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Situation resembles shutdown, traders unsure of festive sales: Bangalore Association chief seeks legal protection

IANS | October 15, 2026 6:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) As the Congress-led INDIA bloc protests disrupt local businesses in the national capital and have ripple effect on others across the country, threatening to affect sales particularly ahead of the festive season, a host of trade associations and bodies from various states, including Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Delhi, have made an impassioned appeal to the Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and also sought intervention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, to help mitigate their mounting losses by taking relevant safeguards.

Science and technology in ancient India and its relevance in present day education

Prof. Saroj Sharma | October 15, 2026 6:32 PM

Ranchi, Oct 15 (IANS) Ancient India is one of the civilisations that gifted humanity an invaluable scientific and technological heritage. The origins of modern engineering can be traced to the excellent urban planning, drainage systems, and sophisticated metallurgical skills developed by the Indus Valley Civilization (3300–1300 BCE).

'China’s economy choking under huge debt burden'

IANS | October 15, 2026 5:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) China’s debt burden has shot up in recent years, resulting in the country’s interest payments on borrowing surpassing even the high levels of the US economy, according to a media report.

India records increase in employment during Sep: NSO data

IANS | October 15, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) India registered an increase in both the overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) and Worker Population Ratio (WPR) in September this year over the same month of the previous year, reflecting a year-on-year rise in employment, figures released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) showed on Thursday.

Wish more people would speak like that as they galvanised society: Sam Pitroda on CJP (IANS Interview)

IANS | October 15, 2026 4:50 PM

Washington, Oct 15 (IANS) Indian Overseas Congress chief, Satyanarayan Pitroda, better known as Sam Pitroda, on Thursday expressed his confidence in the Cockroach Janta Party and their capability to push for change. Speaking to IANS he said that the small group of youngsters had the courage to speak up and take charge. He asserted, even if sometimes their language was not right, they opened up opportunities for others.

American citizen getting funds from Pak: BJP leader after Imran Khan asked to leave India

IANS | October 15, 2026 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kirit Somaiya, while making a shocking claim on Thursday, alleged that Bollywood actor Imran Khan received funding from Pakistan and support from some other nations for spreading anarchy and engaging in conspiracies to destabilise the country.

Govt signs Rs 4,106 crore contracts for communication satellite for IAF, heavyweight torpedoes for Navy

IANS | October 15, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence on Thursday said it has signed contracts worth Rs 4,106 crore for the acquisition of a dedicated communication satellite capability for the Indian Air Force, and Varunastra heavy-weight torpedoes for the Indian Navy.

Bikram Singh Majithia blames Punjab govt, police for activist Parvinder Jhota’s killing

IANS | October 15, 2026 3:26 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 15 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) senior leader, S. Bikram Singh Majithia, on Thursday blamed the Punjab government and police for the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota by a medical store owner, calling it a failure of the system and raising questions over the renewal of the accused man's weapon licence.

Mass shooting plot against Hindus adds to concerns over racist hostility, anti-India hate in US: MEA

IANS | October 15, 2026 3:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) India on Thursday said that it is "deeply concerned" by reports of an alleged plot to carry out a mass shooting targeting a Hindu temple in the Aurora area of the US' Illinois and expects the US authorities to investigate the matter by bringing those responsible to justice.

Pitroda wishes PM Modi good health, says completing 25 years is ‘accomplishment in its own way’ (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | October 15, 2026 3:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda on Thursday wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi good health, saying that completing 25 years in public life was an achievement in itself.

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Situation resembles shutdown, traders unsure of festive sales: Bangalore Association chief seeks legal protection

Science and technology in ancient India and its relevance in present day education

'China’s economy choking under huge debt burden'

India records increase in employment during Sep: NSO data

Wish more people would speak like that as they galvanised society: Sam Pitroda on CJP (IANS Interview)

American citizen getting funds from Pak: BJP leader after Imran Khan asked to leave India

Govt signs Rs 4,106 crore contracts for communication satellite for IAF, heavyweight torpedoes for Navy

Bikram Singh Majithia blames Punjab govt, police for activist Parvinder Jhota’s killing

Mass shooting plot against Hindus adds to concerns over racist hostility, anti-India hate in US: MEA

Pitroda wishes PM Modi good health, says completing 25 years is ‘accomplishment in its own way’ (IANS Exclusive)

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