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IMF cuts federal flood funding, shifts burden to provincesPublished on: October 6, 2025 3:32 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 6 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stopped the federal government from allocating funds to flood-affected areas for relief projects. Today is a crucial day as the IMF missio... Read More


Congress working out of temporary 'war room'

New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- Ahead of the Bihar election, the Congress party's "war room"-the command centre for election management-is currently operating from a temporary location, after its previous office... Read More


Bihar assembly polls: First test after SIR, to set stage for nationwide exercise

India, Oct. 6 -- Bihar is set to become the first state in India to conduct elections following the recent special intensive revision (SIR) of the voter list - an exercise that has become a major flas... Read More


Ludhiana: DC orders probe into alleged forgery of land records

Ludhiana, Oct. 6 -- Deputy commissioner Himanshu Jain has ordered an inquiry against local revenue officials following allegations of forgery of land records in Jhande village. The action comes after... Read More


'Phone off since October 5': Jadavpur University student Himadri Purkait reportedly missing amid Darjeeling rains

New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- As Darjeeling and its surrounding areas reel from devastation triggered by torrential rainfall, landslides, and flash floods, family members of Jadavpur University (JU) student Hi... Read More


Will urge Supreme Court to allow use of green firecrackers on Diwali: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- Delhi government will urge the Supreme Court to permit the use of green firecrackers during Diwali, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday. "We will urge the Supreme Cou... Read More


PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Jaipur hospital fire

New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan and wished for the recovery of the injured... Read More


BJP's Dilip Ghosh hits out at West Bengal CM Banerjee over Darjeeling landslides, says TMC neglected cleanliness of drains

North 24 Parganas, Oct. 6 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the recent floods and landslides in Darjeeling, stating that the... Read More


Nitish Kumar inaugurates Patna Metro

Patna, Oct. 6 -- In a landmark step, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today inaugurated the Patna Metro Rail Service, marking a new era in the state's infrastructure development. Patna Metro operati... Read More


SC rejects V. Senthil Balaji's plea, seeks clarification on order forcing his resignation as minister

New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a plea filed by former Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader V. Senthil Balaji, who sought clarification on an earlier order that had com... Read More