Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) achieved a decisive victory in the 2025 Rajya Sabha elections, winning three out of four seats from the Union Territory. Senior leaders Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan, Sajad Kitchloo, and Shammi Oberoi emerged victorious, while the fourth seat was claimed by BJP’s Sat Paul Sharma. Choudhary…
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India Won’t Rush Trade Deals, Piyush Goyal Clarifies
Berlin, Germany: India’s Commerce and Trade Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized that India will not rush into any trade agreements, including ongoing negotiations with the United States. Speaking at the Berlin Global Dialogue, Goyal highlighted that New Delhi seeks long-term partnerships based on trust, not external pressure. “We are in active…
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India-US Trade Deal “Very Near”; Few Issues Remain: Official
New Delhi: Economic ties between India and the United States are on the cusp of a breakthrough as officials from both countries say a long-pending bilateral trade deal is “very near” conclusion. An unnamed government official told reporters on 24 October 2025 that both sides are now “converging on most…
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Kurnool Bus Blaze Kills 20 on Hyderabad-Bengaluru Route
Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh — Twenty people died after a Hyderabad-bound private sleeper bus caught fire on National Highway 44 near Chinnatekur village in Kurnool district in the early hours of 24 October 2025. The blaze, triggered after a motorcycle collided with the bus’s fuel tank, engulfed the vehicle within minutes,…
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SEBI Bars Mutual Funds from Pre-IPO Investments
New Delhi, October 24: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred mutual fund schemes from investing in pre-IPO placements of equity shares and related instruments, restricting them to participate only in the Anchor Investor portion or the public issue of an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The directive,…
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President Highlights Education at St. Thomas College Jubilee
Palai, Kerala: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced the valedictory function of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of St. Thomas College, Palai, on October 24, 2025. Commemorating 75 years of educational excellence, the President highlighted the role of literacy, knowledge, and education in driving both individual and societal progress….
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PM Modi Highlights Make in India & Maritime Growth
New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on October 24, 2025, highlighted India’s growing and resilient industrial base, emphasizing the impact of the ‘Make in India’ initiative and the modernization of ports along the strategic east-west trade corridor. Sharing an article by Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, the Prime Minister…
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India-Germany Trade Ties Strengthened by Piyush Goyal
Berlin, Germany: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal held a series of high-level meetings in Berlin on October 24, 2025, to further strengthen India-Germany trade and investment ties. His discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in areas including technology, green energy, advanced manufacturing, and skilling, building on a…
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Operation Sindoor Warns Pakistan: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh on October 24, 2025, declared that Operation Sindoor has delivered a clear message to Pakistan, cautioning it against any future misadventures. Speaking during Barakhana with soldiers in Jaisalmer, he emphasized that the operation is paused, not concluded, and warned of an even stronger…
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Tripura’s Handlooms, Tea & Sericulture Thrive After GST Cut
Tripura’s traditional industries and small-scale food processors are set to benefit after the Centre cut GST rates to 5% for select handloom products, packaged tea, silk handicrafts and fruit juices. The tax change eases cost pressures across value chains that support more than 1.37 lakh handloom households, dozens of tea…