Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday formally launched the NDA’s election campaign from the Minapur assembly constituency, urging voters to remember “20 years of development” under his stewardship. At a packed rally, Kumar promised employment for one crore youth in the next five years and highlighted improvements in law…
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Kiran Shaw Meets DK Shivakumar Over Bengaluru Infra Row
Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw met Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at his residence on Tuesday, ending a near-daily public exchange over Bengaluru’s deteriorating roads and garbage management. Both leaders described the meeting as cordial and signalled a willingness to work together to tackle civic problems. 0 From online spat…
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Bihar Polls 2025: ED Seizes Rs 64 Cr in Cash, Liquor, Drugs
Patna, October 21, 2025: Ahead of the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, enforcement agencies have seized liquor, cash, drugs, and freebies worth a combined Rs 64.13 crore since October 6. Of this, liquor alone accounted for Rs 23.41 crore, reflecting strict vigilance in the dry state. The Office of the Chief…
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Japan’s First Woman PM: Sanae Takaichi Forms New Coalition
Sanae Takaichi has made history as Japan’s first woman prime minister, securing her position after a last-minute coalition deal. The veteran conservative and China hawk will replace Shigeru Ishiba and lead a minority government aimed at economic reforms and gender-inclusive policies. Political Maneuvering and Coalition Formation Takaichi, elected LDP leader…
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2025 Economics Nobel: Innovation Fuels Growth, Says Experts
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics has been awarded to Philippe Aghion, Peter Howitt, and Joel Mokyr for their groundbreaking work on innovation-driven economic growth. Their research highlights how creative destruction, technological advancement, and institutional support drive long-term prosperity. Creative Destruction: Aghion and Howitt’s Contribution In a seminal 1992 paper,…
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Pune Farmers Suffer Huge Losses as Onion Prices Collapse
Pune farmers are reeling under a severe agricultural crisis as rain-damaged onion crops fetch shockingly low prices. Sudam Ingle, a farmer from Purandar, invested around Rs 66,000 in his onion fields, but after heavy rains and subsequent transport costs, he earned only Rs 664 for 7.5 quintals. “This was from…
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Muhurat Trading 2025: Global Cues Lift Indian Markets
The Indian stock market is poised for a bright start to the Hindu new financial year — Samvat 2082 — as the special 1-hour Muhurat Trading 2025 session opens today (Tuesday, 21 October 2025) from 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm . Global markets are lending buoyancy to the festivities: Asian stocks…
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Diwali 2025: Are Banks Open or Closed Today?
While Indian stock exchanges hold a special Muhurat trading session on Diwali, bank operations follow a state-wise holiday calendar announced by the Reserve Bank of India. On Tuesday, October 21, 2025 (Diwali/Deepavali & Govardhan Puja), many bank branches are closed in several cities while most branches in major metros remain…
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Govardhan Puja 2025: Date, Timings & Annakut Rituals Explained
Govardhan Puja 2025, one of the key celebrations of the five-day Diwali festival, will be observed on Wednesday, October 22. Also known as Annakut, the festival honours Lord Krishna’s legendary act of lifting the Govardhan Hill to protect the villagers of Vrindavan from heavy rains. Devotees across India and the…
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President Droupadi Murmu to Visit Kerala from October 21–24
Thiruvananthapuram, October 21: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will embark on a four-day official visit to Kerala from October 21 to 24, 2025. The visit will include multiple cultural, educational, and commemorative engagements across the state. Arrival in Thiruvananthapuram on October 21 President Murmu will arrive in Thiruvananthapuram…