Arunachal Pradesh’s first commercial coal mine was inaugurated at Namchik Namphuk by Union Minister G Kishan Reddy and Chief Minister Pema Khandu. The project marks a new phase in Northeast India’s energy and mineral development, blending growth with sustainability.
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Bihar to vote in two phases on Nov 6 and 11, says Election Commission; results expected on this date
The Election Commission of India has announced that the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections will be held in two phases on 6 and 11 November, with counting of votes on 14 November. The poll body assured transparent and peaceful conduct of the polls.
Arunachal Pradesh to launch first commercial coal mine at Namchik–Namphuk on October 6
Arunachal Pradesh will launch its first commercial coal mine at the Namchik-Namphuk block on 6 October. The project, led by Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, is expected to generate over Rs 100 crore annually, create local jobs and set a benchmark for sustainable and transparent mining in the Northeast, according to the Ministry of Coal.
Piyush Goyal to visit Qatar on October 6-7 for trade talks, push India-Qatar economic ties
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Qatar on 6-7 October to co-chair the India–Qatar Joint Commission on Trade and Commerce. The visit will focus on boosting bilateral trade, investment, and cooperation across key sectors.
NDRF rushes teams to rain-ravaged Darjeeling as landslides kill seven, cut off villages
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed multiple teams in the rain-battered Mirik area of Darjeeling subdivision in West Bengal after torrential downpours triggered massive landslides, killing at least seven people and leaving several villages cut off from the rest of the region
Government orders probe into e-commerce ‘dark patterns’ after complaints over hidden charges
The government has ordered an investigation into e-commerce platforms accused of adding hidden fees under misleading names, following several consumer complaints. The probe, announced by Minister Pralhad Joshi, targets what the government calls “dark patterns” that exploit online shoppers.
Heavy rain triggers landslides in Kalimpong, disrupts traffic on key routes
Continuous rainfall caused multiple landslides across Kalimpong district in West Bengal, disrupting traffic on key highways. Authorities said there were no major casualties or damage and that restoration work is underway.
Weather Update: Heavy rain, thunderstorms forecast for Tamil Nadu; 12 districts on alert
Weather Update: According to the latest bulletin, widespread rainfall was recorded across most parts of the state on Saturday. Hosur in Krishnagiri district recorded the highest rainfall of 12 cm, followed by Dindigul at 11 cm, and Avalurpet and Semmedu in Villupuram district at 10 cm each.
UIDAI waives Aadhaar Biometric update charges for children aged 7–15
Under the current Aadhaar regulations, children enrolled before the age of five are required to provide basic information such as their name, date of birth, gender, address, and photograph.
Rabi MSP hike expected to have limited effect on inflation: ICICI Report
ICICI Bank Global Markets expects the Centre’s latest Minimum Support Price (MSP) increases for rabi crops to have a limited effect on inflation. Strong buffer stocks and healthy reservoir levels are likely to keep food prices stable through the year.