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Security forces foil major Maoist conspiracy in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur forest

IANS | October 1, 2025 1:56 PM

Raipur, Oct 1 (IANS) In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing anti-Naxal operations, the Cobra 208 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) uncovered a massive cache of explosives and daily-use materials hidden by Maoists in the dense forests of the FOB Kauragutta area, under the jurisdiction of Police Station Pamed in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district.

India added more than 1 billionaire every week in 2025: Hurun Report

IANS | October 1, 2025 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) India’s billionaire club is growing at a record pace, with the country adding more than one billionaire every week this year, a new report said on Wednesday.

Final voter list of Patna: 48,15,294 in 14 Assembly constituencies

IANS | October 1, 2025 1:49 PM

Patna, Oct 1 (IANS) The final voter list for all 14 Assembly constituencies of Patna district was officially released under the Election Commission of India’s directive, following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.

100 years of RSS: PM Modi releases coin featuring Bharat Mata, stamp recalling 1963 R-Day parade

IANS | October 1, 2025 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and a silver coin to mark the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), highlighting the organisation's contribution to the nation.

RBI eases forex norms to help exporters amid global uncertainties

IANS | October 1, 2025 1:33 PM

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) The RBI on Wednesday decided to ease foreign exchange management norms to facilitate easier payments by exporters, which include an extension in the time period for repatriation of forex earnings, to counter growing uncertainties in global trade.

MPC decisions to further increase credit flow, promote inclusive growth: Bankers

IANS | October 1, 2025 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Bankers on Wednesday welcomed the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to maintain the repo rate at 5.5 per cent with a neutral stance, saying the move reflects a balanced approach in supporting growth and ensuring price stability.

From neglect to awareness: How Swachh Bharat Mission transformed national mindset on cleanliness

Prof Himani Sood | October 1, 2025 1:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, who secured India its political freedom, was far ahead of his time when he said, ‘Sanitation is more important than independence’. For Gandhi, a truly free India was not just politically independent but also socially awakened, where hygiene and dignity walked hand in hand.

BJP Minority Morcha chief writes to President seeking Bharat Ratna for RSS founder Hedgewar

IANS | October 1, 2025 12:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) As the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) gears up to mark its centenary year from Vijayadashami 2025 to 2026, Jamal Siddiqui, National President of the BJP Minority Morcha, has written to President Droupadi Murmu, requesting that Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, the founder of the RSS, be posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour.

Sangh is virtuous incarnation of eternal national consciousness: PM Modi at RSS centenary celebrations

IANS | October 1, 2025 12:04 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday participated in the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and said the organisation is the "virtuous incarnation" of an "eternal national consciousness", which has touched every aspect of the nation.

RBI slashes inflation forecast to 2.6 pc in FY26 over GST reforms, benign food prices

IANS | October 1, 2025 11:27 AM

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) The RBI’s monetary policy committee (MPC) on Wednesday slashed its forecast for India’s inflation rate for the financial year 2025-26 to 2.6 per cent from 3.1 per cent in August primarily on account of the GST rate cuts and benign food prices.

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Security forces foil major Maoist conspiracy in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur forest

India added more than 1 billionaire every week in 2025: Hurun Report

Final voter list of Patna: 48,15,294 in 14 Assembly constituencies

100 years of RSS: PM Modi releases coin featuring Bharat Mata, stamp recalling 1963 R-Day parade

RBI eases forex norms to help exporters amid global uncertainties

MPC decisions to further increase credit flow, promote inclusive growth: Bankers

From neglect to awareness: How Swachh Bharat Mission transformed national mindset on cleanliness

BJP Minority Morcha chief writes to President seeking Bharat Ratna for RSS founder Hedgewar

Sangh is virtuous incarnation of eternal national consciousness: PM Modi at RSS centenary celebrations

RBI slashes inflation forecast to 2.6 pc in FY26 over GST reforms, benign food prices

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