First list of JD(U) nominees soon, CM Nitish to begin campaign tomorrow: Sanjay Kumar Jha

IANS | October 15, 2025 12:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) In the run‑up to the Bihar Assembly elections, JD(U) working president Sanjay Kumar Jha on Wednesday said that the ruling party will release its first candidate list soon, as early as today evening. He also informed that the Chief Minister’s election campaign is slated to begin from Samastipur on Thursday, followed by public rally in Darbhanga.

From coffee to handlooms, GST rejig to boost Nagaland's economy

IANS | October 15, 2025 12:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The recent GST rate reforms reduced the tax rate to 5 per cent on key agricultural and artisanal products of Nagaland, directly impacting affordability, competitiveness, and market access for local producers and entrepreneurs, the government said on Wednesday.