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Rahul Gandhi said he is “not a big fan” of his 10, Janpath bungalow in Lutyens’ Delhi, where he spent a lot of time. The reason is that his father and former PM Rajiv Gandhi was living in the same house when he was assassinated. “My father died (while he was living) here, so I […]
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui stated that the situation on the Korean Peninsula necessitates strengthening Pyongyang’s readiness against nuclear retaliation, reaffirming that the regime will not alter its nuclear policy. Choe’s remarks were made during meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, amid speculation about North Korean troops potentially joining Rus...
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, celebrated Diwali by engaging with artisans and painters, highlighting their contributions to spreading joy during the festival. On Friday, he shared videos on X, titled in Hindi, “A Diwali with those whose labour lights up India.” One video features Gandhi helping painters repair walls and roofs […]
Tamil Nadu reported a total of 150 fire accidents on Deepavali. These incidents resulted in one death and 544 injuries. Chennai accounted for 48 of these accidents, down from 102 in 2023. Police cited hospital data to highlight these incidents. Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Department deployed over 8,000 personnel across 368 locations, including more […]
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized drugs worth ₹7 crore from two passengers arriving from Bangkok at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, officials reported on Friday. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI agents intercepted the passengers and discovered 7.096 kg of hydroponic weed, thwarting a Diwali drug trafficking attempt. The illicit market value of the drugs is estimated […]
Rajesh Kumar Singh has officially assumed the role of Defense Secretary at South Block, New Delhi. He is a 1989-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre. Previously, he served as the Officer on Special Duty (Defense Secretary-designate) since August 20, 2024. On his first day in office, Singh paid tribute to the nation’s fallen heroes […]
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad urged Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to apologize for misleading the public with unfulfilled promises. He criticized Congress for making commitments without financial backing. In response, Kharge cautioned party units against announcing guarantees without considering their budgets for upcoming elections.
Team India ended the first day of Wankhede test at 86/4. They were strong for most of the innings, but after Jaiswal (30) got out trying a premature reverse-sweep, things turned disastrous. Siraj (0) came as night-watchmen and got lbw out on first ball, that too after burning-up a review. And came Virat Kohli (4), […]
In October, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) digital transactions surged to 16.58 billion, totaling ₹ 23.5 lakh crore, marking the highest figures since its launch in April 2016. Data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) revealed a 10% increase in transaction volume and a 14% rise in value compared to September, with daily transactions […]
On November 1, 8 states and 5 Union Territories are celebrating their formation day. The states include Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab & Tamil Nadu. The Union Territories are Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Delhi, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. PM Narendra Modi shared wishes on X, emphasizing their importance in nation building.
A man was arrested for allegedly killing his wife with the help of two of his girlfriends in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar. This happened after the wife came to know of his extramarital affairs. The two women who helped the accused, Pradyumna Kumar Das, were also arrested. The victim is identified as Subhashree. Das claimed that she […]
A shocking video showing Assam police dragging the bodies of a father and daughter accident victims in a plastic bag has sparked outrage online. The duo, Mathura Nath Deka and his first-semester daughter Nandita, collided with a stationary truck while riding a scooter on a national highway near Saktola. A second truck then ran over […]
A businessman, his wife, and their domestic help died from suffocation in their home following a fire that ignited from a diya, police reported. The fire started around 3 am in the wooden temple unit of their house in Pandu Nagar, Kakadev police station area. The family had performed Diwali rituals late at night, leaving […]
A viral video allegedly showed shots being fired at Punjabi singer AP Dhillon’s residence in Canada’s Vancouver. The video gives a glimpse into the chaos of September 1 attack, which also involved two vehicles being torched. Lawrence Bishnoi-Godara gang member took responsibility for the attack. He alleged that the attack was in response to the […]
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese celebrated Diwali on Friday by visiting the Sydney Murugan Temple with Parramatta MP Andrew Charlton. He emphasized the festival’s significance, saying, “Deepavali celebrates the victory of light over darkness.” Albanese noted the temple’s role as a sanctuary for Western Sydney’s South Asian Hindu community, attracting peo...