The Shiv Sena, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has nominated Rajya Sabha member Milind Deora to contest against Aaditya Thackeray in Worli for the upcoming assembly polls. Deora, a former Congress leader, joined the Sena earlier this year. The party also announced candidates for 20 other seats, with elections scheduled for November 20 and […]
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reported detecting 138 individuals attempting to enter India from Bangladesh in Assam and Tripura over the past two months. He urged border states to enhance vigilance against illegal immigration and called on West Bengal to collaborate with the Border Security Force in identifying infiltrators, emphasizing coordinated efforts among states.
A suspected terror attack in Tel Aviv killed at least five people and injured nearly 50, including 10 critically, when a truck struck pedestrians at a bus stop near the Mossad headquarters. The driver was neutralized by bystanders. Hospitals were on high alert for casualties, many of whom were soldiers, as emergency services sought blood […]
Assam Police arrested Deepankar Barman, the prime accused in a ₹7,000 crore online trading scam, in Panaji, Goa. Barman, founder of DB Stock Broking, allegedly defrauded thousands of investors. Police recovered ₹27 lakh in cash from his residence. The scam surfaced in August after investors reported unpaid returns, leading to Barman’s capture after three months […]
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan accused the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) of aligning with communal groups like Jamaat-e-Islami to undermine the communist movement. His remarks prompted Congress to claim he aims to isolate minority organizations to bolster ties with the RSS. Vijayan differentiated IUML as reformist, contrasting it with the revivalist Jamaat-e-Islami.
The Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissionerate in Odisha has mandated body cameras for reception desk staff to monitor interactions following misconduct allegations. This initiative aims to enhance accountability and ensure respectful behavior by police. The cameras will provide real-time alerts to the control room, with recordings preserved for one month to improve transparency.
Platform ticket sales at Delhi railway stations, including New Delhi and Anand Vihar, will be haleted until Nov 6 due to anticipated heavy traffic for Diwali and Chhath Puja. This follows a stampede in Mumbai. Special crowd management measures will be in place until Nov 7, with designated holding areas and enhanced passenger services. Passengers […]
BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan condemned Congress leader Irfan Ansari’s “derogatory remarks” against Sita Soren, questioning his continued presence in the party. He called Ansari’s comments “unforgivable” and an insult to Jharkhand’s Nari Shakti and the tribal community. Kesavan demanded accountability from Congress leadership, including Rahul Gan...
At the BRICS Summit, PM Narendra Modi presented handcrafted gifts to leaders, showcasing India’s artistry. He gifted a Mother of Pearl vase to Iran’s President, a traditional Warli painting to Uzbekistan’s President, and a Sohrai painting from Jharkhand to Russian President Putin. These artworks highlight India’s rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship, reflecting triba...
Egypt has proposed a 2-day Gaza ceasefire to exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced, as Israel’s strikes killed 45 across Gaza. Talks involving the CIA and Mossad in Qatar aim for further negotiation, with Hamas seeking a permanent ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal, while Israel insists on ending Hamas’s control. Gaza’s [&h...
India’s first military aircraft manufacturing unit will open in Vadodara today, October 28, with PM Modi and Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez inaugurating Tata’s C-295 aircraft production complex. Under the C-295 program, 16 planes will come from Airbus, while 40 will be built by Tata locally. Bharat Electronics, Bharat Dynamics, and MSMEs will also aid India’s […]
Israeli military said five soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon. This brought the death count of soldiers to 37 from the start of ground operations on September 30. The soldiers “fell during combat in southern Lebanon, they were killed on Saturday,” the army said. Hezbollah began launching rockets at Israel on October 8, in support […]
A US man filed a lawsuit against Alaska Airlines. He alleged the airlines’ negligence in the death of a French bulldog during a flight from New York to San Francisco. Michael Contillo claims that his beloved pet, Ash, died due to the airline’s mishandling. He booked first-class tickets to make space for his two dogs, […]
Swiggy Instamart started piloting a new feature to enhance the quick commerce shopping experience for Indian consumers. Swiggy announced ‘Shopping List’ feature after a user spotlighted the traditional practice among Indian shoppers. The new feature allows users to easily scan, write or say their entire shopping list, automatically building their cart for a hassle-free shopping [&he...
Two hotels and a temple in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati received fresh bomb threats. They were received in the name of DMK leader Jaffer Sadiq and Pakistan’s ISI. But all of them turned out to be a hoax. It was for a third consecutive day that hotels received threatening emails. Two hotels and the Varadaraja temple […]