A Kolkata-based fish importers’ association has urged Bangladesh to lift its export ban on Hilsa fish ahead of Durga Puja. In a letter to the Bangladesh Commerce Minister, the association cited long-standing trade and cultural ties. Indian fish importers on Friday urged Bangladesh to lift the export ban on the queen of fishes, Hilsa, ahead … Read more
Karnataka LoP R Ashoka termed the ruling Congress a ‘U-turn government’ and called CM DK Shivakumar’s 100-day celebration a ‘flop show’. He accused the CM of acting as a ‘real estate mafia’ and highlighted zero development achievements. Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Karnataka Leader of Opposition (LoP) R Ashoka on Friday accused the … Read more
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launched the ‘One Tag’ facility for FASTag portability. He emphasized that India’s future mobility will be driven by intelligent highways and interoperable digital systems to create more efficient transportation networks. India’s next phase of mobility infrastructure will increasingly be driven by intelligent highways, interoperable digital systems and technology-led financing, Union Minister … Read more
ANMI President Kamlesh Shroff said a less volatile price point for F&O contracts on expiry could improve price discovery. He also spoke on bond tokenisation, instantaneous settlement via Demat 2.0, and the growing role of AI in trading. Changes Proposed for Derivatives Market A less volatile price point for futures and options contracts on expiry … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin and PM Narendra Modi held bilateral talks ahead of the BRICS Summit. The leaders are expected to discuss achieving the ambitious bilateral trade target of USD 100 billion by 2030 and expanding industrial cooperation. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks on Friday, a day ahead … Read more
Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar has given residents near forest areas until November 1 to surrender unlicensed firearms. He assured that those who comply can apply for legal licenses, warning of serious charges for non-compliance after the deadline. In a stern push to regulate firearms and curb illegal possession, Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar … Read more
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reviewed the master plan for Rishikul in Haridwar, directing it to be developed as a major centre for Ayurveda, yoga, and Indian knowledge, blending traditional architecture with modern facilities within a two-year timeline. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday reviewed the proposed master plan for the comprehensive development … Read more
Nigerian VP Kashim Shettima, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and other global leaders have arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit. India is hosting the summit on September 12-13 under its 2026 BRICS Chairship. Global Leaders Arrive in New Delhi Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in New Delhi on Friday ahead of the … Read more
BJP’s candidate for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, Debasish Sharma, expressed confidence in his victory, stating that voters in the constituency seek development and will vote with their ‘conscience’ over emotions, favouring the BJP. BJP candidate Debasish Sharma, who has been named by the party for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election in Assam, has expressed … Read more
The Allahabad High Court stayed the recovery of Rs 6.41 crore in damages imposed on a demolished mosque in Saharanpur. Hearing a plea challenging the demolition, the court has sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh government within three weeks. Allahabad HC Intervenes in Mosque Demolition Case The Allahabad High Court has sought a counter-affidavit … Read more