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BJP leaders laud PM Modi's pledge to eliminate Maoism by 2026, hail zero-tolerance policy

Highlighting the government's success, PM Modi, speaking at the NDTV World Summit, said that the number of Naxal-affected districts across the country had fallen dramatically -- from 125 a decade ago to just 11 today. "The day is not far when India will be totally free from Naxalism and Maoist violence, this too is Modi's guarantee," the Prime Minister said.

Oct 18, 2025

Every inch of Pakistan is now within range of BrahMos missile: Rajnath Singh

Speaking at the flagging-off ceremony in Lucknow, where he was joined by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Singh said India's defence manufacturing capabilities have entered a new era, with Lucknow emerging as a major centre of the country's security and self-reliance.

Oct 18, 2025

FIEO launches Global Tender Services to help Indian exporters go global

It is a subscription-based, real-time tender aggregation platform providing Indian businesses with access to over 15,000 live international tenders daily, sourced from more than 8,000 verified channels across over 150 countries.

Oct 18, 2025

Young innovators, startups to connect with industry, stakeholders at ESTIC-2025: Minister

The programme features plenary addresses by global experts and Nobel Laureates, thematic technical discussions with S&T leaders, women entrepreneurs, and deep-tech startup CEOs, and on-ground showcases that spotlight disruptive innovation, including an exhibition by deep-tech startups and a poster forum for young scientists, faculty, and engineers.

Oct 18, 2025

Belgian court clears way for Mehul Choksi's extradition to India

The judges ruled that the detention complied with legal standards, fulfilling the dual criminality requirement: offences like criminal conspiracy, cheating, criminal breach of trust, destruction of evidence, and corruption—charged under IPC Sections 120B, 201, 409, 420, and 477A, alongside the Prevention of Corruption Act's Sections 7 and 13—are punishable under Belgian law.

Oct 18, 2025

Bihar polls: AAP releases third list of 28 candidates

Earlier on Tuesday, AAP had released its second list comprising 48 candidates. As per that list, Prem Prapt Singh has been fielded from Chapra, Rajendra Prasad Singh from Lalganj, Aditya Lal from Purnia, and Inderjeet Jyotikar from Hathua.

Oct 18, 2025

Inflation burden eases further for India's farm, rural workers in September

The Food Index decreased by 0.47 points for agricultural labourers (AL) and 0.58 points for rural labourers (RL) in September, the data showed.

Oct 18, 2025

Three Afghan cricketers killed in Pakistani airstrike, ACB withdraws from upcoming series

"In this heartbreaking incident, three players (Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon), alongside five other fellow countrymen from Urgun District, were martyred, and seven others were injured. The players had earlier travelled to Sharana, the capital of Paktika province, to participate in a friendly cricket match. After returning home to Urgun, they were targeted during a gathering," the ACB said in a statement.

Oct 18, 2025

Clashes between banned TLP, police leave 'few' dead in Lahore

Ahl-e-Sunnah Pakistan: The new alliance that could push Pakistan into further chaos

Pakistan is already battling insurgency in KP and now with the Chief Minister extending his support to the TLP, the cause for concern is even more. The weekend in Pakistan is expected to be a tense one.

Oct 17, 2025

Pakistan's 'thousand cuts' strategy backfires: India stands strong as Islamabad bleeds on all fronts

The conflict with the Taliban is something that Pakistan may not have anticipated. The Taliban is clearly not an easy organisation to fight. The Taliban fighters do not fight in a structured manner, as it does not follow the standard rules of engagement. This is one of the main reasons why the Pakistan Army is facing embarrassing losses in the battle against the Taliban.

Oct 17, 2025

INDIA bloc will win Bihar polls, claims CM Siddaramaiah

INDIA bloc will win Bihar polls, claims K'taka CM Siddaramaiah

He added that during the padyatra of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, there was an unprecedented response from the people, which assures victory for the alliance. He also said he would take part in the campaign if invited.

Oct 17, 2025

Prize pool up to Rs 1 lakh for designing Aadhaar's mascot; contest open till October 31

The mascot will serve as the visual ambassador of UIDAI, making its communication more relatable and engaging across all age groups. It will embody Aadhaar's spirit of service, security, and accessibility, while helping simplify communication about Aadhaar, the official said in a statement.

