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When SS Rajamouli revealed that Prabhas is to 'too lazy to get married
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) While the admirers of Prabhas have been waiting with bated breath to see their beloved actor tie the knot, he chooses to maintain his single status even at 46. However, as Prabhas appeared on 'Koffee With Karan' with the 'Baahubali' team - director SS Rajamouli and co-star Rana Daggubati, the filmmaker revealed the real reason why Prabhas is not married till now. The 'RRR' maker shared that Prabhas was too lazy to get married. He said that the 'Sahoo' actor is a very shy and introverted person and approaching someone for marriage might be too much work for him. It would be too much work for him to find a girl and talk to her parents. Thats why he isnt getting married, SS Rajamouli said. During the episode, SS Rajamouli had even predicted that Rana Daggubati would get married before Prabhas, which eventually came true. Rana Daggubati married Miheeka Bajaj, a Hyderabad-based entrepreneur and event designer, on August 8, 2020, in a traditional ceremony. During the fun episode, host and filmmaker Karan Johar also asked Rana Daggubati if he had to set up Prabhas with any actress from the Hindi film industry; who would that be? Answering the question, the actor quickly took Katrina Kaif's name. Karan Johar then asked Prabhas if he approved of his co-star's choice. However, Prabhas dodged the question, saying that it is not his question to answer. Meanwhile, Prabhas has often been romantically linked with his 'Baahubali' co-star Anushka Shetty. However, over the years, both of them have maintained that they are 'just good friends'. Speaking about the 'Baahubali' series, the first instalment, 'Baahubali: The Beginning', was released in theatres on 10 July 2015. The primary cast of the project included Prabhas as Amarendra Baahubali, and Mahendra (Shivudu) Baahubali, Rana Daggubati as Bhallaladeva, Anushka Shetty as Devasena, Tamannaah Bhatia as Avanthika, Ramya Krishnan as Sivagami, and Sathyaraj as Kattappa, along with others. This was followed by the sequel, 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion' in 2017.
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Assam CM lauds Sunidhi Chauhan's Guwahati concert, says city's live music scene 'just heating up'
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Nov 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday praised singer Sunidhi Chauhan's performance at a concert in Guwahati, highlighting the enthusiastic audience response and smooth crowd management during the event. In a post on social media platform X, CM Sarma described Chauhan's performance at G-Town on Saturday as scintillating and congratulated the organisers and others involved for ensuring a smooth flow of the crowd. The Chief Minister also highlighted the growing concert culture in Guwahati, indicating that several prominent Indian and international musical acts are scheduled to perform in the city in the coming days. Missed it? We have several more, CM Sarma said, listing popular singers Shreya Ghoshal, Mohit Chauhan and Sonu Nigam among the upcoming performers. He also mentioned internationally renowned rock band Guns N' Roses and British virtual band Gorillaz as part of the announced musical attractions. The concert scene here is just heating up, the Chief Minister said, signalling the state government's focus on positioning Guwahati as an emerging destination for major live entertainment events. The social media post also featured visuals from the concert, highlighting the enthusiastic participation of the audience. An accompanying message noted that the crowd had transformed into a virtual chorus, with spectators in Guwahati singing along to more than half of the songs performed on stage. The successful conduct of the event and the enthusiastic response from music lovers reflect the growing appetite for large-scale live entertainment in Assam's capital city. Guwahati has increasingly been attracting major cultural and entertainment events, with performances by established Indian singers and international artistes expected to add momentum to the city's concert calendar. The Chief Minister's remarks also underline the potential of live entertainment to strengthen Assam's cultural and tourism profile while attracting visitors from neighbouring states and other parts of the country. The upcoming concerts featuring prominent performers are expected to further boost Guwahati's position on India's live entertainment map.
