ECI Declares Paid Holiday for All Employees in Bihar on Polling Days

October 18, 2025 4:47 PM

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ECI Declares Paid Holiday for All Employees in Bihar on Polling Days

The Election Commission of India (ECI) today announced that all employed voters in Bihar, including daily and casual workers, will be entitled to a paid holiday on polling days during the upcoming assembly elections in the state. It added that employed voters in eight assembly constituencies across ...

New Gujarat Cabinet Ministers Take Charge on Auspicious Dhanteras

October 18, 2025 2:13 PM

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New Gujarat Cabinet Ministers Take Charge on Auspicious Dhanteras

The new cabinet Ministers in Gujarat have taken charge today on the occasion of Dhanteras festival. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi took charge after offering prayers. Cabinet Ministers Naresh Patel, Hrishikesh Patel, Dr. Pradyuman Vaja and Minister of State for Labour, Skill Development and Emp...

GST 2.0 Reforms Drive Record Festival Sales, Boost Economy: FM Sitharaman

October 18, 2025 2:12 PM

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GST 2.0 Reforms Drive Record Festival Sales, Boost Economy: FM Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the GST 2.0 reforms have given a major boost to country's economy, leading to record sales across key sectors such as electronics, automobiles, and consumer goods during the festival season. She was addressing the joint press conference on GST Bach...

Zoravar Singh Sandhu Wins Historic Bronze at ISSF Shotgun Worlds 2025

October 18, 2025 1:58 PM

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Zoravar Singh Sandhu Wins Historic Bronze at ISSF Shotgun Worlds 2025

Indian shooter Zoravar Singh Sandhu made history by winning bronze in men’s trap at the ISSF World Championship Shotgun 2025 in Athens, Greece. Competing in tough weather and light conditions, Zoravar hit 31 of 50 targets in the final match, finishing behind Croatia’s Josip Glasnovic and Spain’s And...

PM Modi Declares Imminent End to Naxalism, Highlights Progress Over 11 Years

October 18, 2025 1:49 PM

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PM Modi Declares Imminent End to Naxalism, Highlights Progress Over 11 Years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed that the country will be completely free from Naxalism and Maoist violence soon. He said, substantial strides have been made in tackling Maoist terrorism in the last 11 years. Mr. Modi said this while speaking during an World Summit event in New Delhi yester...

Jyothi Surekha Becomes First Indian Woman to Medal in Archery World Cup Final

October 18, 2025 1:42 PM

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Jyothi Surekha Becomes First Indian Woman to Medal in Archery World Cup Final

Star Indian archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman compound archer to win a medal at the Archery World Cup Final, clinching a bronze medal in Nanjing, China. Jyothi defeated second seed Ella Gibson of Great Britain 150-145 in the match, shooting a perfect 15...

Bihar Assembly Polls: Scrutiny of Phase 1 Nominations Underway

October 18, 2025 1:18 PM

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Bihar Assembly Polls: Scrutiny of Phase 1 Nominations Underway

Scrutiny of nomination papers for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections is underway today. A total of one thousand 698 nomination papers were filed for this phase. Candidates can withdraw their nominations till 20th of this month. In the first phase, polling will be held on 6th of next mon...

Sensex, Nifty Extend Weekly Gains on Q2 Boost; Rupee Appreciates

October 18, 2025 1:05 PM

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Sensex, Nifty Extend Weekly Gains on Q2 Boost; Rupee Appreciates

Benchmark domestic equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their gains for the third consecutive week, supported by positive investor sentiment amid the ongoing Quarter two results. Key sectors that contributed to the rally included Banking, FMCG and Pharma. The 30-share index at Bombay Stock Exc...