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India building cleaner, stronger, and self-reliant energy future: Hardeep Puri

IANS | October 19, 2025 2:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Sunday that the government has opened up 99 per cent of India’s offshore area for oil & gas exploration and widened the import basket of crude to over 40 countries from 27 earlier, as part of a four-pronged approach that is shaping "a future where energy is secure, affordable & sustainable".

RJD's Madan Shah breaks down outside Lalu's residence, claims tickets on sale for Rs 2.7 crore

IANS | October 19, 2025 1:47 PM

Patna, Oct 19 (IANS) In a dramatic turn of events ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, former RJD candidate Madan Shah broke down outside the residence of party chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav on Sunday, alleging corruption and betrayal in ticket distribution.

Gold coins to cars, India witnesses record-breaking festive sales

IANS | October 19, 2025 10:58 AM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) In the ongoing festive season, India is witnessing record-breaking sales — be it automobiles, gold or electronics and home appliances — driven by robust consumer demand and GST 2.0 reforms.

Unhappy over ticket distribution, Congress leader accuses Bihar unit of 'betraying' Rahul Gandhi's vision

IANS | October 19, 2025 10:22 AM

Gaya, Oct 19 (IANS) As the Bihar Assembly elections heat up, internal discontent within Congress has surfaced in Magadh after Gaya District Council President and party leader Naina Kumari launched a sharp attack on the state leadership, accusing it of "openly betraying" the party's ideology and "Rahul Gandhi's vision of social justice".

Child's mistaken late-night call prompts Haryana DGP to issue a cautionary message to parents

IANS | October 19, 2025 9:44 AM

Chandigarh, Oct 19 (IANS) Haryana's Director General of Police (DGP) O.P. Singh has issued a cautionary message to parents about the dangers of excessive screen time for children, following a mistaken late-night phone call he received from a child.

Shashi Tharoor acclaims BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, lauds PM Modi’s role in facilitation

IANS | October 18, 2025 11:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Dr Shashi Tharoor, a prominent Indian politician and former United Nations diplomat, recently visited the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, describing it as an "extraordinary experience" and a "remarkable structure" that transcends its spiritual significance.

RSS ban: K’taka govt issues order regulating use of properties by private organisations

IANS | October 18, 2025 11:23 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 18 (IANS) Following the decision to make it mandatory for private organisations to obtain permission from the government to hold events, the Karnataka government has issued orders regarding the regulation of the use of government properties and premises by private organisations, associations or groups of persons.

BJP MP Raju Bista’s convoy attacked by miscreants in north Bengal

IANS | October 18, 2025 11:17 PM

Kolkata, Oct 18 (IANS) The convoy of BJP's Darjeeling MP Raju Bista was attacked by miscreants on Saturday evening by miscreants in the Sukhia Pokhari area of north Bengal.

NFR installs intrusion detection system to protect elephants, boost train safety

IANS | October 18, 2025 10:34 PM

Guwahati, Oct 18 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has undertaken a major initiative to ensure the safety of elephants and smooth train operations by implementing the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) across its network and jurisdiction, officials said on Saturday.

Congress invoking RSS to divert attention from governance lapses: K’taka BJP

IANS | October 18, 2025 10:31 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 18 (IANS) The Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, has objected to the denial of permission for the Rastriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) foot march in Chittapur and the removal of buntings and banners despite collecting nearly Rs 6,000 as fees for putting them up.

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India building cleaner, stronger, and self-reliant energy future: Hardeep Puri

RJD's Madan Shah breaks down outside Lalu's residence, claims tickets on sale for Rs 2.7 crore

Gold coins to cars, India witnesses record-breaking festive sales

Unhappy over ticket distribution, Congress leader accuses Bihar unit of 'betraying' Rahul Gandhi's vision

Child's mistaken late-night call prompts Haryana DGP to issue a cautionary message to parents

Shashi Tharoor acclaims BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, lauds PM Modi’s role in facilitation

RSS ban: K’taka govt issues order regulating use of properties by private organisations

BJP MP Raju Bista’s convoy attacked by miscreants in north Bengal

NFR installs intrusion detection system to protect elephants, boost train safety

Congress invoking RSS to divert attention from governance lapses: K’taka BJP

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