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Several missing, rescue ops on after landslide hits village in Odisha's Ganjam
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 1 (IANS) Rescue operations are underway as 11 persons are still missing following massive landslide in Gidipabali village of Odisha's Ganjam district on October 28 due to the effect of expectational rainfall triggered by Cyclone Arnab. Speaking to the media persons on Sunday, Odisha's Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said that those who survived the landslide three days ago and fled on foot through the forest, walking throughout the night to reach the relief centre, told the administration that the settlement has a population of 25. Of them, only 13 managed to reach the relief centre. So, naturally, 12 people remain missing. Whether they moved towards Kandhamal, crossed streams and drainage channels through the forest towards Ganjam, or went in some other direction is being investigated, the Minister added. Pujari said that personnel from the Special Operations Group (SOG), the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) have also been deployed in the area under the supervision of the Collector and the Sub-Collector. The Minister added that the body of one person has so far been recovered from under the debris during the rescue operations. Meanwhile, the Indian Railways also mobilises specialised manpower and heavy equipment to assist Odisha government in clearing debris following massive landslide in Bhanjanagar on the Ganjam-Kandhamal border. An advanced 'Seismic Life Detection Unit' is also deployed directly in the rescue operation to make the efforts more effective. This state-of-the-art technology, used by the Indian Navy, is equipped with specialised sensors and scanning capabilities that can detect signs of life beneath soil, mud or debris. As per the official information, work is progressing on a war footing to normalise public life in the affected districts. The Ganjam and Kandhamal districts have been affected the most by the cyclone and subsequent floods. A total population of 1,18,730 has been impacted by this disaster. While three deaths were reported in Kandhamal district, the administration acted swiftly to evacuate 75,855 people to safe locations. As many as 396 relief camps have been opened for the evacuated people to provide necessary assistance. Additionally, 807 pregnant women were shifted to safe places, and 399 of them have given birth. Crop area spanning 75,388 hectares has been affected, along with damage to 1,672 houses. The state administration has also kept a close watch on the fresh cyclonic storm approaching the Andhra Pradesh Coast.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Sunday described the University Grants Commission (UGC)'s Equity Regulations, 2026, as unbalanced and called upon the Centre to ensure that any future decision on the rules is fair, balanced and inclusive. In a statement shared by 'Friends of RSS', an independent social media account of RSS swayamsevaks on X, the organisation said its concerns regarding the UGC circular had already been conveyed to the authorities. Both the Union government and the UGC had taken note of the objections. The Supreme Court has since put the regulations on hold, and the matter is currently sub-judice. RSS Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar said the Sangh believed that any decision taken going forward must strike a balance and that the Union government must ensure the concerns of all stakeholders are duly considered. He added that the same position should be consistently pursued before the court. Ambekar cautioned against allowing the controversy surrounding a single government circular to affect social relations. He stressed the larger responsibility of preserving unity within society, saying that if society remains strong and united, solutions to such problems would also emerge. The remarks come amid debate over the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, which were notified on January 13. The regulations were introduced to address caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions but have faced objections over the way they define discrimination and the categories of students covered by their provisions. The process leading to the regulations began with a public interest litigation filed in the Supreme Court in 2019 by Radhika Vemula and Abeda Salim Tadvi, the mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi, who died by suicide after facing caste-based discrimination at their respective universities. In early 2025, the Supreme Court had directed the Union government to put in place a strong and robust mechanism to deal effectively with such incidents and allowed stakeholders to submit suggestions while the UGC prepared the draft rules. The RSS has said that while the issue of discrimination must be addressed, the framework should remain fair and not disturb social harmony.
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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's birthday celebrations have begun to take shape at Mannat, with the actor's Mumbai residence getting a special makeover ahead of November 2. Latest pictures show the iconic house lit up with larger-than-life projections from his upcoming film King. The display marks the first time the residence has been illuminated with projections from one of the superstars films, giving fans another reason to gather outside his home ahead of his birthday.
