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‘Childish’: Maha Minister blasts Rahul Gandhi on MPSC protest remarks

IANS | October 12, 2026 7:30 PM

Mumbai, Oct 12 (IANS) Maharashtra Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ashish Shelar on Monday launched a sharp attack on Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, describing his remarks on the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) student protests as “childish” and accusing the Opposition of engaging in unconstitutional street politics.

Rupee likely to test 94.50 levels in near term: Report

IANS | October 12, 2026 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Indian currency could test the Rs 94.50 level per dollar in the short term even as foreign exchange reserves remain adequate, but long‑term structural measures by the government are indispensable to revive capital inflows, a report said on Monday.

'Western nations overlook pace of India’s transition to non-fossil fuels'

IANS | October 12, 2026 6:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) While western countries continue to focus on India’s coal-fired power plants in the debate on climate change, what is being overlooked is the rapid rate at which the country is adding to its renewable energy capacity, which includes both solar, hydel, and wind power, an article said.

India and Czech Republic discuss advancing strategic partnership on innovation

IANS | October 12, 2026 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India and the Czech Republic on Monday discussed ways to advance strategic partnership on innovation while also exchanging views on regional and global developments, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.

India, UK explore cooperation in space, civil nuclear energy and emerging technologies

IANS | October 12, 2026 5:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on Monday held bilateral talks with UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Jonathan Reynolds to explore avenues for strengthening cooperation in space, civil nuclear energy, scientific research and emerging technologies.

Congress leadership directionless, blames institutions for poll defeats: Shivraj Chouhan

IANS | October 12, 2026 4:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing its top leadership of being "completely directionless" and asserting that this was the primary reason behind the party's repeated electoral defeats across the country.

Centre to cap trade margins on cancer drugs, SC calls for broader price review

IANS | October 12, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Centre on Monday informed the Supreme Court that it has decided to regulate trade margins on anti-cancer medicines by capping them at 30 per cent of the maximum retail price (MRP), while the apex court called for a broader review of medicine pricing across the pharmaceutical sector.

Maha CM Fadnavis lauds Maaya Rajeswaran on title double in Nigeria

IANS | October 12, 2026 4:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has lauded Indian junior tennis sensation Maaya Rajeswaran Revathi for clinching both the singles and doubles titles to complete a sensational title double on the professional circuit.

Duo who developed macroeconomic models for stability in booms and recession awarded Nobel in Economics

IANS | October 12, 2026 3:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Monday awarded the 2026 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, or the Nobel in Economics, to American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford for developing macroeconomic models that have significantly improved policymakers' ability to stabilise economies during periods of boom and recession.

ED arrests key accused in Rs 147 crore rice milling scam in Chhattisgarh

IANS | October 12, 2026 3:39 PM

Raipur, Oct 12 (IANS) The ED arrested a key accused in the Chhattisgarh Custom Rice Milling Scam involving illegal collection of Rs 147 crore from rice millers in exchange for clearing their bills, an official said on Monday.

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‘Childish’: Maha Minister blasts Rahul Gandhi on MPSC protest remarks

Rupee likely to test 94.50 levels in near term: Report

'Western nations overlook pace of India’s transition to non-fossil fuels'

India and Czech Republic discuss advancing strategic partnership on innovation

India, UK explore cooperation in space, civil nuclear energy and emerging technologies

Congress leadership directionless, blames institutions for poll defeats: Shivraj Chouhan

Centre to cap trade margins on cancer drugs, SC calls for broader price review

Maha CM Fadnavis lauds Maaya Rajeswaran on title double in Nigeria

Duo who developed macroeconomic models for stability in booms and recession awarded Nobel in Economics

ED arrests key accused in Rs 147 crore rice milling scam in Chhattisgarh

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