Mumbai, Oct 18 (IANS) The Maharashtra government has issued a gazette notification to rename the Aurangabad railway station to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar station.
Farrukhabad, Oct 18 (IANS) Markets across Uttar Pradesh's Farrukhabad have been beautifully decorated for Dhanteras, drawing large crowds as people thronged shops to make festive purchases ahead of Diwali.
Patna, Oct 18 (IANS) Even after the first round of nominations is over, the Grand Alliance in Bihar has failed to reach a consensus on seat sharing. As a result, eight candidates from the alliance are now locked in direct contests against each other, exposing deep fissures within the opposition bloc.
Patna, Oct 18 (IANS) Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Saturday said that all discussions within the NDA regarding the Bihar Assembly elections have been completed "smoothly", and compared the situation to that of the opposition Mahagathbandhan.
Koderma (Jharkhand), Oct 18 (IANS) While earthen and electronic lamps are commonly available, few people know that lamps can also be made from cow dung. At the Pehalwan Ashram in Bhakra, located in the remote Satgawan block of Koderma district in Jharkhand, 15 different products, including lamps and idols of Ganesha and Lakshmi, are being crafted from cow dung in anticipation of Diwali and Chhath Puja. Through these cow dung crafts, rural women are paving the way for self-reliance.
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Saturday accused former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi of exerting undue influence over a 1977 Indian Airlines aircraft purchase, alleging that he intervened to secure a deal with Boeing for personal commission instead of opting for Airbus, despite opposition from key government bodies.
Washington, Oct 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated his claim that India has "de-escalated" on buying Russian oil, as he met his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House.
Antwerp, Oct 17 (IANS) In a significant victory for Indian authorities, a court in Antwerp has approved the extradition of fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi to India, validating his arrest earlier this year and paving the way for his return to face charges in one of the nation's largest banking scandals.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address at the NDTV World Summit 2025 held at New Delhi on Friday. Welcoming the distinguished gathering of global leaders, the Prime Minister set the tone for the summit. In his speech, PM Modi emphasised India’s unwavering momentum and its role as a beacon of hope in a rapidly evolving world.
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday that the government has taken several concrete steps to ensure the overall development of tribal communities, adding that real progress of the nation and society lies in the development of all sections of society.
