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11:42 PM

US nationally secure again because of tariffs, says Trump

US President Donald Trump on Friday said that the United States is "wealthy, powerful and nationally secure again because of tariffs."

9:02 PM

Opposition parties want to form govt in Bihar with help of infiltrators: Nadda

BJP president J P Nadda alleged that the opposition INDIA bloc wants to form the next government in Bihar with the help of votes of infiltrators

8:11 PM

Judicial probe into September 24 Leh violence to begin from Saturday

The judicial inquiry into the violent clashes of Sep 24 in Leh will begin on Saturday, inviting aggrieved persons to record their testimonies before members of the probe panel

8:01 PM

Gurugram ACB files charge sheet against Haryana Congress chief in 'cash-for-CLU' case

The Anti-Corruption Bureau in Gurugram has filed a charge sheet against Haryana Congress President Rao Narendra Singh in an alleged case of cash for change of and use (CLU), an official said

6:59 PM

EU regulations to impact its businesses, says Goyal

A host of regulations, including the Carbon Tax, introduced by the European Union are expected to impact its businesses, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.

6:15 PM

2 suspected ISIS operatives arrested; Molotov cocktails, IED timer seized from Delhi house

Two suspected ISIS operatives have been arrested from Delhi and MP with police seizing explosive-making material including plastic bombs, Molotov cocktail, timer devices and an ISIS flag from a house in the national capital, officials said

5:41 PM

Karnataka clears Rs 27,607 crore investment proposals creating 8,704 jobs

The 66th meeting of State High-Level Clearance Committee chaired by CM Siddaramaiah here on Friday approved 13 investment proposals with a total investment of Rs 27,607.26 crore, officials said

3:53 PM

FM Sitharaman urges GST officers to aid honest taxpayers, act firmly against evaders

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday urged GST officers to be courteous and make compliance easier for honest taxpayers while taking strict action against those attempting to evade taxes. Speaking at the inauguration of a CGST building, the minister emphasised the “timely conclusion” of disciplinary proceedings against officers, saying it would send a clear message from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) that misconduct, negligence, or unethical behaviour will not be tolerated.

3:52 PM

Govt, private sector join hands to boost e-waste recycling, mineral recovery

The government on Friday said it is actively working with the private sector to expand domestic capacity for the effective utilisation of e-waste and the recovery of critical minerals. Last month, the Centre approved a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme aimed at promoting the recycling of critical minerals to strengthen India’s resource security and reduce import dependence.

3:03 PM

World Bank approves $280 million loan to strengthen Kerala’s health system

The World Bank on Friday approved a $280 million loan to support a health system programme in Kerala aimed at improving life expectancy and the quality of life for 11 million elderly and vulnerable people. The programme seeks to treat and monitor over 90 per cent of registered patients with hypertension and diabetes through individual electronic tracking systems across the state.

2:45 PM

Girl drowns in waterlogged area in Delhi's Rohini

A six-year-old girl drowned after falling into a waterlogged stretch near her house in Delhi's Rohini, an official said on Friday. The incident occurred in the Rama Vihar area on Thursday evening. According to the police, a PCR call was received around 6 pm on Thursday, reporting that a minor girl had gone missing from the locality. A team was deployed and an extensive search was initiated in and around Rama Vihar.

2:34 PM

NTPC to begin commercial operations of 9.9 MW wind project in Gujarat

NTPC on Friday announced that it will begin commercial operations of a 9.9 megawatt (MW) wind power project in Gujarat from October 25, 2025. In a regulatory filing, the company said the commercial operation date (COD) of the 9.9 MW capacity, developed by a group company of its subsidiary NTPC Green Energy Ltd, will take effect from October 25, 2025.

2:33 PM

Bollywood singer-composer Sachin Sanghvi arrested for sexually assaulting woman

Bollywood singer and music composer Sachin Sanghvi has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman by promising her a chance in a music album and marriage, police said on Friday. Sanghvi, known for hit songs in 'Stree 2' and 'Bhediya', was arrested on Thursday under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, an official said.

1:33 PM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches water project, celebrates Bhai Dooj with BSF

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday inaugurated a water pipeline project at a Border Security Force (BSF) camp in Chhawla, west Delhi, and celebrated Bhai Dooj with personnel of the paramilitary force, officials said.

1:29 PM

PM Modi invites citizens to share songs celebrating Chhath Puja

Ahead of the Chhath festival, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged citizens to share songs dedicated to Chhath Puja, describing the occasion as a celebration of both nature and culture.

12:55 PM

Will fondly cherish our interactions, says PM Modi on Piyush Pandey's demise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the passing of advertising icon Piyush Pandey, saying he would always fondly remember their interactions over the years.

12:53 PM

UP govt to amend PWD Rules, increase officers' financial powers

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has approved a major overhaul of the Public Works Department, sanctioning a fivefold increase in the financial powers of PWD officers and a comprehensive revision of the engineers' service structure. Marking the first such reform in three decades, the move is aimed at granting greater autonomy to officers, reducing dependence on higher-level approvals, and expediting processes like tendering, contracting, and project execution, an official statement said on Friday

11:37 AM

Process to appoint new CJI begins as Justice BR Gavai nears retirement

The central government has begun the process to appoint the next chief justice of India (CJI), with incumbent Justice BR Gavai scheduled to retire on November 23. According to the procedure, the Law Ministry has sent a communication to Chief Justice Gavai, requesting him to recommend the name of his successor.

11:17 AM

Death toll rises to 20 in Kurnool bus fire; police collect DNA samples

The death toll from the Kurnool bus fire in Andhra Pradesh has risen to 20 after a private bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire in the early hours of Friday. According to police, the blaze began when the bus’s fuel tank ignited following a collision with a motorbike on the outskirts of Kurnool.

11:12 AM

PM Modi, Amit Shah to address public rallies in poll-bound Bihar today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address public rallies separately in various parts of poll-bound Bihar on Friday. PM Modi will address two poll rallies in Samastipur and Begusarai districts, while Shah will participate in such programmes in Siwan and Buxar. Before addressing the public rally in Samastipur, the PM will visit Karpurigram, the birthplace of socialist icon and former Bihar CM late Karpoori Thakur.

11:03 AM

Trump admin says it will contest lawsuits challenging $100,000 H-1B visa fee

The US government has said it will fight lawsuits aimed at blocking the USD 100,000 fee imposed on new H-1B visa petitions, asserting that "for far too long" the system was "spammed with fraud" and must be overhauled to prioritise American workers.

 

The remarks made by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday came days after the US Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit last week against the move, describing it as "misguided policy" and "plainly unlawful" action that could cripple American innovation and competitiveness.

10:15 AM

PM Modi announces ex-gratia for victims of Kurnool bus tragedy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the Kurnool bus tragedy in Andhra Pradesh that claimed 20 lives and left several others injured. PM Modi announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh each for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 for those injured, wishing them a speedy recovery.

10:11 AM

Trump terminates trade talks with Canada after TV ad protests US tariffs

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said he is ending trade talks with Canada because of a recent television advertisement protesting US tariffs, calling it an egregious attempt to influence US court decisions.