Bihar Congress MLA Afaq Alam accused top leaders, including Rajesh Ram and Krishna Allavaru, of extorting money for election tickets after being denied a Kasbah seat. Alam, a three-time MLA, claims his ticket was cut for refusing to pay bribes, exposing internal unrest similar to recent RJD protests within the Mahagathbandhan alliance.
In a rain-shortened ODI at Perth, Australia beat India by seven wickets. Despite hopes for Rohit and Kohli’s strong returns, both fell early. India scored 136 runs, with Rahul and Axar leading. Mitchell Marsh’s unbeaten 46 guided Australia to victory, giving them the series advantage after weather disruptions.
NTA announced JEE Main 2026 January exams from January 21-30. Registration will open soon at jeemain.nta.ac.in. The CBT exam covers B.E./B.Tech (Paper 1) and B.Arch/B.Planning (Paper 2). Increased exam cities and PwD provisions aim for wider accessibility. Candidates should prepare and watch official sources for updates.
The INDIA bloc faces turmoil in Bihar as JMM exits to contest six seats alone, and Congress-RJD enter “friendly fights” over seat-sharing. Prashant Kishor claims the real contest is now NDA vs. Jan Suraaj. BJP blames opposition arrogance, while internal rifts threaten Mahagatbandhan’s unity ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections.
RJD ticket hopeful Madan Shah created a scene outside Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Patna home, alleging he was denied a Madhuban seat ticket for refusing to pay ₹2.7 crore. Accusing party leader Sanjay Yadav of corruption, Shah tore his kurta in protest, spotlighting alleged bribery in RJD’s ticket distribution during Bihar elections.
Five individuals, including temple priest Mehul Rathod and cleaning staff, have been arrested by the Crime Branch in Ahmedabad for stealing 117.3 kg of silver, valued around ₹1.64 crore, from the Shri Laxmi Vardha Jain Sangh – Jain Derasar in the Paldi area. The theft, committed over a two‑year period, involved disabling CCTV and colluding with silver […]
AAP has dared Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and BJP ministers to drink Yamuna water to prove it’s clean, ahead of Chhath Puja. Accusing BJP of hypocrisy, AAP points to the use of anti-foaming chemicals once called “poison.” BJP denies the charge, claiming visible improvements and use of certified, eco-friendly substances.
Akhilesh Yadav’s comments about Diwali and Christmas sparked controversy. He suggested India could learn from Christmas celebrations instead of spending on diyas. BJP leaders, including Vinod Bansal and Vishwas Sarang, criticized him for promoting foreign traditions over Indian ones, accusing him of insulting Diwali, its rituals, and the artisans who make diyas.
The Louvre Museum in Paris closed after robbers stole “priceless jewellery” in a seven-minute heist. Entering via a construction site, they used chainsaws and a lift to access the Apollo Gallery, stealing nine historic pieces. No injuries were reported. The robbery is under investigation, with stolen items linked to Napoleon and the Empress.
China accused the U.S. National Security Agency of prolonged cyberattacks on its National Time Service Center since 2022, stealing critical data by exploiting vulnerabilities in a foreign smartphone app. These attacks endangered communication networks, financial systems, power supply, and global time accuracy amid escalating US-China tensions.
WhatsApp is testing a new anti-spam feature to block unwanted promotional messages. It limits bulk messages from unknown or business accounts, especially if users don’t respond. Called ‘Messaging Capping’, this feature sets monthly limits to reduce spam, enhance user privacy, and is expected to roll out globally by December.
This Diwali, four films clashed—three Telugu (Mithra Mandali, Telusu Kada, K-Ramp) and one dubbed (Dude). Dude leads with strong collections, echoing last year’s trend when Amaran outperformed Telugu releases. While K-Ramp shows promise, Telusu Kada and Mithra Mandali lag. The final outcome will be clear after the festive weekend concludes.
Jannik Sinner defeated world number one Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-4 in the Six Kings Slam final in Riyadh, claiming his second consecutive title. The exhibition win came after Sinner’s recent US Open loss to Alcaraz. He praised their rivalry and friendship, highlighting continuous improvement and mutual respect on and off the court.
Team India scored 136 runs in 26 overs against Australia in an ODI at Perth Stadium after multiple rain delays. K L Rahul and Axar Patel scored better, and India’s top-order batsmen, such as Rohit Sharma, Kohli, Gill, and Iyer, failed. Australia bowlers Hazlewood, Owen, and Kuhnemann took 2 wickets each, and Starc and Ellis […]
Team India scored 136 runs in 26 overs against Australia in an ODI at Perth Stadium after multiple rain delays. K L Rahul and Axar Patel scored better, and India’s top-order batsmen, such as Rohit Sharma, Kohli, Gill, and Iyer, failed. Australia bowlers Hazlewood, Owen, and Kuhnemann took 2 wickets each, and Starc and Ellis […]