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BJP to Announce Bihar Election Candidates as Nitish Kumar Delegates Negotiation Leadership
Oct 09, 2025 10:12 pm CST
BJP's central election committee will meet on Sunday to finalize candidates for the upcoming Bihar elections, with the first NDA candidate list expected on Monday. Nitish Kumar has authorized BJP to lead alliance negotiations amid a challenging electoral landscape featuring opposition from Congress-RJD alliance and Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj movement.
Bihar Voter List Controversy: Supreme Court Examines Claims of 47 Lakh Adults Disenfranchised in Special Intensive Revision
Oct 09, 2025 10:10 pm CST
Yogendra Yadav presents evidence to Supreme Court showing Bihar's Special Intensive Revision of voter lists eliminated 47 lakh adults, including 16 lakh women, potentially disenfranchising 10% of the state's adult population. The Election Commission denies these claims while the court orders legal assistance for affected citizens.
Ashwini Vaishnaw at NDTV World Summit 2025: Leading India's Digital Transformation Journey
Oct 09, 2025 10:05 pm CST
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will showcase India's technological advancements at the NDTV World Summit 2025, highlighting his impressive career journey from IAS officer to Cabinet Minister overseeing Railways, Electronics & IT, and Information & Broadcasting. Under his leadership, India has witnessed remarkable progress in railway modernization, digital connectivity, and technological innovation, establishing the country as a global IT powerhouse.
Indian Army's Indigenous SAKSHAM: Revolutionary Anti-Drone Defense System Enhancing National Security
Oct 09, 2025 10:04 pm CST
The Indian Army is implementing SAKSHAM, an indigenous counter-drone defense system that represents a significant leap in airspace control technology. Developed with BEL Ghaziabad, this AI-driven system will detect, track, and neutralize enemy drones in real-time, operating within the newly defined Tactical Battlefield Space extending up to 3,000 meters above ground level. Set for deployment within a year, SAKSHAM exemplifies India's commitment to self-reliance in defense technology.
TCS Clarifies: Only 6,000 Employees Released Despite Exaggerated Layoff Reports in IT Sector Restructuring
Oct 09, 2025 09:51 pm CST
India's largest IT services company TCS has officially confirmed releasing only 1% or approximately 6,000 employees as part of its restructuring initiative, contradicting widely circulated reports of much higher numbers. CHRO Sudeep Kunnumal emphasized the company's commitment to handling the process with empathy while maintaining its vision to become the world's largest AI-led tech services company. Despite the restructuring, TCS continues to hire and has onboarded 18,500 new employees in the last quarter.
Karwa Chauth 2025 Gold Rate Update: Prices Dip Ahead of Festival Season in Major Indian Cities
Oct 09, 2025 09:48 pm CST
Gold prices in India show a slight decline ahead of Karwa Chauth 2025, with December futures trading at Rs 1,22,795 per 10 grams. Despite the dip, gold has risen 51% this year due to global factors. Check current rates across major Indian cities and essential tips for buying gold during the festival season.
Telangana High Court Stays 42% BC Reservation Policy: Impact on Local Elections and Political Fallout
Oct 09, 2025 09:38 pm CST
The Telangana High Court has issued an interim stay on the Revanth Reddy-led government's notification increasing Backward Classes reservation to 42% for local body elections. This decision has sparked protests from BC communities and created political challenges for the Congress government, which must now defend its policy against claims that it exceeds the 50% reservation ceiling established by the Supreme Court. The court has given the government four weeks to file a counter-affidavit while opposition parties question the administration's legal approach.
PM Modi Addresses Khalistani Extremism During Strategic Talks with UK's Starmer in Mumbai
Oct 09, 2025 09:26 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held comprehensive discussions in Mumbai focusing on enhancing bilateral relations in trade, defense, and technology while addressing Khalistani extremism concerns. The meeting highlighted their $56 billion trade relationship, plans for UK university campuses in India, and mutual commitment to combating extremism within democratic frameworks, following their landmark trade agreement signed in July aimed at doubling bilateral trade by 2030.
China and India Resume Direct Flights After Five Years: A Milestone in Rebuilding Bilateral Relations
Oct 09, 2025 09:19 pm CST
After a five-year suspension, direct flights between China and India are set to resume on October 26, 2023, marking a significant step in normalizing bilateral relations following border tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic. Chinese officials have described this development as a positive move that demonstrates both nations' commitment to implementing the agreements reached between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping during recent diplomatic engagements. IndiGo and China Eastern will be the first airlines to operate these routes, facilitating renewed people-to-people exchanges and economic collaboration between the world's two most populous nations.
364 Violations Discovered at Sresan Pharma Following Deadly Cough Syrup Incident: DEG Contamination Claims 20 Children's Lives
Oct 09, 2025 09:04 pm CST
An investigation into Sresan Pharma revealed 364 violations at their Tamil Nadu facility following a tragic incident where contaminated cough syrup containing excessive diethylene glycol resulted in at least 20 child fatalities in Madhya Pradesh. The CDSCO is now launching nationwide inspections of cough syrup manufacturers while several states implement stricter regulations for pediatric cough medication dispensing.