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Rivaba Jadeja, wife of Indian star cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, took oath as a Gujarat minister this afternoon. A BJP tall woman leader, she won the Jamnagar North seat in the 2022 Gujarat Assembly Elections, defeating AAP’s Karshanbhai Karmur by a margin of 53,570 votes. Her induction marks a significant step in her political journey.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah affirmed that the NDA will contest Bihar polls under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with Nitish Kumar as the alliance’s chief ministerial face. He said Modi remains the guiding force. Bihar elections will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, with results on November 14.
A key change is coming to Indian postal services. Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has announced that ‘Next Day Delivery’ services will be available across the country from next year. This decision was taken with the aim of further speeding up postal services. This facility will be of great benefit, especially to businesses and online […]
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.
Union Minister for Coal and Mines Kishan Reddy announced the establishment of 550 cotton purchasing centers nationwide, including 122 in Telangana, which leads in cotton production. He emphasized uniform purchasing guidelines across India and directed the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) to ensure transparency and prevent irregularities during procurement.
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.
Tata Motors will officially change its name to ‘Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited’ (TMPV) from October 24, following the separation of its passenger vehicle division from the commercial vehicle business. The company will update its NSE ticker to TMPV and unveil a new logo, marking a significant brand transition in its corporate structure.
A Kerala’s Palluruthy student will transfer schools after being barred from wearing a hijab at St Rita’s Public School. Her family cited stress and lack of communication from the institution. The principal said the student could return if she followed the dress code, while legal and govt authorities continue to address the broader controversy.
Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka stated that the Congress govt is firmly committed to the 42% BC reservation bill. He criticized the President for delaying approval and accused the BJP of deliberately stalling the bill. He announced that tomorrow’s bandh will protest the BJP’s obstruction of the reservation bill meant for backward classes.
Amazon’s Diwali sale offers the Apple iPhone 15 for ₹47,999, down from ₹79,900 – a ₹33,000 cut – plus ₹1,450 cashback via the Amazon Pay ICICI card. The smartphone, powered by Apple’s A16 Bionic chip, features a 6.1‑inch OLED display, a 48MP camera, and MagSafe charging, making it a top pick for festive buyers.
AP IT Minister Lokesh expressed shock over the tragic death of 15-year-old Jana Sena supporter Arjun, who was electrocuted during the Kurnool GST Sabha. He assured government support to the bereaved family. State Power Minister Gottipati Ravikumar announced ₹5 lakh compensation, which was handed over by local leaders to Arjun’s family.
Restoring normalcy in the Gaza region after an Israel-Hamas peace deal could take several months to years, depending on the pace of reconstruction, political stability, and security assurances. Infrastructure repair, displacement recovery, and trust-building between communities will be key. International support and ceasefire are critical for lasting peace.
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 […]
Union Minister Amit Shah met Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in Patna on the final day of phase‑1 nominations for the 2025 assembly polls. Shah reaffirmed that the NDA will contest under Kumar’s leadership. The alliance’s seat‑sharing allocates 101 seats each to BJP and JD(U), with smaller allies receiving remaining 41 seats.
The Telangana government has released ₹90 crore for land acquisition for Mamunur Airport, following proposals from the Hanamkonda District Collector. A total of 280.3 acres will be acquired for the airport’s development. Earlier, in July 2025, ₹205 crore was also sanctioned. These steps mark key progress toward the expansion of aviation infrastructure.