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Pakistan court's decision raises questions over interpretation of workplace harassment: Report
Digital Desk | Islamabad, Nov 1 (IANS) Pakistan's Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has overturned the Islamabad High Court's ruling in the workplace harassment case of Nadia Sarwar, raising questions about the interpretation of workplace harassment and the protection of women's rights in a patriarchal society, a report said. The case has sparked concerns about whose experiences the law considers and whether it adequately assesses the power imbalances women face at the workplace in Pakistan. The case started in 2012 when Nadia Sarwar said that she faced workplace harassment at the National Bank of Pakistan. After proceedings before the federal ombudsperson, two officers were directed to undergo compulsory retirement. Subsequently, the President reduced the penalties of officials to censure, according to the report in Union of Catholic Asian (UCA) News. Later, the Islamabad High Court restored the original penalties. However, the Federal Constitutional Court has now overturned that verdict and restored the President's order. The case raises concerns about how harassment is interpreted and how institutional power and legal authority shape women's access to justice in Pakistan. Pakistan's FCC interpreted the pre-2022 amendment in which workplace allegations required a sexual element, according to the report. Nevertheless, the decision has renewed concerns about how harassment is defined and proved. A narrow interpretation may leave some forms of gender-based mistreatment outside the scope of workplace harassment law, even when they create a hostile or intimidating working environment, Anee Muskan said in a report in UCA News. The question is whether legal definitions and evidentiary standards adequately account for the realities of women working under the authority of colleagues or supervisors. The difficulties of reporting harassment are well documented in Pakistan, the author added. Several lawyers in Pakistan have raised concerns over the FCC's ruling in the workplace harassment case of Nadia Sarwar. Lawyer Aaminah Qadir said the FCC verdict was against a judgment given by a female Supreme Court judge who actually understands (first-hand) that implications of harassment at work may not always be overtly sexual. This goes against a Supreme Court judgment from a female judge who actually understands (first hand) that implications of harassment at work may not always be overtly sexual. Sad days as we take steps back & undermine solid judgments from the Supreme Court. Gender gap is sure to widen, Qadir said on social media platform X. Reema Omer said that the FCC's verdict on workplace harassment limits the ambit of the law to only sexual harassment and seems to increase the burden of proof on the complainant, terming the case as another example of how the FCC experiment is a complete and utter disaster. In a post on X, Omer added, The Federal Constitutional Courts judgment on workplace harassment limits the ambit of the law to only sexual harassment and appears to increase the burden of proof on the complainant. It is easily one of the most regressive judgments related to gender-based abuse in recent times and fails victims of harassment, including women. It is poorly reasoned, disconnected with how workplace harassment actually occurs, and ignores important sections of the law it is supposed to interpret. Yet another example of how the FCC experiment is a complete and utter disaster, she said.
President Murmu calls for building 'Viksit Bharat' with pride in heritage
Digital Desk | Kurukshetra, Nov 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday that for building a 'Viksit Bharat', the citizens of the country must embrace modern knowledge with pride in India's rich cultural heritage. Speaking at the Balidan Shatabdi Samaroh of Swami Shraddhanand at Gurukul Kurukshetra, in Haryana, the President noted, As we are moving towards the goal of 'Viksit Bharat', it is of utmost importance that our citizens take pride in India's rich cultural heritage while embracing modern knowledge, science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. She said, It is the duty of every citizen to contribute to the welfare of society and the progress of the nation. Rise above your personal interests and work for the broader interests of society and the country. The President called upon the youth to draw inspiration from the life of Swami Shraddhanand and contribute in building an educated, self-reliant and developed nation. She hailed Swami Shraddhanand as he revived and strengthened the Gurukul system of education. This infused new life into the stream of Indian education and culture, she said. Earlier, the President attended the 'Hirak Jayanti' celebration on the 60th year of the formation of the state of Haryana at Kurukshetra. The President said that the land of Haryana, which spread the eternal message of Bhagwan Krishna's selfless action across the world, has also established numerous milestones of human achievement in the modern era. Today, Haryana is rapidly advancing towards achieving the objectives of its establishment. Recently, a train running on hydrogen fuel has been launched between Jind and Sonipat. This hydrogen-powered train is the country's first, she added. She expressed appreciation for sportspersons from Haryana, especially the daughters, who have made the nation proud with their remarkable achievements at international level. Out of the seven gold medals won by Haryana's athletes at the Commonwealth Games held this year, five were secured by daughters. Para athlete Sharmila Dhanda from Rewari proved by clinching a gold medal that if determination is unwavering, physical challenges cannot block the path to success for long.
