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Those who oppose me unnecessarily enjoy more protection: Azam Khan on security fears

IANS | October 31, 2025 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) In a hard-hitting interview that revives political heat ahead of the upcoming high-stakes Bihar elections and the Uttar Pradesh 2027 Assembly polls, Samajwadi Party (SP) veteran and former Minister Azam Khan has alleged that his life remains in danger and asserted he deserves Z-category security and has been stripped of Y-security.

Govt launches Marine Fisheries Census 2025 in fully-digital mode

IANS | October 31, 2025 3:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying George Kurian on Friday launched the National Marine Fisheries Census (MFC) 2025 in Kochi, moving the marine fishing sector from paper-based to fully digital household enumeration.

US clarification on H-1B visa petitions allays fears over NBFCs’ education loans: Report

IANS | October 31, 2025 3:17 PM

Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) The recent clarification by the United States on the applicability of H-1B visa petitions for foreign nationals has partly alleviated concerns over the asset quality of the education loan portfolios of non-banking finance companies’ (NBFCs), according to a report released on Friday.

Gujarat to begin distribution of essential commodities for NFSA beneficiaries from Nov 1

IANS | October 31, 2025 3:07 PM

Gandhinagar, Oct 31 (IANS) The Gujarat government has announced that the distribution of essential commodities under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) will commence from November 1, ensuring that Antyodaya (AAY) and Priority Household (PHH) beneficiaries continue to receive the food and nutrition support they are entitled to, without disruption.

Adani’s ACC Limited clocks robust 460 pc net profit growth in Q2 with highest ever volume

IANS | October 31, 2025 2:58 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 31 (IANS) ACC Limited, part of the diversified Adani Portfolio, on Friday delivered robust performance, with Q2 profit after tax (PAT) clocking 460 per cent growth (year-on-year) at Rs 1,119 crore, with highest ever volume 10 million tonnes, up 16 per cent.

Delhi Police bust illegal adulterated desi ghee factory in Bawana, two held

IANS | October 31, 2025 2:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) In a major crackdown on food adulteration, the Eastern Range-I of the Delhi Police Crime Branch busted an illegal factory manufacturing adulterated 'desi ghee' in Bawana Industrial area, officials said on Friday.

No one can do politics by hurting people’s faith: Manoj Tiwari slams Mahagathbandhan

IANS | October 31, 2025 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and star campaigner Manoj Tiwari launched a sharp attack on the Mahagathbandhan on Friday, accusing the Opposition alliance of “repeatedly insulting” the faith and cultural sentiments of Hindus. He said that politics cannot be done by “hurting people’s religious beliefs.”

Have seen leaders who keep caps in pockets, wear them only during minority conferences: Azam Khan (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | October 31, 2025 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) In a candid revelation that underscores simmering tensions within the opposition INDIA bloc, veteran Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has dismissed calls for a Muslim Deputy Chief Minister in Uttar Pradesh as mere "symbolism," arguing that such posts hold no constitutional weight and fail to deliver substantive representation for the state's 19 per cent Muslim population.

Jobs, skill centres, MSME parks, MSP guarantee: 24 promises in NDA's Bihar 'Sankalp Patra

IANS | October 31, 2025 1:57 PM

Patna, Oct 31 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Friday officially released its joint manifesto -- the ‘Sankalp Patra’ -- in Patna for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.

Statue of Unity, a tribute to Sardar Patel, built as result of mass movement, says PM Modi

IANS | October 31, 2025 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Statue of Unity stands not only as a monumental tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel but also as a testament to the power of collective national spirit. He said what makes the statue remarkable is that it was built as a result of a mass movement, connecting people from every corner of India.

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Those who oppose me unnecessarily enjoy more protection: Azam Khan on security fears

Govt launches Marine Fisheries Census 2025 in fully-digital mode

US clarification on H-1B visa petitions allays fears over NBFCs’ education loans: Report

Gujarat to begin distribution of essential commodities for NFSA beneficiaries from Nov 1

Adani’s ACC Limited clocks robust 460 pc net profit growth in Q2 with highest ever volume

Delhi Police bust illegal adulterated desi ghee factory in Bawana, two held

No one can do politics by hurting people’s faith: Manoj Tiwari slams Mahagathbandhan

Have seen leaders who keep caps in pockets, wear them only during minority conferences: Azam Khan (IANS Exclusive)

Jobs, skill centres, MSME parks, MSP guarantee: 24 promises in NDA's Bihar 'Sankalp Patra

Statue of Unity, a tribute to Sardar Patel, built as result of mass movement, says PM Modi

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