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K'taka BJP slams Cong ministers for 'insulting' Biocon chief, says global firms turning away from Bengaluru

IANS | October 15, 2025 3:29 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 15 (IANS) The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday severely criticised ministers of the ruling Congress for taking jibes at Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw over her concerns regarding poor road infrastructure and garbage management in Bengaluru, saying that insulting industry leaders amounts to insulting the state.

'All is not well in Haryana': Kumari Selja on the suicides of ADGP, ASI

IANS | October 15, 2025 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) In the wake of the alleged suicide of senior IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar, and now an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Haryana, Congress MP Kumari Selja on Wednesday said that all is not well in the state as she termed the "biggest failure" of the Haryana government.

Delhi ministers welcome Supreme Court nod to ‘green Diwali’ in capital

IANS | October 15, 2025 3:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Delhi Government on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court’s nod to sale and bursting of green firecrackers in the capital and adjoining National Capital Region (NCR). A number of ministers, responding to relaxation in firecracker norms, congratulated the city residents and thanked the Apex Court for allowing 'green Diwali' in the capital.

Mongolia invites Indian firms to invest in mining, oil exploration

IANS | October 15, 2025 2:57 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Mongolia’s Deputy Prime Minister S. Amarsaikhan on Wednesday highlighted promising opportunities for Indian companies in mining of minerals and oil exploration in his country.

Bihar polls: JD(U) announces first list of 57 candidates; several ministers, new faces included

IANS | October 15, 2025 2:46 PM

Patna, Oct 15 (IANS) The Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday released its first list of 57 candidates, including the names of several state ministers and new faces, for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

Will win both seats in Lakhisarai: Giriraj Singh rallies behind Dy CM Vijay Sinha's candidature

IANS | October 15, 2025 2:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) With momentum building for Bihar Assembly elections and alliances upping the ante, Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday expressed confidence in NDA's performance across the state, particularly in Lakhisarai district.

Give us infrastructure and collect taxes: Bengaluru's taxpayers' forum to K'taka CM

IANS | October 15, 2025 2:37 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 15 (IANS) The residents and taxpayers of Varthur, Balegere and Panathur localities, located close to tech hubs in Bengaluru, have written a letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah demanding that the government provide good public infrastructure and then only collect taxes.

Cherished friend of India: PM Modi condoles death of Kenya's ex-PM Raila Odinga

IANS | October 15, 2025 2:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the demise of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away earlier in the day at the age of 80, in Koothattukulam, Kerala, after suffering a heart attack during his morning walk.

When PM Modi recounted Dr Abdul Kalam’s first and unforgettable train journey

IANS | October 15, 2025 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The nation paid tribute to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, one of the country’s most admired scientists and educators, who is fondly remembered as 'People’s President' and lifelong teacher, on his birth anniversary on Wednesday.

Car sales increase by 4.4 pc in India to cross 3.72 lakh units in Sep

IANS | October 15, 2025 2:09 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The dispatches of passenger vehicles, comprising cars and SUVs, from manufacturers to dealers rose by 4.4 per cent to 3,72,458 units in September this year -- from 3,56,752 units in the same month last year, according to figures compiled by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Wednesday.

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K'taka BJP slams Cong ministers for 'insulting' Biocon chief, says global firms turning away from Bengaluru

'All is not well in Haryana': Kumari Selja on the suicides of ADGP, ASI

Delhi ministers welcome Supreme Court nod to ‘green Diwali’ in capital

Mongolia invites Indian firms to invest in mining, oil exploration

Bihar polls: JD(U) announces first list of 57 candidates; several ministers, new faces included

Will win both seats in Lakhisarai: Giriraj Singh rallies behind Dy CM Vijay Sinha's candidature

Give us infrastructure and collect taxes: Bengaluru's taxpayers' forum to K'taka CM

Cherished friend of India: PM Modi condoles death of Kenya's ex-PM Raila Odinga

When PM Modi recounted Dr Abdul Kalam’s first and unforgettable train journey

Car sales increase by 4.4 pc in India to cross 3.72 lakh units in Sep

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