India’s 45-day wedding season to generate Rs 6.5 lakh crore, create 1 crore part-time jobs: Report

New Delhi- India’s 45-day wedding season, starting November 1, is projected to generate an unprecedented Rs 6.5 lakh crore from an estimated 46 lakh weddings, a report said on Thursday. Delhi is expected to contribute Rs 1.8 lakh crore from 4.8 lakh weddings, according to the study by the CAIT Research and Trade Development Society…

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Security forces demolish Maoists’ memorial in Chhattisgarh

Raipur- In a significant counter-insurgency move, security forces have demolished a Maoist memorial deep within the forests of Gotumpalli village (Bijapur district) under the Tarrem police station area of Chhattisgarh. The 15-foot-high structure, built under duress from villagers, was intended to commemorate slain Maoist cadres and perpetuate fear while glorifying their ideology, police officials said.Its…

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TN: Palaniswami reiterates Bharat Ratna demand for Muthuramalinga Thevar on Guru Puja Day

Chennai- AIADMK General Secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday reiterated his long-standing demand that freedom fighter and spiritual leader Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar be conferred with the Bharat Ratna, the nation’s highest civilian honour. Speaking to reporters after paying floral tributes at Thevar’s memorial in Pasumpon village near Kamuthi in Ramanathapuram district,…

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EAM Jaishankar and Cyprus counterpart discuss roadmap for implementation of Joint Action Plan

New Delhi- External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and visiting Cyprus counterpart Constantinos Kombos reviewed the India-Cyprus Joint Action Plan 2025-2029, during their meeting in New Delhi on Thursday. EAM Jaishankar stated that he and Kombos discussed global geopolitical situation, developments in the respective regions and cooperation in multilateral fora.”Delighted to welcome FM Constantinos Kombos…

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J&K L-G terminates services of two govt employees for terror links

Srinagar- Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Thursday terminated two government employees from service under Article 311 for their involvement in terror-related activities, reaffirming the administration’s zero-tolerance policy against terrorism. An official statement said that the terminated employees include Ghulam Hussain, a teacher in the Education Department. He has been accused of…

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FM Sitharaman embarks on Bhutan visit to deepen economic, developmental cooperation

New Delhi- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday embarked on an official visit to Bhutan to further deepen economic and developmental cooperation between the neighbouring countries. The visit of the Indian delegation from the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, is slated from October 30-November 2, according to an official statement.The visit underscores…

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HUDCO Signs MoUs over ₹1Lakh Crore to Boost India’s Port Infrastructure DevelopmentHUDCO powers port expansion with major funding push

New Delhi – The MoU focuses on the planning, financing, and execution of a Maritime Iconic Structure in Mumbai, a landmark business and tourism hub celebrating India’s maritime heritage.​•​Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA): An MoU worth ₹487 crore aims at mechanization of berths, modernization under PPP mode, and operation and maintenance of liquid cargo facilities.​•​Paradip Port…

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Delhi Crime Branch busts inter-state charas network; four held, 3.15 kg contraband seized

New Delhi- In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking under the ‘Drugs-Free Delhi’ drive, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted an inter-state drug supply network, arresting four accused and recovering 3.150 kg of fine-quality charas valued at approximately Rs 1.2 crore in the international market. A Santro car used to smuggle the contraband was…

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