BSNL offers "Diwali Bonanza" with free mobile services for 1 month

India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) India's pioneering state-owned telecommunications provider in order to celebrate Diwali has offered 4G Mobile services at a token Re 1/- only for a period of one month to new customers without any other cost. This Diwali Bonanza shall continue from 15th October 2025 to 15th November 2025 Plan benefits (Diwali Bonanza Plan): Announcing the above offer, Shri A. Robert J. Ravi, CMD, BSNL, said: ...


In a giant stride towards Modi government's determination of building a Naxal-free Bharat, the number of most affected districts by Naxalism brought down to 3

India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a giant stride towards Modi government's vision of building a Naxal-free Bharat, the number of districts most affected by Naxalism have been brought down to 3 from 6. Now only Bijapur, Sukma and Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh are the most affected districts by Left Wing Extremism (LWE). In the category of LWE affected districts the number has also been further brought down to just 11 from 18. Now only 11 districts are Left Wing Ext...


ECI issues directions to Enforcement Agencies to prevent use of money power in upcoming Bihar elections

India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: SSB, BCAS, AAI, Department of Post, State Forest Dept. and State Co-operative Dept. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


The cumulative exports (merchandise & services) during April-September 2025 is estimated at US$ 413.30 Billion, as compared to US$ 395.71 Billion in April-September 2024, an estimated growth of 4.45%.

India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's total exports (Merchandise and Services combined) for September 2025* is estimated at US$ 67.20 Billion, registering a positive growth of 0.78 percent vis-a-vis September 2024. Total imports (Merchandise and Services combined) for September 2025* is estimated at US$ 83.82 Billion, registering a positive growth of 11.34 percent vis-a-vis September 2024. Table 1: Trade during September 2025* * Note: The latest data for serv...


Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah to inaugurate 'Extradition of Fugitives-Challenges and Strategies' conference in New Delhi tomorrow

India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah will inaugurate 'Extradition of Fugitives-Challenges and Strategies' conference in New Delhi on Thursday, 16th October 2025. The two-day conference 'is being organized by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). During the conference, senior police officers from various Central and State Police agencies will participate to deliberate on issues of International Polic...


PRESIDENT OF INDIA PAYS FLORAL TRIBUTES TO DR. APJ ABDUL KALAM ON HIS BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu,paidfloraltributesto Dr. APJ AbdulKalam, former President of India on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (October 15, 2025). Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


India and Ethiopia Hold Inaugural Joint Defence Cooperation Meeting in New Delhi, Marking a New Chapter in Bilateral Defence Partnership

India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Inaugural Joint Defence Cooperation (JDC) meeting between India and Ethiopia was held in New Delhi on October 15, 2025, marking a major step in the expansion of bilateral defence ties. The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary (International Cooperation), Ministry of Defence, Shri Amitabh Prasad and Director General for Defence Foreign Relations & Military Cooperation Maj Gen Teshome Gemechu. During the meeting, the two sides ...


PIB Bhubaneswar Organizes Regional Media Workshop - "Vartalap" at Konark

India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Press Information Bureau (PIB), Bhubaneswar, organised a Regional Media Workshop "Vartalap" at Konark today to strengthen collaboration between the government and the media in effective public communication. The workshop was presided over by Shri Akhil Kumar Mishra, Additional Director General, PIB & CBC (Odisha & Jharkhand Region), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, who delivered the keynote address. Shri D. Kalyan Chakr...


Prime Minister condoles the demise of Shri Ravi Naik

India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over demise of Shri Ravi Naik, Minister in the Goa Government. Shri Modi said that Shri Naik will be remembered as an experienced administrator and a dedicated public servant who contributed significantly to Goa's development journey. He added that Shri Naik was particularly passionate about empowering the downtrodden and marginalised. In a X post, Shri Modi said; "...


Ministry of Defence signs Rs.659.47 Crore Deal for Procurement of Advanced Night Sight for Indian Army's 7.62 x 51mm Assault Rifles

India, Oct. 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Defence signed a contract agreement worth Rs.659.47 crore for procurement of Night Sight (Image Intensifier) for 7.62 x 51mm Assault Rifle along with accessories for the Indian Army with the consortium of M/s MKU Ltd (Lead Member) and M/s Medbit Technologies Pvt Ltd on Oct 15, 2025. The Night Sight will enable soldiers to fully exploit the longer effective range of the SIG 716 Assault Rifle. These sights are capabl...