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7 days before Bihar votes in 1st phase: Nitish vs Tejashwi vs PK, who’s promising what

The first phase of Bihar's assembly election sets the stage for a fight among the state's political heavyweights who are making their final appeals to voters in what promises to be one of the most closely watched contests of 2025

Why UN report linking Pahalgam attack to Myanmar refugees has invited India’s ire

The report, released by the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar, claimed that Rohingya refugees have faced 'severe pressure' in India since the Pahalgam terror attack earlier this year. It added that despite having no involvement in the incident, Rohingya refugees were detained and threatened by Indian authorities. India dismissed the claims as 'baseless and biased' and accused the UN of a 'blinkered analysis'

KYV is the new KYC: Why your FASTag could stop working after October 31

New FASTag rule shocks motorists! From October 31, your FASTag could stop working unless you complete KYV verification, a tedious new process leaving drivers angry, confused and stuck in cash-only queues.

‘No place for Lalu and Sonia’s sons in Bihar or Delhi’: Amit Shah says NDA united under Nitish Kumar

“Lalu Yadav wants to see his son Tejashwi as CM and Sonia Gandhi wants Rahul Gandhi to be the PM. Want to tell both of them — no seats are vacant for their sons in either Bihar or Delhi,” said Shah

‘No one can touch it’: Amit Shah hits back at Tejashwi Yadav, says BJP won’t let them block implementation of Waqf law

Speaking to Network18 Group Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi at News18 ‘Sabse Bada Dangal’ ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, Amit Shah said the opposition does not understand the Constitution, but his party will not let them stop the implementation of the Waqf law.

Amit Shah says Rahul Gandhi insulted ‘Chhathi Maiya’, will pay Bihar poll price for remarks against PM Modi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the opposition leader had not only insulted the PM but also hurt the sentiments of devotees of Chhathi Maiya.

Jaishankar pushes for early India-EU FTA to ‘stabilise global economy, strengthen democratic forces’

An early conclusion of the proposed free trade agreement between India and the European Union can make a "big difference" in terms of stabilising the global economy and strengthening democratic forces, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.

Unprecedented NDA wave in Bihar, will win polls with 2/3rd majority: Amit Shah to News18

Shah said the alliance will form the next government under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

PM Modi calls India a ‘steady lighthouse’ for global trade amid global tensions and trade disruptions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday pitched India as a “steady lighthouse” for the world amid global tensions, trade disruptions and shifting supply chains.

ITR filing deadline for corporates for AY 2025–26 extended till December 10

The income tax department on Wednesday extended the deadline for filing IT returns for AY 202526 by corporates and those assessees who need to get their accounts audited to December 10.

Reliance Brands signs franchise deal to bring Italy’s Max&Co to India

Reliance Brands Limited (RBL) has entered into a long-term master franchise agreement to bring MAX&Co., a contemporary Italian fashion brand, to India.

How Pakistani terrorist Masood Azhar is training the Jaish women's jihad brigade

In a 21-minute audio recording at Markaz Usman-o-Ali in Pakistan's Bahawalpur, Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Maulana Masood Azhar announced his plans to introduce a women's brigade called Jamat-ul-Mominat. The unit will train, indoctrinate and deploy women on 'global jihad' missions. Earlier, the terror outfit also launched an online course for women

Why President Murmu’s Rafale photo with IAF pilot Pak falsely claimed it captured is powerful

President Droupadi Murmu undertook a 30-minute Rafale sortie and stood beside IAF’s Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh, the Rafale pilot Pakistan had falsely claimed was captured during Operation Sindoor. By doing this, India has exposed Islamabad’s misinformation campaign yet again

Watch: President Murmu becomes the first Indian President to fly Rafale and Sukhoi fighter jets

President Droupadi Murmu flies Rafale fighter jet at Ambala Air Force Station on Wednesday. She becomes the first Indian President to fly both Rafale and Sukhoi fighter jets.

Why was the Bangladesh national anthem sung at a Congress event in Assam?

A major controversy has erupted after an Assam Congress leader, Bidhu Bhushan Das, reportedly sang 'Amar Sonar Bangla', the national anthem of Bangladesh, at a party meeting in the state’s Sribhumi district. The BJP has slammed the Congress for being 'Bangladesh-obsessed' and demanded an inquiry into the matter

No rain in Delhi after cloud seeding trials. Why did the experiment flop?

