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Special programmes to mark National Unity Day for two months: Union Minister Manohar Lal

IANS | October 18, 2025 8:15 PM

Karnal, Oct 18 (IANS) Union Minister Manohar Lal visited Karnal, Haryana, on Saturday and addressed a press conference announcing that a series of nationwide programmes will be held to commemorate National Unity Day, marking the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. These events will be organised from October 31 to December 31.

‘Colours of Nagaland’ autumn festival to be held in Delhi ahead of 26th Hornbill Festival

IANS | October 18, 2025 8:05 PM

Kohima, Oct 18 (IANS) The 4th edition of Nagaland’s ‘Autumn Festival’ will be held in New Delhi on October 24-25 as a curtain-raiser to the 26th edition of the state’s iconic Hornbill Festival, officials said here on Saturday.

Soaring food inflation hits Pakistan, citizens furious at government

IANS | October 18, 2025 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Pakistan, which appears to be stuck in a phase of economic stagnation, is facing severe food crisis owing to soaring prices, caused by the widening gap between demand and supply of essential commodities, according to a new report.

‘Next decade belongs to India’: Rakesh Bamzai hails PM Modi’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat

IANS | October 18, 2025 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Rakesh Bamzai, CEO of Intas Pharmaceuticals, praised the NDTV World Summit as an important platform for dialogue on pressing global issues and commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, calling it a guiding force for India’s next decade of progress.

Samba farmer earns lakhs from floriculture, becomes symbol of modern farming

IANS | October 18, 2025 6:17 PM

Samba, Oct 18 (IANS) Samba district is fast emerging as a symbol of agricultural innovation in Jammu and Kashmir. Several farmers are moving beyond traditional practices to embrace modern farming techniques.

Rajnath Singh to lead homage to 10 Hot Springs Martyrs on Police Commemoration Day on Oct 21

IANS | October 18, 2025 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will pay homage to the valiant police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty by laying a wreath at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on October 21, marking Police Commemoration Day.

Delhi court dismisses plea challenging arrest of Anil Ambani aide Ashok Pal

IANS | October 18, 2025 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) A Delhi court on Saturday dismissed a petition challenging the arrest of Ashok Kumar Pal, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Reliance Power Limited, a company owned by industrialist Anil Ambani.

Bengal CM writes to PM Modi opposing appointment of interlocutor for Gorkhaland issue (Lead)

IANS | October 18, 2025 5:38 PM

Kolkata, Oct 18 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Saturday, had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi opposing the decision of the Union government to appoint former Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) and ex-Director General of the Border Security Force, Pankaj Kumar Singh, as an interlocutor for the tripartite talks over a permanent political solution to the longstanding demand for a separate Gorkhaland statehood, forking out the hills of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong, and the parts of the plans in the Terai and Dooars regions in north Bengal.

India must produce rare materials used in defence and aerospace: Rajnath Singh

IANS | October 18, 2025 5:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday that India must produce rare materials used in defence and aerospace to become a technology creator and safeguard its technological sovereignty.

Aurangabad railway station renamed to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar station

IANS | October 18, 2025 5:05 PM

Mumbai, Oct 18 (IANS) The Maharashtra government has issued a gazette notification to rename the Aurangabad railway station to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar station.

National

Special programmes to mark National Unity Day for two months: Union Minister Manohar Lal

‘Colours of Nagaland’ autumn festival to be held in Delhi ahead of 26th Hornbill Festival

Soaring food inflation hits Pakistan, citizens furious at government

‘Next decade belongs to India’: Rakesh Bamzai hails PM Modi’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Samba farmer earns lakhs from floriculture, becomes symbol of modern farming

Rajnath Singh to lead homage to 10 Hot Springs Martyrs on Police Commemoration Day on Oct 21

Delhi court dismisses plea challenging arrest of Anil Ambani aide Ashok Pal

Bengal CM writes to PM Modi opposing appointment of interlocutor for Gorkhaland issue (Lead)

India must produce rare materials used in defence and aerospace: Rajnath Singh

Aurangabad railway station renamed to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar station

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