Morning Digest | T.N. seeks NIA probe into Coimbatore car explosion case; rebel candidates trouble both BJP, Congress in Himachal Pradesh, and more
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Rebel candidates trouble both BJP, Congress in Himachal Pradesh
As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress lock horns in the electoral battle for Himachal Pradesh, rebellions in both parties over denials of candidature have pushed the leadership uneasiness on the edge. A total of 551 nominations have been filed so far with October 25 being the last date and October 29 the final date for withdrawal of nominations. Close to a dozen candidature aspirants from both the Congress and BJP, who were disgruntled over candidate selection have filed their nominations as Independent candidates.
Coimbatore car blast | T.N. for transferring probe to National Investigation Agency
The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday decided to make a recommendation to the Union government to transfer the investigation into the Coimbatore car explosion case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The decision made during a high-level meeting chaired by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin at the Secretariat was taken "since there are chances of inter-State dimensions and international connections in such cases," an official release issued by the State government said.
In speech, Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal spoke of Kerala’s democratisation of education
The speech made by Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal at a function in Kerala University last week triggered a controversy as Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan objected to it and sent a letter to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stating that he had withdrawn his “pleasure” on Mr. Balagopal. Here are the relevant excerpts of Mr. Balagopal’s speech.
To improve India’s economy, print images of Hindu deities Ganesh, Lakshmi on currency, Kejriwal tells Modi
Palaniswami's hesitation on the Old Pension Scheme indicates its unsustainability, promising only feasible commitments if elected.
IndiGo has processed refunds for passengers affected by December 3-5 flight cancellations, addressing ongoing complaints, says DGCA.
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IndiGo's Mumbai-Krabi flight faced over three hours of delays, causing passenger unrest and crew conflicts.
The rupee plummets 50 paise to 90.84, nearing an all-time low amid foreign fund outflows and rising crude prices.
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Air India and Singapore Airlines enhance partnership for expanded routes, smoother connections, and better travel options for passengers
IMF highlights India as a vital global growth engine, forecasting robust economic performance and strong consumption for 2025-2026.
Silver and gold prices decline as a strong U.S. dollar and weak global cues prompt profit-taking by investors.
India's power sector is poised for $500 billion investment over seven years, showcasing vast growth potential and opportunities.
Stock markets surged in early trade, with Sensex and Nifty rising on Infosys’ strong revenue growth guidance.
Rupee falls 10 paise to 90.44 against the U.S. dollar amid foreign fund outflows and stable equity markets.
India's exports grew 1.87% to $38.5 billion in December 2025, showing resilience amid global uncertainties, says Commerce Secretary.