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EAM Jaishankar to Host UAE Foreign Minister in Mumbai, Hold Talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

EAM Jaishankar to Host UAE Foreign Minister in Mumbai, Hold Talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

EAM Jaishankar to Host UAE Foreign Minister in Mumbai, Hold Talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

New Delhi, 16 October (H.S.): External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar will host United Arab Emirates (UAE) Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Mumbai on October 19 and 20. Jaishankar will subsequent

16 Oct, 2026

Ashwini Vaishnaw Meets Asian Games Gold-Winning Indian Women’s Kabaddi Team, Applauds Their Achievement

Ashwini Vaishnaw Meets Asian Games Gold-Winning Indian Women’s Kabaddi Team, Applauds Their Achievement

New Delhi, October 16 (H.S.): Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met members of the Indian women’s kabaddi team at Rail Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday and praised their achievement at the 2026 Asian Games. He said the players had brought honour

16 Oct, 2026

Ashwini Vaishnaw Meets Asian Games Gold-Winning Indian Women’s Kabaddi Team, Applauds Their Achievement

Ashwini Vaishnaw Meets Asian Games Gold-Winning Indian Women’s Kabaddi Team, Applauds Their Achievement

New Delhi, October 16 (H.S.): Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met members of the Indian women’s kabaddi team at Rail Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday and praised their achievement at the 2026 Asian Games. He said the players had brought honour

16 Oct, 2026

PM Modi Praises NSG Personnel for Their Courage, Vigilance and Unwavering Commitment on 42nd Raising Day

PM Modi Praises NSG Personnel for Their Courage, Vigilance and Unwavering Commitment on 42nd Raising Day

New Delhi, October 16 (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his greetings to the personnel of the National Security Guard (NSG) on the force’s 42nd Raising Day, praising their vigilance against terrorism, courage and unwavering co

16 Oct, 2026

PM Modi Praises NSG Personnel for Their Courage, Vigilance and Unwavering Commitment on 42nd Raising Day

PM Modi Praises NSG Personnel for Their Courage, Vigilance and Unwavering Commitment on 42nd Raising Day

New Delhi, October 16 (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his greetings to the personnel of the National Security Guard (NSG) on the force’s 42nd Raising Day, praising their vigilance against terrorism, courage and unwavering co

16 Oct, 2026

PM-SETU Scheme: Rs 3,687 Crore Approved for ITI Upgrades as Five More Clusters Get Funding

PM-SETU Scheme: Rs 3,687 Crore Approved for ITI Upgrades as Five More Clusters Get Funding

New Delhi, 16 October (H.S.): An investment of Rs 1,194.92 crore has been approved for upgrading five Industrial Training Institute (ITI) clusters in Maharashtra, Odisha and Jammu and Kashmir under the Prime Minister’s Skilling and Employability Tr

16 Oct, 2026

PM-SETU Scheme: Rs 3,687 Crore Approved for ITI Upgrades as Five More Clusters Get Funding

PM-SETU Scheme: Rs 3,687 Crore Approved for ITI Upgrades as Five More Clusters Get Funding

New Delhi, 16 October (H.S.): An investment of Rs 1,194.92 crore has been approved for upgrading five Industrial Training Institute (ITI) clusters in Maharashtra, Odisha and Jammu and Kashmir under the Prime Minister’s Skilling and Employability Tr

16 Oct, 2026

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Orunodoi 3.0: A Monthly Lifeline for Assam’s Low-Income Families

Orunodoi 3.0: A Monthly Lifeline for Assam’s Low-Income Families

From Telangana to Rajasthan: The Village Water Model Adopted Across 33 Districts

From Telangana to Rajasthan: The Village Water Model Adopted Across 33 Districts

From Moscow junction to Malayali Lenins: Kerala’s enduring Russian connection

From Moscow junction to Malayali Lenins: Kerala’s enduring Russian connection

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Home Ministry Seeks Detailed Report from Punjab Government on Three Drug-Related Cases, Including Activist’s Murder

Home Ministry Seeks Detailed Report from Punjab Government on Three Drug-Related Cases, Including Activist’s Murder

Home Ministry Seeks Detailed Report from Punjab Government on Three Drug-Related Cases, Including Activist’s Murder

New Delhi, October 16 (H.S.): The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has sought a detailed report from the Punjab government on three cases involving alleged drug-related activities, including the murder of Parvinder Singh, popularly known as Jhota, wh