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Asian Champions Trophy: Harmanpreet's hat-trick powers India to victory over Malaysia
Digital Desk | Jalandhar, Nov 1 (IANS) Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick as India defeated Malaysia 4-2, registering their fourth successive win in the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on Sunday. The Indian skipper (3', 33', 58') scored twice from penalty corners before converting a penalty stroke, while Sukhjeet Singh (43') added the fourth goal. Akhimullah Anuar (25') and Shello Silverius (60') scored for Malaysia. Harmanpreet was named Player of the Match for his match-winning show. The contest was a repeat of the Asian Games 2026 gold-medal match, where India beat Malaysia 5-1 to successfully defend their title. Both teams had won their first three matches in Jalandhar and came into Sunday's fixture unbeaten. India started quickly and won a penalty corner in the third minute, with Harmanpreet converting a variation involving Jugraj Singh to put the hosts in the lead. Malaysia responded with attacks of their own, but Aditya Arjun Lalage intercepted a dangerous pass intended for Anuar. Hardik Singh then produced a fine run past Shafiq Hassan, but Mandeep Singh and Sukhjeet could not convert the chance. Malaysia put India under pressure in the second quarter and won their first penalty corner in the 18th minute after Fitri Saari was fouled by Harmanpreet. Rajinder blocked Azimuddin Kamaruddin's first attempt, while goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak saved the following shot. India won a penalty corner in the 21st minute after Aditya was brought down, but Aminul Azhar blocked it. Harmanpreet's attempt on the re-award struck the crossbar. Malaysia then earned a series of penalty corners, with Amit Rohidas making two important blocks as the first rusher before Pathak saved the next attempt. The visitors equalised in the 25th minute when Anuar converted a penalty corner. The teams went into the break level at 1-1. India raised the tempo after the change of ends and regained the lead in the 33rd minute. Harmanpreet once again converted a penalty corner. One of the biggest turning points of the match also arrived in the same quarter when Faiz Jali received a 10-minute yellow card in the 38th minute for charging into Mandeep from behind. India, who have already qualified for the semi-finals, made the most of the numerical advantage as Sukhjeet extended the lead in the 43rd minute. He received an incisive pass from Hardik at the top of the circle and beat the goalkeeper with a backhand finish to make it 3-1. Malaysia began the final quarter with an incisive attack, but the attempt from the right went wide. A yellow card to Harmanpreet in the 48th minute gave Malaysia a numerical advantage for five minutes, but they couldn't capitalise on it. India gradually took control again and earned a penalty stroke in the 58th minute after the ball struck Marhan's foot on the goal line. Harmanpreet sent a powerful shot high to the right of the goalkeeper to complete his hat-trick. Around the same time, Malaysia were once again reduced to 10 players after Amirul Azahar received a yellow card. Nonetheless, they found a consolation goal in the dying minutes as Aiman Rozemi and Marhan combined to set up Silverius, who scored in the 60th minute, but it was too late as India took home a 4-2 win. After another inspirational performance in front of a buzzing crowd in Jalandhar and his family, Harmanpreet said India's target was to win the title at home. We are here for goldOur only target is to win at homeAll the youngsters coming in are doing well, he said. Harmanpreet leads the tournament's scoring chart with eight goals. On five-time winner India's flurry of goals in the final quarter, the Indian captain added, The energy from the crowd is infectious. Keep supporting us. Thank you, everyone. India now lead the standings with 12 points from four matches and a goal difference of +21. Malaysia remain second with nine points and a goal difference of +6. Japan are third with seven points, followed by South Korea on six. All four have qualified for the semi-finals. China on one point and Bangladesh, who are yet to open their account, are out of the title race. India will play their final league-stage match against South Korea on Monday.
