A fire erupted in a moving train near Rohtak, Haryana, on Monday after firecrackers carried by a passenger exploded. The train, traveling from Jind to Delhi, was quickly engulfed in smoke. Preliminary investigations suggest a short-circuit in an electrical appliance caused the incident. Two to three passengers suffered minor injuries, and forensic experts are now […]
A leopard sighting on the Srisailam-Hyderabad highway late Monday night caused panic among passengers. Travelers captured a video of the leopard crossing the road near Vatavarlapalli in the Nagarkurnool district of Telangana. Officials from the Amrabad Tiger Reserve confirmed the incident and advised caution for those traveling on roads adjacent to the forest.
The Karnataka Cabinet has approved internal reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs) following a Supreme Court ruling. A commission, led by a retired High Court judge, will collect data and finalize the quota structure within three months, pausing all ongoing recruitment until the report is submitted. This decision addresses concerns about unequal benefits among SC sub-castes.
An explosion at a petrol pump in Punjab’s Mansa district left the owner, Khushwinder Singh, in shock after he received a WhatsApp message demanding ₹5 crore in extortion or face dire consequences. Preliminary investigations suggest a bomb was thrown, causing the blast. Police have registered an FIR for attempted extortion and criminal intimidation, with forensic […]
Comedian Kunal Kamra humorously accepted Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal’s “offer” to work at the service centre, contingent on four conditions. He demanded scooter repairs within seven days, temporary replacements for delays, and free service insurance. This followed a heated exchange on X regarding the accumulation of Ola Electric scooters outside a store, highlighting ongoing serv...
A fireworks accident during the Kaliyattam festival at Anjootambalam Veerarkavu Temple in Kasaragod, Kerala, injured over 150 people, with eight in critical condition. The incident occurred around 12:30 am, reportedly due to a fire at a nearby fireworks storage facility. Injured individuals were transported to hospitals in Kasaragod, Kannur, and Mangaluru. An investigation is underway.
Israeli soldiers captured around 100 suspected Hamas militants during a raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, according to the military. Gaza health officials and Hamas denied any militant presence there. The military reported finding weapons and intelligence documents, while also noting damage to the hospital, which was already struggling due to heavy Israeli […]
The Congress has released its final candidate list for the Jharkhand Assembly elections, featuring Shweta Singh from Bokaro and Ajay Dubey from Dhanbad. Voting for these constituencies is scheduled for November 20. The party has announced candidates for 30 seats, with nominations closing on October 29. Counting will occur on November 23, following two phases […]
Ukrainian President Zelensky announced on Monday that he anticipates 12,000 North Korean soldiers will soon arrive in Russia. He stated that approximately 3,000 North Korean troops and officers are already on Russian soil and that Russia intends to deploy them in Ukraine. Zelensky made these comments during a press conference in Iceland, highlighting ongoing military […]
Lok Sabha MP Pappu Yadav has requested enhanced security from Amit Shah after receiving a death threat from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Currently under ‘Y’ level security, he seeks ‘Z’ security, claiming multiple attempts to meet Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar regarding his concerns have been ignored. Yadav emphasized his commitment to public service amid […]
During a campaign rally in Georgia, Donald Trump asserted, “I’m not a Nazi. I’m the opposite of a Nazi,” defending himself against accusations of authoritarianism. This statement comes after a widely criticized rally in New York’s Madison Square Garden, where his allies made racist remarks. Trump’s comments aimed to address concerns over his controversial rhe...
Israeli tanks moved deeper into northern Gaza towns and the Jabalia refugee camp, reportedly trapping 100,000 civilians, according to Palestinian emergency services. Israel claimed the capture of 100 Hamas suspects in a hospital raid, though Hamas denied their presence. Meanwhile, ceasefire talks led by the US, Egypt, and Qatar resumed, with Egypt proposing a 2-day […]
Seven flights to and from Kolkata received hoax bomb threats via social media, officials at NSCBI Airport confirmed. The Bomb Threat Assessment Committee declared the threats “non-specific,” and flights operated as scheduled. Following 410 recent hoax threats, the IT Ministry urged social media platforms to remove misinformation promptly, with the civil aviation ministry planning fu...
The Telangana Home Guards have called for a massive protest, planning a peaceful demonstration at Indira Park in Hyderabad to address their demands and resolve ongoing issues. A senior home guard stated that the Congress govt, which made promises before coming to power, is now ignoring their pleas. Home Guards expressed concerns about inadequate salaries […]
The govt plans to begin the census in 2025, following a 4-yr delay, and it is expected to continue into 2026. Delimitation of Lok Sabha seats will follow, likely completed by 2028. Amid calls for a caste census, details are still pending, but surveys may include sub-sects within General and SC-ST categories, alongside traditional classifications. […]