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US talks proceeding cordially, says Goyal

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that India's most recent meetings with US officials had been cordial, but emphasised that New Delhi is committed to a mutually ben... Read More


Banke Bihari toshkhan opened for 1st time in 54 years on panel orders

Agra, Oct. 19 -- The "toshkhana" (treasury) of Mathura's Banke Bihari temple was opened for the first time since 1971 on Saturday under the supervision of a Supreme Court-appointed high-powered commit... Read More


govt on gst rates

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- The next-generation GST reforms have triggered a sharp reduction in consumer prices and accelerated a "virtuous cycle" of growth through consumption-led demand, Union finance min... Read More


Sale of green fireworks begins, traditional ones still dominate

New Delhi/Gurugram, Oct. 19 -- The sale of "green firecrackers" officially began across Delhi-NCR on Saturday, but many continued to purchase conventional fireworks, raising concerns over the enforcem... Read More


every inch of Pakistan within BrahMos range, says Rajnath

NEW DELHI, Oct. 19 -- Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said all of Pakistan was within the reach of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and Operation Sindoor was merely a trailer. "Every i... Read More


Bihar Deputy CM's Old Election Affidavits Raise Several Questions

India, Oct. 19 -- He may have denied the charges levelled against him by Jan Suraaj leader Prashant Kishor, but Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary had once himself admitted in his election a... Read More


Hazlewood stuns Rohit Sharma as his return to international cricket ends in disappointment

Perth, Oct. 19 -- Former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's eagerly awaited return to international cricket was short-lived, as he was dismissed for eight runs by Josh Hazlewood in the first ODI against Au... Read More


"Pledge to strengthen unity, brotherhood:" Om Birla's message on Diwali eve

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has greeted people on the eve of Diwali. According to a release from the Lok Sabha Secretariat, in his message, Birla said: "Heartiest greetings to al... Read More


Preparations underway for Deepotsav 2025 at Ram Ki Paidi in Ayodhya

Ayodhya, Oct. 19 -- Preparations are in full swing for Deepotsav 2025 at Ram Ki Paidi on the banks of the River Saryu in Ayodhya. Ahead of the festival of lights, grand preparations are underway in th... Read More


RJD-Congress Seat Sharing Dispute Troubles Alliance

India, Oct. 19 -- Even as the nominations for the first phase got over, the deadlock over seat sharing in the Mahagathbandhan or the Grand Alliance is going on as the parties have still not been able ... Read More