16 Oct, 2026

Delhi High Court Refuses to Stay Probe Against Woman Journalist in SC/ST Act Case

Delhi High Court Refuses to Stay Probe Against Woman Journalist in SC/ST Act Case

New Delhi, 16 October (H.S.): The Delhi High Court, presided over by Justice Mini Pushkarna, has refused to stay the investigation in a case registered against a woman journalist under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atroci

16 Oct, 2026

Delhi High Court Refuses to Stay Probe Against Woman Journalist in SC/ST Act Case

Delhi High Court Refuses to Stay Probe Against Woman Journalist in SC/ST Act Case

New Delhi, 16 October (H.S.): The Delhi High Court, presided over by Justice Mini Pushkarna, has refused to stay the investigation in a case registered against a woman journalist under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atroci

16 Oct, 2026

Rahul Gandhi Demands Action Against Officials Accused of Assaulting Female Students During Protest

Rahul Gandhi Demands Action Against Officials Accused of Assaulting Female Students During Protest

New Delhi, 16 October (H.S.): Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has accused the Delhi Police of refusing to register a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the alleged assault of female students during a protest i

16 Oct, 2026

Rahul Gandhi Demands Action Against Officials Accused of Assaulting Female Students During Protest

Rahul Gandhi Demands Action Against Officials Accused of Assaulting Female Students During Protest

New Delhi, 16 October (H.S.): Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has accused the Delhi Police of refusing to register a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the alleged assault of female students during a protest i

16 Oct, 2026

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Writes to PM Modi, Renews Demand for All-Party Meeting on Delimitation

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Writes to PM Modi, Renews Demand for All-Party Meeting on Delimitation

New Delhi, October 16 (H.S.): Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, once again urging him to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the issue of delimit

16 Oct, 2026

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Writes to PM Modi, Renews Demand for All-Party Meeting on Delimitation

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Writes to PM Modi, Renews Demand for All-Party Meeting on Delimitation

New Delhi, October 16 (H.S.): Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, once again urging him to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the issue of delimit

16 Oct, 2026

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US Democrats Outraise Republicans in 9 Senatorial Battleground States

WASHINGTON, October 16 (HS/RIA Novosti) - Democratic lawmakers outpaced their Republican opponents in third-quarter fundraising across nine senatorial battleground states, Axios reported on Friday. The largest gaps appeared in Texas and Georgia, w

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New US Strikes on Iran Energy Facilities to Affect Energy Resources Cost- Iranian Official

MOSCOW, October 16 (HS/RIA Novosti) - New possible US strikes on Iran''s energy facilities will affect the cost of energy resources worldwide, Iranian Deputy Oil Minister and head of the National Iranian Gas Company Saeid Tavakkoli told RIA Novosti

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Iran to Respond Promptly, Appropriately to US Threats to Its Energy Facilities - Official

MOSCOW, October 16 (HS/RIA Novosti) - Tehran will respond in a timely and appropriate manner in the event of threats from the United States to the country''s energy facilities, Iranian Deputy Oil Minister and head of the National Iranian Gas Compan

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80–90% of India–Russia Trade Settled in Local Currencies, Says Ambassador Vinay Kumar

Kazan, 16 October (H.S.): Between 80 and 90 per cent of trade between India and Russia is currently being settled in local currencies, and the share could increase further in the coming years, Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar has said. Spe

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Federal Bank’s Second-Quarter Net Profit Surges 45.10% to Rs 1,386 Crore

New Delhi, October 16 (H.S.): Private-sector lender Federal Bank Limited on Friday announced its results for the second quarter of the current financial year 2026–27, covering July to September. The bank reported a 45.10 per cent year-on-year incre

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Sensex Soars 414 Points as Markets Extend Rally; Nifty Surges Past 23,100

New Delhi, October 16 (H.S.): Domestic equity markets ended the final trading session of the week on a strong note on Friday, recovering from early losses on the back of value buying and robust purchases in information technology (IT) stocks. The S

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India and Japan to Expand Cooperation in Clean Energy, Semiconductors and Critical Minerals

New Delhi, 16 October (H.S.): India and Japan will explore opportunities to strengthen cooperation in clean energy, semiconductors and critical minerals, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday following a meeting with Kazuhiko Am

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India’s Traditional Palm Jaggery Powder Enters Bulgarian Market with 1.755 Metric Tonnes Exported

