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India leads global green hydrogen supply at over 5.5 lakh tonnes annually

India has emerged as the global leader in green hydrogen supply commitments, with Indian companies signing agreements covering over 5.5 lakh metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) as of October 2026

29 Oct 2026 4:59 pm
PM Modi to inaugurate forest eco-trail in Gujarat's Ekta Nagar on October 31

Located in Limdi village, the eco-trail aims to showcase Indias 'Unity in Diversity' through thematic exhibits highlighting the countrys wildlife, natural wealth, social progress, cultural heritage and spiritual traditions

29 Oct 2026 4:44 pm
Piyush Goyal says India-US trade deal will protect farmers' interests

Piyush Goyal said that the India-US free trade agreement would not compromise the sensitive interests of Indian farmers and would place India at a very strong comparative advantage

29 Oct 2026 4:12 pm
Pune techie dies by suicide after alleged social media blackmail, 2 arrested

Two men have been arrested in Bihar for allegedly blackmailing a 22-year-old Pune IT employee through fake social media accounts and extorting Rs 1.77 lakh. Police said the employee died by suicide on October 1, and investigators have frozen Rs 1.14 lakh while searching for other suspects

29 Oct 2026 3:36 pm
CBI court reserves order on framing of charges in NEET UG paper leak case

The Rouse Avenue court on Thursday reserved orders on framing of charges in the NEET UG Paper Leak case. There are 14 accused named by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The court will pronounce its order on November 18.

29 Oct 2026 3:29 pm
Congress alleges SIR conspiracy to deny voting rights, demands CEC's removal

The party reiterated its demands for Kumars removal, suspension of the SIR exercise and a revamp of the ECINET portal, alleging that the electoral roll revision was being used to delete legitimate voters names

29 Oct 2026 3:25 pm
Rahul Gandhi calls for public support for Congress-led march at Ramlila Maidan

Rahul Gandhi appealed to citizens across political affiliations to join the proposed march, saying it was not intended for any single political party but for the country

29 Oct 2026 3:15 pm
Mumbai drug syndicate case: Delhi Crime Branch arrests wanted mother and son

Delhi Polices Crime Branch has arrested a wanted mother-son duo, Neelam Rana, 47, and Rahul Rana, 27, in connection with an alleged organised drug syndicate. Both were wanted in cases registered in Mumbai under the MCOCA and NDPS Act, police said

29 Oct 2026 3:01 pm
Jharkhand: Elephant dies after falling into irrigation well in West Singhbhum

An adult elephant was found dead in an irrigation well in Jharkhands West Singhbhum district on Thursday. Villagers suspect it fell on slippery ground after rainfall. The elephant belonged to a 22-member herd, which reportedly damaged around 70 decimals of paddy fields

29 Oct 2026 3:00 pm
Haryana: Man arrested from Faridabad for Punjab grenade attack

A man responsible for a hand grenade attack in Punjab was arrested in a village, in Faridabad. He is said to have links with Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI and police are now investigating him.

29 Oct 2026 2:59 pm
Preparations in full swing at Ramlila Maidan ahead of INDIA bloc Nov 1 rally

Ramlila maidan is getting prepared to host the INDIA bloc's november 1 rally. In a video message, Rahul gandhi urges people and students to join the march and calls it a march to save democracy.

29 Oct 2026 2:32 pm
Gujarat: Fire engulfs two garment companies in Kandla Special Economic Zone

A fire broke out at two garment companies in Gujarats Kandla Special Economic Zone at 11 am on Thursday. The blaze reportedly destroyed garments worth crores of rupees. Two fire brigade teams were deployed to the site and were working to bring the fire under control

29 Oct 2026 2:28 pm
Odisha plans air evacuations after Cyclone Arnab leaves 300 villages flooded

NDRF and the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force has begun rescue operations in the affected areas. However, air evacuations could be delayed due to low cloud levels and continued rainfall, officials said

29 Oct 2026 2:21 pm
Locomotive trolley derails in Assams Lumding-Badarpur section; services hit

The incident occurred at around 8.50 am when the front trolley of the locomotive hauling the 15616 Silchar-Guwahati Express derailed between Badarpur and Sukritipur stations, an official statement said

29 Oct 2026 2:04 pm
Kerala HC denies arrest of judge in fatal accident case involving his minor son

The Kerala High Court on Thursday directed the police not to arrest an Additional District and Sessions Judge in connection with a fatal car accident involving his 17-year-old son, killing a scooterist in Cheranalloor here

29 Oct 2026 1:31 pm
Goa: Fire destroys over 150 shops in Vasco market, no casualties reported

The major fire spread through the market around midnight on Wednesday, causing serious damage to shops and goods. No injuries were reported from the fire. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant stated the state government would provide financial help to the affected shopkeepers

29 Oct 2026 1:21 pm
Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav claims win in 5 UP MLC seats

Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav claimed that the party had won five Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council (MLC) seats, expressing confidence that the SP would form a full-majority government after the 2027 Assembly elections.

