India’s steel production clocks 3.7 pc growth at 81.8 million tonnes in H1 2026-27

IANS | October 6, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) India’s production of finished steel increased by 3.7 per cent to 81.8 million tonnes during the first half of the current financial year (April-September), compared with the corresponding figure of 78.8 million tonnes in the same period last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Steel on Tuesday.

South Korea's National Assembly kicks off annual audit of govt agencies

IANS | October 6, 2026 12:53 PM

Seoul, Oct 6 (IANS) South Korea's National Assembly launched its annual audit of government agencies on Tuesday, with rival parties clashing over the Supreme Court chief's refusal to recommend a new justice nominee to the president and the recently publicised transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) from Ukraine.

India, Tanzania discuss deepening parliamentary cooperation

IANS | October 6, 2026 12:48 PM

Dar es Salaam, Oct 6 (IANS) Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh held a meeting with Tanzania National Assembly Speaker Mussa Azzan Zungu on the sidelines of the 153rd International Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Tanzania's Arusha on Tuesday, with discussions held on further deepening parliamentary cooperation, capacity building, and skill development between the two nations.

Rahul Gandhi climbs barricade, waves Tricolour during protest against CEC

IANS | October 6, 2026 12:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday climbed a police barricade and waved the national flag as INDIA bloc MPs marched towards the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquarters, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.