New Delhi, 16 October (H.S.): India’s traditional palm jaggery powder has entered the Bulgarian market, with an initial consignment of 1.755 metric tonnes of the organic product exported from Tamil Nadu. The Agricultural and Processed Food Product

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OCT. 16, 2026

Delhi to Strengthen Hepatitis B and C Testing Through 85 Truenat Machines

New Delhi, October 16 (H.S.): The Delhi government will utilise existing molecular diagnostic machines to facilitate the timely detection of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C and improve patient care. Under the initiative, the government plans to strengt

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OCT. 16, 2026

UBT National Spokesperson embraces Shiv Sena

Mumbai, 16 Oct (HS): Anand Dubey, the national spokesperson of the UBT Sena, joined the Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) on Friday in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Shiv Sena social media state head and Yuva Sena

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OCT. 16, 2026

Vigilance Bureau nabs Patwari red handed accepting bribe of Rs 30,000

Chandigarh, 16 October (H.S.): The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing drive against corruption in the state, has apprehended Patwari Manish Kumar posted at revenue office Tapa district Barnala red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000

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OCT. 16, 2026

Mann Announces 117 New Vehicles for DSPs to Intensify Punjab’s Anti-Drug Drive

Phillaur, 16 October (H.S.): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday reiterated that eliminating drugs remains the state government’s top priority, announcing 117 new vehicles for Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) to strengthen th

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OCT. 16, 2026

Fire Breaks Out in Offices Near Khidmat Restaurant in Delhi’s Kalkaji; Eight Fire Engines Bring Blaze Under Control

New Delhi, October 16 (H.S.): A fire broke out in offices on the second floor of a building near Khidmat Restaurant in the Kalkaji area of South Delhi on Friday morning. Eight fire engines were deployed to the scene to bring the blaze under control

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OCT. 16, 2026

Anurag Tiwari prez, Ashish Kr Gautam gen sec in IFFCO Officers Association polls

Prayagraj, 16 Oct (HS): In IFFCO Phulpur unit IFFCO Officers Association election results were announced by election officer PK Patel on Friday. In the post of President Anurag Tiwari defeated Prateek Verma by 86 votes. Anurag Tiwari

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OCT. 16, 2026

Project Praveen: 2,672 girl students from 71 Kasturba Vidyalayas in state will become skilled, skill training from Nov 2

Daughters will be proficient in modern trades like healthcare, IT, green jobs, apparel and AI Yogi Govt committed to connecting daughters with education, self-reliance and employment: Skill Development Minister Kapil Dev Agarwal Mission

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OCT. 16, 2026

Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi Distributes 70 Dustbins in Prashant Vihar, Promotes Waste Segregation at Source

New Delhi, October 16 (H.S.): Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi visited households in Prashant Vihar in the north-western part of the capital on Friday under the Seva Sankalp campaign to raise public awareness about waste segregation. During the visit, he d

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OCT. 16, 2026

MCD Begins Printer Distribution Across 1,500 Schools; Robotics Lab Inaugurated in Tagore Garden

New Delhi, October 16 (H.S.): The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has begun distributing printers across its 1,500 schools. A robotics laboratory was also inaugurated at an MCD school in Tagore Garden on Friday. In another initiative to connec

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Birthday Special: Vedika Pinto’s Journey from ‘Liggi’ to ‘Musafir Cafe’

Birthday Special: Vedika Pinto’s Journey from ‘Liggi’ to ‘Musafir Cafe’

Birthday Special: Vedika Pinto’s Journey from ‘Liggi’ to ‘Musafir Cafe’

Mumbai, 16 October (H.S.): Actress Vedika Pinto has journeyed from music videos to films and web series, steadily carving out a place for herself in the entertainment industry. Having first gained recognition through Ritviz’s popular music video ‘

16 Oct, 2026

Pawan Singh May Return to ‘Rise and Fall’ Season 2 as Speculation Grows

Pawan Singh May Return to ‘Rise and Fall’ Season 2 as Speculation Grows

Mumbai, 16 October (H.S.): Bhojpuri actor and politician Pawan Singh may return to the reality show ‘Rise and Fall’, with speculation about his possible comeback in the second season gaining momentum. Singh participated in the show’s inaugural sea