Sting op row: Evidence found of mobile phone exchange at Kumaraswamy's home, says Bengaluru CP
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 1 (IANS) In a major twist, Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru City, Seemanth Kumar Singh, said on Sunday that investigators have found evidence suggesting that a mobile phone was exchanged at the residence of Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy in connection with the alleged sting operation case. The statement has assumed significance amid Union Minister Kumaraswamy stating earlier that the Congress-led government in Karnataka is conspiring to arrest him under false charges in connection with the sting operation row. The development is likely to trigger major controversy in the state. Calling it a major development in the investigation, the Police Commissioner said that one Ritesh Pandey had stayed at the address of Kumaraswamy and that a video was uploaded on the instructions of Prajwal Prasad. He said financial transactions had also taken place between Ritesh and Prajwal Prasad, adding that the role of other individuals in the case would become clear following further investigation and the arrest of Prajwal Prasad. Videos were uploaded using a mobile phone purchased by Prajwal Prasad. The video was uploaded through a person called Ritesh Pandey. We are investigating who instructed him to upload it, Singh said. The Police Commissioner said evidence had been found to support the claim that a mobile phone was exchanged at Kumaraswamy's residence. He added that investigators had also obtained CCTV footage from the shop where the mobile phone was purchased. Further mahazar procedures will be conducted. The investigation is still at a crucial stage, and it would not be appropriate to reveal more details at this point, he said. Singh said Prajwal Prasad was currently absconding and a search was underway to trace him. Another person, Vinod Sharma, was also absconding, and police were searching for both individuals. We will investigate the truthfulness of the statement made by Ritesh Pandey. We are also examining whether the events took place as claimed by Kumaraswamy and under whose instructions the alleged acts were carried out. At this stage, only this much can be disclosed. Further details will emerge after the investigation, Singh said. According to the police, Prajwal Prasad had worked as the Public Relations Officer of Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy. During questioning, Ritesh Pandey allegedly revealed that the mobile phone had been handed over at Kumaraswamy's residence. With Prajwal Prasad currently absconding, police have intensified efforts to trace him. The alleged handing over or exchange of the mobile phone at Kumaraswamy's residence has emerged during the investigation, and further action, including a possible examination of the Union Minister's residence, could depend on the outcome of Prajwal Prasad's questioning and further investigation. It may be noted that the Bengaluru City Police declared the viral sting operation video targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to be a fabricated and deliberately constructed narrative. In late September and October 2026, a purported sting operation video/honey-trap claim surfaced on social media platforms (such as YouTube and X) and was briefly aired or discussed by some local channels. It alleged sexual abuse and involved events traced back to or framed around older timelines. The Bengaluru Central Crime Branch (CCB) and Bengaluru City Police investigated the matter, recovering the mobile phone used to upload the content and tracing leads to Delhi. Police officially stated that the video and its allegations are false, concocted, and part of a deliberately constructed narrative. Siddaramaiah filed a police complaint on October 6, 2026, and secured an ex parte ad-interim injunction from a Bengaluru court blocking 42 media organisations and platforms from publishing or broadcasting the material. The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) expelled former party general secretary Kripa Alva for six years after her name surfaced in connection with the video and she failed to respond to a show-cause notice. Kumaraswamy had alleged internal party conspiracies within the Congress.
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Harmanpreet Singh's Hattrick Powers India To 4-2 Win Over Malaysia
Skipper Harmanpreet Singh continued his goal-scoring spree with a fine hattrick as five-time champions India defeated Malaysia 4-2 to register their fourth consecutive win at the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on Sunday.