29 Oct 2026 12:55 pm
Russia-Ukraine war: Drone attacks on Moscow trigger airport restrictions

Russian Air defence systems have destroyed about 30 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) approaching the city, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin told Russian Media. New russian air defence systems are forcing the Ukrainian Armed Forces to change drone routes

29 Oct 2026 12:50 pm
Saudi airlines announce extra India flights for stranded Indian travellers

Flynas has announced additional flights from Dammam to six Indian destinations: Lucknow, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kozhikode and Kochi

29 Oct 2026 12:42 pm
Rajasthan: Senior IAS officer placed on APO amid property purchase controversy

The Rajasthan government has placed IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal, under 'Awaiting Posting Orders' (APO) amid a brewing controversy surrounding alleged large-scale property acquisitions linked to him and his family.

29 Oct 2026 12:31 pm
Kerala: Fire breaks out in fishing boats engine, no casualties reported

The boat, named RJ, drifted towards the underside of the old bridge after the rope securing it caught fire and snapped, making firefighting operations difficult. Fire and Rescue Services personnel deployed two fire tenders, with one vehicle positioned on the bridge to spray water. The boat continued to drift, hampering efforts to douse the fire

29 Oct 2026 11:34 am
Maharashtra MLC polls: NCP (SP) winner says voters left chits mocking Chavan

Patil defeated Chavan by 18,124 votes in the Aurangabad Graduates constituency after a prolonged counting process. According to an official release, Patil secured 85,876 votes, while Chavan received 67,752 votes after the counting of second-preference votes

29 Oct 2026 11:10 am
Maharashtra MLC polls: Cong hails Wanjari's Nagpur win as victory for democracy

Wanjari, the sitting MLC, secured 67,231 votes against Kohales 63,960, retaining the seat for the Congress after a counting process that lasted more than 40 hours. The result was declared in the early hours of Thursday

29 Oct 2026 10:55 am
PM Modi reviews projects worth Rs 16,000 crore at 54th PRAGATI meeting

The meeting, held at Seva Teerth, focused on railway station redevelopment, pharmaceutical manufacturing and the PM Ekta Malls initiative aimed at supporting local artisans and businesses.

29 Oct 2026 10:44 am
India at UN: More women in armed forces can protect females in conflict zones

Citing reports by the UN Secretary-General and the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Harish highlighted the scale of the challenges facing women in conflict-affected regions

29 Oct 2026 10:04 am
Cyclone Arnab weakens: Rain eases in Odishas Rayagada, Andhra assesses damage

Rainfall has eased in Odishas Rayagada district as Cyclone Arnab weakens, though authorities remain on high alert. In Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu briefed Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the damage, reporting that crops across more than 70,000 hectares have been inundated

29 Oct 2026 9:36 am
Houthis report 101 Saudi airstrikes as fighting intensifies across Yemen

Al-Nuzaili claimed the operations neutralised 239 Houthi fighters and destroyed or damaged 117 military vehicles and pieces of combat equipment, reports Xinhua news agency.

29 Oct 2026 9:29 am
Trump says Xi nuclear meeting 'maybe single most important'

There'll be a meeting set up very soon, and I think a lot of progress is being made

29 Oct 2026 9:23 am
US adds BGI-linked companies to forced labour list, restricts imports from China

He said the department had over the past two months systematically dismantled every single one of these organisations.

29 Oct 2026 9:19 am
US Justice Department highlights India partnership in fight against cyber fraud

We've worked with Indian law enforcement to shut down tech support and government imposter fraud schemes throughout India, Goldberg said.

29 Oct 2026 9:16 am
India-US defence pact enters second year as Singh and Hegseth review cooperation

India and the US inked the defence framework pact in October last year that sets an ambitious roadmap to further bolster the bilateral defence partnership between the two strategic partners.

29 Oct 2026 9:11 am
Cyclone Arnab: Five dead in Andhra Pradesh, Rs 5 lakh compensation to families

About 57,000 people have been evacuated from low-lying areas and coastal regions, a senior National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) official said.

