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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
India, Israel ink defence MoU to boost strategic & technological ties
Key focus areas identified under the agreement include science and technology, R&D, technological innovation, AI & cyber security
India, EU hold intensive talks in New Delhi to advance long-pending FTA
Latest engagement aims to resolve key outstanding issues and move the long-awaited pact closer to a balanced and mutually-beneficial conclusion that advances the economic interests of both sides
India, New Zealand begin 4th round of FTA talks in Auckland
Agenda includes discussions on tariff liberalization, market access for agricultural and dairy products, digital trade, and mutual recognition of standards
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