‘Rolling out red carpet’: Giriraj Singh accuses Mamata govt of turning West Bengal into ‘nursery for Bangladeshi infiltrators’ | India News – Times of India

‘Rolling out red carpet’: Giriraj Singh accuses Mamata govt of turning West Bengal into ‘nursery for Bangladeshi infiltrators’ (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Union minister Giriraj Singh criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, accusing her government of turning the state into a “nursery” for Bangladeshi infiltrators. Singh alleged that the state administration…

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India’s textile exports grew 7 pc to USD 21.35 bn during Apr-Oct period of FY25: Govt – ET Retail

India’s textiles and apparel exports, including handicrafts, grew 7 per cent during the April-October period to USD 21.35 billion, the government said on Thursday. The outbound shipments from the sector stood at USD 20 billion in the same period of the previous financial year, FY 2023-24. “The Ready Made Garments (RMG) category with exports of…

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Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh to be conferred Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ace shooter and multiple-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, world chess champion D Gukesh, Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh, and para-athlete Praveen Kumar have been announced as the recepients of the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award — the country’s highest sporting honour. Bhaker made history as independent India’s first athlete…

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‘No discrimination in allotment of duty on basis of caste’: Centre amends prison manual rules | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ministry of home affairs on Thursday amended Model Prison Manual, 210 and the Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2023 to address caste-based discrimination within prisons across the country.The MHA also replaced the existing definition of “habitual offender” to ensure that there is no discrimination of prisoners on the basis of their caste.“The…

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Mamata Banerjee alleges BSF facilitating entry of infiltrators to destabilise West Bengal | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Border Security Force (BSF) of aiding infiltrators to enter India to destabilise the state.Speaking at a public event, Banerjee charged the BSF with allowing entry through several border areas under its jurisdiction such as Islampur, Sitai and Chopra.She questioned the motives behind these actions,…

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Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh to be conferred Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award | More sports News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ace shooter and multiple-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, world chess champion D Gukesh, Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh, and para-athlete Praveen Kumar have been announced as the recepients of the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. The award, India’s highest sporting honor, recognises the exceptional performances and contributions to Indian…

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India pledges $5,00,000 relief aid to Vanuatu following 7.4 magnitude earthquake | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After a 7.4 magnitude earthquake devastated Vanuatu on December 17, 2024, India pledged $500,000 in relief assistance. The earthquake, centered near Vanuatu’s coast in the South Pacific Ocean, caused significant destruction and loss of life.India expressed condolences and offered support to Vanuatu’s government and people for relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts. “As a…

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