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PM Modi launches Mahila Rojgar Yojana, transfers Rs 7,500 crore to 75 lakh women in Bihar

The scheme -- originally announced by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar -- aims to make women Aatmanirbhar (self-reliant) by promoting self-employment and livelihood opportunities. Of the 3.06 crore applications received, 75 lakh women were selected as first-phase beneficiaries, Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary said.

Sep 26, 2025

Bengaluru shopkeeper, aide assault woman over saree theft; all three arrested

DCP West Division S. Girish stated on Thursday, "The incident occurred on September 21 within the limits of City Market police station. A 1.54-minute video of the assault has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread concern.

Sep 26, 2025

Domestic generic producers may see near-term gains as US imposes tariffs on pharma

Generic drugs are currently exempted from US tariffs and according to Sudarshan Jain, Secretary General, Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA), the latest tariff announcement is for "branded or patented drugs, and not applicable to generics".

Sep 26, 2025

Coal PSUs announce Rs 1.03 lakh as performance linked reward for non-executive workers

The reward payment will benefit approximately 2.1 lakh non-executive cadre employees of Coal India Ltd and its subsidiaries, along with around 38,000 non-executive workers at Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL), according to the statement.

Sep 26, 2025

Italy's Deputy PM confirms support for early EU Free Trade Agreement with India

After a meeting here on Thursday with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, he said on X, "I confirmed Italy's support for a rapid finalisation of the Free Trade Agreement."

Sep 26, 2025

Trump shifts tone on Ukraine, says Kyiv can 'fight and win' back territory

Trump announces tariffs of up to 100 pc on imports of pharma drugs; move may hit India

In a post on Truth Social, the US President stated, "Starting October 1, 2025, we will be imposing a 100 per cent Tariff on any branded or patented Pharmaceutical Product, unless a Company IS BUILDING their Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant in America."

Sep 26, 2025

Musk's xAI alleges theft of trade secrets in lawsuit against OpenAI

Musk previously attempted to block the AI startup's plans to convert to a for-profit enterprise, and he accused Altman of violating OpenAI's founding principles by collaborating with Microsoft. OpenAI asserted that Musk previously endorsed a for-profit model and is now retaliating out of jealousy.

Sep 26, 2025

PM Modi inaugurates International Trade Show in Greater Noida, interacts with entrepreneurs

PM Modi interacts with entrepreneurs at UP International Trade Show, praises work

Entrepreneur Abhishek Grover, who is a beneficiary of the CM Yuva Yojana and PM Vishwakarma scheme, said that both PM Modi and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inquired about his company's plans and engagement with the youth.

Sep 25, 2025

Fact check: Govt busts Pakistani propaganda over Air Marshal's AI-generated video

The PIB in its fact-check has exposed the doctored, digitally morphed and fabricated video of the Air Marshal and also called out Pakistani propaganda machinery for fanning utter falsehood.

Sep 25, 2025

'Inciting them against nation': BJP leaders slam Rahul Gandhi's Gen Z remarks

Rahul Gandhi demands expedited relief, aid efforts for Maha farmers; Sule wants blanket loan waiver

Rahul Gandhi's appeal for swift action was echoed by Supriya Sule, the working president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), who emphasized the need for a blanket loan waiver for the farmers.

Sep 25, 2025

Karnataka begins crackdown on bike taxi, Association appeals to Rahul Gandhi

HC raps K'taka govt for delay in forming bike taxi policy, says considering lifting ban

Making submissions, Advocate General Shashi Kiran Shetty, representing the government, stated that the government has not permitted bike taxis to provide services to commuters. He said the policy has been introduced to protect gig workers, and currently, bike taxis are only allowed to carry out deliveries of goods. Hence, action should be taken against aggregators providing services to passengers.

Sep 25, 2025

Festival of taxes or festival of votes? Decoding PM Modi's GST address to nation

11 years of Make in India: PM Modi hails transformative impact, says laid foundation for Aatmanirbharta

Taking to his social media handle, PM Modi wrote, "11 years ago on this day, the Make in India initiative was launched with a vision to add momentum to India's growth and tap into our nation's entrepreneurial potential."

Sep 25, 2025

Will meet IT companies, they should know their responsibilities: Shivakumar on B'luru pothole issue

Speaking to the media after paying his final respects to iconic Kannada author S.L. Bhyrappa in Bengaluru on Thursday, Shivakumar, responding to a question, said, "Of course, I am meeting IT companies. They are our friends, but they should also know their responsibilities."

