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PM-KISAN scheme payments cross Rs 3.70 lakh crore, PM Modi to release next tranche on Nov 19

IANS | November 14, 2025 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The Centre has disbursed more than Rs 3.7 lakh crore directly into the bank accounts of over 11 crore farmer families in the country under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana so far, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to disburse the 21st instalment of the scheme on November 19, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

How women, welfare, and caste crushed opposition to redraw Bihar political map in saffron-green hues

Shashikant Trivedi | November 14, 2025 6:03 PM

Patna, Nov 14 (IANS) The Bihar Assembly elections delivered one of the most lopsided verdicts in the state's recent history, with the National Democratic Alliance storming past the 200-seat mark in the 243-member House, securing a brute majority that dwarfs its 125-seat haul in 2020.

Congress turned into dead weight that drowned Mahagathbandhan in Bihar

Shashikant Trivedi | November 14, 2025 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) In a resounding poll verdict that cements the National Democratic Alliance's iron grip on Bihar, the ruling coalition stormed to a landslide, obliterating the majority mark of 122.

Bihar verdict sparks debate over Congress’ ‘ideological and appeasement’ drift

IANS | November 14, 2025 5:34 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is poised for a sweeping victory in Bihar on Friday, leading in 202 seats according to the latest trends, while the Mahagathbandhan—including the Indian National Congress (INC), RJD, and smaller allies—was trailing with just 34 seats.

GST reforms make essential items more affordable, tax processes simpler: CBIC Chairman

IANS | November 14, 2025 5:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), on Friday said the ‘Next-Gen GST’ reforms — anchored on three key pillars called structural reforms, rate rationalisation, and ease of living — are designed to make essential goods and services more affordable for the public, while making tax processes simpler, faster, and more accessible for both taxpayers and businesses.

ED issues fresh summons to Anil Ambani to appear at its Delhi office on Monday (Second Lead)

IANS | November 14, 2025 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued fresh summons to Reliance ADAG Group chairman Anil Ambani to appear for questioning at its Delhi headquarters on Monday, according to reliable sources.

SIR Phase II: 91 pc enumeration forms distributed across 12 states/UTs

IANS | November 14, 2025 4:45 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) under Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, has distributed 46.50 crore Enumeration Forms (EFs) to electors across 12 States and Union Territories as of November 12, the poll panel said on Friday.

Bihar election results: JD(U)'s 'Bahubali' Anant Singh wins Mokama seat

IANS | November 14, 2025 4:45 PM

Patna, Nov 14 (IANS) Janata Dal (United) stalwart and political heavyweight Anant Singh has registered his victory from the Mokama Assembly constituency of Bihar, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Friday.

CDS Anil Chauhan stresses on Defence R&D, lauds PSUs

IANS | November 14, 2025 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan led the discussions on Defence R&D, Autonomous Systems and Futuristic Technologies and Ammunition and Explosives at the second edition of the Brainstorming Session (BSS 2.0) on Friday.

From sports to politics, Shreyasi Singh shoots her way to fame and name

IANS | November 14, 2025 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) In Bihar, where government work in empowering its women is an issue constantly grabbing headlines, one name among few that has navigated the legacy of a political family while building her own profile through national and international sporting feats and, more recently, as a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator from Jamui, is Shreyasi Singh.

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PM-KISAN scheme payments cross Rs 3.70 lakh crore, PM Modi to release next tranche on Nov 19

How women, welfare, and caste crushed opposition to redraw Bihar political map in saffron-green hues

Congress turned into dead weight that drowned Mahagathbandhan in Bihar

Bihar verdict sparks debate over Congress’ ‘ideological and appeasement’ drift

GST reforms make essential items more affordable, tax processes simpler: CBIC Chairman

ED issues fresh summons to Anil Ambani to appear at its Delhi office on Monday (Second Lead)

SIR Phase II: 91 pc enumeration forms distributed across 12 states/UTs

Bihar election results: JD(U)'s 'Bahubali' Anant Singh wins Mokama seat

CDS Anil Chauhan stresses on Defence R&D, lauds PSUs

From sports to politics, Shreyasi Singh shoots her way to fame and name

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