Lower GST boosts consumer spending in the festive season

IANS | October 15, 2025 10:18 PM

Raipur, Oct 15 (IANS) The impact of the recently implemented Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform is becoming increasingly visible on the ground, with lower tax rates encouraging consumers to spend more, particularly amid the festive season.

CM Sai hails 'decisive blow' to Maoism as 27 surrender in Sukma, Raipur

IANS | October 15, 2025 10:11 PM

Raipur, Oct 15 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai today described the surrender of 27 active Maoists in Sukma district as a "decisive blow to Naxalism," signalling the onset of a new era of trust, security, and development in the strife-torn Bastar region.

Bihar polls: Tejashwi Yadav declares assets worth Rs 8.1 crore

IANS | October 15, 2025 9:51 PM

Patna, Oct 15 (IANS) Former Deputy Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav filed his nomination papers from the Raghopur assembly constituency in Vaishali district on Wednesday, marking his third consecutive contest from the seat.

Mongolian President visits Akshardham, deepens India-Mongolia spiritual bond

IANS | October 15, 2025 7:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) In a gesture rich with cultural resonance and spiritual symbolism, the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, paid a visit to the BAPS (Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha) Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi as part of his official tour of India.