16 Oct, 2026

Pawan Singh May Return to ‘Rise and Fall’ Season 2 as Speculation Grows

Pawan Singh May Return to ‘Rise and Fall’ Season 2 as Speculation Grows

Mumbai, 16 October (H.S.): Bhojpuri actor and politician Pawan Singh may return to the reality show ‘Rise and Fall’, with speculation about his possible comeback in the second season gaining momentum. Singh participated in the show’s inaugural sea

16 Oct, 2026

Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ Opens with Rs 59.70 Crore at Indian Box Office, Falls Short of ‘Coolie’ Record

Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ Opens with Rs 59.70 Crore at Indian Box Office, Falls Short of ‘Coolie’ Record

Mumbai, 16 October (H.S.): Superstar Rajinikanth’s film ‘Jailer 2’ arrived in cinemas on October 15, opening to positive reviews and considerable excitement among fans. The film collected Rs 59.70 crore at the Indian box office on its first day.

16 Oct, 2026

Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ Opens with Rs 59.70 Crore at Indian Box Office, Falls Short of ‘Coolie’ Record

Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ Opens with Rs 59.70 Crore at Indian Box Office, Falls Short of ‘Coolie’ Record

Mumbai, 16 October (H.S.): Superstar Rajinikanth’s film ‘Jailer 2’ arrived in cinemas on October 15, opening to positive reviews and considerable excitement among fans. The film collected Rs 59.70 crore at the Indian box office on its first day.

16 Oct, 2026

Simar Bhatia Teams Up with Roshan Mathew for Romantic Comedy ‘Baaton Hi Baaton Mein’

Simar Bhatia Teams Up with Roshan Mathew for Romantic Comedy ‘Baaton Hi Baaton Mein’

Mumbai, 16 October (H.S.): Production house BLM Pictures has announced its upcoming romantic comedy, ‘Baaton Hi Baaton Mein’, starring Roshan Mathew and Simar Bhatia, niece of actor Akshay Kumar, together for the first time. Directed by Dheeraj B

16 Oct, 2026

Simar Bhatia Teams Up with Roshan Mathew for Romantic Comedy ‘Baaton Hi Baaton Mein’

Simar Bhatia Teams Up with Roshan Mathew for Romantic Comedy ‘Baaton Hi Baaton Mein’

Mumbai, 16 October (H.S.): Production house BLM Pictures has announced its upcoming romantic comedy, ‘Baaton Hi Baaton Mein’, starring Roshan Mathew and Simar Bhatia, niece of actor Akshay Kumar, together for the first time. Directed by Dheeraj B

16 Oct, 2026

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Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon Revises Route and Race Timings; Open 10K Now Starts at 7:35 AM

Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon Revises Route and Race Timings; Open 10K Now Starts at 7:35 AM

Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon Revises Route and Race Timings; Open 10K Now Starts at 7:35 AM

New Delhi, 16 October (H.S.): Organisers have made minor changes to the route of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon ahead of its 21st edition, with the starting time of the Open 10K race also revised. The event, scheduled for Sunday, October 18, is e

16 Oct, 2026

Jalandhar Set to Celebrate Punjab’s Rich Hockey Heritage Alongside the Excitement of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy

Jalandhar Set to Celebrate Punjab’s Rich Hockey Heritage Alongside the Excitement of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy

New Delhi, 16 October (H.S.): Few cities in India share a bond with hockey as deep-rooted and enduring as Jalandhar. For generations, its villages have produced Olympians who have represented India on the international stage. Punjab is set to host

16 Oct, 2026

Jalandhar Set to Celebrate Punjab’s Rich Hockey Heritage Alongside the Excitement of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy

Jalandhar Set to Celebrate Punjab’s Rich Hockey Heritage Alongside the Excitement of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy

New Delhi, 16 October (H.S.): Few cities in India share a bond with hockey as deep-rooted and enduring as Jalandhar. For generations, its villages have produced Olympians who have represented India on the international stage. Punjab is set to host

16 Oct, 2026

Asian Para Games: Indian Para-Archery Team Gains Valuable International Training Experience in Japan

Asian Para Games: Indian Para-Archery Team Gains Valuable International Training Experience in Japan

New Delhi, 16 October (H.S.): The 168-member Indian contingent, comprising 112 men and 56 women, has received extensive support from the Government of India ahead of the 2026 Asian Para Games, with the aim of returning from Aichi-Nagoya with an imp

16 Oct, 2026

Asian Para Games: Indian Para-Archery Team Gains Valuable International Training Experience in Japan

Asian Para Games: Indian Para-Archery Team Gains Valuable International Training Experience in Japan

