The domestic passenger vehicle industry is anticipated to experience a modest increase this fiscal year. According to the rating agency ICRA, the wholesale volume growth for this sector is estimated to be approximately 1 to 4 percent in fiscal year 2025. However, a decline of 1.1 percent was observed between April and July 2025. ICRA noted that high inventory levels and a strong base from the previous year are putting pressure on growth this year. Data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) indicates that dealers had an average inventory stock of 55 days at the end of July.…
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Following the use of offensive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother during Rahul Gandhi’s voter rights campaign on August 27th in the Bithauli area of Simri police station in Darbhanga, police have arrested a man. The arrested individual, identified as Mohammad Rizvi, also known as Raja, is a driver who operates a pickup van. He also runs a tire repair shop. This information was confirmed by SDPO-2 of Darbhanga Sadar, Surendra Kumar Suman, during a press conference. The FIR was filed by BJP district president Aditya Narayan Manna, with Congress leader Mohammad Naushad as the main accused.…
Mayawati, the National President of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), has implemented significant changes within the party organization, appointing her nephew, Akash Anand, to the newly created position of National Coordinator. This role is considered the second most influential position after Mayawati herself, solidifying Akash Anand’s position as one of the most powerful leaders in the BSP. This move is seen as part of Mayawati’s strategy to strengthen the party for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections and in other states. Along with this appointment, Mayawati has also appointed six National Coordinators and new state presidents in several states, aiming…
The White House has issued a clarification regarding President Donald Trump’s comments on Chinese students. The White House stated that Trump’s statement did not pertain to allowing 600,000 new Chinese students to enter the United States. Instead, the figure referred to the approximately 300,000 Chinese students who have enrolled in American universities over the past two years. Trump had stated, “I’ve heard many stories that we will not allow Chinese students to come here. We will allow them to come. 600,000 students are very important to us, we will work together with China.” This came amid criticism of Trump’s plans…
Long before the trend of crossovers between Bollywood and regional cinema began, Salman Khan made an appearance in a Punjabi song in 1990-91. This was after the success of his blockbuster film, “Maine Pyar Kiya,” which catapulted him to stardom. This move by the superstar surprised many. Few people know that Salman acted in a Punjabi song early in his career. That song is now going viral on social media. The video that has surfaced online is a short clip of the song “Jugni,” which became a cultural hit in Punjabi households. In this song, Salman Khan shared screen space…
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G smartphone has been launched, targeting customers seeking a new phone in the mid-range segment. Key features include a 50MP rear camera, an Exynos processor, Google Gemini AI Assistant, and Circle to Search. The company claims the phone will receive OS updates for 6 years. Pricing for this 5G smartphone from Samsung is set at Rs 18,999 for the 6GB/128GB storage variant, Rs 20,499 for the 8GB/128GB variant, and Rs 23,499 for the 8GB/256GB variant. The phone is listed on the company’s official website and will also be available on Amazon and Flipkart. Customers who purchase…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed numerous controversies throughout its history. One incident, however, shocked not only Indian cricket fans but the entire cricketing world. This event involved the infamous slap incident between Harbhajan Singh and Sreesanth. During the inaugural IPL season in 2008, Harbhajan Singh slapped Sreesanth. The incident occurred after a match where Harbhajan, representing Mumbai, slapped Sreesanth of the Punjab Kings. The world was taken aback by the event. Although a video of the incident had never been seen publicly, former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has now released it.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding India’s E20 petrol policy. The hearing, set for September 1, 2025, will address challenges to the government’s mandate for ethanol blending in petrol. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, along with Justices K Vinod and NV Anjaria, will preside over the matter. The PIL, initiated by Advocate Akshay Malhotra, seeks to ensure the continued availability of ethanol-free petrol (E0) at fuel stations. The litigation also demands clear labeling of petrol to indicate ethanol content, providing consumers with transparency about the fuel they are purchasing.
Good news awaits the people of Bihar. Traveling to Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh is about to become easier as plans are underway to launch a Vande Bharat train from Bihar to Ayodhya. Two Vande Bharat Express trains will soon be available for the people of Bihar, one of which will operate to Ayodhya. The other Vande Bharat Express train will run between Purnia and Danapur, Patna.
Violence erupted in Patna, Bihar, as members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress party clashed on Friday. The confrontation was triggered by accusations of derogatory remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother during an INDIA bloc rally held in Darbhanga. The situation escalated with stone-pelting as the BJP staged a protest in front of the Congress office in Patna. Nitin Nabin, a Bihar Minister and BJP leader, declared that the public would provide a strong response to the Congress, emphasizing the insult to a mother. Ashutosh, a Congress worker, countered by criticizing Chief…