February 17 as a deadline for the West Bengal government to ensure that FIRs are registered against four officers over the alleged inclusion of ‘ghost’ voters in the electoral rolls in two districts, an official said on Saturday. The commission had earlier ordered the suspension of two electoral registration…

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Congress neglected NE, promoted insurgency in Assam during its rule: PM

Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched an all-out attack on the Congress, accusing it of neglecting the Northeast and promoting insurgency in Assam during its rule. Addressing a public meeting here that also included BJP workers, Modi alleged that the Congress always endangered the nation’s security, with fear and insecurity prevailing during its…

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PM inaugurates bridge on Brahmaputra; unveils IIM, data centre in Assam

Guwahati:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated several projects in Assam, including a bridge on the Brahmaputra River, an IIM, and a data centre for the northeastern region. The projects, which were rolled out months ahead of Assam assembly elections, aim to boost connectivity, strengthen digital infrastructure, promote higher education, and enhance public transport….

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Mandate reflects trust of people: Kharge hails Cong’s Telangana municipal polls win

New Delhi:  Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday hailed the party’s emphatic victory in the municipal elections in Telangana, saying the mandate reflects the trust of the people. In a boost to the A Revanth Reddy-led government, the Congress in Telangana on Friday scored an emphatic victory in the municipal elections, while the BRS and…

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US-India interim agreement expected to enhance market access for Indian exporters: Govt tells Parl

New Delhi: Issues in India-US ties in recent times have included the imposition of elevated tariffs by the United States on India’s exports and changes implemented by the US in its visa regulations, which have affected students and professionals, the government informed Parliament on Friday. Notwithstanding these developments, the two sides have continued to engage,…

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