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A massive explosion occurred near Red Fort in Delhi, prompting the central government to declare a high alert. Security has been tightened with central forces deployed. NIA and NSG teams are en route to the site. One person has died, while several others are reported to be in critical condition following the blast.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that singing “Vande Mataram” will be made compulsory in all schools and educational institutions across the state. Speaking at an ‘Ekta Yatra’ and mass singing event in Gorakhpur, he said the initiative aims to instill respect, reverence, and pride for the national song among students and citizens.
A 1.35 crore liter drinking water tank near Kuthappady Temple in Kochi burst early today, flooding homes and streets in Thammanam. Vehicles were damaged, walls collapsed, and mud entered houses, leaving some uninhabitable. The 40-year-old tank’s wall reportedly gave way due to age. No casualties were reported. Authorities are assessing losses.
Renowned Telangana poet Ande Sri, author of the state anthem “Jaya Jayahe Telangana,” passed away in Hyderabad at 64. Born in 1961 in Siddipet, he rose from adversity to become a celebrated lyricist, winning a Nandi Award and state honors. Telangana leaders praised his monumental contributions to literature, culture, and the statehood movement.
South Africa and the ANC condemned US President Donald Trump’s decision to boycott the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, calling his and Secretary of State Rubio’s claims “false” and “imperialist interference.” Trump cited alleged persecution of white Afrikaner farmers, repeatedly denied by South African authorities, as the reason for skipping the summit.
Jammu and Kashmir Police, following leads from the second detained doctor in the Anantnag Government Medical College case, seized two AK-47 rifles and nearly 350 kg of explosives from Faridabad, Haryana. This major recovery marks a significant escalation in the ongoing investigation, highlighting the serious security implications tied to the case.
Campaigning for Bihar’s 2nd phase of Assembly Elections ended on Sunday, with voting scheduled for Tuesday across 122 constituencies in 20 districts. Security has been heightened statewide, with police and central forces deployed at sensitive areas. DGP Vinay Kumar said deployment and monitoring have been strengthened to ensure peaceful polling on November 11.
Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category today as a thick layer of smog enveloped the city, with the AQI recorded at 345 at 7 am, according to CPCB. Amid worsening pollution, parents, children, and environmental activists gathered at India Gate on Sunday, urging the government to take immediate and effective measures for […]
The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department has announced the schedule for summative exams across all schools in the state. The exams will be conducted from today, to Nov 19. Timings are set from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM for classes 1-5, 1:15 PM to 4:15 PM for classes 6-7, and 9:15 AM to 12:30 PM […]
In a tragic incident, five members of a family died after the roof of their Indira Awas Yojana house collapsed while they were sleeping in Manas village, Danapur, Patna district, late Sunday night. The victims were identified as Bablu Khan, his wife Roshan Khatoon, their son Mohammad Chand, and daughters Rukhshar and Chandni, officials said.
As the US govt shutdown reached day 40, over 2,000 flights were cancelled and 8,000 delayed nationwide, FlightAware reported. The FAA’s 10% capacity cut at 40 major airports began Friday amid staff shortages and rising controller absences. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned travel disruptions will worsen ahead of Thanksgiving if the shutdown continues.
The record US government shutdown is close to ending as moderate Senate Democrats back a deal to reopen agencies and fund key departments for a year. The bill restores pay for furloughed workers and withheld payments to states. A Senate vote is planned Sunday, though House approval remains uncertain amid disputes over Obamacare subsidies and […]
The Assam Cabinet approved a Bill banning polygamy, making it a punishable offence with up to seven years’ imprisonment and compensation for victims. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said it excludes Scheduled Tribes and six Scheduled Areas, with exemptions for certain Muslim residents. He also discussed arms license scrutiny and land regulation initiatives.
The Taliban government expressed disappointment over Afghanistan’s exclusion from COP30 in Brazil, despite being highly vulnerable to climate change. Its environmental agency said the decision contradicts climate justice principles. Afghanistan, contributing just 0.06% of global emissions, faces worsening droughts impacting agriculture and groundwater levels.
Seven migrants from Myanmar died and 13 were rescued after a boat carrying hundreds capsized near Malaysia, officials said. The vessel left Myanmar’s Rakhine state and split into smaller boats before one sank near Thailand. Rescuers recovered bodies off Langkawi, while UNHCR urged stronger regional efforts to prevent such migrant tragedies.