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ECI deploys central observers for Bihar, eight bye-elections
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday announced the deployment of Central Observers for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections and eight bye-elections across the country, aimed at ensuring fairness…
- India
24 Bangladeshis apprehended by Assam Police, sent back: Himanta
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that 24 Bangladeshis have been apprehended by the police in Cachar district for illegally entering India, and sent back to the neighbouring country. He…
- World
India calls for end to hostilities in Ukraine, Gaza at UNGA
United Nations: India on Saturday, September 27, called for an end to hostilities in Ukraine and Gaza and extended its support to any initiative that helps restore peace. “Each one of us has…
- Middle East
Dubai regulator bars HDFC Bank’s DIFC branch from taking new clients
Dubai: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has restricted the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) branch of HDFC Bank Limited from onboarding new clients or promoting financial services until further notice. In…
- India
VHP’s Alok Kumar warns Ladakh protests could be rehearsal for Nepal
New Delhi: Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) president Alok Kumar on Saturday said the violent protests that erupted in Ladakh earlier this week might be a “rehearsal” to create Bangladesh and Nepal-like situations…
- World
BRICS warns against rising tariffs, protectionism; backs India’s 2026 chairship
United Nations/New York: The BRICS nations have expressed concern over the proliferation of trade-restrictive actions in the form of “indiscriminate rising” of tariffs, particularly measures used as a means of “coercion”, cautioning…
- Business
US tariffs pose major risk to India’s growth: Crisil Intelligence
Kolkata: High tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian goods pose a major risk to the country’s growth, Crisil Intelligence said in its September report. The tariffs will impact both Indian…
- India
Calcutta HC orders repatriation of Bengali family deported to Bangladesh
The Calcutta High Court on Friday, September 26, struck down the deportation of a family from Bengal to Bangladesh and ordered its repatriation. The court observed that the authorities deported the family…
- Middle East
Etihad’s new A321LR aircraft debuts on UAE–India route
Abu Dhabi: UAE’s national carrier Etihad Airways has launched its game-changing A321LR aircraft on all Abu Dhabi–Kolkata flights, offering passengers a refined luxury travel experience on one of its busiest UAE–India routes.…
- India
Operation Sindoor: Pak military pleaded for cessation of fighting, says India
United Nations: Pakistan’s military “pleaded” for a cessation of fighting during Operation Sindoor in May, India has said in a hard-hitting response from the United Nations General Assembly, asserting that there is…
- World
India to engage with US on proposed H-1B visa fee hike
New Delhi: India is engaged with the Trump administration and other stakeholders as Washington looks at framing rules to implement its decision to raise the application fee for H-1B visas to USD…
- India
Activist Sonam Wangchuk arrested in Leh
Leh: Police on Friday arrested climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, two days after protests demanding Ladakh’s statehood and Sixth Schedule status left four people dead and 90 injured in the Union Territory. Wangchuk…
- India
SC dismisses plea seeking ban on Salman Rushdie’s book
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to ban Salman Rushdie’s controversial novel “The Satanic Verses”. The plea came up for hearing before a…
- News
Congress urges full realization of Ladakh’s statehood demands
New Delhi: The Congress on Friday said the distress and anguish of the people of Ladakh must awaken the government’s conscience, not just for even more talks but for actually fulfilling their…
- Business
Rupee gains 6 paise to 88.70 on dollar weakness, hope of US trade deal
Mumbai: The rupee rebounded from its all-time low, rising 6 paise to 88.70 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday amid a weaker greenback and hopes of an India-US trade…
