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Five people died when an under-construction building in the Hennur area of Bengaluru collapsed during heavy rainfall on Wednesday. Several others remain trapped beneath the rubble. A video captures rescue personnel working to save a worker who is trapped under the debris. Two rescue vans from fire and emergency departments have been dispatched to the […]
In a significant seizure, Mathura Police recovered 12.5 kilograms of gold valued at approximately ₹9.25 crore during checks on the Yamuna Expressway, police officials reported on Wednesday. The gold was found in a car at Mant Toll, and the occupants couldn’t provide official documentation. Consequently, the GST and IT departments are now involved, and two […]
In Bengaluru, 1,079 homes have been flooded, and 30 areas are experiencing severe waterlogging due to heavy rains. To address the situation, 30 Forest Department teams, one NDRF battalion, three SDRF teams, five Fire and Emergency Services teams, and 30 BBMP teams are deployed. Sixteen boats are ferrying stranded residents, while 30 JCBs are clearing […]
US President Joe Biden said that Republican Donald Trump poses a threat to democracy and should be politically locked up. Speaking at a Democratic campaign office in Concord, New Hampshire, he urged Democrats to win Nov 5 polls. Biden emphasized the importance of safeguarding democracy, warning that Trump’s victory over Harris would jeopardize the nation’s […]
Protesters in Bangladesh surrounded the Banga Bhaban presidential palace, demanding President Mohammed Shahabuddin’s resignation. The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, which seeks to remove PM Sheikh Hasina, announced a 5-point demand at a Dhaka rally earlier. The protesters marched to Banga Bhaban but were blocked by army barricades.
The JMM has announced its first list of 35 candidates for the Jharkhand Assembly elections, featuring Chief Minister Hemant Soren from Barhait, his wife Kalpana from Gandey, and brother Basant from Dumka. Other candidates include Ravindranath Mahto, M.T. Raja, and Bebi Devi. Meanwhile, the RJD revealed six candidates, including Suresh Paswan from Deoghar and Subhash […]
Israel confirmed on Tuesday the death of Hashem Safieddine, the heir to late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, in an airstrike three weeks ago in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Safieddine was targeted in an operation against the Iran-backed group, said the Israeli military. Earlier, Israel had suggested he was likely killed, but Hezbollah has yet to respond […]
Taipei reported that a Chinese aircraft carrier group, led by the Liaoning, is sailing toward the Taiwan Strait, a day after Beijing conducted live-fire exercises nearby. This move reflects China’s increased military activity to assert its claims over Taiwan. The Liaoning was spotted near the Pratas Islands, prompting Taiwan’s military to monitor the situation and […]
India and Pakistan have extended the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor agreement for another five years, ensuring continued access for Indian pilgrims to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan. Originally signed on October 24, 2019, the agreement allows visa-free visits to this sacred site. The corridor symbolizes religious harmony, enabling Sikhs to pay homage where Guru Nanak Dev […]
The Odisha govt announced that women employees will now receive an additional 12 days of casual leave (CL) annually, bringing their total to 27 days. This follows Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida’s earlier announcement granting women one day’s paid menstrual leave each month. Men will continue to have 15 days of casual leave. The changes […]
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called on Bangladesh to release 84 fishermen jailed for illegally crossing the border. She emphasized the strong friendship between India and Bangladesh, noting that recent incidents involved two trawlers leading to 84 arrests. Banerjee acknowledged the need to determine if the fishermen entered accidentally, stressing legal efforts are being […]
The Supreme Court has set October 24 to hear a plea from former Chief Minister Sharad Pawar, challenging the use of the “clock” symbol by the Ajit Pawar-led faction of the NCP, alleging a violation of a court order. The bench, led by Justice Surya Kant, requested the Sharad Pawar faction to specify areas of […]
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, facing Lokayukta and ED probes over alleged MUDA land irregularities, defended his integrity, stating he owns no house despite being CM. He accused the opposition, especially BJP, of targeting him unfairly due to his backward-class background. Siddaramaiah emphasized his accountability to the people, asking whether a CM should live in a rented […]
The West Bengal government has placed 7 districts on high alert due to Cyclone Dana’s potential impact, with wind gusts up to 120 km/h expected. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee confirmed a 24×7 control room is operational. Affected districts include Purba and Paschim Medinipur, North and South 24 Parganas, and Kolkata. All leave for essential civic […]
The West Bengal govt announced the closure of schools and academic institutions from October 23-26 due to Cyclone Dana, expected to make landfall by Oct 24. The shutdown affects several districts, including Kolkata, 24 Parganas, and Medinipur. Fire and Emergency Services Minister Sujit Bose confirmed the deployment of teams across 85 stations for cyclone preparedness […]