BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma slammed Digvijaya Singh’s ‘Satya Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra’, calling it a plot to defame Sanatan Dharma. The Congress hit back, stating the yatra aims to protect the faith and expose alleged corruption in temple funds. BJP Criticises Digvijaya Singh’s ‘Sanatan Yatra’ Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Rameshwar Sharma on Wednesday criticised veteran … Read more
Indian Railways announced punctuality has consistently been over 77% for the last three years, an improvement from previous years. It dismissed COVID-era data as misleading. New rail lines and services were also inaugurated in Chhattisgarh. Railways Highlights Punctuality Improvements Despite heavy demand, Indian Railways continues to take its passengers safely, comfortably and with consistent and … Read more
Saudi Arabia executed Bangladeshi nationals Nazrul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar, also known as Sweety Akhtar, on October 14 after convicting them of alleged indecent acts inside a mosque in Makkah. Bangladesh says it was not informed about their death sentences beforehand and has sought explanations and copies of the court judgments. The executions … Read more
The SEM Court ordered the release of CJP activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. The development came after the Delhi High Court heard their plea challenging the custody extension, which they later withdrew. The court also had a light-hearted chat on ‘Gen Z’. CJP Activists Released from Custody The Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) Court on … Read more
India and New Zealand signed a pact for the electronic exchange of trade origin data. This supports the new FTA which came into force on Oct 20, 2026, by helping businesses access tariff benefits and facilitating bilateral trade between the nations. India and New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) for the electronic … Read more
Smriti Irani criticized Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on the RSS, calling them ‘cheap comments’ to stay in headlines. She questioned his attitude towards women and said women from all walks of life are insulted by such low-level remarks from the LoP. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Smriti Irani on Wednesday criticised Lok Sabha Leader … Read more
Equity benchmark indices extended their losses for a second straight session on Wednesday, with the Sensex dropping 143 points as selling in power, banking and financial stocks and elevated crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment. Besides, rising US bond yields and persistent FII selling also dampened the trading scenario. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined … Read more
Gold prices could remain elevated over the next one to two years, with NDB Wealth Management projecting a trading range of $4,200 to $5,000 per ounce in its base case. The outlook is given based on sustained central bank purchases, rising demand from Asian investors and constraints on global mine supply. The report suggests that … Read more
Jio Platforms, the digital and telecom business backed by Reliance Industries, has opened its initial public offering (IPO) for subscription on Wednesday, October 21. The issue will remain open until October 23, with the company seeking to raise up to Rs 30,213 crore through a fresh issue of shares. The issue gets fully subscribed within … Read more
Indian IT stocks rallied on Wednesday, October 21, as investors responded to strong quarterly earnings and an optimistic sector outlook from global brokerage Jefferies. L&T Technology Services (LTTS) emerged as the biggest gainer, with its shares climbing sharply after the company reported robust results for the September quarter. The Nifty IT index advanced as much … Read more