New Delhi, Oct 30: News in Short (60 words): bank merger The Indian government plans to merge Union Bank of India and Bank of India, creating the second-largest public sector bank after SBI, with assets worth ₹25.67 lakh crore. It also considers merging Indian Overseas Bank with Indian Bank, while Punjab & Sind Bank and…
By The Eastern Times Editorial DeskPublished: October 29, 2025 The Election Commission of India (ECI) has completed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls — a large-scale verification drive that aimed to clean, update, and modernize the voter list. The process, which began earlier this year, has now ended with the final electoral…
🗞️ News in Short (60 words) India and China held a new round of Corps Commander-level talks on October 25 to maintain peace along the LAC in eastern Ladakh. The meeting, held at Moldo-Chushul, followed August’s high-level talks between NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese FM Wang Yi. Both sides agreed to continue communication and uphold…
📰 News in Short (60 words) India is set to produce passenger aircraft locally for the first time in decades. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed an agreement with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to manufacture the SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in India. The deal, signed in Moscow on October 27, 2025, marks a major…
🗞️ News in Short (60 words) A viral claim suggested that Pakistan declared Bollywood superstar Salman Khan a terrorist after his mention of “Balochistan” during a global film forum. However, Pakistani authorities have denied the reports, calling them baseless. The alleged document placing Khan on Pakistan’s terror list appears fake, with no official confirmation or…
By The Eastern Times For years, India’s startup narrative has been a tale of unicorns, billion-dollar valuations, and boundless ambition. Yet behind the glitter lies a quieter truth — one of contraction, correction, and consolidation. Data for 2025 paints a sobering picture: 11,223 startups have already shut down, marking a 30% jump over…
News in Short (60 words) Tensions have risen as India reportedly deployed troops near the Sir Creek region, alarming Pakistan. Islamabad has placed its navy on alert and urged restraint, calling India’s move “provocative.” New Delhi says the deployment is a defensive measure to curb smuggling and infiltration. The disputed area holds strategic and oil-rich…
By: Editor, The Eastern Times Published: October 26, 2025 News In Short In a historic labour reform, Saudi Arabia has officially abolished the Kafala (sponsorship) system, a policy that controlled the lives of millions of migrant workers for decades. The move, announced in June 2025, gives more than 10 million foreign workers — including 2.5 million…
📰 News in Short (≈60 words) New Zealand is set to debate a bill that restricts children under 16 from using social media. Introduced by National Party lawmaker Catherine Wedd, the bill aims to reduce online harm and mental health risks. However, critics warn it could violate privacy and digital freedom. The bill follows Australia’s…
By The Eastern Times Bureau | October 23, 2025 🗞️ News in Short (60 words) PM Modi to Attend ASEAN Summit Virtually, Skipping In-Person Meeting with TrumpPrime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the ASEAN Summit virtually, citing scheduling and security considerations. His decision to skip an in-person meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked…