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JD(U) demands one-phase polling in ECI meeting with 12 political parties in Patna

IANS | October 4, 2025 3:21 PM

Patna, Oct 4 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday held a crucial meeting with 12 recognised political parties in Patna ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar chaired the meeting and assured that all suggestions put forward by the parties would be considered before finalising the poll schedule. The ruling JD(U) sought Assembly polls to be held in a single phase.

Amit Shah urges Maoists to lay down arms; pitches for Swadeshi product in Bastar Dussehra Durbar

IANS | October 4, 2025 3:13 PM

Jagdalpur, Oct 4 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday made a compelling appeal for adopting swadeshi values and products to accelerate India's economic growth.

India, EU must seal FTA to boost trade and investment ties amid US tariff hike: EU envoy

IANS | October 4, 2025 3:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) European Union’s Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, said on Saturday that India and the EU should use the free trade agreement (FTA) to increase bilateral trade and investment at a time when “some countries” are raising tariffs or otherwise closing their markets, in an oblique reference to the US.

BJP slams UPA for 'bowing to US pressure' after 26/11, says political will was 'missing'

IANS | October 4, 2025 2:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) BJP national spokesperson and Lok Sabha MP Sambit Patra on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the previous UPA-led government, accusing it of lacking the "political will" to retaliate after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks despite the armed forces being "fully capable and ready".

Unclaimed financial assets: FM Sitharaman urges citizens to spread the word

IANS | October 4, 2025 2:55 PM

Gandhinagar, Oct 4 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday urged citizens to spread the word about unclaimed assets in the financial sector, guiding people to claim what is rightfully theirs.

Centre releases discussion paper 2.0 on treatment of free PDS items in CPI compilation

IANS | October 4, 2025 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The government on Saturday said it is conducting the base revision of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), as it released discussion paper 2.0 on the treatment of free PDS items in the CPI compilation.

India offers tremendous opportunities, Piyush Goyal tells Singapore-based investors

IANS | October 4, 2025 2:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that India offers tremendous opportunities across the spectrum for Singapore-based investors.

India world’s second-largest fish producer, contributing 8 pc to global output

IANS | October 4, 2025 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) India is the world’s second-largest fish producer, contributing 8 per cent to global output, and also ranks second in aquaculture production globally, the government said on Saturday.

Centre has revived Bengal jute industry: Amit Malviya

IANS | October 4, 2025 1:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) After decades of decline, Bengal’s iconic jute industry is finally witnessing a new sunrise. Once plagued by low returns, mill closures and farmer distress, the sector is now booming again on the back of the astute and timely intervention of the Central Government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya said on Saturday.

SP delegation to Bareilly: A drama, Muslim appeasement politics, says UP Dy CM Maurya

IANS | October 4, 2025 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party after a delegation of its MPs and leaders attempted to visit Bareilly over the ongoing controversy related to the 'I Love Muhammad' slogan.

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JD(U) demands one-phase polling in ECI meeting with 12 political parties in Patna

Amit Shah urges Maoists to lay down arms; pitches for Swadeshi product in Bastar Dussehra Durbar

India, EU must seal FTA to boost trade and investment ties amid US tariff hike: EU envoy

BJP slams UPA for 'bowing to US pressure' after 26/11, says political will was 'missing'

Unclaimed financial assets: FM Sitharaman urges citizens to spread the word

Centre releases discussion paper 2.0 on treatment of free PDS items in CPI compilation

India offers tremendous opportunities, Piyush Goyal tells Singapore-based investors

India world’s second-largest fish producer, contributing 8 pc to global output

Centre has revived Bengal jute industry: Amit Malviya

SP delegation to Bareilly: A drama, Muslim appeasement politics, says UP Dy CM Maurya

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