India-UK economic partnership enters new phase with JETCO upgrade

IANS | October 9, 2025 1:36 PM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday announced the signing of the 'Terms of Reference' to reposition the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) during the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to India.

BJP welcomes Mayawati's praise for UP govt, SP hits back over Dalit remarks

IANS | October 9, 2025 12:51 PM

Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) The BJP on Thursday welcomed Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati's remarks lauding the state government for utilising the funds generated from the 'Kanshiram Samarak Sthal' (memorial) for renovation purposes -- a move she said stood in contrast to the previous Samajwadi Party (SP) government's approach.

India-UK partnership trustworthy; crucial foundation for global stability, says PM Modi

IANS | October 9, 2025 12:47 PM

Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that the dynamism of India and the expertise of the UK together create a distinctive synergy. “Our partnership is trustworthy, driven by talent and technology, which will help make the future of both countries brighter,” PM Modi said after meeting his UK counterpart Keir Starmer at Raj Bhavan here.

Chidambaram poses six questions to EC over final Bihar electoral rolls

IANS | October 9, 2025 11:52 AM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Amid Congress’ stern criticism of the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, senior party leader P. Chidambaram fired a fresh salvo at the poll panel on Thursday, over alleged irregularities in the ‘voter purification’ drive ahead of state Assembly elections.