Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal slammed Western nations' double standards on Russian oil, questioning Germany and UK's pursuit of sanctions exemptions. He asserted India's independent trade policy, stating the nation won't sign deals under pressure.
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A BJP office bearer in Meerut was arrested and removed from his post after forcing a businessman to publicly apologize by rubbing his nose on the road. The incident, captured on video, occurred outside a UP minister's office. Three police personnel present at the scene were also shunted for inaction.
Australia secured a seven-wicket victory over India in a rain-shortened Perth ODI. India posted 136/9 in 26 overs. Australia, set a revised target of 131, reached it with nearly five overs to spare. Mitch Marsh led the chase with an unbeaten 46. This loss ends India's eight-match ODI winning streak in 2025.
Silver prices have plummeted 17% from their record high, dropping significantly over the past ten days due to improved London availability and investor profit-taking. Despite this sharp decline, experts believe the long-term fundamentals for both silver and gold remain strong, with potential for renewed buying interest amid global uncertainties.
The Mahagathbandhan has officially declared Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial candidate for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. Mukesh Sahani will be the deputy chief ministerial face. This announcement aims to present a united front against the ruling NDA. The alliance emphasizes its commitment to serving Bihar and bringing about change for its people.
President Trump has halted all trade negotiations with Canada, citing a recent advertisement featuring Ronald Reagan protesting US tariffs as "egregious behavior." The $75 million Ontario-funded ad uses Reagan's words to warn against trade barriers. The Ronald Reagan Foundation has dismissed the ad as a misrepresentation and is considering legal action.
After months of keeping their daughter away from the public eye, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh finally introduced their baby girl, Dua, to the world on the occasion of Diwali. The couple, who welcomed their first child in September 2024, had earlier requested paparazzi to respect their daughter’s privacy — but this festive season, they decided to share a glimpse of their family joy.
Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed accused India head coach Gautam Gambhir of religious bias in team selection after Sarfaraz Khan's exclusion from the India 'A' squad. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla strongly refuted the allegations, calling them divisive. Sarfaraz Khan has a strong first-class record and recently scored a century in his last international series.
Banks in several Indian states are closed on October 22 for Diwali and its associated observances. This festive week sees multiple bank holidays across different regions. While in-person banking services are unavailable, customers can still utilize online banking, ATMs, and mobile apps for essential transactions.
A tragic California crash, claiming three lives, has sparked White House criticism. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted that the Indian-origin driver, Jashanpreet Singh, an undocumented immigrant, had been issued a commercial vehicle license by California. ICE had lodged detainers for Singh, who entered the US in 2022 and was released by the previous administration.