Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on October 16, 2025, hailed the state’s economic momentum under the ‘double engine’ NDA government, crediting the synergy between the Centre and the state for attracting record investments, accelerating infrastructure development, and delivering fiscal benefits to citizens. Speaking at the ‘Super GST – Super Savings, Bachhat Utsav’ public…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 16, 2025, issued a clarion call for adopting a zero-tolerance approach towards economic offenders, cyber criminals, and fugitives, asserting that India’s security and sovereignty cannot be compromised by individuals who exploit legal loopholes and operate from foreign soil. Speaking at the Extradition of Fugitives: Challenges and Strategies conference…
In a landmark pre-Diwali announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a comprehensive ₹42,000 crore agricultural package aimed at transforming India’s rural economy and empowering farmers across over 100 aspirational districts. The initiative, unveiled at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa, New Delhi, on October 15, 2025, includes two flagship schemes—PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana…
In a major anti-corruption crackdown, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has uncovered a sprawling ₹169.6 crore scam allegedly fronted by Bharti Pawar, wife of senior IAS officer Anilkumar Khanderao Pawar, linked to illegal construction and bribery in Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra. The investigation, which began in early 2025, has revealed a complex web of money laundering, shell companies,…
In one of the most dramatic opening spells in recent Ranji Trophy history, Kerala’s pace attack dismantled Maharashtra’s top order, reducing them to 5/4 within 20 balls at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on October 15, 2025. The Elite Group B clash saw four Maharashtra batters dismissed for ducks, including Prithvi Shaw, who was…
India’s pharmaceutical sector is on the cusp of a historic consolidation as Sudhir and Samir Mehta, the billionaire brothers behind Torrent Group, prepare to execute one of the country’s largest pharma takeovers. With a combined net worth of $14.1 billion, the Ahmedabad-based siblings are set to acquire a controlling stake in JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals…
In a strategic push to align Tripura’s development with the national vision of Viksit Bharat, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on October 15, 2025, presenting a comprehensive proposal for central support across infrastructure, tribal welfare, and inclusive governance. The meeting underscored Tripura’s commitment to fast-tracking growth while…
In a significant development in the long-running Sahara refund case, Sahara India Commercial Corporation Ltd has informed the Supreme Court of India of its intent to sell 88 real estate properties to Adani Properties Ltd in a deal reportedly valued at over ₹1 lakh crore. The proposal, presented before a special bench led by Chief…
India has emerged as a global leader in digital payment adoption, with 87% adaptability across urban and rural segments, according to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Speaking at the inauguration of the dhaRti BioNEST Incubation Centre at IIT Dharwad on October 14, 2025, Sitharaman emphasized that the country’s fintech ecosystem is now poised to develop…
In a landmark healthcare initiative, the Tripura Government has announced a strategic collaboration with AIIMS Delhi to modernise the state’s premier referral facility, Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital (GB Pant Hospital) in Agartala. The announcement was made by Health Secretary Kiran Gitte on October 14, 2025, ahead of the signing of a formal Memorandum of Understanding…
