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1.25 lakh devotees take holy dip in Yamuna on Bhai Dooj in Mathura

IANS | October 23, 2025 2:07 PM

Mathura, Oct 23 (IANS) A wave of devotion swept through Mathura on the auspicious occasion of Bhai Dooj, celebrated two days after Diwali. The festival, observed on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya and also known as Yama Dwitiya, drew massive crowds to the ghats of the Yamuna River. Around 1.25 lakh devotees gathered at Vishram Ghat to take the holy dip, marking the spiritual highlight of the day.

Gujarat Police solves 80 crimes using National Automated Fingerprint Identification System in 9 months

IANS | October 23, 2025 2:01 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 23 (IANS) Gujarat Police has successfully solved 80 criminal cases in the last 9 months with the help of the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS), as per official information shared on Thursday.

Proud to see SBI receiving global recognition as it advances India's growth story: Piyush Goyal

IANS | October 23, 2025 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) State Bank of India (SBI), the largest public sector lender in the country, on Thursday said it has received two prestigious awards -- World’s Best Consumer Bank 2025 and Best Bank in India 2025 -- from New York-based Global Finance, a feat hailed by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.

1,500–1,600 ghats to be prepared for Chhath Puja in Delhi: Praveen Khandelwal

IANS | October 23, 2025 1:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Thursday visited the Chhath Ghat at the FCI Godowns near Nangia Park in Shakti Nagar, where he participated in a cleanliness drive. During his visit, he said that around 1,500 to 1,600 ghats were being prepared across Delhi for devotees to perform Chhath Puja this year.

India, Oman discuss enhancing defence ties, deepening military training collaboration

IANS | October 23, 2025 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) The Indian Army and Royal Army of Oman held the third Army-to-Army Staff Talks in New Delhi, focusing on enhancing bilateral defence cooperation through expanded joint exercises, expert exchanges in niche domains and deepening training collaboration.

From handloom to fruit juices, GST rejig to boost Tripura’s economy

IANS | October 23, 2025 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Recent GST rate cuts are reducing costs, boosting affordability, and expanding market access for Tripura's handloom, tea, sericulture, and food-processing sectors, the government informed on Thursday.

Amit Shah lays foundation stone for Rs 805-crore Shantipura-Khodiyar GIDC 6-Lane highway in Gujarat

IANS | October 23, 2025 1:30 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 23 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday performed the foundation stone ceremony for the Rs 805-crore six-lane expansion of the Shantipura-Khodiyar GIDC road in Sanand.

New banking laws for nomination facilities for deposit accounts, lockers to kick in from Nov 1

IANS | October 23, 2025 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) The key provisions relating to nomination under the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 will come into effect from November 1 this year, the Finance Ministry announced on Thursday.

Bihar polls: BJP's booth-level push to retain migrant voters post-Chhath Puja

IANS | October 23, 2025 1:05 PM

Patna, Oct 23 (IANS) With the Bihar Assembly elections set to take place in two phases on November 6 and 11, just days after the Chhath Puja festival, the BJP faces a crucial challenge -- convincing lakhs of migrant workers to stay back and cast their votes before returning to their workplaces across India and abroad.

Bihar polls: Mahagathbandhan finally declares Tejashwi Yadav as CM face

IANS | October 23, 2025 12:44 PM

Patna, Oct 23 (IANS) After weeks of intense infighting and uncertainty, the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) in Bihar has finally declared RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Ministerial face for the upcoming Bihar Assembly election.

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1.25 lakh devotees take holy dip in Yamuna on Bhai Dooj in Mathura

Gujarat Police solves 80 crimes using National Automated Fingerprint Identification System in 9 months

Proud to see SBI receiving global recognition as it advances India's growth story: Piyush Goyal

1,500–1,600 ghats to be prepared for Chhath Puja in Delhi: Praveen Khandelwal

India, Oman discuss enhancing defence ties, deepening military training collaboration

From handloom to fruit juices, GST rejig to boost Tripura’s economy

Amit Shah lays foundation stone for Rs 805-crore Shantipura-Khodiyar GIDC 6-Lane highway in Gujarat

New banking laws for nomination facilities for deposit accounts, lockers to kick in from Nov 1

Bihar polls: BJP's booth-level push to retain migrant voters post-Chhath Puja

Bihar polls: Mahagathbandhan finally declares Tejashwi Yadav as CM face

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