Central Railway is running 1,702 special trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja. These trains will help passengers reach their families. Major stations have extra counters and holding areas with amenities. Mobile UTS booking is available. Indian Railways is taking…

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) on Sunday announced 25 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Voting for the 243-member Assembly will take place in two phases on November 6 and 11, with counting scheduled for November 14.

India's retail inflation is projected to fall further by October 2025, driven by a high base effect and delayed food price seasonality. Union Bank of India's report anticipates a gradual pickup in price pressures, with CPI inflation forecast lowered to 2.6%…

HDFC Bank sees artificial intelligence as an opportunity, not a threat to jobs. The bank's chief executive Sashidhar Jagdishan believes AI will help redeploy staff from backend operations to customer-facing roles. This strategic shift aims to enhance customer…

Condé Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 named the world’s top 10 food cities, with Tokyo taking the top spot. Other highlights include Santa Fe for its Indigenous-inspired cuisine, Madrid and San Sebastián for tapas and Michelin-starred dining…

India's exports to the United States have seen a decline. Shipments to other countries are performing strongly, exceeding previous growth. This trend follows a US tariff hike. Global trade growth is also projected to slow. However, India's current account…

The 2025 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards ranked the world’s friendliest countries outside Europe, with scores above 96% for the top 10. Kenya topped the list for its welcoming safari guides, vibrant nightlife, and coastal resorts. Other highly…

Emirates NBD is acquiring a 60% stake in RBL Bank for $3 billion. This significant deal will allow RBL Bank to launch a wealth management business. The transaction is expected to be completed in five to seven months. RBL Bank will become a listed subsidiary…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his campaign for the Bihar assembly polls next week. He has four rallies scheduled by the end of October. The Prime Minister will address gatherings in Samastipur and Begusarai on October 24. He will return on October…

An additional policy rate cut is expected before year-end, alongside recent GST simplifications indicating that peak fiscal consolidation is behind us. These factors, combined with domestic regulatory easing, are likely to foster a gradual recovery in credit…

Ukrainian drones struck a major Gazprom gas processing plant in Orenburg, southern Russia, overnight, causing a fire but no casualties, according to local authorities. Russias Defense Ministry said its air defenses intercepted 45 Ukrainian drones, including…

Israeli media reported fresh strikes on Gaza on Sunday, threatening the week-old U.S.-brokered ceasefire as Israel and Hamas traded accusations of violations. Israel claimed Hamas attacked its forces with rockets and sniper fire, calling it a “bold violation…

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the JEE Main 2026 exam schedule, with Session 1 from January 21-30 and Session 2 from April 1-10. Registration for Session 1 opens in October 2025. NTA is expanding exam centres and simplifying registration…

China on Sunday accused the United States of conducting cyberattacks on Beijing's national time centre that could have caused severe damage to critical financial and telecommunications infrastructure. Western countries have accused hacker groups allegedly…

India suffered a seven-wicket defeat against Australia in the first ODI. Rain interruptions shortened the match. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were dismissed early. KL Rahul showed promise with a good knock. Australia chased down the revised target comfortably.…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved an advance release of over Rs 1,950 crore for Karnataka and Maharashtra. This is the second instalment of the State Disaster Response Fund for the 2025-26 financial year. The funds will help the states provide immediate…

In a generous move ahead of the festive season, the Haryana government has announced a remarkable increase in sugarcane prices for local farmers, bringing the new rate to Rs 415 per quintal. Dubbed a 'Diwali bonus', this initiative is part of a broader strategy…

Ayodhya recently achieved an extraordinary feat during its Deepotsav festivities, claiming two sensational world records. The town was aglow with 2.617 million diyas, casting a magical light across the landscape. In an inspiring show of togetherness, 2,128…

Delhi-NCR's air quality has entered the 'very poor' category. The Commission for Air Quality Management has activated Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan. This brings stricter pollution control measures into effect. Authorities are intensifying efforts…

Tensions rise as the delicate ceasefire in Gaza is put under pressure. Following claims of Hamas infractions, Israel has suspended aid to the region, resulting in retaliatory strikes that have led to significant casualties, according to Palestinian health…