SC to hear on Nov 4 pleas challenging Online Gaming Act, 2025

IANS | October 30, 2025 2:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it will hear on November 4 a batch of petitions transferred to it from various High Courts, challenging the constitutional validity of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025.

Developing Bihar top priority, NDA govt working to put Chhath on UNESCO World Heritage list: PM Modi (Ld)

IANS | October 30, 2025 2:26 PM

Patna, Oct 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a blistering attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, accusing them of making false promises. He also stated that developing Bihar was top priority for the NDA government and added that the government was working to get Chhath Mahaparv included in UNESCO’s World Heritage list.

Adani Power clocks strong financial performance in Q2, power sale volume up 7.4 pc

IANS | October 30, 2025 2:23 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 30 (IANS) Adani Power Ltd (APL) on Thursday reported strong continuing operating revenue for Q2 FY26 of Rs 13,106.34 crore, compared to Rs 12,949.12 Crore in Q2 FY25 on the basis of higher volumes, as the company registered higher consolidated power sale volume by 7.4 per cent at 23.7 billion units, despite high base effect and demand disruption due to early and prolonged monsoons.

Centre tightens verification of weights and measures to protect consumers

IANS | October 30, 2025 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The Department of Consumer Affairs has notified significant amendments to the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013. These amendments mark a major milestone in expanding India’s verification infrastructure for weights and measures, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and fairness in trade, an official statement said on Thursday.

It took 41 years to give Bharat Ratna to Sardar Patel: HM Shah slams Congress

IANS | October 30, 2025 11:10 AM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing it of failing to accord due recognition to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the architect of India’s unity. Union Minister Shah said it took 41 years after Patel’s death for the Congress government to honour him with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award.