New Delhi, October 27: India is considering a major policy shift that could allow up to 49% foreign direct investment (FDI) in state-run banks more than double the current 20% cap. The move, currently under discussion between the Finance Ministry and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is aimed at…
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Cyclone Montha poised to strike Andhra coast on October 28
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that Cyclone Montha, currently a deep depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal, is likely to intensify into a “severe cyclonic storm” and make landfall on the coast of Andhra Pradesh near Kakinada between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam on the evening or night of…
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SIR Phase-2: Election Commission to revise voter rolls in 12 states
What the EC announced The Election Commission of India (EC) on 27 October 2025 announced the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The exercise will cover 12 states and Union Territories and follows the completion of a successful SIR in Bihar, the Commission said. Chief…
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Supreme Court Summons Chief Secretaries Over ABC Rules
New Delhi, October 27, 2025: The Supreme Court on Monday summoned the Chief Secretaries of nearly all States and Union Territories that failed to file compliance affidavits on implementation of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, directing their personal presence before the bench on November 3. Bench reprimands states for…
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Yunus Sparks Row Over Map Showing India’s Northeast
Bangladesh’s interim head Muhammad Yunus has triggered a fresh diplomatic controversy after gifting a book to Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee chairperson that features a map showing India’s northeastern states as part of Bangladesh. Images of the exchange, shared on Yunus’s official social feed, drew immediate criticism in India…
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Faridabad Student Dies After AI Blackmail Over Fake Pics
Faridabad, October 27: In a deeply distressing incident, a 19-year-old student from Haryana’s Faridabad ended his life after allegedly being blackmailed with AI-generated obscene photos and videos of his sisters. The shocking case has raised serious concerns about the misuse of artificial intelligence for online harassment and extortion. Victim Identified…
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Shreyas Iyer in ICU After Spleen Injury During Sydney ODI
Sydney, October 27: Team India’s vice-captain Shreyas Iyer remains under intensive medical care in Sydney following a serious rib and spleen injury sustained during the third One Day International (ODI) against Australia. The incident has raised deep concern across the cricketing world as reports confirm that Iyer experienced dangerously low…
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Jal Jeevan Mission Reaches 15.72 Crore Rural Homes
India has achieved a landmark milestone under the Jal Jeevan Mission, with over 81% of rural households now receiving safe tap water. As of October 2025, more than 15.72 crore rural homes are connected, marking one of the fastest infrastructure expansions in the country’s history. Launched in 2019 by Prime…
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Chhath Puja 2025: The Spiritual Power of Sandhya Arghya
The divine festival of Chhath Puja continues to illuminate riverbanks and ghats across Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal with devotion and faith. Dedicated to Lord Surya (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya, this four-day Vedic ritual celebrates purity, gratitude, and spiritual discipline. The third day, known as Sandhya…
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Fit India Sundays on Cycle Unites 14 Lakh Citizens Nationwide
World Boxing Champion Meenakshi Hooda joined hundreds of cyclists and fitness enthusiasts this Sunday at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, marking the 45th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle. The initiative, part of the Fit India Movement, has now become a nationwide fitness revolution with over 14 lakh participants…