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Piyush Goyal urges Singapore investors to tap into India’s growth story, highlights reforms and sectoral opportunities

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago25 mins

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has extended a strong invitation to Singapore-based investors to explore India’s dynamic and rapidly expanding market, citing robust economic reforms, digital transformation, and sectoral resilience as key drivers of growth. Speaking at the India-Singapore Business Roundtable held in Singapore on October 4, 2025, Goyal emphasized India’s emergence…

MP CM Mohan Yadav lauds Kaziranga’s conservation success, proposes inter-state collaboration with Assam for wildlife protection

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago15 mins

In a significant gesture of ecological diplomacy, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has praised Assam’s Kaziranga National Park as a “global benchmark in wildlife conservation” and expressed keen interest in forging inter-state collaboration to replicate its success across MP’s forest reserves. During his two-day visit to Assam, Yadav toured Kaziranga’s core zones, interacted with…

Rahul Gandhi’s Columbia University remarks spark political firestorm in India over democracy, China and RSS ideology

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago15 mins

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has triggered a major political storm with his recent speech at EIA University in Medellín, Colombia, where he accused the Modi government of launching a “wholesale attack” on India’s democratic system. His comments, delivered during a seminar on global governance and democratic resilience, have drawn sharp reactions…

Rohit Sharma’s legacy: An aggressive batting blueprint that delivered India two ICC titles and a fearless mindset

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago24 mins

Rohit Sharma’s captaincy era will be remembered not just for the silverware it brought home, but for the fearless batting philosophy that redefined India’s approach to white-ball cricket. From the heartbreak of the 2022 T20 World Cup to the triumphs of the 2023 ICC World Test Championship and the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, Rohit’s…

Suryakumar Yadav’s biggest regret after Asia Cup triumph: ‘I never got to play under MS Dhoni’s captaincy’

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago15 mins

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, fresh off leading the Men in Blue to a thrilling Asia Cup 2025 victory in Dubai, has opened up about a personal regret that continues to linger despite his recent success. In a candid interaction during an event in Hyderabad, the 35-year-old batter revealed that his biggest disappointment in his…

Bihar BJP asserts equal alliance footing ahead of 2025 polls: ‘No big brother this time’

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

In a clear message aimed at redefining alliance dynamics ahead of the high-stakes Bihar Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has declared that it will not play the role of a “big brother” in any coalition arrangement. The statement, made by senior BJP leaders during the party’s core committee meeting in Patna on October…

Greta Thunberg alleges harsh treatment in Israeli detention: ‘Bedbugs, rashes, dehydration’ spark global outrage

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

Environmental and human rights activist Greta Thunberg has accused Israeli authorities of subjecting her to inhumane treatment during her recent detention following the interception of the Global Sumud flotilla bound for Gaza. In a communication shared by the Swedish Foreign Ministry on October 4, 2025, Thunberg reported being held in a bedbug-infested cell, suffering from…

SC to hear plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention on October 6 amid national outcry and legal scrutiny

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago15 mins

The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a habeas corpus petition on October 6, 2025, challenging the detention of renowned climate activist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA). The plea, filed by his wife Dr. Gitanjali J. Angmo, seeks his immediate release and questions the legality of invoking NSA…

‘Shah Rukh Khan’s second name is love’: Rani Mukerji celebrates SRK’s timeless chemistry with Kajol and Juhi Chawla

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

In a heartfelt tribute to Bollywood’s enduring romantic icon, actress Rani Mukerji recently described Shah Rukh Khan as “the embodiment of love,” praising his legendary onscreen chemistry with co-stars Kajol and Juhi Chawla. Speaking at a film retrospective event in Mumbai on October 4, 2025, Rani reflected on SRK’s legacy as the quintessential romantic hero…

Judicial commission led by Justice Soumitra Saikia to probe Zubeen Garg’s death amid mounting public pressure and CID arrests

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago15 mins

In a major development following the mysterious death of celebrated Assamese singer, composer, and cultural icon Zubeen Garg, the Assam government has constituted a judicial commission to investigate the circumstances surrounding his demise. The commission, chaired by sitting Gauhati High Court judge Justice Soumitra Saikia, was formally announced on October 4, 2025, and is expected…