Pakistan's higher education in shambles, crisis looms large over its future: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) About two decades ago, the then Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf initiated ground-breaking reforms in the country's higher education sector, with an objective to bring a complete turnaround in the functioning of colleges and universities and developing them as centres of excellence. Decades later, the big-ticket reforms seem to have not just derailed from its purpose but rather staring at utter failure. Despite unprecedented funding and ambitious reforms, Pakistan's higher education experiment, which once grabbed international attention, is non-starter. According to a Pakistani daily 'The Dawn', Pakistan has nearly 280 universities, millions of students and a rapidly expanding research output but they are struggling with mounting debts, poor educational outcomes and questionable scholarship, making their operations unviable and untenable. The report says that billions were poured into setting up new universities, including signing of landmark agreement with US to launch what was then considered the world's largest Fulbright scholarship programme but all that effort failed to live up to mark, decades later. Highlighting the story of universities boom to bailout, the report says that the massive university expansion is collapsing under its own weight. The issue played out in the national media, as almost all public universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa experienced severe financial distress and also demanded about Rs 25 billion package to bail out the entire sector. The bold reforms of 2002 that were to transform Pakistan into a knowledge economy have instead mutated into a gargantuan Frankenstein's monster, which limps into its 25th year, too big to fail and too difficult to reform, the report said, which is actually an investigative series studying the myriad issues plaguing the Pakistan's education sector. The report also added that it might be surprising to learn for many that the original architects of higher education enterprise foresaw this collapse. They even spelt it out explicitly for us in the original Task Force report of 2002, the founding document of our higher education experiment, which resulted in the Higher Education Commission Ordinance and the creation of the Higher Education Commission, the report said.
'31 is the new 21': Sindhu celebrates Hylo Open success, credits Hanuman Ji
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu celebrated her second title of the season with a special message on social media after winning the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament in Germany on Sunday, thanking the country for its support and crediting Hanuman Ji for guiding her through the highs and lows of her career. Sindhu used the German phrase Danke schn to start the tweet, which means thank you very much in English. Sindhu used it to express her gratitude after securing the title in Germany. She also made a light-hearted reference to her age, saying 31 is the new 21, as she celebrated another achievement at 31. The Indian shuttler credited Hanuman Ji for being with her through both successful and difficult phases. Danke schn, GERMANYYYYY!!!!!!!. They say 31 is the new 21. Im not going to argue. Through every high and every low, by Hanuman Jis grace. Still chasing. Always, Sindhu wrote on X. Sindhu defeated Denmarks Line Hojmark Kjrsfeldt 21-12, 21-14 in the womens singles final to win the USD 500,000 tournament in Saarbrucken. The second-seeded Indian wrapped up the contest in 39 minutes against the eighth-seeded Dane. The former world champion dominated the final with her sharp stroke-play, deceptive shots and effective net game. She made a confident start in the opening game and gradually took control of the rallies to secure it 21-12. Sindhu carried the momentum into the second game, opening up a 6-3 lead before extending her advantage to 17-11. She eventually sealed the title on her first championship point after Kjrsfeldt committed a net error. The victory marked Sindhus second title of the season after her Japan Open triumph in July. She had also finished runner-up at the French Open last week. With the Hylo Open title, Sindhu earned 9,200 ranking points, strengthening her bid to qualify for the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals.
Amit Shah Releases 'Sardar Patel: An Illustrated Biography' on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas in Delhi
NBT-India and ICHR publish Sardar Patel: An Illustrated Biography, with an exhibition on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, highlighting Patel's nation-building legacy.
Fulton On India's Win: Consistency Matters
India secured its fourth consecutive victory at the Asian Champions Trophy, defeating Malaysia 4-2, with Harmanpreet Singh scoring a hat-trick. Coach Craig Fulton acknowledged the significant setback of losing striker Abhishek to an ankle injury just before the match but lauded the team's consistent performance.
