EC begins one-day workshop for media and communication officers, ahead of poll season

EC begins one-day workshop for media and communication officers, ahead of poll season

EC begins one-day workshop for media and communication officers, ahead of poll season New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday commenced a one-day workshop for the media and communication officers, in its bid to establish an effective communication strategy at the grassroots level. The one-day workshop, organised in the…

Trump Confirms Arrest of Suspect in Charlie Kirk Killing; FBI to Provide Update

Trump Confirms Arrest of Suspect in Charlie Kirk Killing; FBI to Provide Update

Washington, 12 September (H.S.): US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that law enforcement officials have apprehended the suspect believed to have fatally shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Speaking on Fox News, Trump said with a high degree of certainty that the suspect is in custody and that the arrest came…

Centre Issues Opium Cultivation Licensing Policy for 2025-26 Crop Year

Centre Issues Opium Cultivation Licensing Policy for 2025-26 Crop Year

New Delhi, September 12 (HS): The central government on Friday announced its annual licensing policy for opium poppy cultivation for the crop year 2025-26 in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Under the new framework, the number of licensed cultivators has been raised by 23.5%, adding nearly 15,000 new farmers compared to the previous year….

How a POMIS Calculator Helps Senior Citizens Plan Stress-Free Retirement Income

How a POMIS Calculator Helps Senior Citizens Plan Stress-Free Retirement Income

For senior citizens, financial security during retirement is about more than just money, it’s about peace of mind. After decades of hard work, retirement should be a time to enjoy life without worrying about monthly bills or unexpected expenses. That’s where small savings schemes like the Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS) can play an…

Hong Kong Open 2025: Satwik-Chirag Storm into Semifinals

Hong Kong Open 2025: Satwik-Chirag Storm into Semifinals

Hong Kong, September 12 (HS): Continuing their impressive run, India’s top men’s doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the semifinals of the Hong Kong Open Super 500 badminton tournament on Friday. The eighth-seeded Indian pair, who recently clinched a bronze medal at the BWF World Championships, showcased excellent coordination to defeat the…

Interim Government Talks Heat Up: Sushila Karki Favored by Protesters, Parliament Dissolution Remains Contested

Interim Government Talks Heat Up: Sushila Karki Favored by Protesters, Parliament Dissolution Remains Contested

Kathmandu, September 12 (HS) : Amid ongoing political turmoil in Nepal, consensus has been nearly reached to appoint former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the head of the interim government, while disagreements persist over the dissolution of parliament. The aftermath of violent protests triggered by a social media ban forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli…

Sensex, Nifty Extend Winning Streak; Investors Gain ₹1.55 Lakh Crore

Sensex, Nifty Extend Winning Streak; Investors Gain ₹1.55 Lakh Crore

New Delhi, September 12 (HS): Domestic equity markets closed on a strong note for the fifth consecutive session on Friday, with both Sensex and Nifty posting solid gains. The Nifty index also recorded its eighth straight day of rally, while the overall market closed at a three-week high. Trading began on a positive note, though…

PV sales growth to touch 7 pc by FY27 owing to GST reforms, price cut by up to 13 pc on some models: Industry leaders

PV sales growth to touch 7 pc by FY27 owing to GST reforms, price cut by up to 13 pc on some models: Industry leaders

PV sales growth to touch 7 pc by FY27 owing to GST reforms, price cut by up to 13 pc on some models: Industry leaders New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Leading car sellers in India Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor India has said that they expect a resurgence in the automobile sales as Goods and…

Death Toll in Nepal’s Violent Protests Rises to 51

Death Toll in Nepal’s Violent Protests Rises to 51

Kathmandu, September 12 (HS): The death toll from the ongoing violent protests amid Nepal’s political crisis has climbed to 51, authorities confirmed on Friday. Among the dead are three police officers, nine escaped prisoners, and an unidentified Indian woman. According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the fatalities occurred across the Kathmandu Valley and…

India, European Union Reaffirm Commitment to Early Conclusion of FTA Talks: Goyal

India, European Union Reaffirm Commitment to Early Conclusion of FTA Talks: Goyal

New Delhi, September 12 (HS): India and the European Union (EU) have reiterated their commitment to expeditiously conclude negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. He stressed that a balanced and mutually beneficial FTA would create new opportunities for people and businesses on both sides. The…