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Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa accused AAP of defaming Diwali, calling its pollution criticism politically motivated. He blamed previous governments for smog, defended AQI data, and dismissed allegations on illegal crackers and cloud seeding, while warning that religious traditions should not be politicized during Delhi’s hazardous pollution.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif extended Diwali wishes to Hindus, but social media criticized him for hypocrisy. Hindus now make up just 1.63% of the population, facing persecution, temple demolitions, and violence, highlighting the disconnect between official messages and harsh realities for religious minorities in Pakistan.
IMD forecasts thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) in Telangana’s districts, including Hyderabad, over the next five days. Heavy rain is expected in Khammam, Nalgonda, and nearby areas on October 24-25. A well-marked low-pressure area is likely to intensify into a depression, bringing heavy rainfall to Andhra Pradesh as well.
Chinese smartphone maker iQOO launched iQOO 15 featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 6.85-inch AMOLED display, triple 50MP rear cameras, and 7,000mAh battery. Prices start at CNY 4,199 (₹51,900). The Honor of Kings 10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition offers 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. The phone supports 144Hz display, 100W wired, and 40W wireless charging.
A viral video from a Karnataka Veda school shows Sanskrit teacher Veeresh Hiremath brutally kicking and thrashing a student for using a phone to call his parents. Despite injuries, the assault continued. Police registered a case after the teacher fled. Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar condemned the act and promised strict action and investigation.
In 1911, Italian worker Vincenzo Peruggia stole Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa from the Louvre, hiding it for two years before being caught in Italy. Claiming patriotism, he said he wanted to return it home. The daring daylight theft made global headlines, transforming the Mona Lisa into the world’s most famous painting.
Australia leads 1-0 in the ongoing ODI series against India but has made key changes for the 2nd match starting on Oct 23. Bowler Ben Dwarshuis is ruled out due to a calf injury, and Matthew Kuhnemann has been released. Adam Zampa and Alex Carey return, with Zampa replacing Kuhnemann and Carey replacing Josh Phillipe […]
A viral video shows BJP student leader Vikul Chaprana in Meerut forcing a man to kneel and apologise, boasting ties with UP minister Somendra Tomar. Police stood idle as Chaprana hurled abuses. The Congress condemned the incident, calling it an example of BJP leaders’ misuse of power and class privilege.
Mahagathbandhan suffered a setback in Bihar’s Sugauli after VIP MLA Shashi Bhushan Singh’s nomination was rejected for lacking 10 proposers. Several others, including an RJD rebel, faced similar disqualifications. With Singh out, LJP (Ram Vilas) candidate Bablu Gupta now leads the race, reshaping the constituency’s electoral landscape.
An FIR has been filed against former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa, his wife Razia Sultana, and two others after their son Aqil Akhtar’s death became suspicious. Aqil, a lawyer, accused his family of conspiring to kill him in a video. Akhtar’s death was initially attributed to a drug overdose. Currently, the investigation continues.
Amitabh Kant criticised the Supreme Court for prioritising the “right to burn crackers over the right to live,” as Delhi’s AQI hit ‘very poor’ levels post-Diwali. Calling the city’s air “a catastrophe,” he urged a unified action plan to curb pollution through strict enforcement, and sustainable urban redesign.
A South Korean woman accidentally set her apartment ablaze while trying to kill a cockroach with a lighter and spray can in Osan. The fire killed a neighbour, injured several others, and led police to seek her arrest. Similar accidents worldwide show the dangers of using flamethrowers or insecticides recklessly.
A fire broke out near Gate 31 of Rashtrapati Bhavan, originating from domestic articles on the ground floor of a two-story building. Five fire tenders responded swiftly and controlled the blaze. So far, no injuries have been reported. In another incident, seven people were rescued from a fire caused by firecrackers in west Delhi’s Mohan […]
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor alleged that the BJP-led NDA is intimidating Opposition candidates to withdraw from Bihar elections. He claimed three Jan Suraaj nominees quit under BJP pressure and accused the party of replicating the Surat model. Kishor urged the Election Commission to ensure candidate security and protect democratic integrity.
In Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, police arrested Pastor Sumit Masey and two others for allegedly coercing poor Hindus to convert to Christianity through inducements and faith-healing promises. The arrests followed a complaint about illegal conversions under the guise of prayer meetings. A case was filed under the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act.