INDIA rally: Confluence of concerns beyond 'vote chori'
Thousands gathered at Ramlila Maidan for the INDIA bloc's rally, protesting alleged electoral irregularities. The demonstration also served as a platform for diverse concerns including unemployment, inflation, women's safety, the Manipur crisis, and rights of marginalised communities, drawing participants from across India.
India's Young Boxers Deliver Big In Finland, Return With 14 Medals
The Indian contingent bagged four gold, two silver and eight bronze medals to finish on top of the medal tally at the prestigious 46th International Tanner Boxing Tournament in Tampere, Finland, on Sunday.
Rahman breaks silence on criticism for 'Mangal Rang' from Ramayana'
'Monkey still on my back': Tim Seifert rues missed century, hails Glenn Phillips
In J&K's Doda, women self-help groups get an income boost through commercial floriculture
Digital Desk | Jammu, Nov 1 (IANS) Commercial floriculture is proving to be a powerful engine for the economic independence and development of women in the rural stretches of Jammu and Kashmir. The change is evident from the empowerment of women in Doda district, where the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have taken up the task of floriculture. The women-led SHGs are growing, harvesting, and adding value to host of ornamental crops in Sartingal village of Bhaderwah of Doda, under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM). This has resulted in steady incomes for multiple households, women gaining entrepreneurial skills, and securing leadership roles in agriculture. A SHG of women farmers led by the cluster coordinator Nadia Farooq, who embraced marigold farming on a piece of barren land with the assistance of CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), attributed the new found success to the Ministry of Science and Technology's Floriculture mission. I'm thankful to Ministry of Science and Technology, who encouraged us to start marigold farming and provided us with the quality planting material besides giving us training to learn the latest practices in agro-technologies, Farooq, Cluster Coordinator of NRLM in Sartingal village, said. Months ago, five women from this cluster had joined the Floriculture Mission on trial basis. They cultivating marigold on a barren piece of land and the venture turned out to be profitable one and have now been selling flowers to the suppliers in Jammu, for the past one-and-a-half month. A local resident Rani, who has been associated with Umeed Scheme for past eight years, has emerged as an inspiring example of women's empowerment and self-reliance. Sharing her journey, Rani said that she initially started her entrepreneurial journey with a small business. She has been in marigold cultivation for the past eight years. Speaking to IANS, she added that she has successfully sold marigold flowers worth more than Rs 3 lakh in the market, creating an additional source of income for herself and her family. Appreciating the support by Floriculture Department, she said that they receive seeds from the department along with regular awareness programmes and guidance to improve their cultivation practices.
Traffic Advisory For Amit Shah's Maha Padyatra
Restrictions would also be imposed on traffic movement around Chappel Road, King Koti, Boggulakunta, Bata Junction, Sujatha School and Stanley College. Passengers were advised to plan their travel in advance
280 kmph, 8 Coaches, 557 Passengers: What Will India's 1st Bullet Train Offer
The manufacturing process of India' first indigenous bullet train is currently underway at the Bharat Earth Movers Limited facility in Bengaluru.
Harmanpreet's hat-trick sinks Malaysia as India keep perfect ACT unbeaten record
Ashwini Vaishnaw Shares Sneak Peak Into India's First Bullet Train
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has shared a first look at India's first bullet trainset, currently being manufactured at BEML's Aditya plant in Bengaluru. The minister posted a video on X, inviting viewers to turn up the volume as the country's high-speed rail project takes shape. The trainset is part of India's push to introduce high-speed rail services, with the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor being developed as the country's first bullet train route.
Ashwini Vaishnaw Flags Off Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper, Showcases 'Make In India' Push
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train on Karnataka Rajyotsava, highlighting India's growing rail manufacturing capabilities under the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. Emphasising upgraded designs, expanding global exports and rapid progress in high-speed rail technology, Vaishnaw said the project reflects India's journey towards world-class railway infrastructure.
