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Top CBIC officials clarify next-gen GST reforms at taxpayers’ meet

IANS | October 16, 2026 1:30 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 16 (IANS) As part of the government’s outreach, Vivek Chaturvedi, Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), along with Sanjay Mangal, Member (GST), interacted with trade and industry representatives here to highlight next-gen GST process reforms aimed at simplifying compliance and easing the burden on honest taxpayers.

India, IOM discuss global migration, mobility trends

IANS | October 16, 2026 1:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) India and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) on Friday discussed global migration and mobility trends and ways to expand India's opportunities in this situation.

ISI hikes India espionage budget to Rs 1,300 cr; targets Navy, IAF via HUMINT network

Vicky Nanjappa | October 16, 2026 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has reportedly raised its annual espionage budget targeting India to Rs 1,300 crore following last year's Operation Sindoor, with funds focused on building a Human Intelligence (HUMINT) network within the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, according to intelligence officials.

‘Forgive your enemies once, friends twice, but never traitors’: Kiren Rijiju on ‘regime change’ remark

IANS | October 16, 2026 1:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday took a swipe at those advocating “regime change”, urging “patriotic Indians” not to forgive “traitors”, amid a political row over senior advocate Prashant Bhushan’s remarks on bringing about a change of government.

Tripura’s centuries-old royal Durga Puja keeps tradition alive with state funding

Sujit Chakraborty | October 16, 2026 1:03 PM

Agartala, Oct 16 (IANS) A centuries-old royal tradition continues to thrive in Tripura, where the state government funds the historic Durga Puja at the Durgabari temple in Agartala, a unique practice that has survived changes in political regimes since the erstwhile princely state merged with the Indian Union on October 15, 1949.

'It happens through democratic means': BJP, JD(U) criticise Prashant Bhushan's 'regime change' remark

IANS | October 16, 2026 1:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) The BJP and Janata Dal (United) on Friday criticised advocate Prashant Bhushan over his call for 'regime change', arguing that any change of government in India must take place through democratic means.

Indian airlines cancel flights to Saudi cities until Oct 20 amid security concerns

IANS | October 16, 2026 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Indian carriers -- Air India and Air India Express -- on Friday announced the suspension of flights to several destinations in Saudi Arabia till October 20, citing the evolving security situation in the region.

'Respect people's mandate, introspect political role': Rajnath Singh advises Rahul Gandhi

IANS | October 16, 2026 11:55 AM

Lucknow, Oct 16 (IANS) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday advised Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, to respect the people's mandate and introspect on his political role. Singh also alleged that the Congress MP was resorting to political disruptions in the name of safeguarding democracy.

Punjab today grappling with rising threats of drugs, gangsterism, organised crime: HM Shah

IANS | October 16, 2026 11:51 AM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday raised concerns over the alleged rise in drug trafficking, gangsterism and organised crime in Punjab, questioning the Bhagwant Mann-led government over the safety of the state's residents.

Maha woman dies by suicide; note alleges film job promise, blackmail, Rs 1 Cr extortion demand

IANS | October 16, 2026 11:47 AM

Virar, Oct 16 (IANS) A woman died by suicide in Virar, Maharashtra, amid allegations that she was lured with promises of work in the film industry, threatened with the circulation of a private video and blackmailed for nearly Rs 1 Crore, police said.

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Top CBIC officials clarify next-gen GST reforms at taxpayers’ meet

India, IOM discuss global migration, mobility trends

ISI hikes India espionage budget to Rs 1,300 cr; targets Navy, IAF via HUMINT network

‘Forgive your enemies once, friends twice, but never traitors’: Kiren Rijiju on ‘regime change’ remark

Tripura’s centuries-old royal Durga Puja keeps tradition alive with state funding

'It happens through democratic means': BJP, JD(U) criticise Prashant Bhushan's 'regime change' remark

Indian airlines cancel flights to Saudi cities until Oct 20 amid security concerns

'Respect people's mandate, introspect political role': Rajnath Singh advises Rahul Gandhi

Punjab today grappling with rising threats of drugs, gangsterism, organised crime: HM Shah

Maha woman dies by suicide; note alleges film job promise, blackmail, Rs 1 Cr extortion demand

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