Suvendu claims 1.25 cr illegal immigrants in West Bengal’s voters’ list, TMC says submit names

Kolkata:  Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday claimed that there are 1.25 crore illegal immigrants in the voters’ list of West Bengal, and all of them will be sent back following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the rolls. Addressing a programme in Tamluk in Purba Medinipur district, Adhikari maintained that Hindus who migrated…

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Nitish Kumar hikes pension for journalists

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday announced a hike in the monthly pension of journalists under the ‘Bihar Patrakaar Samman Pension Scheme’. The eligible journalists will now get Rs 15,000 per month, a significant hike from Rs 6000 earlier. Besides, in case of the death of the journalist availing the pension under the…

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Kargil Vijay Diwas symbolises extraordinary valour, steadfast determination of our jawans: Murmu

New Delhi:  President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said the Kargil Vijay Diwas symbolises the extraordinary valour and steadfast determination of the country’s jawans, and paid tributes to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the 1999 conflict. Their dedication and supreme sacrifice for the nation will forever inspire its citizens, she asserted. “On the occasion…

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Thee Indian naval ships arrive in Vietnam as part of operational deployment to South East Asia

New Delhi:  Three Indian naval ships — Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan — have arrived ata  Vietnamese port as part of the Navy’s ongoing operational deployment to South East Asia, officials said on Friday. This visit will mark “another milestone” in strengthening India-Vietnam strategic partnership and advancing a rules-based maritime order in the Indo-Pacific, they said….

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Amit Shah tells security brass to bring back fugitives involved in terror, smuggling activities

New Delhi:  Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday directed the concerned authorities to undertake dedicated measures to bring back fugitives involved in terrorist and smuggling activities. Inaugurating a two-day National Security Strategies conference here, Shah also stressed enhancing inter-agency coordination between Central and state law enforcement agencies, besides recalibrating the approach towards disrupting domestic…

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