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Indo-Pacific should remain free from coercive influence: Rajnath at ASEAN meet
India’s partnership with ASEAN is guided by enduring principles rather than short-term interests, rooted in the vision of an Indo-Pacific that stays open, inclusive & coercion-free, he stresses
GST collections rise 4.6% in Oct to ₹1.96 lakh crore
States record broad-based gains post rationalization. Karnataka and Telangana recorded 10% increase, Punjab 4%
Govt launches scheme to widen EPF net, offer compliance relief
Employers get six-month window to bring previously uncovered workers under the Employees’ Provident Fund
Caste, crime & power collide in Mokama... ‘sushasan’ bleeds
Dular Chand Yadav’s murder dents Nitish-led NDA’s key poll plank of “good governance”... Marks death of his claim that Bihar has moved beyond “Jungle Raj.” Can opposition turn this crisis into gains?
India, US sign 10-yr pact to enhance major defence partnership
Pact is designed to strengthen coordination across key domains, including defence industry collaboration, joint R&D, co-production of advanced systems
NDA promises big in Bihar: One crore jobs, support for women, vision of developed state
‘Sankalp Patra blends expansive welfare promises with large-scale industrial and infrastructural pledges, attempting to appeal simultaneously to the poor, the aspirational youth, and the middle class
Justice Surya Kant appointed Chief Justice of India
He will assume office on Nov 24. His journey from a rural upbringing to the highest judicial office in the country reflects a remarkable story of merit
AI to be part of school curriculum from Class 3 from next academic year
Artificial Intelligence education must be viewed as a universal skill connected to ‘The World Around Us’, govt says
Coal ministry launches 14th round of commercial mine auctions
In this round, 41 coal mines are being offered — 20 fully explored and 21 partially explored — including five mines under the CMSP Act, 2015 and 36 under the MMDR Act, 1957
IIP maintains 4% growth in Sept, manufacturing remains key driver
Economists expect the near-term outlook to remain stable, supported by ongoing infrastructure activity and a resilient manufacturing base
Cabinet approves nutrient-based fertiser subsidy for Rabi season; clears terms of reference for 8th Pay Commission
Tentative budgetary requirement for the period has been estimated at Rs 37,952 crore, about Rs 736 crore higher than the allocation for this year’s Kharif season
Eco-engine shifts gears: Services rewriting growth playbook
Services accounted for nearly 55% of India’s Gross Value Added (GVA) in 2024-25, while the primary and secondary sectors contribute 16% and 29%, respectively