‘Mahagathbandhan fighting Mahatma’s battle’: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra targets PM Modi; calls for ‘change’ in Bihar | India News

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra NEW DELHI: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday said the opposition Mahagathbandhan alliance, of which her party is a part, is fighting the same battle in Bihar today that Mahatma Gandhi fought during India’s freedom struggle. Addressing an election rally in Kadwa, Katihar district, ahead of the second…

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Rural demand surge: Countryside drives India’s consumption rebound; urban growth seen picking up in Q3 FY26

Rural India continues to drive the country’s consumption rebound, outpacing urban markets despite recent policy measures aimed at stimulating city-based spending, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. (MOFSL).According to MOFSL’s latest ECOSCOPE report titled “Rural Rules, Urban Follows,” rural consumption rose 7.7 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of FY26 — the highest…

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‘Ayesha Takia exited ‘Main Hoon Na’ for Imtiaz Ali’s film’: Farah Khan recalls how Amrita Rao landed leading role because of Gauri Khan |

Farah Khan’s debut film, ‘Main Hoon Na’, faced casting challenges when Ayesha Takia left two weeks before shooting. Amrita Rao then replaced her, impressing with her on-camera presence. The film, starring Shah Rukh Khan, was a commercial hit. Amrita was recently seen in ‘Jolly LLB 3’. Farah Khan made her directorial debut with the 2004…

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COP30: India calls equitable, concessional finance the cornerstone; urges developed nations to deliver on climate commitments

India has reiterated that equitable, predictable, and concessional climate finance remains central to achieving global climate goals, underscoring the principle of fairness and shared responsibility at the Leaders’ Summit of COP30 in Belem, Brazil.Delivering India’s National Statement, Ambassador Dinesh Bhatia said the country’s climate action continues to be guided by equity, national circumstances, and the…

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India crash out of Hong Kong Sixes after losses to Kuwait, UAE and Nepal; Pakistan, Australia reach semis | Cricket News

Team India at Hong Kong Sixes NEW DELHI: India’s campaign at the Hong Kong Sixes came to a disappointing end on Saturday as they suffered three consecutive defeats, crashing out of the main competition. While Pakistan and Australia marched confidently into the semifinals, India’s erratic form saw them drop into the ‘Bowl’ stage and eventually…

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Donald Trump tariffs hit Indian restaurants in New York – here’s what’s causing misery

Indian restaurants in New York City, which have recently outshone their London counterparts and become favourites among Wall Street executives, are now facing mounting pressure from higher import costs after US President Donald Trump’s tariff moves.On July 31, Trump doubled tariffs on most Indian exports to 50%, a measure that took effect on August 27….

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Ghost job ads surge: Firms use fake listings for market data, branding; experts flag 25% annual rise

The number of ghost job postings — advertisements for roles that do not actually exist — has risen sharply, growing by about 25% year-on-year, according to recruitment industry experts. These listings, increasingly visible across social and professional platforms, are often put up by companies that have no immediate hiring intent, using them instead for market…

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Rare earths push: Experts urge India to build global partnerships; highlight need for domestic refining, ecosystem

India should widen its collaboration with friendly countries to strengthen its capabilities in rare-earth material development, industry experts said at the CII Conference on Building Resilient Rare Earth Metal (REM) Supply Chains Through Technology Localisation held in Chennai on Friday.According to news agency ANI, R Saravanabhavan, deputy adviser (minerals) at Niti Aayog, said that India’s…

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