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PM Modi mourns Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit, hails her service

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the demise of Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit, and said her lifelong dedication to public service will continue to inspire generations.

PM Modi mourns Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit, hails her service
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 5:51 PM IST

Deep depression in Bay of Bengal: Odisha puts all 30 districts on alert

Odisha will experience very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall on October 28 and 29, officials said

Deep depression in Bay of Bengal: Odisha puts all 30 districts on alert
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 5:14 PM IST

India's true empowerment lies in citizens' health, says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the government dedicated to uplifting the poor and underprivileged and India's true empowerment lies in the health of its citizens.

India's true empowerment lies in citizens' health, says Rajnath Singh
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 4:40 PM IST

Direct Kolkata-Guangzhou flights resume after four-year suspension

Direct flights were operational between the two countries till early 2020 before being suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Direct Kolkata-Guangzhou flights resume after four-year suspension
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 4:37 PM IST

Waqf Act to be 'thrown into dustbin' if INDIA bloc wins Bihar: Tejashwi

Addressing a public rally in the Muslim-dominated Katihar district, Yadav said his father, Lalu Prasad, the RJD chief, never compromised with communal forces in the country

Waqf Act to be 'thrown into dustbin' if INDIA bloc wins Bihar: Tejashwi
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 4:34 PM IST

Cyclonic storm to bring heavy rain to West Bengal districts from Oct 28

It advised fishermen not to venture into the sea along and off the West Bengal coast from October 28-30, and asked all those already in the waters to return by October 27

Cyclonic storm to bring heavy rain to West Bengal districts from Oct 28
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 4:24 PM IST

NDMC starts phase two of mist sprayer project to curb pollution in Lutyens

The civic body, in a statement, said that the continuation follows the successful first phase at Lodhi Road

NDMC starts phase two of mist sprayer project to curb pollution in Lutyens
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 4:18 PM IST

BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal receives ₹10 crore extortion threat; FIR lodged

Jaiswal, who is currently the BJP chief whip in Lok Sabha, received the call on Friday, said SDPO (Bettiah town) Vivek Deep

BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal receives ₹10 crore extortion threat; FIR lodged
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 4:03 PM IST

Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels Oct 27-28 to push India-EU trade pact talks

During the two-day visit, Goyal will meet Executive Vice-President and European Commissioner for Trade of the European Union Maros Sefcovic, the commerce ministry said on Sunday

Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels Oct 27-28 to push India-EU trade pact talks
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 3:54 PM IST

Equal work, unequal pay: Wage gap persists among gig workers, says report

The report by workforce staffing services and HR Solutions provider is based on a Digipoll survey among 1,550 professionals across industries during September 1-30, 2025

Equal work, unequal pay: Wage gap persists among gig workers, says report
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 3:41 PM IST

Congress to launch Bihar poll campaign after Chhath; Rahul to lead

Venugopal, the Congress national general secretary, said that other party leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and national president Mallikarjun Kharge, will also campaign in the state

Congress to launch Bihar poll campaign after Chhath; Rahul to lead
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 3:39 PM IST

Lenskart to launch IPO on Oct 31, aims to raise ₹2,150 cr via fresh issue

The company's maiden public offering would conclude on November 4, and the bidding for anchor investors would open for a day on October 30

Lenskart to launch IPO on Oct 31, aims to raise ₹2,150 cr via fresh issue
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 2:42 PM IST

FMCG firms see Q2 disruptions but stay upbeat on strong economic outlook

Leading global markers, including Unilever, Reckitt, Heineken, PepsiCo, and Coca-Cola, in their respective earnings calls, have mentioned challenges they faced

FMCG firms see Q2 disruptions but stay upbeat on strong economic outlook
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 2:40 PM IST

Canva eyes India as top market, driven by creators, AI growth: Country head

The comment comes at a time when India has emerged as a powerhouse for global AI and tech firms, backed by digital-first, young population

Canva eyes India as top market, driven by creators, AI growth: Country head
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 2:21 PM IST

Pak holds talks with Afghanistan, warns war possible if deliberations fail

Dozens of soldiers, civilians and terrorists were killed in clashes earlier this month, creating a war like situation but peace was restored temporarily on October 19

Pak holds talks with Afghanistan, warns war possible if deliberations fail
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 2:05 PM IST

Op Sindoor added colour to festivals, says PM in 'Mann Ki Baat' address

The prime minister said on November 15 the nation will celebrate the Janajateeya Gaurav Diwas -- birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda

Op Sindoor added colour to festivals, says PM in 'Mann Ki Baat' address
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 1:53 PM IST

SBI plans to hire 3,500 officers in next 5 months to drive business growth

The bank has recruited 505 Probationary Officers (POs) in June, and the process to fill a similar number of vacancies is on

SBI plans to hire 3,500 officers in next 5 months to drive business growth
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 1:51 PM IST

Aviation ministry to review performance of training organisations soon

In the first-ever ranking of Flying Training Organisations (FTOs) by aviation watchdog DGCA, none of the 35 organisations in the list managed to get top ratings of 'A+' and 'A'

Aviation ministry to review performance of training organisations soon
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 1:49 PM IST

Major US, global insurers, not LIC, led Adani's recent $10 bn investments

In June 2025, a month after $570 million (Rs 5,000 crore) investment by LIC in Adani Ports & SEZ, US-based Athene Insurance led a Rs 6,650 crore ($750 million) debt investment

Major US, global insurers, not LIC, led Adani's recent $10 bn investments
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 1:19 PM IST

About 8k schools with zero enrolment employ 20k teachers in India: Report

In a peculiar case, West Bengal accounted for 17,965 such teachers, along with the highest number of schools without enrolments (3,812)

About 8k schools with zero enrolment employ 20k teachers in India: Report
Updated On : 26 Oct 2025 | 12:49 PM IST