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Bihar polls: NDA camp finalises seat-sharing; BJP and JD-U to contest 101 seats each

IANS | October 12, 2025 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Ending the suspense over seat-sharing in the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for Bihar Assembly elections, BJP’s Bihar in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday announced that Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) and the BJP will contest 101 seats each while the rest will be distributed in junior coalition partners including LJP (R), RLM and HAM.

China tightens hold on Africa to exploit rare earths sector

IANS | October 12, 2025 6:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) China is further strengthening its dominance in the rare earth elements sector by making deeper inroads into African countries, which are rich in critical minerals like cobalt, lithium, and nickel, vital for the production of batteries, electric vehicles, and renewable energy technologies.

India's sugar exports touch 7.75 lakh tonnes in 2024-25

IANS | October 12, 2025 6:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India has exported 7.75 lakh tonnes of sugar in the 2024-25 marketing season, which stretches from October 2024 to September 2025, according to a statement issued by the All India Sugar Trade Association (AISTA) on Sunday.

Pakistan: Pro-Palestine protests turn violent, Islamist group workers clash with police

IANS | October 12, 2025 6:07 PM

Islamabad, Oct 12 (IANS) Pakistan’s Lahore city has been rocked with violent protests and deadly clashes over the weekend, as the hardline Islamist group Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) clashed with the Pakistani police after it was stopped from marching towards the capital for holding massive pro-Palestine demonstration.

India's ISA award 2025 reflects long-term commitment to workers' welfare, dignity: Industry leaders

IANS | October 12, 2025 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India's recent recognition with the outstanding achievement in Social Security Award 2025 by the International Social Security Association (ISA) has drawn praise from industry leaders on Sunday, who said it reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi's long-term vision for inclusive and dignified growth for every worker in the country.

Will the 'Kabuliwala' return with his ware of dry fruits through Chabahar Port?

Jayanta Bhattacharya | October 12, 2025 5:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi exhibited a striking blend of strategic foresight and cultural nostalgia –- whether advertently or not –- in his subsequent public interaction.

Afghan FM holds second press meet with female journalists allowed, asserts control over Delhi mission

Saurabh Sharma | October 12, 2025 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Visiting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Sunday firmly asserted control over the Embassy here in New Delhi, indicating the Islamic Emirate's flag flying in front and behind him.

Indian Army contingent leaves for Australia for joint exercise starting tomorrow

IANS | October 12, 2025 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) An Indian Army contingent has departed for Perth to participate in the fourth edition of the India-Australia joint military exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025, focused on tactical drills, between October 13 and 26, an official statement said on Sunday.

FairPoint: When misplaced outrage overshadows real oppression

Deepika Bhan | October 12, 2025 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Afghan Embassy did a surprising course correction after facing backlash for the exclusion of women journalists from media interaction in New Delhi.

ICT set to charge sheet 150 additional serving and retired officers of Bangladesh Army

IANS | October 12, 2025 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) In mounting trouble for Bangladesh Army officers, more than 150 serving as well as retired officers have come under the lens of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) over excesses on students and dissenting voices, their enforced disappearances and killings and therefore may face "penal action" soon.

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Bihar polls: NDA camp finalises seat-sharing; BJP and JD-U to contest 101 seats each

China tightens hold on Africa to exploit rare earths sector

India's sugar exports touch 7.75 lakh tonnes in 2024-25

Pakistan: Pro-Palestine protests turn violent, Islamist group workers clash with police

India's ISA award 2025 reflects long-term commitment to workers' welfare, dignity: Industry leaders

Will the 'Kabuliwala' return with his ware of dry fruits through Chabahar Port?

Afghan FM holds second press meet with female journalists allowed, asserts control over Delhi mission

Indian Army contingent leaves for Australia for joint exercise starting tomorrow

FairPoint: When misplaced outrage overshadows real oppression

ICT set to charge sheet 150 additional serving and retired officers of Bangladesh Army

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