27 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

IANS | October 15, 2025 12:48 PM

Raipur, Oct 15 (IANS) As many as 27 active Maoists surrendered before security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Wednesday, marking a major step forward in the state's efforts to curb left-wing extremism.

Sri Lankan PM to embark on first official visit to India on Oct 16

IANS | October 15, 2025 12:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya will arrive in India on Thursday for a two-day official visit, marking her first trip to the country since assuming office, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday.

Bihar Congress women's wing leader cries foul over 'betrayal of loyal workers'

IANS | October 15, 2025 12:44 PM

Patna, Oct 15 (IANS) Internal rifts within the Congress have come to light over ticket distribution ahead of the state elections. The party's Women District (Rural) President, Ajita Pandey, on Wednesday accused the party of favouring defectors from the BJP while ignoring long-time loyal workers.

Just seeking garbage clearance: Biocon chief after Karnataka Minister's GST jibe

IANS | October 15, 2025 12:41 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 15 (IANS) Responding to Karnataka Labour Minister Santhosh Lad's jibe about whether she will post against the Union government on issues like GST and others, Biocon Chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, who flagged the road infrastructure and garbage management issues in Bengaluru, stated that she is just seeking garbage clearance.

First list of JD(U) nominees soon, CM Nitish to begin campaign tomorrow: Sanjay Kumar Jha

IANS | October 15, 2025 12:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) In the run‑up to the Bihar Assembly elections, JD(U) working president Sanjay Kumar Jha on Wednesday said that the ruling party will release its first candidate list soon, as early as today evening. He also informed that the Chief Minister’s election campaign is slated to begin from Samastipur on Thursday, followed by public rally in Darbhanga.

From coffee to handlooms, GST rejig to boost Nagaland's economy

IANS | October 15, 2025 12:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The recent GST rate reforms reduced the tax rate to 5 per cent on key agricultural and artisanal products of Nagaland, directly impacting affordability, competitiveness, and market access for local producers and entrepreneurs, the government said on Wednesday.