World Bank Raises India’s FY26 Growth Forecast; Country to Remain World’s Fastest-Growing Major Economy

New Delhi — India is expected to continue as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, supported by strong consumption, improved agricultural output, and rising rural wages, according to a World Bank report released on Tuesday.

The…

By-elections for Eight Assembly Seats Across Seven States and UTs Scheduled for November 11; Results on November 14

New Delhi – The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced that by-elections for eight Assembly constituencies across seven states and Union Territories — Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Telangana, Punjab, Mizoram,…

By-Election for Jharkhand’s Ghatshila Seat on November 11; New Voting Measures Introduced

Ranchi – The Election Commission has scheduled the Ghatshila Assembly bypoll in Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum district for November 11, following the death of former minister Ramdas Soren. The ST-reserved seat will see voting in a single…

‘Swadeshi in Every Home’: Babulal Marandi Kicks Off Self-Reliance Campaign in Ranchi

Ranchi – Former Chief Minister Babulal Marandi launched the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat, Har Ghar Swadeshi’ campaign in Ranchi on Monday by inscribing patriotic slogans on a wall at Birsa Chowk to inspire citizens toward self-reliance.

Bihar Assembly Elections: ECI Expected to Announce Poll Dates Today at 4 PM

New Delhi — The Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to announce the schedule for the Bihar Assembly elections on Monday at 4 p.m., officially setting the stage for a high-stakes political battle in the state.

The announcement…

Committed to providing all possible assistance: PM Modi on torrential Darjeeling rain

New Delhi– Prime Minister **Narendra Modi** on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the widespread devastation caused by **torrential rainfall in West Bengal’s Darjeeling** and assured that the **Centre is fully committed to extending all…

14 killed in landslides triggered by incessant rain in Nepal

Kathmandu – At least **14 people have been killed** after **landslides triggered by relentless rainfall** struck Nepal’s **Ilam district**, local authorities confirmed on Sunday.

Nepal has been experiencing **heavy rainfall…

Impact of GST reforms visible as festive sales break 10-year record: Experts

New Delhi – The government’s **Next Gen GST reforms** are beginning to make a visible impact on India’s economy, with experts noting that the ongoing **festive season has recorded the highest sales in a decade**, particularly…

Cough syrup tragedy deepens with two child deaths in MP’s Betul, probe launched

Betul – The Coldrif cough syrup crisis in Madhya Pradesh has taken a tragic turn, with two more child deaths reported from Betul district, allegedly after consuming the same toxic medicine linked to multiple fatalities in Chhindwara.

Voter ID cards within 15 days, maximum 1,200 voters per booth: CEC on Bihar elections

Patna– Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday announced that the massive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar has been successfully completed within the stipulated time and with full accuracy.