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Bihar Polls a Chance to Chose Development over Mafia, Says UP CM
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), accusing it of promoting "jungle raj" and criminal elements, and appealed to the people to vote for development.Addressing an election rally in...
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Bihar Won't Forget Era of Jungle Raj: Jitan Ram Manjhi Slams Mahagathbandhan
Union Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Mahagathbandhan over its recently released manifesto, asserting that the people of Bihar have not forgotten the era of "jungle raj" and "terror rule."Speaking...
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PM Modi, Japanese PM Discuss Deepening India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a conversation with his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi, reaffirming their shared commitment to enhance India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, particularly in areas of economic security, defence cooperation...
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India, Nepal Ink Pacts for 2 JVS to Set up Cross-border Power Transmission Lines
India and Nepal on Wednesday signed agreements to incorporate two joint venture entities for the development of high-capacity cross-border power transmission lines between the neighbouring countries.The joint venture and shareholders' agreements were signed here between...
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Delhi HC Refuses Urgent Hearing on Plea against Film 'The Taj Story'
The Delhi High Court has refused to grant an urgent hearing on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed against the upcoming film 'The Taj Story,' which is slated for release on October 31, 2025.The petition sought to halt the film's release and review its certification...
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Wave of Surrenders in Chhattisgarh; 21 More Maoists Likely to Join Mainstream
In a significant development from Chhattisgarh, 21 Maoists are set to formally surrender on Wednesday before senior police officials in Kanker district, marking another milestone in the state's intensified "anti-Naxal" campaign.The group, which emerged from the dense...
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Cyclone Montha: Movement of Trains Hit as Tracks Get Flooded in Telangana
The movement of trains was disrupted at Dornakal in Telangana's Mahabubabad district on Wednesday as railway tracks were flooded following heavy rain due to the impact of severe cyclone Montha, which crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast.Guntur-Secunderabad Golconda Express was...
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West Bengal CEO to seek report into Trinamool councilor's 'dual' voter IDs
The office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal, has decided to seek a report from the District Magistrate, South 24 Parganas, in connection with a claim that a woman Trinamool Congress councillor was allegedly holding two voter ID cards from different Assembly...
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Textile, Shrimp Stocks Surge Following Trump's Comments on India-US Trade Deal
Shares of Indian textile and shrimp exporters surged on Wednesday following US President Donald Trump's comments on a potential trade deal with India, raising investor expectations for reduced tariffs on domestic exports.Export-oriented shrimp and textile stocks receive a...
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Viksit Maharashtra 2047: State Govt Sets an Ambitious Target of Building $5 Trillion Economy
The BJP led government in Maharashtra has set an ambitious target of building a $5 trillion economy by 2047 from the present level of over $530 billion economy by ensuring regional economic balance, equitable sectoral growth enabled by productivity gains, accelerating...
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UPI Transactions in India Jump 35 PC in H1 2025, Touch RS 143 Lakh Crore: Report
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continues to dominate the country's digital payments landscape, with transactions surging 35 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to reach 106.36 billion in the first half of 2025, data showed on Wednesday.The total value of these...
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India's Cold Chain Scheme Reduces Post-harvest Losses, Boosts Farmers' Incomes
India has launched 291 integrated cold chain projects under the Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure Scheme since 2008, creating a preservation capacity of 25.52 lakh metric tonnes annually, the government informed on Wednesday.The expansion led to a...
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SEBI Plans Big Overhaul in Mutual Fund Rules to Cut Costs and Boost Transparency
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed major changes to the way mutual funds are managed in the country.The market regulator aims to lower brokerage costs, make fee disclosures clearer, and simplify how investors are charged.In a new consultation...
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Oilfields Amendment Act 2025 a Landmark Reform for Bharat's Energy Future: Hardeep Puri
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday hailed the Oilfields Regulation Development Amendment Act, 2025 as a "landmark reform for Bharat's energy future," calling it a major step towards achieving energy independence under Prime...
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PM Modi to Visit Gujarat on Oct 30-31, to Participate in Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Celebrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on October 30 and 31 to participate in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations, commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of India's Iron Man, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.During two-day visit to home state, the Prime Minister will...
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Priyanka Gandhi on Two Day Visit to Wayanad from Tomorrow
Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will arrive in her constituency on Thursday for a two-day visit that will see her attend a series of public events across Wayanad and Malappuram districts.Last year, around this time, the Congress leader had filed her nomination papers...
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President Murmu Takes Sortie in Rafale; Her Second Time in a Fighter Jet
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday took a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet, which played a crucial role in 'Operation Sindoor' launched by India in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, at the Ambala Air Force Station in Haryana, her second flight in an Indian...
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PM Modi to Hoist Flag at Ayodhya Ram Mandir in November; Aim to Complete Work Soon
Preparations are underway in Ayodhya for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the Ram Mandir, where he is scheduled to hoist the flag as part of a special ceremony.The Chairman of the Building Construction Committee, Nripendra Misra, shared key details about the...
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Cyclone Montha Stirs Storms across MP, Chhattisgarh
As the post-monsoon season transitions into erratic weather patterns, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Bhopal and Raipur centres have issued urgent advisories for Madhya Pradesh (MP) and Chhattisgarh, attributing intensified rainfall and thunderstorms to a potent...
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Karnataka: Bajrang Dal Files Police Complaint over Wi-Fi Name 'Pakistan Zindabad'
Bajrang Dal has filed a police complaint regarding a Wi-Fi username 'Pakistan Zindabad' at the Jigani Police Station on the outskirts of Bengaluru on Wednesday.The police have registered a Non-Cognisable Report (NCR) in this regard and initiated an investigation.According...
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Weather Gets Cooler in Delhi-NCR as Temperatures Drop, Fog Becomes Visible
The weather in Delhi-NCR has taken a U-turn, with temperatures steadily falling from the last week of October into the first week of November. Light fog has begun appearing across several parts of the region, signaling the arrival of early winter conditions.According to the...
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IMW 2025: PM Modi to Spell Out Reforms in Maritime Sector Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Maritime Leaders Conclave and chair the Global Maritime CEO Forum at India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025, on Wednesday, during which he will spell out the reforms in the maritime sector.The Global Maritime CEO Forum, the flagship...
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Noida Authority Prepares Special Plan for Street Dogs Following SC Order
In line with the Supreme Court's landmark directive on the protection and management of street dogs, the Noida Authority has prepared a comprehensive plan to ensure their welfare and public safety.According to Mahendra Prasad, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) of the Noida...
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IIT Kanpur Director Explains Why Cloud Seeding Didn't Cause Rain in Delhi; Another Attempt Planned Today
The much-anticipated attempt to induce artificial rain through cloud seeding over parts of Delhi turned out to be "not completely successful." According to IIT Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal, the failure was largely due to insufficient moisture in the clouds, emphasising...
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After Our Govt Is Formed in Bihar, We Will Review Liquor Prohibition Policy: Mukesh Sahani
The Mahagathbandhan's Deputy Chief Minister candidate and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) Chief Mukesh Sahani has said that if the Mahagathbandhan government comes to power in Bihar, it will review and amend the existing liquor prohibition policy."After our government is...