Assam minority students' body backs BJP-led alliance candidate in Nagaon

India GDP forecast stays at 7%, uncertainty range remains wide: NITI Aayog’s Arvind Virmani

NITI Aayog Member Arvind Virmani has retained his India GDP growth forecast at 7% for the year, with an uncertainty range of plus or minus 1%, citing unresolved trade issues and global developments. He also backed a gradual shift towards cost-based UPI MDR after the subsidy helped establish the payments platform.

Assam minority students' body backs BJP-led alliance candidate in Nagaon

The All-Assam Minority Students’ Union has endorsed BJP candidate Devasish Sharma for the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat. The by-election is scheduled for October 6, with counting to occur on October 9. AAMSU leader Ikbal Hussain emphasized development as the priority for the constituency. He criticized AIUDF president Badruddin Ajmal's ability to represent Nagaon's interests effectively. The BJP sees this poll as crucial for future electoral success in Assam.

Van dwellers accused of turning seaside town into 'unregulated campsite' by parking up for months at a time outside homes of furious locals

Homeowners living on a clifftop road near a beauty spot have claimed that they are being 'totally gaslit' by their council after repeatedly asking officials to take action.

One of America's most unique cities is being drowned by BEAVERS... as critters are set to ruin nearly 200 years of history

A colony of industrious beavers has triggered a bitter dispute in a small Minnesota town, where rising floodwater threatens historic buildings leaving officials in a stalemate as danger increases .

Zach Bryan wears ‘Free Palestine’ T-shirt at Robert Kraft’s stadium; Hind Rajab jersey sends a powerful message amid Macklemore row

US country singer Zach Bryan wore a ‘Free Palestine’ T-shirt during his performance at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium, while bandmate Nate Head wore a Palestine jersey bearing the name of Hind Rajab. The on-stage message comes amid the controversy over Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after his pro-Palestinian remarks, with Kraft linked to the decision.

‘You want names? I’ll give you names’: Kash Patel drops Epstein bombshell at explosive House hearing

School lunches will only get better when cooks return to canteens and large catering companies are shown the door, says top food scientist

The public health adviser and epidemiologist at the University of Cambridge said it was time to 'upskill' schools and break the stranglehold huge catering companies have on school lunches.

Pakistan's 'so-called' civilian governments serve at mercy of their Army: India at UN

India rejected Pakistan's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir at the UN General Assembly, accusing Islamabad's “so-called” civilian governments of serving at the Army's mercy. India also criticised Pakistan's alleged support for cross-border terrorism, cited its 2024 elections in Jammu and Kashmir and urged Islamabad to address its domestic and economic challenges.

Pakistan's 'so-called' civilian governments serve at mercy of their Army: India at UN

India rejected Pakistan's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir at the UN General Assembly, accusing Islamabad's “so-called” civilian governments of serving at the Army's mercy. India also criticised Pakistan's alleged support for cross-border terrorism, cited its 2024 elections in Jammu and Kashmir and urged Islamabad to address its domestic and economic challenges.

Angela Rayner is 'now dictating Britain's migration policy' after 'weak' Shabana Mahmood's 'surrender' to Labour's Left, claim Tories

Ms Mahmood, the Home Secretary, used her Labour conference speech this week to hint at a climbdown over her controversial immigration reforms.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal meets US corporate leaders to push India investment opportunities

During his visit to the United States, Piyush Goyal held meetings with executives from several major American companies. The discussions focused on expanding investment and manufacturing opportunities within India under the Make in India initiative. Goyal highlighted the rising potential of India's consumer market as a strong base for global brands.

Left-wing Parisian mayor joins in the riots convulsing France - as firefighter is set alight and protesters threaten to burn down the Elysee Palace

A French mayor was filmed laughing and dancing with demonstrators outside a school as violent protests continue to grip the country.