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Former European leaders flag India as global investment destination

IANS | October 13, 2026 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) India's growing economic influence and its emergence as an attractive destination for global investment took centre stage at an international gathering in Pathankot on Sunday, where former heads of government, political leaders, and other distinguished personalities discussed opportunities in innovation, entrepreneurship and youth leadership.

Union Territory of Ladakh integral and inalienable part of India: MEA rejects China's claims

IANS | October 13, 2026 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday reiterated that the Union Territory of Ladakh remains an "integral and inalienable part of India" and no amount of denial by the Chinese side can change the fact.

RBI likely to continue steps to curb rupee volatility: FM Sitharaman

IANS | October 13, 2026 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to continue deploying measures to limit excessive volatility in the foreign exchange market as the rupee faces pressure from global developments, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday.

BAPS chief Mahant Swami Maharaj inaugurates Akshar-Purushottam Sanskrit Pathshala in London

IANS | October 13, 2026 4:13 PM

London, Oct 13 (IANS) Sanskrit found a new home for learning and conversation in London, as the BAPS (Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha) spiritual guru Mahant Swami Maharaj inaugurated the Akshar-Purushottam Sanskrit Pathshala at the Swaminarayan Mandir, popularly known as Neasden Temple on Tuesday.

'Serious failure of governance': Nabin slams AAP over Punjab anti-drug activist's murder

IANS | October 13, 2026 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday said that the shooting of an anti-drug activist in Punjab exposes the "alarming state of law and order" in the state under the AAP government, calling it a "serious failure of governance".

SC issues notice to Centre, ECI on plea challenging blanket immunity to CEC, ECs

IANS | October 13, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Centre and the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a public interest litigation challenging the blanket immunity granted to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners under Section 16 of the Chief Election Commissioner and the other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023.

Congress repeatedly misused ECs, even awarded Padma Vibhushan to sitting CEC: BJP

IANS | October 13, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday accused the Congress of "undermining the impartiality" of the Election Commission of India (ECI) by "politically rewarding" Chief Election Commissioners, Election Commissioners and Electoral Officers and even bestowing the Padma Vibhushan on a sitting CEC, during the previous UPA government.

K'taka sting Op row: Those behind Ramesh Jarkiholi CD responsible for Siddaramaiah video, says Rajanna

IANS | October 13, 2026 3:51 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 13 (IANS) Former Minister and Congress MLA K.N. Rajanna on Tuesday said that those behind the controversial CD involving former Karnataka Minister and BJP leader Ramesh Jarkiholi were also responsible for the video allegedly targeting former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Not right moment to say what govt will consider on LTCG: FM Sitharaman

IANS | October 13, 2026 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday declined to rule out changes to the long-term capital gains tax regime, saying preparations for the next Union Budget have begun and this was not right moment to say what the government would consider.

Bengal Police recover huge cache of arms, ammo from abandoned Maoist camp in Purulia

IANS | October 13, 2026 3:36 PM

Kolkata, Oct 13 (IANS) The West Bengal Police have recovered a large quantity of firearms and ammunition from an abandoned Maoist camp in Purulia district, close to the Jharkhand border, officials said on Tuesday.

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Former European leaders flag India as global investment destination

Union Territory of Ladakh integral and inalienable part of India: MEA rejects China's claims

RBI likely to continue steps to curb rupee volatility: FM Sitharaman

BAPS chief Mahant Swami Maharaj inaugurates Akshar-Purushottam Sanskrit Pathshala in London

'Serious failure of governance': Nabin slams AAP over Punjab anti-drug activist's murder

SC issues notice to Centre, ECI on plea challenging blanket immunity to CEC, ECs

Congress repeatedly misused ECs, even awarded Padma Vibhushan to sitting CEC: BJP

K'taka sting Op row: Those behind Ramesh Jarkiholi CD responsible for Siddaramaiah video, says Rajanna

Not right moment to say what govt will consider on LTCG: FM Sitharaman

Bengal Police recover huge cache of arms, ammo from abandoned Maoist camp in Purulia

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