FICCI, CRF join hands to advance industry-oriented research on trade, investment and economic policy

IANS | November 3, 2026 9:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on Tuesday announced that they have entered into a strategic institutional partnership to advance collaborative research, policy engagement and industry-oriented economic dialogue - a move that is expected to strengthen the interface between industry and policy research.

‘Did he ever move resolution or gather MP signatures for Special Status?’: NC hits back at Aga Ruhullah

IANS | November 3, 2026 8:11 PM

Srinagar, Nov 3 (IANS) The National Conference (NC) on Tuesday slammed Member of Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi’s public tirade, asking whether he ever attempted to gather signatures of fellow MPs or move a resolution or private member's bill in Parliament regarding the issue, and questioned his legislative record on the restoration of Special Status,

Taliban admin yet to gain global recognition, except from Russia, over inclusivity, human rights: Report

IANS | November 3, 2026 7:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) As the Taliban administration enters its sixth year at power in Afghanistan, four countries have so far accepted the credentials of its diplomatic representatives at the Ambassadorial level, though apart from Russia, which officially recognised the regime in July 2025, no other country has formally accorded this official status to the current government in Kabul, as per reports.

Previous electors can submit Form-6 under SIR without fear of prosecution, clarifies ECI

IANS | November 3, 2026 7:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Election Commission of India has issued a significant clarification stating that previous electors whose names do not appear in the draft electoral rolls published during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) can submit Form-6 for inclusion without the fear of prosecution under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.

ED attaches another Rs 510 crore of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group's assets

IANS | November 3, 2026 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached several assets, including aircraft, bank balances, fixed deposits, immovable properties, receivables & investments, totally valued at Rs 510 crore, in cases of alleged fraud related to the Anil Ambani Group, according to an agency statement issued on Tuesday.

Gujarat: Jaykishan finds new lease on life under Ayushman Bharat scheme

IANS | November 3, 2026 7:13 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 3 (IANS) Jaykishan Kapadia, a resident of Gujarat’s Mehsana district, was wheelchair-bound not long ago and had lost hope of resuming a normal life until the Ayushman Bharat scheme came to his rescue, rekindled hope and also made the difficult transition possible.

Chhattisgarh now Naxal-free: HM Amit Shah

IANS | November 3, 2026 7:00 PM

Raipur, Nov 3 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said Chhattisgarh has become Naxal-free and is poised to rank among the top three states in the tourism sector in the coming years.