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Bihar polls: JD(U) announces first list of 57 candidates; several ministers, new faces included

Bihar polls: JD(U) releases second list of 44 candidates, including four Muslims

Political observers note that this inclusion indicates Nitish Kumar's effort to retain minority support and balance the NDA's overall social outreach, especially after the BJP's candidate lists excluded Muslim names altogether.

15 days ago

13 PF withdrawal provisions merged into 1 simplified framework

Earlier, there was complex eligibility criteria in terms of differing minimum service period leading to rejection/delays. Too many provisions for partial withdrawals led to confusion for members and frequent rejection of withdrawal claims.

15 days ago

Rahul Gandhi hits out at Centre over Trump's latest claim on Russian oil

Trump has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great man" and India as "an incredible country", adding that he is open to meeting the Prime Minister on the sidelines of the upcoming ASEAN Summit in Malaysia.

15 days ago

Trump calls PM Modi a great man, claims India 'assured' him to stop buying Russian oil

The Trump administration imposed an additional 25 per cent tariffs on India in August for purchasing Russian oil while taking no action against China.Trump also said that the new US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, who was present in the Oval Office, is going to do a "great job".

15 days ago

Congress caught in crossfire after NC 'backtracks' on Rajya Sabha seat deal

Congress faces a political dilemma ahead of the October 24 Rajya Sabha elections after the NC allegedly reneged on its commitment to share a "safe" seat. Feeling humiliated and sidelined, the Congress leadership is struggling to decide whether to support the NC nominees or abstain from voting — a move that could indirectly help the BJP.

15 days ago

Bassim Haidar: The Quiet Builder Behind Africa's Mobile-Money Credit Boom

Bassim Haidar is the low-profile entrepreneur who built the financial rails behind Africa's mobile-money boom, turning telco data into micro-credit access for millions of unbanked users.

15 days ago

Pakistan's debt spiral deepens: Another bailout on the horizon

Pakistan must meet over USD 23 billion in external debt repayments in the current fiscal year, and the central bank's estimates put total foreign debt repayments and interest at about USD 30.35 billion for the year, say media reports.

15 days ago

Police in J&K's Srinagar raid multiple locations linked to suspected terror associates

The coordinated search operations were conducted across various areas of Srinagar, targeting individuals involved in facilitating, aiding, or abetting terror-related activities.

15 days ago

Ajmer Dargah row: Hindu Sena chief files fresh petition seeking sealing of site

He urged the court to ensure the protection of the section of the site where, according to him, a picture of Lord Shiva is engraved on a wall and a Shivalinga is believed to be present. The next hearing in the case has been scheduled for October 17, 2025.

15 days ago

Just seeking garbage clearance: Biocon chief after Karnataka Minister's GST jibe

Reacting to the media, Minister Lad had stated that "Anyone criticising my government, I respect it. You ask Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw to react to the Union government on GST? Ask her why she doesn't speak about GST? They fear. We are proud that our government is democratic, and anyone can criticise."

16 days ago

Bihar polls: JD(U) announces first list of 57 candidates; several ministers, new faces included

Bihar JD(U) president Umesh Singh Kushwaha will contest from Mahnar (Vaishali), Cabinet Minister Maheshwar Hazari from Kalyanpur (SC reserved), Minister Ratnesh Sada from Sonbarsa (SC reserved), Minister Amrendra Pratap Singh from Kuchaikot (Gopalganj), and Education Minister Sunil Kumar from Bhore.

16 days ago

'Test case basis': SC allows limited use of green crackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali

Observing that "commercial considerations and the festive spirit should take a back seat when it concerns the environment and health", a Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran permitted the sale of NEERI-approved green crackers from October 18 to October 20.

16 days ago

Assam: CBI arrests NHIDCL Executive Director for taking bribe, seizes Rs 2.62 crore

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Bihar polls: JD(U) releases second list of 44 candidates, including four Muslims

13 PF withdrawal provisions merged into 1 simplified framework

Rahul Gandhi hits out at Centre over Trump's latest claim on Russian oil

Trump calls PM Modi a great man, claims India 'assured' him to stop buying Russian oil

Congress caught in crossfire after NC 'backtracks' on Rajya Sabha seat deal

Bassim Haidar: The Quiet Builder Behind Africa's Mobile-Money Credit Boom

Pakistan's debt spiral deepens: Another bailout on the horizon

Police in J&K's Srinagar raid multiple locations linked to suspected terror associates

Ajmer Dargah row: Hindu Sena chief files fresh petition seeking sealing of site

Just seeking garbage clearance: Biocon chief after Karnataka Minister's GST jibe

Bihar polls: JD(U) announces first list of 57 candidates; several ministers, new faces included

'Test case basis': SC allows limited use of green crackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali

Assam: CBI arrests NHIDCL Executive Director for taking bribe, seizes Rs 2.62 crore

BJP fields late Devender Rana's daughter for Nagrota constituency; Aga Syed gets Budgam

Sri Lankan PM to embark on first official visit to India on Oct 16

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]