No one can do politics by hurting people’s faith: Manoj Tiwari slams Mahagathbandhan

No one can do politics by hurting people’s faith: Manoj Tiwari slams Mahagathbandhan

No one can do politics by hurting people’s faith: Manoj Tiwari slams Mahagathbandhan New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and star campaigner Manoj Tiwari launched a sharp attack on the Mahagathbandhan on Friday, accusing the Opposition alliance of “repeatedly insulting” the faith and cultural sentiments of Hindus. He said that politics…

Bears Tighten Grip on Dalal Street; Markets Tumble for Second Straight Session

Bears Tighten Grip on Dalal Street; Markets Tumble for Second Straight Session

Delhi, 31 October (H.S.): Indian equity markets extended their losing streak to a second consecutive day on Friday, as intense and sustained selling pressure overshadowed early buying attempts. The benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, both closed significantly lower, leading to an erosion of investor wealth by approximately ₹2.04 lakh crore. The trading session began with…

Pakistan: Another ‘information blackout’ in Balochistan as mobile internet suspended for 24 hours

Pakistan: Another ‘information blackout’ in Balochistan as mobile internet suspended for 24 hours Quetta, Oct 31 (IANS) The Balochistan government on Friday suspended mobile data services in Quetta for 24 hours due to the “peculiar law and order situation”, local media reported. In a letter sent on Thursday, the Balochistan government requested Pakistan’s Ministry of…

Pakistan: Another ‘information blackout’ in Balochistan as mobile internet suspended for 24 hours

Pakistan: Another ‘information blackout’ in Balochistan as mobile internet suspended for 24 hours

Pakistan: Another ‘information blackout’ in Balochistan as mobile internet suspended for 24 hours Quetta, Oct 31 (IANS) The Balochistan government on Friday suspended mobile data services in Quetta for 24 hours due to the “peculiar law and order situation”, local media reported. In a letter sent on Thursday, the Balochistan government requested Pakistan’s Ministry of…

Justice Department Probes Black Lives Matter Foundation Over Fraud Allegations

Justice Department Probes Black Lives Matter Foundation Over Fraud Allegations

Washington, 31 October (H.S.): The United States Justice Department is actively investigating whether leaders within the Black Lives Matter movement defrauded donors of tens of millions of dollars contributed during the nationwide racial justice protests of 2020. According to sources familiar with the matter, federal law enforcement officials have issued subpoenas and at least one…

Cricket World Mourns as Australian and Indian Teams Pay Tribute to Teenager Ben Austin

Cricket World Mourns as Australian and Indian Teams Pay Tribute to Teenager Ben Austin

MELBOURNE, 31 October (H.S.): The global cricket community is in mourning following the tragic death of 17-year-old Melbourne cricketer Ben Austin. The young sportsman passed away on Thursday after being struck by a ball during a net practice session earlier in the week.Austin was batting at the Ferntree Gully Cricket Club on Tuesday when a…

Iran Condemns Trump’s Nuclear Testing Order as Regressive and Irresponsible

Iran Condemns Trump’s Nuclear Testing Order as Regressive and Irresponsible

Tehran, 31 October (H.S.): Iran’s Foreign Minister on Thursday sharply condemned a surprise directive from US President Donald Trump to resume nuclear testing, labeling the move regressive and irresponsible and a serious threat to international peace and security. The strong rebuke came after Trump announced plans for the United States to restart the testing of…

Royal Reckoning: Crown Strips Andrew of 'Prince' Title in Epstein Scandal Fallout

Royal Reckoning: Crown Strips Andrew of 'Prince' Title in Epstein Scandal Fallout

London, 31 October (H.S.): In a decisive and historic move, King Charles III has stripped his brother Andrew of all remaining royal titles, including that of ‘Prince’. The decision, announced by Buckingham Palace on Thursday, marks an unprecedented fall from grace for the 65-year-old, who will now be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. The…

Precious Metals Decline as Rupee Firms; Gold and Silver Prices Fall

Precious Metals Decline as Rupee Firms; Gold and Silver Prices Fall

Delhi, 31 October (H.S.): After a brief one-day rally, domestic bullion markets saw a downturn this Friday, with both gold and silver prices registering a significant fall. The decline is largely attributed to a strengthening U.S. dollar, which has gained amid easing trade tensions between the United States and China. In today’s trading, the price…

GST reforms, festive season drive UPI payments, stimulate private consumption

GST reforms, festive season drive UPI payments, stimulate private consumption

GST reforms, festive season drive UPI payments, stimulate private consumption New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The spending through unified payments interface (UPI) during the festival period (Dussehra to Diwali) increased to Rs 17.8 lakh crore, up from Rs 15.1 lakh crore from the previous year, a report said on Friday. In September, UPI witnessed a…