Oct 17, 2025

Govt extends application window PLI scheme for white goods till Nov 10

The PLI Scheme for White Goods, launched in April 2021 with a total outlay of Rs 6,238 crore, aims to boost domestic manufacturing, promote component localisation, and strengthen India's global competitiveness in the air conditioner and LED lighting sectors.

Oct 17, 2025

Pakistan still military society at heart with strong Islamist streak: Former Australia PM

"China's leadership is party dictatorship and not personal dictatorship. As Prime Minister, I used to say that India will emerge as a democratic superpower. Well, now that has happened. The PM of India is likely to be a leader of a free world in the next 40-50 years," the former Australian PM said.

Oct 17, 2025

Statehood is delayed to J&K for reasons best known to BJP: Omar Abdullah

Speaking about his government's decision to restore the over hundred fifty-year-old tradition of shuttling the top offices of the government between Srinagar and Jammu on a six-monthly basis called the 'Darbar Move', the Chief Minister said, "It was a promise made to the people and we have fulfilled it."

Oct 17, 2025

Saradha scam: SC rejects CBI plea challenging anticipatory bail granted to Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar

A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran directed that the contempt of court case—regarding allegations that the state police were interfering with the CBI's investigation in the Saradha scam—be listed after eight weeks.

Oct 17, 2025

Amid leadership row, CM Siddaramaiah to host dinner party today for ministers

Narayan Murthy refuses to partake in caste census; K'taka CM says they're mistaken

Speaking to the media in Mysuru, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also asked, "In the coming days, even the Central government will conduct a caste census. Will they (Narayan Murthy and Sudha Murty) refuse to cooperate then as well?"

Oct 17, 2025

Obama got prize for nothing, I stopped 8 wars: US Prez Trump says hours before Nobel Peace Prize announcement in Oslo

US Chamber of Commerce sues Trump administration over H-1B visas

In a lawsuit filed in a district court in Washington on Thursday, the plaintiff argued that the visa fee, if implemented, would "inflict significant harm on American businesses" and force them to "either dramatically increase their labour costs or hire fewer highly skilled employees for whom domestic replacements are not readily available."

Oct 17, 2025

Sabarimala gold theft: SIT registers first arrest; who next?

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has recorded two separate cases against Potti, who allegedly smuggled gold out of the temple under the guise of a sponsor.

Oct 17, 2025

K'taka horror: Son ties up mother, slits her throat for refusing to give money for liquor

According to police, the accused tied his mother's hands and legs, gagged her with a cloth, and then slit her throat. The victim's husband had passed away a few years ago, and her daughter was married and living elsewhere. The victim and the accused son were staying together in a rented house.

Oct 17, 2025

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Articles by IBT News Desk

BJP leaders laud PM Modi's pledge to eliminate Maoism by 2026, hail zero-tolerance policy

Every inch of Pakistan is now within range of BrahMos missile: Rajnath Singh

FIEO launches Global Tender Services to help Indian exporters go global

Young innovators, startups to connect with industry, stakeholders at ESTIC-2025: Minister

Belgian court clears way for Mehul Choksi's extradition to India

Bihar polls: AAP releases third list of 28 candidates

Inflation burden eases further for India's farm, rural workers in September

Three Afghan cricketers killed in Pakistani airstrike, ACB withdraws from upcoming series

Ahl-e-Sunnah Pakistan: The new alliance that could push Pakistan into further chaos

Pakistan's 'thousand cuts' strategy backfires: India stands strong as Islamabad bleeds on all fronts

INDIA bloc will win Bihar polls, claims K'taka CM Siddaramaiah

Prize pool up to Rs 1 lakh for designing Aadhaar's mascot; contest open till October 31

Govt extends application window PLI scheme for white goods till Nov 10

Pakistan still military society at heart with strong Islamist streak: Former Australia PM

Statehood is delayed to J&K for reasons best known to BJP: Omar Abdullah

Saradha scam: SC rejects CBI plea challenging anticipatory bail granted to Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar

Narayan Murthy refuses to partake in caste census; K'taka CM says they're mistaken

US Chamber of Commerce sues Trump administration over H-1B visas

Sabarimala gold theft: SIT registers first arrest; who next?

K'taka horror: Son ties up mother, slits her throat for refusing to give money for liquor

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'