Bihar polls: Jan Suraaj announces 51 candidates; Prashant Kishor missing from the first list | India News

Poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor’s new venture, Jan Suraaj, making its debut in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, on Thursday released its first list of 51 candidates.Notably, Kishor, the party’s main face, was absent from the list. Here’s the list – Earlier, he had confirmed that he would contest the polls and said the candidate list,…

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Bihar rail connectivity: 7 new trains flagged off including 3 Amrit Bharat express; passenger travel, economic activity set to get boost

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, on Monday inaugurated seven new trains in Bihar, including three Amrit Bharat Express services. The launch raises the total Amrit Bharat Express services originating from Bihar to 26 out of 30 nationwide, strengthening connectivity within the state and across the country.The newly flagged…

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Semiconductor push: PM Modi inaugurates Micron’s Sanand chip plant; see pics

Photo credit- PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Micron Technology’s semiconductor facility at Sanand in Gujarat, asserting that India is now expanding its global identity beyond software into hardware manufacturing as it seeks a larger role in the global semiconductor value chain.The US-based company’s ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging) plant, the first such facility…

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Rs 79,000 crore defence push: How India is rearming to counter China and Pakistan | India News

NEW DELHI: Amid a tightening security environment shaped by a militarily assertive China and a volatile Pakistan, the defence ministry has cleared military modernisation projects worth nearly Rs 79,000 crore, marking one of the most consequential procurement approvals in recent years. The clearances were accorded by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by defence minister…

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Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun hold hands on date night; Actress’ b’day pics with Glen Powell reignite buzz – PICS |

Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun appear to be going public with their rumoured romance. The ‘Euphoria‘ star, and the music executive were spotted over the weekend at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights in California, where they were joined by Sweeney’s parents, Lisa and Steven. For the night out, the pair kept things casual, walking hand-in-hand…

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Not D Gukesh or Arjun Erigaisi! After Magnus Carlsen, Indian Grandmaster confirmed for Norway Chess 2026 | Chess News

D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi (Photos from PTI) NEW DELHI: Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has confirmed his participation in the prestigious Norway Chess tournament for the third time. This will continue his steady rise among the world’s elite. One of the standout talents of the new generation, Praggnanandhaa recently qualified for the 2026 Candidates…

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‘Effective from February 24’: All you need to know about Trump’s new 10% global tariffs

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation imposing a 10 per cent temporary import surcharge on most goods entering the United States, after the Supreme Court deemed the tariffs imposed on different countries “illegal”.Thereafter, invoking emergency powers under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to address what he described as “fundamental…

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Pune land row: Ajit Pawar confirms deal linked to son Parth has been cancelled; denies role in controversy | India News

NEW DELHI: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Friday said that a land deal involving his son Parth Pawar has been cancelled amid allegations of irregularities in the transaction. Pawar maintained that neither he nor his office had any role in the matter and stressed that transparency and adherence to the law remain his…

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Trade talks with US: Delhi working to find ‘win-win solution’; 45% of Indian exports remain tariff-free

NEW DELHI: Government sources on Wednesday said that discussions between India and the United States on trade issues are “deeper and ongoing,” with both sides working towards finding a “win-win solution.“According to government sources quoted by ANI, engagement between India and the United States is continuing at multiple levels, with constructive discussions taking place.“The ambassador-designate…

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