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Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh calls for joint efforts to build self-reliant Panchayats; MoU signed for EV charging stations

New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, also known as Lalan Singh, on Friday called for the participation of all stakeholders in efforts to make Panchayats self-reliant and developed,... Read More


Centre scraps petrol export levy, raises diesel duty to Rs 11.5 per litre

New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- The Centre has scrapped the special additional excise duty (SAED) on petrol exports while raising the levy on high-speed diesel to Rs 11.5 per litre and aviation turbine fuel (AT... Read More


Karnataka bandh: Sugarcane farmers protest at Vijayapura toll gate over demand for Rs 5,500 per tonne

Vijayapura, Oct. 31 -- Sugarcane farmers staged protests at the Hittinahalli toll gate in Vijayapura district on Saturday, demanding a fair price of Rs 5,500 per tonne for their produce, as a statewid... Read More


"Scripted like a movie screenplay": Tarun Chugh calls INDIA bloc rally 'melodrama', accuses Congress of wasting Parliament's time

New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tarun Chugh on Saturday criticised the INDIA bloc over its proposed November 1 rally, calling it "melodrama" and questioning the opposition's deci... Read More


Delhi HC upholds bail to accused in alleged larger terror conspiracy in J-K, dismisses NIA appeal

New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- The Delhi High Court has dismissed the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) appeal against the grant of bail to Mateen Ahmed Bhat in a case concerning an alleged larger terror c... Read More


The Nashik Kumbh: A rRs.r34,700-crore vision of faith, power and development

India, Oct. 31 -- When President Droupadi Murmu presides over the ceremonial hoisting of the sacred flags at Ramkund in Nashik and Kushavarta Tirtha in Trimbakeshwar today, the ritual will mark more t... Read More


Bank lending rises as corporate bond fundraising falls amid higher yields: Finance Ministry

New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- Bank lending to India's commercial sector increased sharply during April-August of the current financial year (FY27), even as corporate bond issuances by non-financial companies ... Read More


"Did we see Prime Minister, Home Minister in Parliament during Monsoon Session?": Jebi Mather

New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- Congress MP Jebi Mather on Saturday questioned Union Home Minister Amit Shah's suggestion of convening a special session of Parliament to discuss the Special Intensive Revision (... Read More


"I am a consultant, not a full-time employee": Kevin Pietersen clarifies England role after Tri-Series exit

London, Oct. 31 -- Following England's failure to qualify for the Tri-Series final in Pakistan, specialist mentor Kevin Pietersen clarified that his role with the team is that of a consultant rather t... Read More


"Organised mock Parliament to soothe its troubled prince": Sudhanshu Trivedi targets Congress over mock Parliament, cites World Bank report on poverty reduction

New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Sudhanshu Trivedi on Saturday criticised the Congress over its mock Parliament, accusing the opposition party of attempting... Read More