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BSNL clocks Rs 11,134 crore revenue in H1 FY26, targets Rs 27,500 crore annual run rate: Minister

IANS | October 30, 2025 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday commended the Bhartiya Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) leadership team as the state-owned telecom company has shown a strong performance trajectory through the first half of the current fiscal (H1 FY26), recording a revenue of Rs 11,134 crore.

Indian firms get licenses to import rare earth magnets from China

IANS | October 30, 2025 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday that some Indian companies have received licenses for importing rare earth magnets from China.

Chh’garh: 7 Maoists arrested for killings of villagers suspected as informers

IANS | October 30, 2025 5:38 PM

Raipur, Oct 30 (IANS) In a major breakthrough against Maoist violence, security forces arrested seven Maoist operatives in separate operations conducted by Usur and Ilmidi police stations in Bijapur district.

Mumbai: 20 children held hostage in Powai acting studio, rescued after culprit’s detention

IANS | October 30, 2025 5:21 PM

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) In a dramatic rescue operation, a social media channel owner was disarmed of an air gun and detained to free 20 children held “hostage” by him after an audition round at R A Studio in Mumbai’s Powai on Thursday, a police official said.

Salma Dam 'perfect example' of India-Afghan cooperation on water matters: MEA

IANS | October 30, 2025 5:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) India on Thursday highlighted its ongoing cooperation with Afghanistan on water matters, calling the Salma Dam as a "perfect example" of this long-lasting partnership between the two nations.

Cipla global CEO Umang Vohra to step down, Achin Gupta announces as successor

IANS | October 30, 2025 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Pharma major Cipla Ltd on Thursday announced a major leadership change, with Umang Vohra, Managing Director and Global Chief Executive Officer (MD and GCEO), set to step down at the end of his current term in March 2026.

Over 2790 Indian nationals deported from US this year: MEA

IANS | October 30, 2025 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Over 2790 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States this year for illegally staying in the country, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday. The exercise was conducted after the Indian authorities thoroughly verified their credentials and nationality.

Gujarat: Unity parade to feature 10 thematic tableaux from 8 states

IANS | October 30, 2025 4:52 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 30 (IANS) As the nation commemorates the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India and architect of national integration, all eyes are set on Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, home to the world’s tallest statue, the Statue of Unity.

India’s 45-day wedding season to generate Rs 6.5 lakh crore, create 1 crore part-time jobs: Report

IANS | October 30, 2025 4:45 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) India's 45-day wedding season, starting November 1, is projected to generate an unprecedented Rs 6.5 lakh crore from an estimated 46 lakh weddings, a report said on Thursday.

PM Modi to take salute of parade to pay tribute to Sardar Patel tomorrow: HM Amit Shah

IANS | October 30, 2025 4:33 PM

Patna, Oct 30 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday paid rich tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the eve of his 150th birth anniversary and announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take the salute of the grand parade to be held in Ekta Nagar on October 31.

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BSNL clocks Rs 11,134 crore revenue in H1 FY26, targets Rs 27,500 crore annual run rate: Minister

Indian firms get licenses to import rare earth magnets from China

Chh’garh: 7 Maoists arrested for killings of villagers suspected as informers

Mumbai: 20 children held hostage in Powai acting studio, rescued after culprit’s detention

Salma Dam 'perfect example' of India-Afghan cooperation on water matters: MEA

Cipla global CEO Umang Vohra to step down, Achin Gupta announces as successor

Over 2790 Indian nationals deported from US this year: MEA

Gujarat: Unity parade to feature 10 thematic tableaux from 8 states

India’s 45-day wedding season to generate Rs 6.5 lakh crore, create 1 crore part-time jobs: Report

PM Modi to take salute of parade to pay tribute to Sardar Patel tomorrow: HM Amit Shah

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