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October 31, 2025 12:05 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 150th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 150th birth anniversary at the Statue of Unity in Narmada, Gujarat, on Friday. The day, observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), honours the legacy of t...

October 31, 2025 9:12 AM

King Charles strips brother Andrew of titles and his mansion

Britain's King Charles has stripped his younger brother Andrew of his title of prince and forced him out of his Windsor home, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday, seeking to distance the royals from him over his links to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. ...

October 31, 2025 5:02 AM

India shock Australia to enter World Cup final, record highest-ever chase in women’s ODI cricket history

India ended Australia’s title defence and booked their place in Sunday’s Women’s World Cup final against South Africa after Jemimah Rodrigues crafted an unbeaten 127 to secure a thrilling five-wicket victory in the second semi-final on Thursday...

October 30, 2025 5:16 PM

NHAI saves ₹2,062 crore in toll collection costs in FY 2024–25

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has achieved a substantial saving of ₹2,062 crore in toll collection costs during the financial year 2024–25, reflecting a major improvement in efficiency and transparency across its tolling operati...

October 30, 2025 5:16 PM

We are committed to sovereignty of Afghanistan: India slams Pakistan over border tensions

India on Thursday slammed Pakistan for border tensions with Afghanistan, calling it "unacceptable" and reprimanding Pakistan for practising cross-border terrorism with impunity. Addressing a media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesp...

October 30, 2025 4:32 PM

APEC summit in South Korea close to reaching consensus, after Trump leaves

Member countries of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum are close to reaching a consensus on a joint declaration at the annual summit in South Korea starting Friday, the host country's foreign minister said on Thursday. APEC is a non-...

October 30, 2025 3:55 PM

Russia’s Lukoil accepts Gunvor offer to buy its foreign assets

Lukoil said on Thursday it had accepted an offer from global commodity trader Gunvor to buy its foreign assets, which Russia's second-largest oil company is seeking to sell after Washington imposed sanctions on it last week. The planned asset sale i...

October 30, 2025 3:39 PM

“His commitment to justice, welfare of poor continues to inspire generations”: PM Modi pays tribute to Muthuramalinga Thevar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar on the 63rd Guru Pooja and 118th birth anniversary. Praising Thevar for his contributions, the Prime Minister said that his unwavering commitment to "justice, ...

October 30, 2025 3:08 PM

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2025: Air display, unity march and run for unity to mark Sardar Patel’s legacy

The nation is set to celebrate Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on October 31, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India. The day honours his monumental role in uniting over 565 princely states in...

October 30, 2025 12:45 PM

What are rare earths and why are they so important?

U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have wrapped up a summit in South Korea with a deal to keep Chinese rare earth exports flowing. Here are some basic facts about these obscure elements making headlines around the wor...