'India, ASEAN can jointly emerge as Indo-Pacific production hub'

IANS | October 30, 2026 6:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The changing landscape of global industry amid the China+1 strategy presents major opportunities for India and ASEAN, as the two sides can transform investment competition into a shared production strategy, which will not only make them alternatives to China that multinational companies are looking for but also establish one of the most important manufacturing centres in the Indo-Pacific economy, an article said.

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh: The ‘fighter’ who led IAF through Operation Sindoor

IANS | October 30, 2026 5:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) A qualified flying instructor and an experimental test pilot with over 5,000 flying hours on a variety of fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, outgoing IAF chief, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, would perhaps be best remembered for his leadership during Operation Sindoor that reflected India’s air power superiority and modernisation, or, in his own words, showcased the force's "destructive power" to the world.

PM-KISAN direct payments to farmers cross Rs 4.64 lakh crore mark

IANS | October 30, 2026 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) More than Rs 4.64 lakh crore has now been disbursed to farmers across the country through 24 instalments of the PM-KISAN scheme, which provides eligible farmer families Rs 6,000 annually in three equal instalments, according to a government factsheet issued on Friday.

Thousands join INDIA Bloc rally in Agartala, demand removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

IANS | October 30, 2026 4:20 PM

Agartala, Oct 30 (IANS) Thousands of people, including a large number of women, took part in a massive protest rally organised by the INDIA Bloc parties here on Friday, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of electoral malpractices and alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Swami Chidanand Saraswati opposes 'fatwa' against Sara Ali Khan for Kedarnath visit

IANS | October 30, 2026 4:08 PM

Haridwar, Oct 30 (IANS) Spiritual Head of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Swami Chidanand Saraswati, on Friday, opposed the 'fatwa' issued by a Muslim cleric against Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan for offering prayers at the Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand, saying that such rulings should not be issued against anyone following the "path of virtue".