Sep 25, 2025

North Korea presumed to possess up to 2,000 kg of highly enriched uranium: South Korea

The minister disclosed the assessment during a press conference, citing publicly released estimates by experts, highlighting the urgency of stopping North Korea's nuclear programs, Yonhap news agency reported.

Sep 25, 2025

Nothing's CMF to become Indian brand; announces $100 million JV with Optiemus to create 1,800 jobs

Smartphone maker Nothing has given its affordable sub-brand CMF a big push by turning it into an independent subsidiary with India as its global base for operations, research, and manufacturing, the company said on Thursday.

Sep 25, 2025

GST 2.0 to enhance ease of living & ease of doing business: PM Modi

India must become self-reliant, Russia our time-tested partner: PM Modi

During his keynote address at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 here, PM Modi said that this time, the country partner of the trade show is Russia, which means "we are further strengthening this time-tested partnership".

Sep 25, 2025

Impact of H-1B visa hike to be minimum on Indian IT firms: Report

H-1B visa fee hike to cut Indian IT firms' margins by just 10-20 bps, revenue to grow 2-4 pc

India's leading IT exporters, with operating margins of around 22 per cent last fiscal year, are expected to pass on 30 to 70 per cent of the incremental costs to customers, a report from research firm Crisil Intelligence said.

Sep 25, 2025

Shashi Tharoor welcomes Centre's decision to add over 10,000 medical seats

Lauding the government's nod to the game-changer move, Shashi Tharoor said, "Government of India's decision to add 10,023 new undergraduate and postgraduate seats in government medical colleges over the next four years is a significant and welcome step."

Sep 25, 2025

Nation prepared to host 2036 Olympic Games: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

CM Rekha Gupta attack: Delhi court directs police to provide FIR copy to accused

The case relates to the assault on Chief Minister Gupta during a 'Jan Sunwai' session at her Civil Lines residence on August 20. The assailant, identified as Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakariya, a 41-year-old autorickshaw driver from Rajkot in Gujarat, had posed as a complainant before launching the attack.

Sep 25, 2025

Kolkata limps back to normal after cloudburst horror; civic authorities, cops plan to prevent mishaps during Durga puja

Taking advantage of the improved weather Durga puja organisers -- who had received a setback following the midnight cloudburst and heavy rains in the days after that which damaged several Puja pandals -- made most of the day by repairing the damage and getting the mandaps ready for public viewing.

Sep 25, 2025

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Articles by IBT News Desk

PM Modi launches Mahila Rojgar Yojana, transfers Rs 7,500 crore to 75 lakh women in Bihar

Bengaluru shopkeeper, aide assault woman over saree theft; all three arrested

Domestic generic producers may see near-term gains as US imposes tariffs on pharma

Coal PSUs announce Rs 1.03 lakh as performance linked reward for non-executive workers

Italy's Deputy PM confirms support for early EU Free Trade Agreement with India

Trump announces tariffs of up to 100 pc on imports of pharma drugs; move may hit India

Musk's xAI alleges theft of trade secrets in lawsuit against OpenAI

PM Modi interacts with entrepreneurs at UP International Trade Show, praises work

Fact check: Govt busts Pakistani propaganda over Air Marshal's AI-generated video

Rahul Gandhi demands expedited relief, aid efforts for Maha farmers; Sule wants blanket loan waiver

HC raps K'taka govt for delay in forming bike taxi policy, says considering lifting ban

11 years of Make in India: PM Modi hails transformative impact, says laid foundation for Aatmanirbharta

Will meet IT companies, they should know their responsibilities: Shivakumar on B'luru pothole issue

North Korea presumed to possess up to 2,000 kg of highly enriched uranium: South Korea

Nothing's CMF to become Indian brand; announces $100 million JV with Optiemus to create 1,800 jobs

India must become self-reliant, Russia our time-tested partner: PM Modi

H-1B visa fee hike to cut Indian IT firms' margins by just 10-20 bps, revenue to grow 2-4 pc

Shashi Tharoor welcomes Centre's decision to add over 10,000 medical seats

CM Rekha Gupta attack: Delhi court directs police to provide FIR copy to accused

Kolkata limps back to normal after cloudburst horror; civic authorities, cops plan to prevent mishaps during Durga puja

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'