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nationwide s.i.r. may kick off with five poll-bound states next year

New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- ECI might undertake an upcoming nationwide special intensive revision of electoral rolls in two phases, beginning with the five states that are scheduled to go to the polls early... Read More


EV CHITNIS, KEY cog in INDIAN SPACE EVOLUTION, DIES

Mumbai, Oct. 23 -- Eknath Vasant Chitnis, the renowned scientist who shaped India's space programme and played a pivotal role in helping the country realise its nascent cosmic ambitions, died on Wedne... Read More


2 injured after ex-min's minor son rams Audi into three cars in Jaipur

Jaipur, Oct. 23 -- At least two people were injured after a luxury car allegedly driven by the 15-year-old son of former Rajasthan minister Rajkumar Sharma rammed into three cars in Jaipur's Pratap Na... Read More


Ex-BJD MLA among 11 held for killing BJP leader

Bhubaneswar, Oct. 23 -- Former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Bikram Panda, former Berhampur mayor Siba Shankar Das and 10 others were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the October 6 murder of Bhara... Read More


Govt to acquire 425k modern carbines

New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- The government has signed a Rs.2,770-crore deal with two private firms to equip soldiers with 4.25 lakh (425k) modern close-quarter battle carbines, replacing the existing decade... Read More


PM Modi unlikely to attend Asean summit

New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to travel to Malaysia next week for the Asean Summit because of scheduling and other issues, people familiar with the matter said on Wedn... Read More


'Pak still healing from Op Sindoor'

New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that Pakistan is still recovering from the blow dealt by India during the four-day military clash in May under Operation Sindoor.... Read More


Car sales take off, industry sees GST cut fuelling growth

New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- India's top carmakers saw double-digit growth following a spike in demand after cuts in goods and services tax (GST) rates late in September coincided with the Navratri to Diwali... Read More


Delhi HC settles 25-year-oldMars-Cadbury trademark row

New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- The Delhi high court has closed a 25-year-old trademark infringement dispute between confectionery giants Mars and Cadbury over the use of the word "Celebrations", further direct... Read More


Companies tiptoe back to banks as bond yields rise

mumbai, Oct. 23 -- Banks are lending to companies at a higher pace after several muted quarters, and a strong credit pipeline has raised hopes of a more robust turnaround in the second half of the fis... Read More