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NDA-backed CP Radhakrishnan elected India’s next Vice President
By Chennaivision on September 10, 2025

NDA candidate and Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan will be the new Vice-President of India. He defeated I.N.D.I.A. bloc candidate and former Supreme Court Judge B Sudershan Reddy by a margin of 152 votes. Briefing reporters after the counting of Votes for the Vice Presidential election, Rajya Sabha Secretary General and returning officer, P C Mody said, out of the… Continue reading "NDA-backed CP Radhakrishnan elected India’s next Vice President"
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PM announces Rs 1,600 cr flood assistance for Punjab, Rs 1,500 cr for Himachal
By Chennaivision on September 10, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, the two states affected by floods, landslides and heavy monsoon rain. PM Modi announced a financial assistance of Rs 1,500 crore for Himachal Pradesh and Rs 1,600 crore for Punjab. The Prime Minister first undertook an aerial survey of the affected areas before holding a review meeting in Kangra… Continue reading "PM announces Rs 1,600 cr flood assistance for Punjab, Rs 1,500 cr for Himachal"
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NDA dinner meetings cancelled to express solidarity with flood victims’: Kiren Rijiju
By Chennaivision on September 8, 2025

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said that the planned dinner meetings of NDA MPs with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP national president J.P. Nadda have been cancelled in solidarity with lakhs of people affected by the severe flooding across Punjab and other parts of northern India. “We are passing through a very sensitive time when millions of people… Continue reading "NDA dinner meetings cancelled to express solidarity with flood victims’: Kiren Rijiju"
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PM Modi sits in last row at NDA workshop
By Chennaivision on September 8, 2025

Bharatiya Janata Party MP and actor Ravi Kishan said on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi sitting in the last row while attending a two-day workshop for NDA MPs ahead of the Vice President of India election is reflective of the party’s strength. He shared a photo from the event of him and PM Modi in the background on X… Continue reading "PM Modi sits in last row at NDA workshop"
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India will continue to buy Russian oil as required: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
By Chennaivision on September 6, 2025

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that India will continue purchasing Russian oil, stressing that decisions will be guided solely by national interest. In an interview to a TV channel, she said, whether it is Russian oil or anything else, we will take a call based on what suits our needs in terms of rates and logistics. Mrs Sitharaman’s… Continue reading "India will continue to buy Russian oil as required: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman"
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Modi appreciates Trump’s positive words on India-US ties
By Chennaivision on September 6, 2025

Amid the strained India-US ties over tariffs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday responded to US President Donald Trump’s “always be friends” remark, saying he “fully reciprocates his sentiments”. According to the PM, India and the US have a “very positive” global strategic partnership. “Deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate President Trump’s sentiments and positive assessment of our ties. India and… Continue reading "Modi appreciates Trump’s positive words on India-US ties"
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India, Singapore seal five pacts, pledge to enhance trade and investment
By Chennaivision on September 5, 2025

India and Singapore on Thursday finalised five agreements to deepen cooperation in areas ranging from fintech innovation to a green shipping corridor as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong pledged to enhance trade and investments to cope with uncertainty in the global economy. The two sides agreed to bolster cooperation to drive India’s ambition to emerge… Continue reading "India, Singapore seal five pacts, pledge to enhance trade and investment"
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Centre and Manipur government ink peace pact with Kuki-Zo groups
By Chennaivision on September 5, 2025

The Centre on Thursday signed a renewed Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with the government of Manipur and representatives of Kuki-Zo community, aimed at reducing tensions in the strife-torn state. The deal lays down new ground rules aimed at restoring peace, securing highways, and tightening oversight of militant groups. Under the revised peace deal, all parties have pledged to protect… Continue reading "Centre and Manipur government ink peace pact with Kuki-Zo groups"
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New GST regime from Sept 22: 5% and 18% slabs remain, 40% on luxury goods
By Chennaivision on September 4, 2025

The 56th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday, approved the rationalisation of GST rates, abolishing the 12 per cent and 28 per cent slabs. The new slab structure will come into effect from September 22, the first day of Navaratri. The Council cleared a two-tier tax structure with rates of 5 per cent… Continue reading "New GST regime from Sept 22: 5% and 18% slabs remain, 40% on luxury goods"
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CAA cut-off date extended, persecuted minorities who came by 2024 can stay on
By Chennaivision on September 4, 2025

Members of minority communities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan — Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians — who came to India till December 31, 2024, to escape religious persecution will be allowed to stay in the country without passport or other travel documents, according to the Union Home Ministry. According to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), which came into… Continue reading "CAA cut-off date extended, persecuted minorities who came by 2024 can stay on"

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