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A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana is scheduled to hear the pleas filed by Patna resident Rakesh Kumar Singh and advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi
AISA activists staged a third consecutive day of protests in Delhi, marching toward Jantar Mantar and demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation. Police used heavy barricading as protesters attempted to advance. The mobilisation comes amid wider opposition to SIR and alleged voter roll irregularities
National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah criticised the Election Commission over alleged voter roll deletions during the SIR exercise and questioned CEC Gyanesh Kumars role. He said growing public protests showed that people were finding the courage to challenge the process and that change was coming
Three women journalists have alleged sexual harassment by police personnel while covering a protest at Delhis Jantar Mantar. Congress demanded an FIR and action, while Delhi Police transferred the complaints to the Crime Branch for inquiry. The Press Council of India sought immediate action
MPSC aspirants have been protesting over several demands, including the removal of the MPSC chairman and greater transparency in the conduct of examinations
Congress leader Sachin Pilot accused CEC Gyanesh Kumar of undermining the Election Commissions independence during the SIR of electoral rolls. Pilot also raised concerns over Rajasthans drought conditions, Punjab law and order, and Congress leader Vishvendra Singhs show-cause notice
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a missile launch that state media claimed used AI to adjust its trajectory at low altitude. South Korea disputed Pyongyangs claim, saying the missile remained within its detection and interception capabilities and violated UN resolutions
Irans foreign minister said Sunday that military action and sanctions cannot resolve the conflict with the US, calling for negotiations instead. Talks remain stalled over the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran demands an end to maritime disruptions and sanctions amid rising regional tensions
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging its engine room, according to UKMTO. The crew were unharmed and no environmental impact was reported. The incident comes as Iran-US tensions remain high over control of the vital shipping route
Russia struck Kyivs Northern Bridge amid a fresh wave of attacks as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met President Volodymyr Zelensky. Germany is expected to announce over $1 billion in military support, including combat drones, satellite technology and systems to strengthen Ukraines air defence
Philippine authorities arrested more than 240 foreign workers, mostly Chinese, during raids on two suspected illegal POGO sites in Mindanao. Officials seized computers, phones, laptops and SIM cards while investigating possible human trafficking offences, with others facing deportation
Machchhar, who suffered serious injuries in the September 30 incident, described the attack during a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
A fire broke out at a garment factory on the second floor of a building in Delhis Gandhi Nagar on Sunday morning. Eight fire units, including three water tenders, responded and brought the blaze under control by 11:10 am. No casualties were reported
A US Marine has been arrested in Okinawa over the alleged murder and theft of a 39-year-old Japanese woman at a Naha hotel. Japan has demanded full US cooperation and stricter discipline among military personnel, amid longstanding concerns over crimes involving US forces in Okinawa
Imran Khans PTI will proceed with its long march to Islamabad after talks with the Pakistan government failed over access to the jailed former PM. The party plans to mobilize supporters across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while the government vows to block protesters from entering Islamabad
Pezeshkian's assessment of the impact of economic pressure contrasts sharply with that of US President Donald Trump, who has described Iran as facing severe economic and military difficulties
The pilot reported electrical problems and declared an emergency as it approached the coast on the flight from Bermuda, according to air traffic control audio posted by LiveATC.net
The hurricane center said large surf associated with Nolo will likely inundate some of the low-lying atolls
Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trump, when asked about his upcoming strategy regarding Iran, initially suggested that revealing his plans would generate significant headlines
He urged people to register their protests against the government on the 'Satyagraha' platform, which he launched a day after the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, to ensure help for people wherever truth was being crushed
The Israeli Prime Minister said the honour was usually reserved for his country's own citizens. It's our highest honour that we give on our Independence Day
Activist Yogendra Yadav and senior advocate Prashant Bhushan were among those detained; AISA was also joined by senior advocates Kapil Sibal, Nitya Ramakrishnan, Pallav Sisodia
Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar and School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse, also launched the schools Madhushala to Gyanshala QR code-based knowledge bank on this occasion
Samuel was a warrior ruler who battled the Byzantine Empire to expand his kingdom, but was ultimately defeated and died shortly afterward in 1014
The arrests followed a 16-month investigation into an auto dealership whose co-owners reported extortion demands in June 2025, followed by two attacks involving arson and shootings at its Langley and Surrey locations, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said in a statement on Friday
G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel from their emergency reserves to combat record high prices
Doodlepalooza in Nevada makes world record for the biggest pool party for dogs
They have Lung Fung Tuk soup and Mapo Tofu Tuku and Chicken Manchow Mundhe, he concluded.
Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed visited injured Indian pilot Smit Machchhar in hospital and praised his courage after the flydubai FZ1073 incident, while the Indian Embassy said the pilot was recovering well
UAE Attorney-General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said the co-pilot began executing his plan during the flight, attacking the captain inside the flight deck using a crash axe and attempting to take control of the aircraft
The cases have been registered under Sections 223, 221, 132 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The sections relate to alleged violations of prohibitory orders, obstruction of public servants and unlawful assembly. Police are investigating the cases
Historic Padmadurg Fort in Maharashtra is set for repairs after MP Sunil Tatkare directed officials to transfer Rs 2 crore to the Archaeological Department and expedite the work, with tourism development also planned
The hairball was completely removed through a complex surgical procedure led by Dr Biju I G Nair, senior consultant in the Department of Paediatric Surgery at the hospital. The girl recovered well, resumed eating normally and was discharged, the doctor said
Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has praised Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar for his actions during a recent emergency, calling them exceptionally brave. Singh highlighted Machchhars physical and mental resolve
According to a report by Al Arabiya English on Friday (local time), the Omani co-pilot had previously been barred from flying in Oman over concerns about his extremist views, which were allegedly influenced by an earlier stay in Syria
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, who is the chairman of the educational trust, made the announcement while addressing a press conference. He said Modi is scheduled to arrive at Baramati airport at around 10 am before proceeding to Vidya Pratishthan for the inauguration
The first tremor, measuring 3.3 magnitude, was recorded at around 7.46 am, according to the district disaster management cell. Its epicentre was located at a depth of 7 km in Gadhala village of Aundha Nagnath tehsil
Modi govt has achieved a historic milestone by securing the deportation of hardened narco-trafficking kingpin Navpreet Singh from Trkiye. HM Amit Shah said Singh had obtained Turkish citizenship using the fake identity of Navab Virk and continued to smuggle heroin and methamphetamine from Afghanistan to India
Addressing a community gathering organised by the US Indian Community Foundation, Piyush Goyal made a strong pitch for US companies and Indian-American entrepreneurs to invest in India, particularly in emerging technology and data infrastructure
To mitigate energy costs, Trump mentioned the US might request the release of diesel reserves from an European nation
In a report posted on X, the UKMTO Operations Centre said it had received information about an incident involving a crude oil tanker in the area late at night on Friday
The Congress's decision to name Masood, a prominent Muslim face from West UP, as the working president is being seen as a signal that Congress will engage in some hard bargaining with Samajwadi Party before the 2027 alliance firms up
In Ranchi, three persons were arrested with 97 kg of ganja in a joint operation of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Ranchi and Nagri police within Nagri police station limits on Friday, an officer said
Oh, we have a very good relationship with Europe, and, uh, they wanted to do it because they have a lot of diesel, Trump said
The Opposition's vote theft allegations against Gyanesh Kumar gained momentum following a media report claiming differences within the poll panel
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The party has fielded its former state president Madan Mohan Jha for re-election from the Darbhanga Teachers seat
After eight weeks, we want a full compliance report as regards the removal of the encroachments as directed by us. No further time shall be granted, it said
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