Amit Shah woos Bihar voters with defence corridor, factories

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said a defence corridor will come up in Bihar and factories will be set up in each district if the National Democratic Alliance is voted to power. IMAGE:......

NDA promises jobs to 1 cr youth, Rs 2000 for SC students

The NDA on Friday released its manifesto for the Bihar assembly polls, promising jobs to one crore youth, making of one crore 'Lakhpati Didi', metro train services in four more cities and seven......

Magisterial probe ordered into Leh violence; markets reopen as curfew eases

A magisterial inquiry ordered into the September 24 violence in Leh that left four people dead and scores injured would be completed within four weeks, officials said. IMAGE: Security personnel......

'Trump Is Frustrated'

'What India has done will surely embolden more countries to stand up to Trump.' IMAGE: US President Donald John Trump talks to the media at the Lehigh Valley international airport in Allentown,......

Loan growth, margins set to improve for banks in Q3

The banking sector could see better loan growth in the third quarter of financial year 2026 (Q3FY26) with improved net interest margins (NIMs), though the full impact of latest rate cuts will be......

Centre launches Rs 4,531 cr mkt access support scheme

The government on Wednesday launched Rs 4,531 crore market access support (MAS) intervention scheme for a six-year period (FY26-31) to improve global reach, visibility and competitiveness of Indian......

Rice exporters seek Budget sops to boost competitiveness

The Indian Rice Exporter's Federation (IREF) on Tuesday urged the government to provide tax incentives, interest subvention and freight support in the upcoming 2026 Budget to strengthen the......

UP ramps up services to achieve $50 bn export goal, eyes $1-trn economy

To meet its $50-billion export target by 2030, the Uttar Pradesh government is looking to significantly scale up services sector, with a focus on Information Technology (IT) and Global Capability......