Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says, BrahMos is not just a missile but it is a symbol of country’s growing indigenous capabilities; Flags off first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured in Lucknow

October 18, 2025 9:27 PM

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says, BrahMos is not just a missile but it is a symbol of country’s growing indigenous capabilities; Flags off first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured in Lucknow

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace unit in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh today.      Speaking on this occasion, the Defence Minister said that now every inch of Pakistan is ...

Scrutiny of Nomination Papers Completed for First Phase of Bihar Elections

October 18, 2025 8:08 PM

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Scrutiny of Nomination Papers Completed for First Phase of Bihar Elections

The scrutiny of nomination papers for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections was completed today. In this phase, polling will be held on the 6th November across 121 assembly constituencies in 18 districts of the state. The last date for withdrawal of nomination papers is October 20. Meanwhi...

JMM Splits from Grand INDI Alliance Ahead of Bihar Elections

October 18, 2025 7:31 PM

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JMM Splits from Grand INDI Alliance Ahead of Bihar Elections

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha(JMM) party has split itself from the Grand INDI Alliance for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. JMM’s Central General Secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya, today in a press conference, stated that the party will field its candidates from six seats in Bihar. These seats will be C...

Maharashtra Sanctions ₹3,258 Crore Relief for 33 Lakh Rain-Hit Farmers

October 18, 2025 7:26 PM

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Maharashtra Sanctions ₹3,258 Crore Relief for 33 Lakh Rain-Hit Farmers

The Maharashtra government has approved 3,258 crore rupees in financial assistance for more than 33 lakh farmers across 23 districts affected by heavy rains and floods in September 2025. The decision was announced by Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Makrand Jadhav-Patil, who said, the aid covers c...

GST Bachat Utsav: Next-Gen Reforms Boost Jharkhand’s Economy

October 18, 2025 7:22 PM

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GST Bachat Utsav: Next-Gen Reforms Boost Jharkhand’s Economy

The GST Bachat Utsav, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and launched on the 22nd of last month, is benefiting people across all sections of society. Today, our correspondent brings a report on the GST reforms that will boost the economy of Jharkhand.   The next-generation GST reforms bring s...

Telangana Residents Thank Government for Savings Post GST Reforms

October 18, 2025 7:16 PM

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Telangana Residents Thank Government for Savings Post GST Reforms

A resident of Wanaparthy in Telangana state, Md Yusuf, is getting 12-13 thousand rupees in savings on his medicines post GST reforms. Thanking the government for the initiatives, he informed Akashvani news that these savings have been handy for other expenses at home now.     Bandari Soujanya from N...

Indian Railways to Crack Down on Misleading Social Media Content

October 18, 2025 7:11 PM

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Indian Railways to Crack Down on Misleading Social Media Content

The Indian Railways has decided to take strict action against the social media handles sharing misleading videos related to the Railways' operations. In a statement, the Railway Ministry said that during this festive season, some social media handles have been circulating old or misleading videos, c...

India and WHO Launch Global Call for AI in Health Use Cases

October 18, 2025 7:04 PM

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India and WHO Launch Global Call for AI in Health Use Cases

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), today announced a global call for abstracts highlighting impactful and scalable applications of Artificial Intelligence in health systems. In a statement,t the Ministry said that Shortl...

Oil Prices Edge Up on Friday but Record Weekly Losses

October 18, 2025 6:09 PM

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Oil Prices Edge Up on Friday but Record Weekly Losses

Oil prices rose marginally on Friday, but logged weekly loss. Brent crude futures surged almost 0.4 per cent, to settle at 61 dollars and 29 cents per barrel, while WTI Crude futures gained over 0.1 per cent, to close at 57 dollars and 54 cents per barrel. For the week, Brent crude futures dipped 2....

Pickup Overturns in Taloda Taluka; 8 Dead, Several Critically Injured

October 18, 2025 6:07 PM

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Pickup Overturns in Taloda Taluka; 8 Dead, Several Critically Injured

In Maharashtra, eight persons were killed and 28 others injured after a pickup vehicle overturned at Chandshaili Ghat in Taloda taluka of Nandurbar district. The victims were returning from the Astamba pilgrimage this morning when the mishap took place. Preliminary information suggests that more tha...