NDA intensifies its final campaign push for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma leading the charge. The campaign featured 15 rallies by the CM, over 1,100 meetings, and a massive final-day ‘padyatra’ across 2,309 booths. NDA’s Final Campaign Blitz With just a day left before campaigning concludes for the Nagaon Lok … Read more
Karnataka DyCM G. Parameshwara briefed a Central team on the state’s severe drought, detailing ₹46,000 crore in crop losses. The state has sought ₹7,500 crore in relief and urged the team to conduct a fair ground-level assessment. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara said the Central drought assessment team has been comprehensively … Read more
The 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) Convention will be held in Kolkata from January 7-9, 2027. Organised by the MEA and West Bengal government, it will be inaugurated by PM Modi and will celebrate contributions of the Indian diaspora. The 19th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) Convention will be held in Kolkata, West … Read more
BJP leader Pravin Darekar declared the CJP protest in Mumbai a ‘complete failure,’ claiming it lacked support from citizens and opposition parties like Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS. An FIR has been registered against the organisers and supporters. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pravin Darekar has dismissed the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) … Read more
Canada sees an opportunity to supply India with critical minerals for its growing auto and EV sectors, said minister Maninder Sidhu. The move is part of supply chain diversification discussions as both nations fast-track trade deal negotiations. Canada sees an opportunity to support India’s supply chain diversification through critical minerals, particularly for the country’s growing … Read more
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a USD 400 million annual funding opportunity for basic research. The initiative aims to advance scientific knowledge, accelerate discoveries, and lay the groundwork for future technologies. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced an annual funding opportunity of up to USD 400 million for basic research … Read more
A journalist was allegedly assaulted while covering an MPSC aspirants’ protest in Pune. Following the incident, journalists at the scene boycotted the agitation. The Pune Union of Working Journalists has demanded strict action against the assaulter. A journalist was allegedly assaulted while covering a protest by Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) aspirants in Pune on … Read more
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is a ‘backdoor NRC’. He claimed the BJP would use this exercise to turn it into a test for citizenship and warned people of losing their voting rights. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi alleged that the Special … Read more
Investors rewarded strong AI-related demand, index-related buying and improving business momentum. CrowdStrike stock hit a record high as investors bet on rising demand for cybersecurity tools. Twilio stock rose to a nearly five-year high of $305.95 after it was selected to join the S&P 500. Everpure stock hit a record $135.68, supported by optimism about … Read more
A court in Bhiwandi sent all 18 accused in the Maharashtra TET paper leak case to judicial custody till October 14. A defence lawyer alleged police failed to report any progress in the probe, including on financial transactions or paper leak details. Accused Sent to Judicial Custody A court in Bhiwandi has sent all 18 … Read more