Udaipur, October 16, 2025: The Ministry of Tourism successfully concluded a two-day State Tourism Ministers’ Meet in Udaipur, aimed at advancing the Prime Minister’s vision of “One State: One Global Destination.” The event, held from October 14-15, brought together Tourism Ministers and senior officials from all States and Union Territories…
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Former Diplomat Ashley Tellis Arrested Over Defence Documents
Washington DC: In a dramatic turn of events, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced the arrest of Ashley J. Tellis, a prominent foreign policy expert and former diplomat long regarded as one of the architects of modern India–US strategic relations. The arrest follows an extensive investigation alleging that…
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India to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad: In a historic decision, India has been selected to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking the centenary edition of the prestigious global event. The Games will be held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat — home to the world’s largest cricket arena, the Narendra Modi Stadium, with a seating capacity of 132,000….
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PM Kisan 21st Installment Before Diwali: Date & Status
The much-awaited 21st installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) Yojana is expected to be disbursed before Diwali 2025. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the transfer process has already started in select states, while others are likely to receive it through October.Farmers across…
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Divya Gautam, Sushant’s Cousin, Joins Bihar Polls
Patna: Divya Gautam, cousin of the late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has officially entered the political arena as the Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) candidate from Patna’s Digha constituency for the upcoming Bihar Assembly Election 2025. The 34-year-old theatre practitioner and academic filed her nomination papers at the Patna…
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Revanth Reddy Challenges 2015 Cash-for-Votes Case
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, heard Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s plea seeking to quash the 2015 “Cash-for-Votes” case. The case alleges that Reddy offered a bribe to an MLA to secure votes during the Legislative Council election. The bench, consisting of Justice JK Maheshwari…
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RBI Warns Rupee Pressure, Eyes Market Intervention
NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has signaled that the rupee is currently under speculative attack and confirmed it will intervene further to stabilize the currency amid growing market volatility. Analysts note that global pressures and capital flow fluctuations are driving the current depreciation. Speaking on the rupee’s…
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Government Plans Mega PSB Merger to Strengthen Public Banks
NEW DELHI: The Indian government is considering a mega merger of public sector banks (PSBs) aimed at consolidating smaller lenders with larger state-run banks to strengthen the banking sector and support the next phase of credit expansion. According to a report by Moneycontrol, banks like Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), Central…
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16th WHO–IRCH Meeting Begins in Jakarta on Herbal Medicine
The 16th Annual Meeting of the World Health Organization – International Regulatory Cooperation for Herbal Medicines (WHO–IRCH) commenced in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 14th October 2025. The three-day event, concluding on 16th October, brings together representatives from WHO member states and observer organisations to discuss harmonisation of regulatory frameworks and promote…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Opens ICAR Maize Research Centre
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the newly constructed administrative building at the ICAR–Indian Institute of Maize Research (IIMR) in Ludhiana, Punjab, on 14th October 2025. During the visit, he engaged with maize stakeholders, farmers, beneficiaries of rural development schemes, and women Self-Help Groups (SHGs), highlighting the government’s…