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Auto sales hit top gear in Oct, powered by GST 2.0 & rural demand
This October will be remembered not just for record sales, but for what it represented — a month when policy reform met festive spirit, when rural India powered ahead
India reaffirms commitment to equitable climate action at UNFCCC CoP30 Summit in Brazil
India said it has cut its emission intensity by 36% between 2005 and 2020, exceeding its Paris goals ahead of time
No repoll sought in Bihar Phase-1 elections
No discrepancy or malpractice was found at any polling station, the Election Commission said
US expands health-based visa denials to include diabetes, obesity & chronic illnesses
Non-communicable illnesses — metabolic & neurological diseases, mental health conditions, cancers & respiratory disorders — may justify denial. Financial burden on US resources will be considered
India strengthens economic engagement with New Zealand amid fresh FTA push
Commerce minister Goyal’s visit underscores growing momentum in bilateral trade discussions & highlights expanding opportunities for collaboration across several sectors, including emerging ones
Stronger awareness, early detection & integrative care needed to tackle cancer: Ayush ministry
Centres of excellence and partnerships with institutions such as Tata Memorial Centre-ACTREC, Arya Vaidya Sala and AIIMS are helping generate new therapeutic insights, improve symptom management
Historic turnout marks phase 1 of Bihar assembly elections
By the end of polling, the voter turnout reached a historic high of 64.66%, the highest ever recorded in the state. At the district level, Begusarai recorded the highest turnout at 67.32%
Nation to celebrate 150 Years of Vande Mataram, India’s timeless song of unity & patriotism
The momentous milestone will be celebrated with nationwide events, cultural programs, and commemorative initiatives honouring Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s enduring legacy
India advances trade ties with Latin America through key negotiation rounds with Peru & Chile
Growing trade engagement with Peru and Chile underscores India's strategic focus on strengthening partnerships in Latin America through mutually beneficial economic cooperation frameworks
Youth-led action needed for sustainable climate-resilient future: Jitendra Singh
Urges collective action by Asian nations for low-carbon future; highlights India’s green hydrogen, circular economy & LiFE initiatives; call for empowering youth with digital tools for sustainability
We are ready to die for a road: A Bihar village’s revolt against the ballot
In Bihar’s Thatha village, faith in democracy has sunk as deep as the mud that traps its people. Cut off by a missing road and a river of neglect, villagers have taken a solemn vow: no road, no vote
QS Asia Rankings: IITs see sharp decline as China overtakes India
India added 137 new universities to the list. The country also performed exceptionally well in the ‘papers per faculty’ indicator, with five Indian universities featuring among Asia’s top 10 and 28 among the top 50