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Assam tea workers protest land transfer to oil company

Hundreds of tea plantation workers in Assam's Dibrugarh district stage massive protest against handing over 57 bighas of tea garden land to Oil India Limited, fearing livelihood loss and environmental damage.

India's ₹3 Lakh Crore Discom Debt Crisis

India's struggling power distribution companies (discoms) are drowning in debt. A new financial relief package aims to break the cycle, but will privatization and reforms bring lasting change?

Canara Bank Q2 Profit Rises 19% to ₹4,774 Crore

Canara Bank reports robust Q2 FY24 performance with 19% profit growth and improved asset quality, though net interest income sees marginal decline. Key highlights and analysis inside.

India's industrial growth hits 3-month low at 5.8%

India's industrial output growth slowed to 5.8% in September, marking the weakest performance in three months. Manufacturing and mining sectors show concerning deceleration despite overall economic resilience.

India Tech Sector Hits $1.48B in Q3 Deals

Indian technology sector demonstrates remarkable resilience with 88 deals worth $1.48 billion in Q3 2024, showcasing strong investor confidence despite global headwinds.

Delhi Chhath Puja water shortage sparks protests

Delhi residents protest after water supply fails at Chhath ghats, disrupting sacred rituals. Authorities face public outrage over inadequate arrangements for the important festival.

Villagers march 300km for healthcare in Uttarakhand

Frustrated by chronic healthcare neglect, residents from a remote Uttarakhand village undertake an extraordinary 300-kilometer protest march to the state capital, highlighting India's rural medical emergency.

HLL Lifecare Pays Record ₹69.5 Crore Dividend

HLL Lifecare, a Mini Ratna PSU, creates history by paying its highest-ever dividend of ₹69.5 crore to the government for FY 2024-25, showcasing exceptional financial performance and governance.

KMS Condemns Power Sector Privatisation in Punjab

Khalra Mission Organisation condemns central government's alleged plans to privatize Punjab's power sector, warning of catastrophic consequences for farmers and domestic consumers in Amritsar and beyond.

Chandigarh HC Orders Action Against Mandi Mess Officials

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered Chandigarh administration to reveal disciplinary measures taken against officers responsible for sanitation failures at Sector 26 grain market, raising questions about environmental governance.

India's Core Sector Contracts in September 2025

India's eight core infrastructure industries witnessed contraction in September 2025, with coal and cement sectors showing significant decline. Get detailed analysis of the economic slowdown.

Assam's Dim Diwali: Protest for Zubeen Garg

A sombre Diwali enveloped Assam as thousands postponed celebrations, demanding justice for singer Zubeen Garg after controversial remarks by a government official. The cultural protest highlights the deep connection between artists and public sentiment in

Public Insurers Gain Market Share in FY26 First Half

In a dramatic market shift, public sector insurance companies have increased their collective market share to 58.4% during April-September 2025, marking significant growth and reversing previous trends against private insurers.

Himachal Employees Protest Over Pending Arrears

Thousands of government employees and pensioners in Himachal Pradesh escalate their fight for pending arrears as 18 unions unite in a powerful demonstration at the Secretariat.

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