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Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh confirmed Tejashwi Yadav as the chief ministerial face of the Mahagathbandhan ahead of Bihar’s assembly polls. Despite ongoing seat-sharing tensions within the alliance, leaders remain united against the BJP-JD(U) front. Bihar will vote in two phases on November 6 and 11, with results on November 14.
LoP Rahul Gandhi paid heartfelt tribute to legendary Assamese singer Zubeen Garg at his cremation site in Sonapur on the outskirts of Guwahati. He offered a traditional ‘gamosa’ and a floral wreath at the memorial platform. Gandhi’s emotional gesture honored Garg’s rich musical legacy and deep-rooted cultural bond with Assam.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized RJD for giving a poll ticket to Mohammad Shahabuddin’s son, Osama Shahab, questioning its commitment to Bihar’s security. Speaking at a rally in Saran, he said such choices expose RJD’s priorities. Shah asserted the NDA will win with its biggest majority in two decades.
October 17 marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, observed to raise awareness about global poverty and promote efforts to eliminate it. The day honors the struggles of the poor, encourages solidarity, and emphasizes the importance of human rights. It calls on govt’s and individuals to work collectively toward an equitable world.
Tripura Police recovered banned cough syrup worth around ₹2 crore from a goods train at Jirania railway station during a targeted operation. The seizure followed a specific intelligence input, with the search beginning late last night and concluding early today. Authorities have launched a detailed investigation into the source and smuggling network.
US singer Mary Millben sharply rejected Rahul Gandhi’s assertion that PM Modi fears Trump, calling Modi’s diplomacy “strategic” and India-first. She accused Rahul for lacking the acumen to understand PM Modi’s leadership and dismissed his criticism. Millben praised Modi’s wise balancing of the US and India.
Gujarat’s new 26-member Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, was sworn in after all ministers except Patel resigned. Harsh Sanghvi was named Deputy Chief Minister, with Rivaba Jadeja as a notable new face. The Cabinet also features experienced leaders like Swarup Thakor, Rushikesh Patel, and Arjun Modhwadia.
The Uttarakhand High Court has struck down a 1994 Centre-issued notification that barred ONGC from hiring contract workers. Justice Pankaj Purohit ruled it invalid due to lack of mandatory consultation under Section 10 of the Contract Labour Act, 1970. The decision ends a 31-year-old restriction on contractual employment at ONGC.
Indian singer Zubeen Garg, 52, drowned while swimming off St. John’s Island, Singapore, on September 19. He was in the city as a cultural ambassador for the NortheastIndia Festival. Singapore police say investigations may take three more months before findings are submitted to the State Coroner for further action.
The Madras High Court will today hear a petition seeking to name actor-politician Vijay as an accused in the Karur stampede case that killed 41 people. The plea demands harsher charges, including death by negligence, citing gross mismanagement by Vijay’s TVK party. It also seeks TVK’s derecognition and a ban on rallies until the case […]
BJP MLA Shivaji Kardile of Rahuri, Maharashtra, passed away at 66 after a heart attack. A 6-time legislator, he began as a sarpanch and served as MLA on independent, Congress, NCP, and BJP tickets. Survived by his wife, children, and son-in-law Sangram Jagtap, Kardile had withdrawn from public life due to a spinal ailment. NCP’s […]
Mukesh Sahani’s VIP reached a breakthrough with Congress after talks with Rahul Gandhi amid the Bihar elections’ seat-sharing deadlock. VIP will contest 15 seats and get one Legislative Council post, with Sahani promised a Deputy CM role if the alliance wins. Tensions peaked, but differences with RJD are now settled, and an official announcement is […]
Houthi military chief Maj. Gen. Muhammad Abdul Karim al‑Ghamari died from injuries sustained in an August Israeli airstrike. Al‑Ghamari, sanctioned by the UN and US for directing cross‑border and civilian attacks, was killed alongside his son and aides. His death, acknowledged by Israel, heightens regional tensions even as the Gaza ceasefire remains in effect.
A huge fire erupted at Ranga Sagar paint shop in Jodhpur’s Chopasni area, spreading rapidly through flammable materials and causing explosions. The blaze partially collapsed the building, prompting evacuation nearby. The Indian Air Force joined local firefighters using advanced equipment to contain the inferno. No casualties have been reported so far.
A hoax bomb threat targeted Vice President CP Radhakrishnan’s Chennai Poes Garden residence via email to the DGP’s office. Bomb squad investigation confirmed it was false. Chennai has faced numerous fake threats recently, hitting high-profile locations, including the CM, media offices, and actors’ homes. Authorities report dozens of such alarms in the past month.