29 Oct 2026 9:08 am
BJP and Samajwadi Party win eight seats in UP Legislative Council elections

In Maharashtra, the BJP-led ruling Mahayuti was leading in three seats while the Opposition NCP (SP) was ahead in two seats

29 Oct 2026 9:05 am
Maharashtra MLC elections: Congresss Abhijeet Wanjari defeats BJP in Nagpur

Congresss Abhijeet Wanjari retained the Nagpur Division Graduates constituency in the Maharashtra MLC elections, defeating BJPs Sudhakar Kohale by 3,271 votes after more than 40 hours of counting. The Maha Vikas Aghadi won three of the five seats, while the ruling Mahayuti secured two

29 Oct 2026 9:04 am
China sets Guinness World Record with 110 humanoid robots dancing together

Developed by AgiBot, the Expedition A3 robots executed complex, coordinated movements together.

29 Oct 2026 9:01 am
Daily peanuts may support cognitive health as you age, researchers find

Researchers found that eating 60 grams of peanuts daily improved brain insulin sensitivity in older adults, specifically enhancing response in memory-related regions like the hippocampus

29 Oct 2026 8:54 am
Spain train collision kills 68, injures 80 in Castilla-La Mancha region

A total of 147 people were on the Iryo train while 397 were on the Renfe train

29 Oct 2026 8:51 am
Israel election: Projections give Netanyahu bloc 53 seats, opposition bloc 48

Parties representing Arab Israelis were projected to win 19 seats.

29 Oct 2026 8:48 am
Men, memories, and some spice

You must never spurn the opportunity of listening to Shashi Tharoor speak on cricket. The cricket romantic enthralled his NCPA audience last Saturday through lines, lengths, and overall accuracy

29 Oct 2026 8:45 am
Rail commuters must act sensibly in times of crisis

We need clear, continual and proper announcements when this is at a boiling point

29 Oct 2026 8:39 am
Harshada Jadhav-Deshmukh wins maiden election, defeats BJP-backed rival in Pune

Bags 1.11L votes against BJP candidate; fulfils dads electoral dream

29 Oct 2026 8:36 am
Maharashtra: Driver killed, 10 injured as Jabalpur-Nagpur sleeper bus overturns

A private sleeper bus travelling from Jabalpur to Nagpur overturned near an under-construction flyover in Kanhan around 4 am on Wednesday, killing its 40-year-old driver and injuring at least 10 passengers, including children. Police and locals cut open the windows to rescue trapped passengers

29 Oct 2026 8:31 am
'Guess how many seats Congress won?: PM Modi mocks Rahul Gandhi's party

In a post on X, PM Modi said, MLC elections in 28 seats across four big states Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. Elections were held using ballot papers. Guess how many seats Congress won

28 Oct 2026 10:32 pm
Bawankule directs PMC to expedite Phulewada, Bhidewada development

Bawankule has directed the Pune civic body to expedite development at Phulewada and Bhidewada ahead of Mahatma Jyotirao Phules bicentenary year. The meeting also discussed OBC student hostels, recruitment backlogs and welfare measures for Denotified and Nomadic Tribes

28 Oct 2026 10:29 pm
CJP backs INDIA blocs November 1 rally, seeks Gyanesh Kumars resignation

In a statement, the CJP said a fundamental principle of democracy was that people should choose their government, rather than the government choosing its voters. It alleged that the SIR exercise had undermined this principle and said Kumar had lost the trust required to oversee free and fair elections

28 Oct 2026 10:25 pm
PMRDA launches instant online system for three land-related certificates

Developed under the Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act and the Government Process Re-engineering (GPR) initiative, the GIS-based geoportal aims to make planning-related services faster, more transparent and accessible to citizens

28 Oct 2026 10:05 pm
Maharashtra weather: Dahanu tops state temperature chart at 36.7 degrees Celsius

Dahanu in the Konkan region recorded the state's highest maximum temperature at 36.7 degrees Celsius, while Nashik recorded the lowest minimum at 14.3 degrees Celsius, according to the weather bulletin

28 Oct 2026 9:47 pm
WATCH | UAE confers Order of Zayed II on Captain Smit Machchhar and crew

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on the crew members involved in the incident, recognising their bravery and efforts to protect passengers and ensure the safety of the aircraft during the emergency

28 Oct 2026 5:17 pm
Telangana Congress demands special trains for INDIA bloc rally in Delhi

The demonstration was organised to demand the operation of special trains from Telangana to New Delhi to facilitate party workers and citizens travelling to attend the INDIA blocs mega 'Vote Bachao Maha Rally' scheduled for November 1

28 Oct 2026 4:50 pm
Maharashtra Governor urges youth to lead campaign against addiction

Speaking at an event under the Sashakt Yuva, Sashakt Bharat (Empowered Youth, Empowered India) campaign at Mahakavi Kalidas Kalamandir in Nashik, the Governor stressed the importance of discipline, concentration and good habits in shaping young peoples character

28 Oct 2026 4:34 pm