Special programmes to mark National Unity Day for two months: Union Minister Manohar Lal

IANS | October 18, 2025 8:15 PM

Karnal, Oct 18 (IANS) Union Minister Manohar Lal visited Karnal, Haryana, on Saturday and addressed a press conference announcing that a series of nationwide programmes will be held to commemorate National Unity Day, marking the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. These events will be organised from October 31 to December 31.

Bengal CM writes to PM Modi opposing appointment of interlocutor for Gorkhaland issue (Lead)

IANS | October 18, 2025 5:38 PM

Kolkata, Oct 18 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Saturday, had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi opposing the decision of the Union government to appoint former Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) and ex-Director General of the Border Security Force, Pankaj Kumar Singh, as an interlocutor for the tripartite talks over a permanent political solution to the longstanding demand for a separate Gorkhaland statehood, forking out the hills of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong, and the parts of the plans in the Terai and Dooars regions in north Bengal.

Aurangabad railway station renamed to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar station

IANS | October 18, 2025 5:05 PM

Mumbai, Oct 18 (IANS) The Maharashtra government has issued a gazette notification to rename the Aurangabad railway station to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar station.

Markets in UP's Farrukhabad decorated for Dhanteras, crowds flock for Diwali shopping

IANS | October 18, 2025 1:36 PM

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.

Bihar elections: Grand Alliance in disarray as allies clash on eight seats

IANS | October 18, 2025 1:24 PM

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.

Unlike Mahagathbandhan, NDA completed seat-sharing talks smoothly: Chirag Paswan

IANS | October 18, 2025 12:41 PM

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.

Jharkhand: Rural women pave way for self-reliance with cow dung crafts in Koderma this Diwali

IANS | October 18, 2025 11:46 AM

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.

Nishikant Dubey claims Rajiv Gandhi influenced 1977 Boeing deal, cites Shah Commission findings

IANS | October 18, 2025 9:58 AM

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.

Trump says India has 'de-escalated' on Russian oil as he meets Ukrainian President Zelensky

IANS | October 18, 2025 12:01 AM

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.

Belgian court clears way for Mehul Choksi's extradition to India

IANS | October 17, 2025 11:01 PM

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.

Politics

Special programmes to mark National Unity Day for two months: Union Minister Manohar Lal

Bengal CM writes to PM Modi opposing appointment of interlocutor for Gorkhaland issue (Lead)

Aurangabad railway station renamed to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar station

Markets in UP's Farrukhabad decorated for Dhanteras, crowds flock for Diwali shopping

Bihar elections: Grand Alliance in disarray as allies clash on eight seats

Unlike Mahagathbandhan, NDA completed seat-sharing talks smoothly: Chirag Paswan

Jharkhand: Rural women pave way for self-reliance with cow dung crafts in Koderma this Diwali

Nishikant Dubey claims Rajiv Gandhi influenced 1977 Boeing deal, cites Shah Commission findings

Trump says India has 'de-escalated' on Russian oil as he meets Ukrainian President Zelensky

Belgian court clears way for Mehul Choksi's extradition to India

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