EC Enables Postal Ballots for Eligible Senior and Disabled Voters in Bihar Polls

October 10, 2025 1:36 PM

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EC Enables Postal Ballots for Eligible Senior and Disabled Voters in Bihar Polls

In the upcoming Assembly elections in Bihar, as a progressive move, the Election Commission has allowed optional postal ballots for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. The voters related to these categories can apply to the Returning Officer via Form 12D within a five‑day window following...

Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 in New Delhi Sold Out, Confirms IREF

October 10, 2025 12:23 PM

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Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 in New Delhi Sold Out, Confirms IREF

The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has announced that the upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 in New Delhi has been fully sold out.   The two-day event will take place on the 30th and 31st of October at Bharat Mandapam in the National Capital. The conference will bring t...

Reserve Bank of India Appoints Shirish Chandra Murmu as Deputy Governor

October 10, 2025 12:17 PM

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Reserve Bank of India Appoints Shirish Chandra Murmu as Deputy Governor

Shirish Chandra Murmu took charge as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India yesterday for a period of three years.   Shirish Murmu was Executive Director of the Reserve Bank before being elevated to the post of Deputy Governor. As Deputy Governor, Mr Murmu will look after the Departme...

Voters Can Use 12 Alternative Photo IDs Alongside EPIC, Says Election Commission

October 10, 2025 10:37 AM

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Voters Can Use 12 Alternative Photo IDs Alongside EPIC, Says Election Commission

The Election Commission has said that electors on the voter list can display any one of 12 alternative photo IDs apart from the Elector's Photo Identity Card (EPIC) to vote.   These IDs include Aadhar Card, Pan Card, Passport, Driving License and Passbooks with a photograph issued by a Bank or ...

US President Trump Suggests Expelling Spain from NATO Over Defence Spending

October 10, 2025 10:34 AM

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US President Trump Suggests Expelling Spain from NATO Over Defence Spending

US President Donald Trump has suggested to expel Spain from NATO over its failure to match the higher defence spending. Talking to the media at the White House, President Trump said no excuse can be entertained. NATO members in June agreed to raise their military spending to 5 per cent of gross dome...