Piyush Goyal exhorts nation’s youth to be architects of Viksit Bharat

IANS | July 18, 2025 2:12 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Friday exhorted the country’s youth to actively contribute to building a Viksit Bharat by 2047, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Panch Pran’ (five pledges) for 'Amrit Kaal'.

ED arrests Chhattisgarh ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel’s son Chaitanya

IANS | July 18, 2025 2:06 PM

Raipur, July 18 (IANS) In a politically charged development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday arrested Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, in connection with an alleged money laundering case linked to the multi-crore liquor scam in the state.

India’s tyre sector poised to clock 8 pc revenue growth in FY26: Report

IANS | July 18, 2025 1:41 PM

Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) India’s tyre sector will see steady revenue growth of 7-8 per cent during the current financial year, driven by replacement demand that accounts for half of annual sales, even as offtake by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will likely be subdued and exports steady, according to Crisil Ratings report released on Friday.

West Bengal: Wave of enthusiasm among Durgapur residents ahead of PM Modi's much-anticipated rally

IANS | July 18, 2025 1:02 PM

Durgapur, July 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's much-anticipated rally in West Bengal's Durgapur on Friday sparked a wave of enthusiasm among his supporters and residents, turning the city into a festive ground. Thousands gathered to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister, who is set to arrive to inaugurate a series of developmental projects worth over Rs 5,000 crore in West Bengal.