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A bomb threat targeting a United Airlines flight from Houston led to a temporary halt of all flights at Washington’s Reagan National Airport. The plane was moved to a secure area and passengers evacuated. Operations later resumed. Nationwide delays have increased amid the US government shutdown, with average waits of 51 minutes and some exceeding […]
At least eight people, including the loco pilot, were killed and 14 injured when a MEMU passenger train overshot a red signal and crashed into a goods train near Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh. A coach climbed onto a wagon, and some passengers remain trapped. Gas cutters are being used for rescue, while the injured have been […]
A Maharashtra opposition delegation met the Central Election Commission in New Delhi, alleging voter list irregularities and seeking transparency. Leaders expressed disappointment, saying no concrete assurances were given. They demanded removal of duplicate entries, addition of new voters, stronger VVPAT, and will consult other anti-BJP parties on the next steps.
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore near Indonesia’s Sulawesi island otoday, the country’s geophysics agency said. The offshore quake had no potential to trigger a tsunami, officials confirmed. Authorities are monitoring the situation, with initial assessments showing no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties in the surrounding coastal areas.
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves told Parliament that she cannot commit to Labour’s manifesto promise not to raise taxes. She said increases to income tax, VAT, or National Insurance remain possible amid economic pressures. In her pre-budget speech, Reeves emphasized that upcoming policy decisions will be shaped by the country’s financial realities.
The Maharashtra State Election Commission announced that elections for Nagar Panchayats and Nagar Parishads will be held on December 2, 2025, with results declared the next day. Voting will be conducted using electronic voting machines (EVMs). The polls will cover 246 municipal councils and 42 Nagar Panchayats across the state.
Gopichand Hinduja was born in a Sindhi business family, joined the family enterprise, and expanded operations from India to the Middle East. Settled in London, he steered the Hinduja Group globally with his brother, blending UK financial strategy with India’s industrial growth. Under his leadership, it thrived in automotive, banking, and media.
The Supreme Court directed the Enforcement Directorate to trace MOB app co-founder Ravi Uppal, noting that “kingpins” like him treat courts and investigators as “mere instruments.” Uppal had appealed against a Chhattisgarh High Court order refusing to quash a non-bailable warrant. The case involves alleged possession of criminal proceeds.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the people of Bihar are determined to hand the NDA its biggest victory in the past 20 years. He warned that the “jungle raj people” would face their worst defeat at the hustings. Modi’s confident remarks came amid high-stakes campaigning ahead of Bihar Assembly elections.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee took to the streets of Kolkata, leading a protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The TMC criticized the exercise as “silent invisible rigging” by the BJP-led Centre and the Election Commission. Banerjee accused authorities of democratic processes ahead of upcoming elections.
Hinduja Group Chairman Gopichand P. Hinduja passed away at the age of 85 in a London hospital, as per family members. He had taken over as chairman in May 2023 following the death of his elder brother. Gopichand, a second-generation leader of the Hinduja family, is survived by his wife Sunita, sons Sanjay and Dheeraj, […]
Pakistan welcomed a group of Sikh pilgrims from India, marking the first significant border crossing since the deadly clashes in May. More than 2,100 pilgrims received visas to participate in a 10-day festival commemorating the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak. These visas were issued by Pakistan’s High Commission in New Delhi last week.
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has presented an artwork titled “Art of Triumph” to a Turkish parliamentary delegation, depicting a “Greater Bangladesh” vision. Intelligence sources see it as a deliberate ideological signal aligned with Turkey. The gesture follows a similar presentation to a Pakistani commander earlier.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has dismissed women’s team head coach Muhammad Wasim following a disappointing ICC Women’s ODI World Cup campaign. Despite qualifying impressively by topping the Lahore qualifiers in April, Pakistan struggled in the main event. They finished at the bottom of the eight-team tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
The bandh of private colleges across Telangana entered its second day, with protests intensifying over pending fee reimbursement arrears. Several student groups gathered at the TG Council of Higher Education (TGCHU) office, demanding release of funds. As large numbers of students joined the agitation, police were deployed to maintain law and order.