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Aspirational growth: What should India do to achieve an 8% growth path?

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- There has been welcome talk in recent days about raising the bar on economic performance. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in the course of her opening remarks at the Kau... Read More


Lord Ram's courage reflected in Operation Sindoor, says PM Modi in Diwali letter

India, Oct. 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a special Diwali message to citizens, extended greetings and reflected on India's journey of progress, unity, and resilience. Emphasizing the festiva... Read More


JMM won't contest Bihar polls, accuses RJD, Congress of 'political shrewdness'

India, Oct. 21 -- The Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has pulled out of the Bihar assembly election accusing its alliance partners Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress of 'politic... Read More


Sanae Takaichi elected as Japan's first female prime minister after winning historic vote

India, Oct. 21 -- Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), on Tuesday won a historic vote in the lower house, paving the way for her inauguration as the country's next ... Read More


PM Modi pays tribute to police personnel on Commemoration Day

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- On Police Commemoration Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of police personnel who have served selflessly to safeguard the nation. In a ... Read More


PM Modi mourns loss of veteran actor Govardhan Asrani

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed profound sorrow over the demise of Govardhan Asrani, a veteran actor celebrated for his versatility and significant contributions to ... Read More


Big relief for Indian techies, students as US announces exemptions to H-1B visa fees

India, Oct. 21 -- In a major relief for thousands of Indian professionals and students in the United States, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has clarified that recent international... Read More


Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoles death of Govardhan Asrani, calls him, 'a gifted entertainer'

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Bollywood stars on Tuesday paid heartfelt tributes to veteran actor Govardhan Asrani, fondly known simply as Asrani, who passed away in M... Read More


Hard-won RTI gains are at risk as privacy legislation tilts the balance against demands of democracy

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- In March 2003, the Supreme Court passed a historic verdict that filled a legislative gap. It made the disclosure of wealth details and criminal records of election candidates man... Read More


UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz: Zelenskyy, Trump, Operation Sindoor, Kapil Dev, Golf India Tour & more

India, Oct. 21 -- 1. What specific missile did Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seek for his country in last week's meeting with US President Donald Trump? A. Patriot B. Tomahawk (Correct) C. ... Read More