New Delhi, October 25, 2025: In a major step toward enhancing India’s energy security, the Ministry of Coal has issued vesting orders for three coal blocks under the ongoing commercial coal block auction process. The orders were finalized by the Nominated Authority on October 23, 2025, marking another milestone in…
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India to Lead Global Rice Trade at BIRC 2025
India will position itself as a strategic leader in the global rice supply chain at the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025, scheduled at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on October 30–31. Organisers expect over 3,000 farmers and FPOs, 2,500 exporters and millers, and 1,000+ foreign buyers from more…
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TEC, IIT-Hyderabad Partner to Advance 6G Research
New Delhi, October 25: The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) to strengthen India’s position in next-generation telecom technologies and international standardisation forums. Driving Innovation in Advanced…
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J&K Rajya Sabha 2025: NC Wins 3 Seats, BJP 1
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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Chhath 2025 Begins in Patna with Nahay-Khay Ritual
Patna erupted in spiritual fervor as the four-day Chhath festival commenced on Saturday with the traditional Nahay-Khay ritual. The festival, celebrated with utmost devotion, symbolizes spiritual purification and gratitude towards the Sun God, drawing thousands of devotees from across the city. City Decked Up for Festivities The city’s marketplaces, streets,…
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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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PM Modi Predicts Record NDA Win, Slams RJD’s ‘Jungle Raj’
Patna, October 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) election campaign in Bihar from Samastipur, predicting a “record-breaking mandate” for the ruling coalition under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The Prime Minister asserted that the people of Bihar would once again reject the “jungle raj”…
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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,…