The Haryana Congress unit on Friday expelled 13 party leaders for anti-party activities over their decision to contest as independent candidates against the party’s official picks for the upcoming assembly polls. The Congress state unit chief, Udai Bhan, said on Friday that the leaders were being expelled for 6 years with immediate effect to curb […]
With the festive season approaching, Indian Railways plans to operate nearly 6,000 special trains to accommodate over 1 crore passengers traveling for Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals. Additionally, 108 trains will have extra general coaches, with a total of 12,500 coaches sanctioned to manage the increased demand, said Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Kerala reported its second mpox case on Friday, with an Ernakulam resident testing positive for the virus. Health department sources state the man’s condition is stable and he is receiving treatment at a hospital. The specific strain of the virus is still under investigation. Earlier, on September 18, the first case was confirmed in Malappuram, […]
Ramesh NR, a senior BJP leader in Karnataka, has filed a complaint with the Karnataka Lokayukta against Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and others, accusing them of involvement in a land grab scheme linked to the Siddhartha Vihar Trust, allegedly owned by Kharge’s family. This allegation arises amid heightened political tension, with CM Siddaramaiah also under […]
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin met with PM Modi on Friday to request the prompt release of pending funds for various welfare schemes. He also urged Modi to intervene on behalf of Tamil fishermen’s interests. After this meeting, Stalin met Congress Parliamentary Party chief Sonia Gandhi ahead of an opposition rally in Kancheepuram on September […]
During the India-Bangladesh Test match at Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium, Tiger Roby, a super fan of the Bangladesh cricket team, was reportedly assaulted by some Indian fans on Friday. The police intervened and transported Roby to a nearby hospital for medical attention. The cause of the altercation between local fans and Roby remains unclear as […]
A Bangladeshi adult film star, Riya Barde (Arohi Barde), has been arrested for allegedly using a fake Indian passport to reside in India. The Hill Line Police in Ulhasnagar detained her after receiving a tip-off about a Bangladeshi family living in Ambernath with forged documents. An investigation revealed that an Amravati resident had created these […]
The Bombay High Court on Friday overturned a special court’s permission allowing Indrani Mukerjea, accused of her daughter Sheena Bora’s murder, to travel abroad. Justice Shyam Chandak ruled in favor of a CBI petition, highlighting the seriousness of the charges and the risk of Mukerjea fleeing the country. The special court had previously authorized a […]
The alleged adulteration of Tirupati Temple laddus has ignited reactions from Ayodhya, Prayagraj, and Mathura, prompting calls for reform in prasad preparation. Ayodhya’s chief priest, Satyendra Das, demanded a total ban on prasad made by external agencies, emphasizing the need for temple priests to supervise its preparation. He also raised concerns over the purity of […]
Ruta Awhad, wife of NCP leader Jitendra Awhad, sparked controversy by comparing Osama bin Laden to former President APJ Abdul Kalam during a Thane event. She suggested societal factors led bin Laden to terrorism and urged students to read his biography. In response, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala criticized her remarks, fueling a political backlash.
BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind stated that there is a clear conspiracy to undermine Hindu unity and called for a comprehensive inquiry into the Tirumala laddu ghee adulteration issue. The Nizamabad MP expressed that the central government is concerned about the laddu controversy. He emphasized that caste, religion, and regional differences should not be considered in […]
The Delhi University Students’ Union elections began with morning voting from 8:30 am to 1 pm and evening voting from 3 pm to 7:30 pm on Friday. On Thursday, the Delhi High Court allowed the polls to proceed but ruled that vote counting cannot occur until all campaign materials are removed and public property is […]
The AP govt has signed a key agreement with the Karnataka govt regarding the ‘Kumki’ elephant issue. AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, who oversees the Forest Ministry, and Karnataka Forest Minister Ishwar Khandre finalized the agreement. Officials from the forest departments of both states were present at the meeting. The Karnataka govt will provide 8 […]
Veteran lawmaker Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan’s next prime minister after winning a closely contested race for the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Friday. In his fifth attempt, Ishiba triumphed over nationalist Sanae Takaichi in a run-off vote, securing the position, as the LDP’s majority in parliament essentially guarantees him […]
The Bombay High Court on Friday approved an urgent hearing for the father of Akshay Shinde, the accused in the Badlapur sexual assault case, who was killed by Thane Police in an alleged fake encounter. The father has filed an application to the court for land from the Ambernath municipal council for his son’s burial. […]