Delhi’s ambitious Rs 3-crore cloud seeding trials failed. The capital received no rain despite two experiments being conducted, leaving residents to wonder what went wrong as they battle poor air. Scientists point to the dry winter air as a major obstacle, and even pointed out that this method isn’t a long-term solution to the pollution problem

PM Modi to attend the International Aryan Summit to honour Arya Samaj’s service to the society

PIB stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the International Aryan Summit, 2025 in New Delhi to commemorate 200th birth anniversary of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati and 150 years of Arya Samaj’s service to the society.

Chinese nationals control instant loan, crypto frauds in India: ED report

Amid rising cybercrimes in India, Chinese nationals have come to dominate the illicit loan app- and cryptocurrency-related scams and have looted up to Rs 28,000 crore so far, according to a report by Enforcement Directorate (ED).

In a first, EU's top leaders to be Republic Day chief guests next year: Report

New Delhi is in the process of sending a formal invitation to the dignitaries, while the official confirmation of acceptance is underway, following which India and Brussels are expected to announce the engagement

'Intense but very productive': Piyush Goyal concludes Brussels visit for India-EU FTA talks

Piyush Goyal concluded his two-day Brussels visit after productive meetings with EU officials, marking progress in advancing the India-EU Free Trade Agreement

Cyclone Montha batters India's east coast; 1 dead, thousands evacuated

Severe cyclonic storm Montha is likely to maintain the intensity for a period of six hours after its landfall over interior Andhra Pradesh and the adjoining areas, including south Odisha, the India Meteorological Department has said

8th Pay Commission gets govt nod: What it means for employees, all you need to know

The Union Cabinet has approved the Terms of Reference for the 8th Central Pay Commission, chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, to revise salaries, allowances, and pensions of central government staff. Here are the key details: When will it be implemented, who will benefit, and how much salary hike can employees expect?

8th Pay Commission expected to roll out in 2026. How big will the pay jump be for central govt employees?

The Union Cabinet led by PM Narendra Modi approved the 8th Central Pay Commission ToR, set to overhaul pay for 1.18 crore employees and pensioners, with changes likely from January 1, 2026

No students in 8,000 schools yet 20,000 teachers employed: India’s education paradox

About 8,000 schools in various states of India recorded zero student enrolments with the employment of 20,817 teachers in these schools collectively.

Tata Trusts battle: Why Mehli Mistry, Ratan Tata’s close confidante, has been ousted

He was considered a close confidante of Ratan Tata. But now Mehli Mistry is on his way out of the Tata Trusts after Chairman Noel Tata, along with Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh, voted against his reappointment. This move puts Noel Tata in the driver’s seat despite possible legal challenges from the 65-year-old Mistry

The world is betting on India: Financial sector deals cross $15 bn this year, says report

The foreign companies are investing in the Indian Baking sector giving a major boost to the Indian finances and making it a major economic power.

HAL, Russia's UAC ink landmark deal for full-scale civil aircraft production in India

The agreement, inked in Moscow, grants HAL the rights to produce the twin-engine, narrow-body aircraft for Indian domestic customers.

Severe Cyclone Montha to make landfall at Andhra Pradesh’s coast today, east coast on red alert

India's east coast is on alert as severe Cyclone Montha is forecast to make landfall at Andhra Pradesh's coast later today. Sustained wind speed of 90-100 kilometre per hour (kmph) gusting to 110 kmph is expected along with extremely heavy rainfall in Andhra’s Rayalaseema region and many districts of Odisha.

Delhi’s acid attack was staged: How revenge led a DU student and her father to fake the crime

Just a day after a 20-year-old Delhi University student had claimed she was attacked by acid by a man who had been stalking her for days, the case had taken a new turn. The woman's father, identified as Aqeel Khan, has confessed to plotting the entire crime to frame three men with whom he had enmity. Here's how the shocker unfolded

'21 Maoists surrendered in Chhattisgarh', Amit Shah vows to eradicate menace by March 26

The surrendering group, which included 13 senior cadres, handed over 18 weapons