Tibetan political leader calls for global stand against China’s interference in Buddhist traditions and reincarnation process

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago16 mins

In a powerful appeal that underscores growing tensions between Beijing and the Tibetan exile community, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the democratically elected head of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), has called for an urgent international stand against China’s increasing interference in Tibetan religious traditions, particularly the sacred process of reincarnation. Speaking at a global Buddhist conference…

Amit Shah urges Maoists to surrender under rehabilitation policy, rules out dialogue amid intensified anti-Naxal operations

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 4, 2025, made a firm appeal to Maoist insurgents to accept the government’s surrender and rehabilitation policy, categorically ruling out any possibility of dialogue. Addressing a high-level security review meeting in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, Shah reiterated the Centre’s commitment to eliminating Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) through coordinated operations, development outreach,…

Congress appoints Gehlot, Baghel, Adhir Chowdhury as senior observers for Bihar polls, sets tone for high-stakes electoral strategy

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

In a strategic move ahead of the crucial Bihar Assembly elections, the Indian National Congress has appointed three senior leaders—Ashok Gehlot, Bhupesh Baghel, and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury—as senior observers to oversee poll preparations, candidate selection, and alliance coordination in the state. The announcement, made by the All India Congress Committee (AICC) on October 4, 2025,…

Entertainment

Shweta Tiwari’s unstoppable journey: From Prerna to powerhouse performer across TV, OTT and films

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

From earning her first paycheck of ₹500 to becoming one of the most celebrated faces in Indian television, Shweta Tiwari’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and relentless ambition. As she celebrates over two decades in the entertainment industry, her evolution from the iconic Prerna Sharma in Kasautii Zindagii Kay to a versatile performer…

IppoPay scales up kirana lending with ₹120 crore disbursed in 2 years, targets deeper Bharat penetration

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

Fintech startup IppoPay has emerged as a key enabler of financial inclusion in India’s tier 2 and tier 3 markets, announcing that it has disbursed over ₹120 crore in loans to kirana store owners and small merchants over the past two years. The Chennai-based company, which provides payment infrastructure and embedded finance solutions to underserved…

Tawang hosts first Monpa youth educational conference to empower future leaders of Arunachal Pradesh

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

In a landmark initiative aimed at nurturing leadership and academic excellence among indigenous youth, Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh hosted the first-ever Monpa Youth Educational Conference on October 3, 2025. Organized by the Monpa Welfare Society in collaboration with the Department of Education and local NGOs, the event brought together over 500 students, educators, scholars,…

Kapil Dev imagines fantasy clash: 1983 World Cup legends vs India’s 2025 Asia Cup champions, sparks generational debate

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

Cricketing icon Kapil Dev has stirred nostalgia and excitement across the cricketing world by weighing in on a fantasy clash between India’s historic 1983 World Cup-winning team and the newly crowned 2025 Asia Cup champions. Speaking at a sports conclave in Mumbai on October 3, 2025, the legendary all-rounder said, “It would be a dream…

France releases Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker after Putin calls seizure ‘piracy’, diplomatic tensions flare

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

In a dramatic turn of events that has reignited geopolitical tensions, France has released a Russian oil tanker suspected to be part of Moscow’s so-called “shadow fleet” after President Vladimir Putin condemned its seizure as an act of “piracy.” The vessel, detained off the coast of Marseille last week, was allegedly transporting sanctioned crude oil…

Owaisi cautions voters against BJP in Jubilee Hills bypoll, urges secular unity to protect Hyderabad’s identity

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago44 mins

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has issued a strong warning to voters in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills constituency ahead of the upcoming bypoll, urging them to reject the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and safeguard the city’s secular and inclusive ethos. Addressing a public meeting on October 3, 2025, Owaisi accused the BJP of attempting to polarize voters…

Amit Shah claims BJP ended ‘kharchi-parchi’ culture in Haryana, highlights governance shift ahead of elections

