The INDIA bloc faces significant challenges as its founding unity unravels. Nitish Kumar’s departure from the alliance and ongoing seat-sharing disputes in Bihar, coupled with JMM’s independent stance in Jharkhand, highlight deep-seated friction. Recent setbacks in Maharashtra, Haryana, and Delhi further expose the bloc’s struggle for cohesion and a unified leadership.
Goldman Sachs anticipates the Reserve Bank of India may cut policy rates again this year, citing recent GST simplifications and regulatory easing that could boost credit demand.
As Diwali arrives, actors Rajat Verma, Karuna Pandey, and Gouri Tonnk are emphasizing gratitude towards unsung heroes. They are honoring household staff, delivery workers, and on-set crews who selflessly ensure celebrations happen. The stars highlight the importance of recognizing these individuals’ contributions, wishing them happiness and prosperity this festive season.
Non-metro cities, particularly Tier 3, dominated India’s online Diwali shopping, accounting for nearly three-quarters of all e-commerce orders. This surge in ‘Bharat’s’ contribution highlights its growing influence on festive sales, with logistics networks efficiently handling increased volumes and same-day deliveries seeing significant growth.
Punjabi star Tarsem Jassar views Diwali as a universal celebration of faith, freedom, and compassion, transcending religious boundaries. He highlights its significance in Sikh history as Bandi Chhor Diwas, symbolizing courage. For Jassar, the festival is a cherished family affair, marked by tradition, gratitude, and the simple joys of homemade sweets and togetherness.
Bollywood star Kabir Bedi and late Protima Bedi experimented with an open marriage in the 1970s, but the experiment didn’t last. The couple had hoped the arrangement would allow them to co-parent while exploring other relationships, believing it would bring stability. However, Kabir later admitted that he struggled with his wife seeing other men and…
The Staff Selection Commission has released the provisional answer key for the SSC CGL 2025 Tier-1 exam. Candidates can now evaluate their performance and raise objections until October 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM. A nominal fee is required per objection. This crucial step ensures a fair evaluation before the final merit list is prepared, offering…
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged the US, Europe, G20, and G7 to take decisive action against Russia, stating that “peace through strength” is necessary as Putin demands Ukraine surrender Donetsk. Zelenskyy accused Russia of obstructing peace efforts and terrorising civilians, while former President Trump called for a deal to end the bloodshed.
Central Railway is taking strict action against social media accounts spreading misleading videos of railway stations and incidents. Over 20 such handles have been identified, with FIRs being filed. A 24×7 monitoring system is now active to curb the spread of misinformation during the festive season.
Mandsaur police suspended four officers, including Shamgarh station in-charge Inspector Dharmendra Shivhare, for allegedly striking a Rs 50 lakh deal with poppy husk smugglers. The officers were found to have shown suspicious conduct in an NDPS case, prompting an inquiry. SP Vinod Kumar Meena emphasized zero tolerance for narcotics-related offenses and demanded transparency from the…
