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According to Kejriwal, as of December 5, only 487 deletion applications from Shahdara were displayed on the Commission’s website. This discrepancy raises questions about the remaining applications and the transparency of the process.

The situation for Hindus worsened drastically after August, the report says, as it documents an alarming rise in gang rapes, murders, and desecration of temples. Rural Hindu communities, it mentioned, face the brunt of these attacks, enduring atrocities that often go unreported and unpunished.

Ethical issues in artificial intelligence (AI) and spread of fake news are global concerns and India is committed to addressing these challenges through robust debate and responsible innovation, while fixing accountability on social media platforms, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Wednesday.

India’s economic growth is expected to rebound to 7 per cent in 2025-26, despite the global uncertainties, primarily due to domestic policies, according to an Axis Bank research report released on Wednesday.

India has seen significant progress in reducing malaria incidence and mortality rates, according to the latest World Malaria report, from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday.

"We are monitoring the situation in Syria in the light of ongoing developments. We underline the need for all parties to work towards preserving the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Syria," the MEA said.

The revenue of entertainment and media industry in the country is projected to reach Rs 365,000 crore by 2028, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3 per cent and outpacing the global rate of 4.6 per cent, a report showed on Monday.

The Centre’s scheme to promote millet-based products has boosted local production and procurement of agricultural produce, which has benefited farmers, Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday.

The visit comes against the backdrop of heightened concerns over reported atrocities against the Hindu minority under the Mohammad Yunus regime and the arrest of a prominent Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das.

The question -- is it the right time for the opposition-minus Congress to assert its identity today -- no longer seems overstated. The churn has begun and loud voices are seeking a change in the INDIA bloc’s leadership.

India's digital infrastructure has undergone a transformative evolution in recent years and so far, 138.34 crore Aadhaar numbers have been generated, the government announced on Sunday. 

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has played a critical role in improving bank asset quality and facilitating substantial pre-admission settlements of underlying debts of over Rs 10 lakh crore since it was first introduced in 2016, as per RBI Deputy Governor M. Rajeshwar Rao.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted that the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav in Delhi celebrates northeastern India’s vibrant textile sector, tourism opportunities and traditional craftsmanship, citing an article written by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on the subject.

Former Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and senior BJP leader Vijay Goel, accompanied by BJP workers on Sunday staged a protest in Ghazipur against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, accusing it of failing to address Delhi’s pressing issues including garbage crisis over the past decade, adding that the AAP government has failed on all fronts.

Since the formation of the opposition ‘INDIA’ bloc, tensions began to surface among its constituent parties. Just as the alliance started to take shape, JD(U) leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar distanced himself and aligned with the NDA ahead of the 2024 general elections.

Bangladesh government under the leadership of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is drawing global flak for failing miserably in stopping the genocide of Hindu minorities, reining in the Islamist forces and controlling the country’s consistent slide into the abyss.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has urged the Supreme Court to consolidate all the cases against e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart in the country to expedite the antitrust probe.

The highest number of direct jobs were created in the IT sector (2,04,119), followed by healthcare and life sciences (1,47,639), and professional and commercial services (94,060), Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply.

The construction of the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is gaining momentum, with significant updates marking the journey toward its completion. The 161-foot pinnacle of the temple, a key architectural highlight, will be partially adorned with gold. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, former President Ram Nath Kovind, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tributes to Dr Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, on his death anniversary at the Parliament House Lawns.

India's organic food products export reached $447.73 million in the first eight months of this fiscal (FY25), and are set to surpass last year's export figures, the Parliament was informed on Monday. 

ISKCON Governing Body Commissioner and spiritual guru Gauranga Das said that the prayers were being held across 1,100 temples of the organisation on Sunday for the safety of Hindu minorities in strife-torn Bangladesh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed his greetings on the occasion of BSF Raising Day saying their vigilance and courage contribute to the safety and security of the country.

The AAP will not tie up with any party in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday, setting the stage for a triangular fight for the 70-seat House around February.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has strongly condemned the ongoing violence and atrocities being committed against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh by Islamic fundamentalist groups.