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago14 mins

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Haryana has successfully dismantled the long-standing ‘kharchi-parchi’ system—a colloquial term referring to corruption and nepotism in government recruitment and public services. Addressing a rally in Kaithal as part of the BJP’s election campaign for the 2026 Haryana Assembly polls,…

Tej Pratap Yadav invokes Ramayan analogy, urges Tejashwi to show elder brother respect amid family tensions

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

In a fresh twist to the ongoing political and personal tensions within Bihar’s first family, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tej Pratap Yadav has publicly urged his younger brother and Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav to show him the respect due to an elder sibling—drawing a dramatic analogy from the Ramayan. “Just like Laxman did…

Centre issues urgent advisory: Cough and cold medications not recommended for children under 5 amid deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago14 mins

In a decisive move following the tragic deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan allegedly linked to cough syrup consumption, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Union Ministry of Health has issued a nationwide advisory cautioning against the use of cough and cold medications in children below five years of age….

SEBI unveils Validated UPI Handles and SEBI Check to safeguard investor payments and curb fraud

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago14 mins

In a major step towards enhancing digital payment security in India’s capital markets, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched two new initiatives—Validated UPI Handles and SEBI Check—to protect investors from fraudulent transactions and unauthorized fund transfers. The twin measures, announced on October 2, 2025, aim to bring greater transparency and trust…

AI godfather Yoshua Bengio warns of human extinction risk from hyperintelligent machines within a decade

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

In a chilling forecast that has reignited global debate on artificial intelligence safety, renowned AI pioneer and Turing Award winner Yoshua Bengio has warned that hyperintelligent machines could pose an existential threat to humanity within the next 5 to 10 years. Bengio, widely regarded as one of the “godfathers of AI,” cautioned that advanced AI…

Bihar polls 2025: BJP faces anti-incumbency heat, draws lessons from Gujarat and Chhattisgarh to tackle MLA fatigue

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago14 mins

As Bihar gears up for its high-stakes assembly elections in November 2025, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) finds itself at a critical juncture. With 80 of its MLAs and MLCs heading into the polls, the party is grappling with growing anti-incumbency, internal fatigue, and the challenge of sustaining voter enthusiasm beyond Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…

Tripura anti-narcotics crackdown: Over 4,200 bottles of Codeine Phosphate seized in joint operation near Agartala

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago14 mins

In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking in Northeast India, law enforcement agencies in Tripura seized over 4,200 bottles of Codeine Phosphate during a coordinated anti-narcotics operation near Agartala. The joint raid, conducted on October 2, 2025, involved personnel from the Tripura Police, Border Security Force (BSF), and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), and is being…

Sonam Wangchuk’s wife appeals to President Murmu’s tribal roots for his release, calls him ‘Voice of Ladakh Tribals’

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of renowned education reformer and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, has made an emotional appeal to President Droupadi Murmu, invoking her tribal heritage and constitutional role to seek the immediate and unconditional release of her husband. Wangchuk, who was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) on September 26, 2025, following violent…

Vaishnaw urges NIELIT to collaborate with 500 top firms for industry-aligned tech training push

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago14 mins

Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) to forge partnerships with 500 leading companies across India to deliver industry-driven training programs. The move is aimed at transforming NIELIT into a future-ready skilling powerhouse that aligns with the evolving needs of the digital economy…

Rajasthan cabinet reshuffle buzz grows louder as Vasundhara Raje reactivates political network ahead of panchayat polls

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

Political temperatures in Rajasthan are rising as speculation intensifies over a major cabinet reshuffle in the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led BJP government. Former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has stepped up her political engagements, triggering talk of a strategic comeback and a possible rebalancing of power within the state unit. With six ministerial posts currently vacant and…

D Gukesh slips to World No. 11 in FIDE rankings; Arjun Erigaisi becomes India No. 1 with career-best World No. 4

News Desk6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

India’s chess landscape witnessed a dramatic shift in the October 2025 FIDE classical rankings as reigning World Champion D Gukesh dropped out of the global top ten, while Arjun Erigaisi surged to World No. 4, becoming the highest-ranked Indian player. The reshuffle follows the conclusion of the FIDE Grand Swiss tournament in Samarkand, where Gukesh…