CAIT writes to Rahul over market disruptions due to protests, announces 'Dhikkar Diwas'

IANS | November 5, 2026 10:30 AM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has written to Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, expressing deep resentment and distress felt by traders across the country over the frequent disruption of business activities in Delhi caused by political rallies, sit-ins, and protests over the past month.

State mining ministers set to discuss progress, challenges in sector

IANS | November 5, 2026 9:13 AM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The government on Thursday said it will organise the ‘4th Conference of Mining Ministers’ in Goa on November 4-5, bringing together mining ministers from various states and senior officials from the Central and state governments.

538 jail sepoys complete nine-month training in Gujarat, including 60 women

IANS | November 4, 2026 9:49 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 4 (IANS) A total of 538 newly recruited jail sepoys, including 60 women, have completed nine months of training at the Gujarat Prisons and Correctional Administration Department's training institute, GIPCA, with the department focusing on modern prison security, new criminal laws and the rehabilitation of inmates.

Modi govt's Agniveer decision a befitting reply to Akhilesh Yadav: UP MLA Bedi Ram

IANS | November 4, 2026 9:36 PM

Ghazipur (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 4 (IANS) Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) MLA from Uttar Pradesh’s Jakhanian, Bedi Ram, has described the Central Government's decision to extend the service tenure of Agniveers as a befitting response to opposition leaders, particularly Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who had repeatedly raised questions over the Agnipath scheme.