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India’s manufacturing sector undergoes structural change under BHAVYA scheme

IANS | October 14, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) India's manufacturing sector is undergoing a structural change under the Rs 33,660 crore Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) initiative to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country. The manufacturing sector now contributes about 16–17 per cent of GDP and employs over 27 million workers. The National Manufacturing Mission aims to raise this share to 25 per cent by 2035, according to a factsheet issued by the government on Wednesday.

Delhi HC seeks report on Yasin Malik’s non-appearance in NIA death penalty appeal in terror funding case

IANS | October 14, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a report from the Tihar Jail Superintendent on the non-appearance of Kashmiri separatist leader and banned JKLF chief Yasin Malik in virtual proceedings in the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) appeal seeking the death penalty for him in a terror-funding case.

CJP receiving funds from US: American singer Mary Millben claims foreign plot behind Delhi stir

IANS | October 14, 2026 1:19 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) American singer Mary Millben on Wednesday made an explosive claim about the Delhi protests, alleging that the recently formed political satirical outfit Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) was being funded by “select donors” from the United States.

ISI’s digital jihad: 5,000 fake accounts target India amid SIR protests

Vicky Nanjappa | October 14, 2026 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Pakistan’s digital jihad campaign against India has reportedly intensified, with fake news peddlers stepping up efforts to malign the security forces and the Union government. Over the past two weeks, more than 5,000 social media accounts have reportedly been created in Pakistan with the alleged objective of spreading misinformation and inciting violence.

India's wholesale inflation stands at 11.39 pc in September: Govt

IANS | October 14, 2026 12:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) India's wholesale price inflation (WPI) came in at 11.39 per cent in September against 9.92 per cent in August amid higher prices of fuel, crude petroleum, food articles and several manufactured products, according to provisional data released by the government on Wednesday.

BJP leader robbed of Rs 50 lakh at Kanpur farmhouse hours after taking charge of new party responsibility

IANS | October 14, 2026 12:09 PM

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 14 (IANS) BJP leader Ramesh Yadav’s celebrations following his appointment as State Secretary of the party’s Pichhda Morcha (Backward Classes Wing) were overshadowed by a late-night robbery at his farmhouse in Kanpur, where masked assailants tied him up and escaped with cash and valuables worth approximately Rs 50 lakh.

PM Modi wishes speedy recovery to Pope Leo XIV as he undergoes surgery

IANS | October 14, 2026 11:59 AM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wished Pope Leo XIV a full and speedy recovery as he underwent surgery.

Maha ATS intensifies crackdown on Shahzad Bhatti network, 16 handlers on hit list

IANS | October 14, 2026 11:52 AM

Mumbai, Oct 14 (IANS) The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has intensified its operations against the network linked to Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti after the latter was declared a terrorist organisation, with intelligence inputs suggesting that around 16 handlers associated with the network are on its hit list.

Frankfurt-Delhi Air India flight security alert: Passengers deboarded at Jaipur airport, probe on

IANS | October 14, 2026 11:49 AM

Jaipur, Oct 14 (IANS) An Air India flight travelling from Frankfurt, Germany, to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on Wednesday morning following a reported hijack alert. The aircraft, operating as flight AI-2030, made an emergency landing at Jaipur International Airport, where security agencies launched an inspection. Immediately after the aircraft landed, personnel from various security agencies boarded the plane to conduct security checks.

India-US relationship will only grow stronger, don’t see any major obstacles: Piyush Goyal

IANS | October 14, 2026 10:58 AM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said the India-US relationship is highly consequential and will only grow stronger irrespective of changes in political thinking in either country.

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India’s manufacturing sector undergoes structural change under BHAVYA scheme

Delhi HC seeks report on Yasin Malik’s non-appearance in NIA death penalty appeal in terror funding case

CJP receiving funds from US: American singer Mary Millben claims foreign plot behind Delhi stir

ISI’s digital jihad: 5,000 fake accounts target India amid SIR protests

India's wholesale inflation stands at 11.39 pc in September: Govt

BJP leader robbed of Rs 50 lakh at Kanpur farmhouse hours after taking charge of new party responsibility

PM Modi wishes speedy recovery to Pope Leo XIV as he undergoes surgery

Maha ATS intensifies crackdown on Shahzad Bhatti network, 16 handlers on hit list

Frankfurt-Delhi Air India flight security alert: Passengers deboarded at Jaipur airport, probe on

India-US relationship will only grow stronger, don’t see any major obstacles: Piyush Goyal

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