October 1, 2025 5:53 PM

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Vanuatu Law Students, Lawyer Julian Aguon Win Right Livelihood Award

A group of law students from Vanuatu and human rights lawyer Julian Aguon were awarded the Right Livelihood Award today for championing climate justice. The group, Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC), pushed the issue of climate protection to the International Court of Justice,...

October 1, 2025 5:42 PM

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Ex-Moldovan MP Marina Tauber Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Absenti

The Union Cabinet has approved Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners by three per cent. Briefing the media after the cabinet meeting in New Delhi today, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that this will benefit about 4...

October 1, 2025 4:17 PM

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DPIIT Signs MoU with Thermo Fisher to Boost India’s Biotech Innovation

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Thermo Fisher Scientific to accelerate innovation in India’s biotechnology sector and nurture a strong pipeline of high-growth startups. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry informed that...

October 1, 2025 3:58 PM

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Australia Faces New Zealand in ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Clash at Indore

In the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, defending champions Australia will take on New Zealand at Holkar stadium in Indore this afternoon. Yesterday, in the opening match, India defeated Sri Lanka by 59 runs in a rain affected match at Guwahati.    The tournament’s main round will be played in the ro...

October 1, 2025 3:56 PM

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PM Modi Expresses Condolences for Philippines Earthquake Victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives and widespread damage caused by the earthquake in the Philippines. In a social media post, Mr Modi said, his thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families. The Prime Minister also wished for speedy recovery of the injured ...

October 1, 2025 2:19 PM

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Next-Gen GST Reforms Reduce Rates on Ceramics, Glassware, and Handicrafts to 5%

GST Bachat Utsav, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which commenced on the 22nd of this month, is benefiting all sections of society. The next-generation GST reforms represent a significant step towards simplifying India’s indirect tax system. The reforms are bringing substantial relief to ...

October 1, 2025 2:15 PM

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IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall in North East India Till 4th October

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted increase in rainfall with isolated heavy rainfall over North East India from tomorrow till 4th of this month. According to IMD, Chhattisgarh, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Saurashtra and Kutch are expected to witness heavy rainfall at isolated places...

October 1, 2025 2:11 PM

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Durga Navami Celebrated Across India, Devotees Worship Maa Siddhidatri

Durga Navami is being celebrated in different parts of the country today. Durga Navami, also known as Maha Navami, is celebrated as the ninth and penultimate day of the Navratri festival. Devotees worship Maa Siddhidatri, the ninth and final form of Goddess Durga, today. Devotees observe the day wit...