Why Gambhir calls India's NZ T20I triumph incredible
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir lauded the team's incredible T20I series victory over New Zealand, attributing it to the players' ruthless approach despite minimal preparation time. He highlighted the challenges faced by an inexperienced squad touring New Zealand for the first time and praised captain Shreyas Iyer's leadership.
Woman's Decomposed Body Found In Locked Delhi House
The decomposed body of a 45-year-old woman, Sona, was discovered in her locked house in southeast Delhi's Kalkaji area on Sunday after neighbours reported a foul smell. Police found no signs of forced entry or foul play, and the body has been sent for post-mortem as efforts are made to contact her sister.
Delaware couple wins disputed backyard land after 20 years, despite neighbours' $30,000 demand
'The Narrative Was Dominated By The Opposition': Rahul Shrivastava On The Ramlila Maidan Rally
Senior Journalist Rahul Shrivastava argues that the Opposition succeeded in seizing attention through its public protests and Ramlila Maidan rally, while Congress used the event to strengthen ties within the INDIA bloc by giving alliance partners visibility and space to push their own political agendas.
'Biggest Gainer Is Congress': Ashutosh On Opposition's Ramlila Maidan Push
Senior journalist Ashutosh argued that the biggest political beneficiary of the Opposition's campaign over voter rolls and the Election Commission is the Congress Party. He said Rahul Gandhi has emerged as the undisputed leader of the Opposition, while the BJP appears increasingly reactive by repeatedly responding to his allegations. According to Ashutosh, the ruling party's aggressive counter-campaigns indicate that Rahul Gandhi's narrative is gaining traction in the political arena.
Without Proof, It's Just Politics: Rajat Sethi Questions Congress' EC Campaign
Author and political analyst Rajat Sethi argued that while the Opposition is free to build a political narrative around voter roll revisions and the Election Commission, its allegations will remain political rhetoric unless backed by concrete evidence. Referring to the INDIA bloc's campaign against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Sethi said that without the endorsement of a constitutional authority or a court, repeated protests and rallies may generate headlines but are unlikely to fundamentally alter the political landscape.
Teachers' Body Urges Centre To Find Alternative To TET
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's reported directive to close government primary schools with low student enrolment: Reports
SRK sneaks out for a late-night drive to see King tribute on sea link ahead of 61st birthday
'Rahul Gandhi Is Bringing The Opposition Together': Senior Journalist On INDIA Bloc's Unity Push
Senior Journalist Bhupendra Choubey argued that the most significant outcome of the Opposition's Ramlila Maidan rally was not the demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal, but Rahul Gandhi's attempt to strengthen opposition cohesion. By sharing the stage with leaders across the INDIA bloc and giving them space to raise their own issues, Rahul signalled a broader coalition-building strategy ahead of future electoral battles.
0-3 down to back-to-back wins: Tim Seifert on New Zealand's late fightback vs India
0-3 down to back-to-back wins: Tim Seifert on New Zealand's late fightback vs India
Referee accidentally fractures college football player's leg
A referee accidentally fractures a college football player's leg during a bizarre incident in the first half of East Carolina Pirates' win against Temple Owls.
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Germany's Streets Descend Into Chaos As Protesters Loot Shops And Attack Police
Germany has been rocked by a night of violent unrest as youth demonstrations over education and the rising cost of living spiralled into riots across several major cities. Frankfurt witnessed some of the worst scenes, with hooded rioters smashing shop windows, looting stores and attacking police officers. At least two stores were looted, several others were damaged, and 30 people were detained. Several protesters and police officers were also injured before authorities managed to bring the situation under control by early Sunday morning. The demonstrations, organised by the Gen Z regelt campaign group, took place in 34 German cities. The group later distanced itself from violence. Meanwhile, Switzerland also witnessed clashes in Zurich, where masked protesters set fires, launched fireworks and damaged shops and public transport stops.
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