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‘He assured me’: Trump says PM Modi told him India won’t buy Russian oil; seeks similar move from China

Washington: Former US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would stop purchasing oil from Russia, months after Washington imposed punitive measures over such imports. “He’s assured me there will be no oil purchased from Russia,” Trump told reporters during a joint news conference with FBI … Read more

EPF withdrawal confusion: Govt issues clarification, says 75% of PF balance can be withdrawn immediately after job loss

Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale Wednesday, in an X post, had described the EPF withdrawal changes as “theft of salaried people’s money” while terming the decisions as “shocking and ridiculous”. In the wake of ongoing debates and confusion over EPF withdrawal, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday clarified that up to 75 per cent of … Read more

Document to support Gaza ceasefire deal signed at summit in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh

A document to support the recently-reached Gaza ceasefire deal was signed by the deal’s four mediators, though without the attendance of either Israel or Hamas. Adocument to support the recently-reached Gaza ceasefire deal was signed by the deal’s four mediators, though without the attendance of either Israel or Hamas. The document was signed by Egyptian … Read more

UN says its humanitarian scale-up in Gaza underway

The UN humanitarian scale-up in the Gaza Strip is well underway, with cooking gas entering Gaza for the first time since March, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said. The UN humanitarian scale-up in the Gaza Strip is well underway, with cooking gas entering Gaza for the first time since … Read more

On Amit Shah’s ‘Muslim infiltration’ claim, Congress asks: ‘What was the home minister doing for the last 11 years?

Amit Shah on Friday claimed that the Muslim population in India has increased 24.6 per cent, attributing the rise to infiltration and not the fertility rate. he Opposition Congress has slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his Muslim population comments, accusing him of trying to create communal discord and polarise voters ahead of the … Read more

Lalu Prasad arrives in Delhi amid Bihar polls seat-sharing buzz; Tejashwi denies Rahul meet, cites IRCTC hearing

Amid speculation that RJD leaders would hold a dialogue with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the seat-sharing tussle in the Mahagathbandhan ahead of the Bihar polls, Tejashwi Yadav clarified, saying, “I am here for the court hearing, not for any political purpose JD chief Lalu Prasad, along with his family, arrived in Delhi for the … Read more

Guv approves Uttarakhand Minority Education Bill 2025, now affiliation with Board a must for Madrasas

The Madrasa Board in Uttarakhand is set to become history as Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) has approved the Uttarakhand Minority Education Bill, 2025. The Madrasa Board in Uttarakhand is set to become history as Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) has approved the Uttarakhand Minority Education Bill, 2025. With the implementation of this … Read more

Convocation at NDC: Officers of 64th course receive Executive MBA in Leadership and Public Policy

A convocation ceremony to award Executive MBA degree in ‘Strategic Leadership & Public Policy’ under the aegis of Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) was held at National Defence College, here on Saturday. Aconvocation ceremony to award Executive MBA degree in ‘Strategic Leadership & Public Policy’ under the aegis of Indian Institute of Technology … Read more

UPI in schools: Education Ministry pushes for secure, transparent digital fee payments nationwide

In a major move, the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, has emphasized encouraging the adoption of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) across all States and Union Territories (UTs). In a major move, the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, has emphasized encouraging the adoption of the Unified Payments … Read more

‘I didn’t say give your Nobel to me’: Trump says he helped Venezuelan awardee on several occasions

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump claimed that Machado had personally called him after the announcement to say she was accepting the prize “in his honour. US President Donald Trump on Friday responded to not receiving this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, asserting that he had “helped” the awardee, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina … Read more

Major Relief for Four Apollo Hospital Doctors – FIR and Chargesheet Quashed by High Court

⭕️ Chhattisgarh Breaking – Bilaspur Big News ⭕️ Bilaspur  In a landmark judgment, the Chhattisgarh High Court has given a major reprieve to four doctors from Apollo Hospital, Bilaspur, by quashing the FIR and chargesheet filed against them in a seven-year-old case. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice B.D. Guru allowed … Read more

SC seeks replies from X, Assam BJP over AI-generated video depicting ‘Muslim takeover’

A Bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta issued notices to both parties after hearing on an application urging the Court to direct an immediate take-down of the video to curb the spread of communal propaganda and potential unrest. The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the responses from social media platform X (formerly … Read more

PM Modi greets Russian President Putin on his 73rd birthday

In a telephonic conversation, the two leaders reviewed the progress in bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm wishes to Russian President Vladimir Putin for good health and success in all his endeavors on his 73rd birthday, … Read more

Many questions on protests in Ladakh

Violence erupted in Ladakh on 24 September as some who were involved in the Sonam Wangchuk-led hunger strike were shifted to hospital. The arrest of Sonam Wangchuk brings to an end the sordid drama of violence in Ladakh. Violence erupted in Ladakh on 24 September as some who were involved in the Sonam Wangchuk-led hunger … Read more

SAIL Strengthens India’s Maritime Might: Indigenous Steel Powers INS Androth’s Commissioning

Raipur The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), the country’s largest public sector steelmaker and a Maharatna company, has once again demonstrated its pivotal role in strengthening India’s defence infrastructure by supplying the entire requirement of special-grade indigenous steel for INS Androth, which was commissioned into the Indian Navy today. The induction of this state-of-the-art … Read more

Rowoon, K-drama star, to star in Japanese film ‘The Last Man: First Love’

The movie is an extension of the widely popular 2023 drama ‘The Last Man: The Blind Profiler’. The series had already grabbed audiences with its thrilling storyline. Imagine Christmas Eve in Japan: lights twinkling, theaters packed, and one of Korea’s most loved stars stepping onto the big screen for the very first time. That’s exactly … Read more

Why Raipur, the Capital of Chhattisgarh, Should Have a Woman City Congress President

Raipu:  The capital of Chhattisgarh, is politically the pulse of the entire state. The message sent from here resonates across the province. Yet, ironically, despite repeated promises to promote active participation of women in both governance and the party organization, Raipur has never had a woman city president of the Congress party. 👉🏻 Congress Policy … Read more

Taiwan detects 10 Chinese aircraft, 6 naval vessels around territory

The latest activity comes amid warnings from defence experts that China’s newly unveiled weapon systems are designed to counter Taiwan’s long-standing asymmetric warfare strategy Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense detected 10 sorties of Chinese Military aircraft and six Chinese naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Monday. As per the … Read more

Tata Capital, LG Electronics to launch IPOs worth over ₹27,000 cr this week

The primary market is set for a busy week as two major companies, Tata Capital Ltd and LG Electronics India Ltd, gear up to launch their initial public offerings (IPOs), collectively worth more than Rs 27,000 crore. The twin issues are expected to draw strong investor interest, given their scale and the stature of their … Read more

Coal India’s First All-Women Operated Central Store Unit Inaugurated at SECL Korba

Women Take the Lead in Inventory and Operations Management under Special Campaign 5.0 Korba (Chhattisgarh):Taking another significant step towards women empowerment, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), today inaugurated Coal India’s first fully women-operated Central Store Unit at its Central Workshop in Korba. The initiative, launched under the Government … Read more

GDP growth filter: Target to invest in companies whose profit after tax outpaces economy’s expansion target rate

Even though benchmark Indian indices stumbled at the start of 2025, the outlook for domestic growth is robust. The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) policy stance, higher government spending, and the recent Goods & Services Tax (GST) reset will keep economic momentum intact. The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) July 2025 World Economic Outlook projects India … Read more