GST officials bust Rs 31.95 crore input tax credit fraud in Delhi, one held

IANS | October 31, 2025 3:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Central GST officials have busted a Rs 31.95 crore scam in the national capital involving a company that was fraudulently availing Input Tax Credit (ITC) based on fake invoices. The director of the company has been arrested, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

Nitish champions women’s cause in Bihar as Tejashwi tries to shrug off legacy

Jayanta Bhattacharya | October 31, 2025 3:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Support for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar among the state’s women voters is seen as a major factor for his government’s earlier electoral successes. Though Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav -- projected as the Opposition Mahagathbandhan’s Chief Ministerial candidate -- has been trying to include schemes aimed at women’s empowerment, he carries a legacy contrary to the cause.

Gujarat: Shaurya Chakra awardees of 'Operation Sindoor' visit Ekta Nagar for 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' celebrations

IANS | October 31, 2025 3:47 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 31 (IANS) In a display of patriotism and unity, 21 Shaurya Chakra award-winning officers and personnel from the Border Security Force (BSF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) -- honoured for their extraordinary courage and service during 'Operation Sindoor' -- participated in the 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' celebrations held at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat.

PKL 12: Both teams are strong, admits Dabang Delhi’s captain Ashu ahead of final vs Puneri Paltan

IANS | October 31, 2025 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The stage is set for the grand finale of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12, with the top two teams in the league preparing to battle it out for the ultimate prize. After nearly two months of intense competition, thrilling comebacks, and record-breaking performances, the stage is now set for Puneri Paltan and Dabang Delhi K.C to be crowned champions at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on Friday.

Those who oppose me unnecessarily enjoy more protection: Azam Khan on security fears

IANS | October 31, 2025 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) In a hard-hitting interview that revives political heat ahead of the upcoming high-stakes Bihar elections and the Uttar Pradesh 2027 Assembly polls, Samajwadi Party (SP) veteran and former Minister Azam Khan has alleged that his life remains in danger and asserted he deserves Z-category security and has been stripped of Y-security.