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The Congress-led United Democratic Front in Kerala has launched its campaign for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra ahead of the Wayanad bye-elections next month. Inaugurated by AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal, the campaign includes constituency conventions across all 7 assembly segments. The Wayanad election is scheduled for November 13, with leaders planning home visits on October 26 […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged the private sector to shift from participation to leadership in the defence industry, assuring full govt support. Speaking at the Twaral workshop in New Delhi, he emphasized the need for innovative thinking and R&D to strengthen the sector. Singh also highlighted modern warfare’s shift towards drones, cyber warfare, and space […]
Four Kanwariyas were killed and several injured after a vehicle ran over them in Bihar’s Banka district on Friday night. They were en route to Jast Gaur Nath Mahadev temple after collecting Ganga Jal from Sultanganj. Following the incident, locals set a police vehicle on fire. Officials confirmed 10-11 injured are receiving treatment, and an […]
Telangana govt officials are set to hand over the documents for double-bedroom houses to the victims affected by the Musi River on Saturday. Several ministers, along with GHMC Mayor Vijayalakshmi, will distribute the house documents at the Hyderabad Collector’s office. Meanwhile, the govt has removed encroachments in the catchment areas as part of the Musi […]
The Bombay High Court has ordered the release of 1,944 EVMs and Voter Verified Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) held by a District Election Officer in Maharashtra for the upcoming Assembly elections. The decision came after no objections were raised by leaders from Shiv Sena (UBT) or BJP. The Election Commission stated the machines were not […]
The CBI on Friday opposed Abu Salem’s plea seeking clarity on his release date, arguing he must serve 25 years, including his time as an undertrial. Salem cited extradition assurances limiting his sentence to 25 years from October 12, 2005. The CBI stated the release timeline will be considered only a month before completion, denying […]
The Supreme Court has begun testing live-streaming of regular hearings across all benches, with initial trials conducted on its own application. Currently, only constitution bench matters and significant public hearings are streamed. On the first day, around 800,000 viewers tuned in to watch. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud aims to enhance transparency in the judicial process […]
Five more individuals were arrested on Friday in connection with the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, bringing the total to nine. Mumbai’s Crime Branch conducted raids in Panvel and Karjat, apprehending suspects linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Siddique was shot near his son’s office on October 12 and later died at Lilavati Hospital. […]
An AI-driven safety system halted a train in Assam on October 16, allowing a herd of 60 elephants to cross the tracks safely. The train driver and his assistant applied emergency brakes after being alerted by the AI-based Intrusion Detection System (IDS). The East Central Railways plans to expand this system across all elephant corridors, […]
The ED stated that the banned Popular Front of India aimed to establish an Islamic movement in India through “jihad,” including non-violent air raids and “guerilla theatre.” The agency has attached assets worth over ₹35 crore linked to the PFI. Formed in 2006, the PFI’s real objectives differ from its constitution, as the ED alleged […]
In a media briefing ahead of the BRICS Summit, Vladimir Putin praised Bollywood, noting its popularity in Russia. He highlighted a dedicated channel for Indian films and mentioned the BRICS film festival. Putin expressed readiness to discuss film incentives with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing collaboration and showcasing cultural diversity through cinema from BRICS nations.
The Israeli military intercepted a suspicious aerial target from Syria, identified as a drone launched by the Iran-backed Islamic Resistance in Iraq. The Israel Air Force stated it intercepted the drone before it entered Israeli airspace. This incident comes amid Israel’s ongoing conflicts with Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza, alongside threats from Iranian-backed […]
Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, stated in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that he would impose tariffs of 150% to 200% on China if it invaded Taiwan. He expressed confidence that military force wouldn’t be necessary, claiming that Chinese President Xi Jinping respects him. Trump’s comments were published on Friday evening as […]
A Vistara flight from Delhi to London was diverted to Frankfurt due to a bomb threat received via social media. The flight landed safely, and mandatory security checks are ongoing. Similarly, Akasa Air’s Bengaluru-Mumbai flight was delayed due to a security alert. Recent days have seen nearly 40 Indian flights receiving bomb threats, most of […]
An Israeli airstrike on the Jabalia camp in northern Gaza killed at least 33 Palestinians, including 21 women. Fatalities may rise to 50 due to victims trapped under rubble. Over 85 people were injured, some seriously. The strike is part of Israel’s ongoing offensive against Hamas, following the Oct 7 attack that resulted in around […]