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October 18, 2025 1:02 PM

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India Now Has World’s 2nd-Largest 5G Network: Vaishnaw

Electronics and Information Technolgy Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that pace of country's 5G rollout has amazed the world. Highlighting the rapid expansion of telecom network across the country, he said that 90 percent of the country is now covered by the 5G network.      Speaking at a World S...

October 18, 2025 8:32 AM

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PM Modi Extends Dhanteras Greetings, Prays for Prosperity and Good Health

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Dhanteras today. In a social media post, Mr. Modi prayed for happiness, prosperity, and good health for everyone on the occasion. He expressed hope that Lord Dhanvantari bestows his abundant blessings upon all citizens.

October 18, 2025 8:12 AM

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Dhanteras: Auspicious Day for Worship and New Purchases

The festival of Dhanteras is being celebrated across the country today. It marks the beginning of a series of celebrations, which also include Narak Chaturdashi, also known as Choti Diwali or Kali Chaudas, the main Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj.     Dhanteras is also known as Dhan Trayodashi...

October 18, 2025 7:49 AM

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Bombay HC Grants Akshay Kumar Interim Protection Over Personality Rights

The Bombay High Court has granted actor Akshay Kumar urgent interim protection over his personality rights, restraining social-media platforms, e-commerce sites, and AI content creators from using his name, image, likeness and voice without authorization.     Justice Arif S Doctor yesterday observed...

October 18, 2025 7:47 AM

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New GST Reforms Simplify Tax Slabs, Boost Demand and Economy

The next-generation GST reforms have brought relief to both consumers and traders. Under the new structure, the earlier four-tier tax slabs of 5 percent, 12 percent, 18 percent, 28 percent have been streamlined into a two tier structure of 5 percent and 18 percent.      Mr. Ulhas Joshi, Managing Dir...

October 18, 2025 7:43 AM

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BSNL Launches ₹1 Diwali Plan with 30 Days Unlimited Calls & Data

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has introduced a 1 rupee Diwali 4G plan as a festive offer for new customers across the country. The plan, which is applicable from the 15th of this month to the 15th of next month, offers 30 days of free mobile services, including unlimited calls, 2 GB of data pe...

October 18, 2025 11:26 AM

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World Sees India as Reliable, Resilient, and Unstoppable: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, the entire world today sees India as a reliable, responsible and resilient partner. Speaking at the World Summit organised by a private media house in New Delhi last evening, Mr Modi said, from electronics to pharmaceuticals, and from automobiles to mobile manu...

October 18, 2025 6:55 AM

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Belgian Court Approves Mehul Choksi’s Extradition to India in PNB Fraud Case

A court in Belgium has approved the extradition of fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi to India. Mehul Choksi is wanted in the 13,000 crore rupees Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case. The court in Antwerp yesterday ruled that Choksi's arrest by Belgian police, based on India's request, was valid....