New Delhi, 16 October (H.S.): The 168-member Indian contingent, comprising 112 men and 56 women, has received extensive support from the Government of India ahead of the 2026 Asian Para Games, with the aim of returning from Aichi-Nagoya with an imp

16 Oct, 2026

Divija Paul, Supported by Adani Sportsline’s ‘Garv Hai’ Initiative, Wins Bronze at National Table Tennis Championship

Divija Paul, Supported by Adani Sportsline’s ‘Garv Hai’ Initiative, Wins Bronze at National Table Tennis Championship

New Delhi, 16 October (H.S.): Young Assam table tennis player Divija Paul has won the bronze medal in the Under-13 girls’ category at the National Ranking Table Tennis Championships, held in Panchkula from October 6 to 13. Divija, who is associated

16 Oct, 2026

Divija Paul, Supported by Adani Sportsline’s ‘Garv Hai’ Initiative, Wins Bronze at National Table Tennis Championship

Divija Paul, Supported by Adani Sportsline’s ‘Garv Hai’ Initiative, Wins Bronze at National Table Tennis Championship

New Delhi, 16 October (H.S.): Young Assam table tennis player Divija Paul has won the bronze medal in the Under-13 girls’ category at the National Ranking Table Tennis Championships, held in Panchkula from October 6 to 13. Divija, who is associated

16 Oct, 2026

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OCT. 15, 2026

Bangladeshi Leaders Accused of Conspiring Against India's Security Seek Shelter in India Amid Political Turmoil

Kishor Sarkar Dhaka, October 15 (H.S.): Several influential leaders of Bangladesh''s Awami League, accused of involvement in alleged attempts to undermine India''s security at China''s behest, have reportedly sought refuge in India following

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OCT. 15, 2026

Growing Farmers’ Suicide, a major concern

Nagpur, 16 Oct (HS): India consists of over 16 per cent of the world population, but sustains only 2.4 per cent of land resources. Two-third of its population, which provides employment toto its workforce and is a large number of

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OCT. 12, 2026

Who Controls India’s Skies?

By, Kailash Chandra Technological competition in the world is no longer confined to markets, products and customers. Today, control over communication networks, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, space and digital infrastructure shapes a n

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4 Days 6 Hr ago
OCT. 12, 2026

Bhagwan Hanuman Provides Solace in Times of Crisis: The Hanuman Chalisa in Moments of Fear- The Case of Captain Smit

A moment of crisis always arrives unexpectedly. In such times, while one perceives much in the surroundings, the mind instinctively seeks an inner anchor, something to keep it steady amidst fear. Breathing quickens, the body endures pain and the fu

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4 Days 12 Hr ago
OCT. 10, 2026

The Right to Protest Is Not a Licence to Hold the Nation Hostage

The greatest beauty of democracy is that it gives even its opponents a place to speak. Its greatest weakness is the same: some people use the freedom it grants to dig up its very roots. Article 19(1)(b) of the Constitution guarantees the right to a

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6 Days 3 Hr ago
OCT. 10, 2026

In a Democracy, the Right to Protest Must Come with Social Responsibility

Dr Mayank Chaturvedi In a democracy, every citizen has the right to speak their mind. Whether one disagrees with the decisions of those in power, wishes to question the workings of a constitutional body, or has a complaint about the electoral proc

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6 Days 4 Hr ago
OCT. 08, 2026

Once global exporter, India plans to regain same status in Textile Sector

Nagpur, 08 Oct (HS): Being the largest producer of cotton in India Maharashtra features a rapidly expanding textile infrastructure with major mega projects, regional clusters, and newly proposed commercial hubs. Maharasht

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8 Days 4 Hr ago
OCT. 08, 2026

Durga Puja 2026 : Demand for traditional dhak rises as organising committees turn away from DJs

Midnapore, 8 October (HS): With restrictions on DJs and high-volume microphones during Puja celebrations in West Bengal, demand for traditional dhak has increased. Dhak musicians and musical instrument sellers in East and West Midnapore districts

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8 Days 4 Hr ago
OCT. 07, 2026

Andhra Pradesh Tests 3D-Printed Housing: A New Technology Path for India's Rural Homes

Guntur(Andhra Prades), 07 October (H.S.): Andhra Pradesh has begun a 177-house pilot using 3D concrete-printing technology, bringing automated construction into India''s rural housing programme as the country prepares to build two crore additional

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