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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The National Capital will begin restricting the entry of vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not comply with BS-VI emission standards from November 1, as part of the government's measures to tackle rising pollution levels during the winter season. The restriction will remain in force until January 31, 2027. According to estimates from the transport department, more than 10 lakh vehicles across Delhi-NCR, including Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Fari

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The US Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75-4 per cent, along with two dissenting votes in favour of a rate increase, suggests growing support within the central bank for a rate hike in December, a report said on Thursday. The Fed's policy statement acknowledged strong economic growth and persistent inflationary pressures but indicated policymakers wanted additional data before taking further action, the report from Axis Bank

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Actor Esha Deol has spoken out against the disrespectful treatment of Jaya Bachchan, Hema Malini and other veteran actors by social media trolls and at times paparazzi too. The actress said that the photographers are being guided and encouraged such interactions for social media traction. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Esha said that photographers should not be held solely responsible for their behaviour, as they are often guided by the people managi

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Actress Jane Fonda and Eva Longoria have paid tributes to legendary civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, remembering her as a fierce advocate for justice, a feminist icon and an inspiring mentor. Jane Fonda said she was heartbroken by Huertas loss, highlighting her pivotal role in securing better wages, healthcare, retirement benefits and safer working conditions for labourers. She wrote on Instagram: I am heartbroken. In a year of major losses this is a big

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Women observing the Karwa Chauth fast should avoid activities such as cutting, sewing and using sharp objects, astrologer Pandit Shipra Sachdev said, outlining the religious customs and precautions associated with the festival. Speaking to IANS, Pandit Sachdev said Karwa Chauth holds special significance for married Hindu women, who observe the fast for their husbands' longevity and a happy married life. The fast is traditionally observed without food or w

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 29 (IANS) Rain-battered roads across Chennai are set for renovation, with Rs 130.19 crore allocated to repair 678 roads amid mounting complaints from motorists over potholes, damaged surfaces and waterlogging that makes daily travel hazardous. Tenders have been invited to improve roads covering 148.10 kilometres across the Greater Chennai Corporations 15 zones under the Chief Ministers Urban Development Scheme. Renovation work will begin once the tender process is com

Digital Desk | Manchester, Oct 29 (IANS) Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca heaped praise on his players for surviving the Brighton scare on penalties in the Carabao Cup fourth round at the Etihad Stadium here. Holders City, who rallied back twice in regulation time, won the game on penalties 4-3 to march into the quarterfinals, where they will face Bradford City. To be honest, since I've been here we never practised penalties, Maresca said after the win. City got the work done with Phil Foden

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) A key meeting of the BJP's National General Secretaries began on Thursday under the chairmanship of party President Nitin Nabin at the party headquarters in New Delhi. BJP National General Secretaries, including B.L. Santhosh, Sunil Bansal, Vinod Tawde, Smriti Irani, Satish Poonia, Sanjay Bhatia and Biplab Kumar Deb, among others, are attending the meeting. The meeting is expected to discuss the Opposition's programmes, the prevailing political situation i

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 29 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP), after securing five seats in the latest Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elections, has described its performance as an indication of the public mood ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, asserting that the results reflect what could unfold in the next state polls. Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party received a significant boost ahead of the crucial Assembly elections after winning five of the 11 Legislative Council seats contested

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 29 (IANS)Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi, H. D. Kumaraswamy, Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka, and BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra on Thursday paid tribute to Kannada superstar and Karnataka Ratna awardee Puneeth Rajkumar on his fifth death anniversary. In his tribute, Shivakumar said Puneeth Rajkumar became a beloved member of households across Karnataka through his innocent smile, humility, and talent as an actor. He s

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Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate three Banas Dairy projects worth a combined Rs 407.56 crore in Gujarats Banaskantha district on Friday and lay the foundation stones for two Bio-CNG plants at Tharad and Radhanpur, as part of his two-day visit to the state on October 30 and 31. The projects to be inaugurated include the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC) at Bhildi, built at a cost of Rs 324.77 crore; a French fries processing p

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The procurement of six Rabi crops increased from 2,302 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) during 2004-05 to 2013-14 to 3,921 LMT during 2014-15 to 2025-26, as the minimum support price (MSP) payments rose from Rs 2.65 lakh crore to Rs 8.36 lakh crore, an official factsheet said on Thursday. The government approved increased MSPs for all mandated Rabi crops for the Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2027-28 on September 30, with an estimated Rs 90,962 crore to be paid to fa

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 29 (IANS) The Gujarat government has increased the number of fellows under its 'Sardar Patel Good Governance CM Fellowship Programme' from 41 to 47 and expanded the number of projects from 20 to 45, with a focus on improving the implementation of government schemes across sectors including healthcare, agriculture, nutrition and urban development. The decision was taken by the General Administration Department (GAD), which functions under Chief Minister Bhupendra P

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 29 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has tightened character verification rules for candidates selected for direct recruitment to government jobs, declaring that individuals associated with organisations advocating violent changes to the existing social system will be considered ineligible for appointment. The move comes amid controversy over calls for 'regime change' during a recent protest and has drawn criticism from the Opposition Samajwadi Party and Congress. U

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 22: Employer-provided health insurance can be useful, but it may not match every households needs. A family may include young children, ageing parents or members with

Digital Desk | Miami, Oct 29 (IANS) Inter Miami CF played out a 2-2 draw at home against FC Cincinnati in MLS regular season action. Strikes from forward Luis Suarez and winger Riquelme Fillipi, his first as an Inter Miami player, secured the point for the team at Nu Stadium. After a hard-fought first 45 minutes, Inter Miami ultimately found the opener in the second half as Surez broke the deadlock in the 61st minute. Casemiro picked up Surez inside the left side of the box, where the legendary

Digital Desk | Sydney, Oct 29 (IANS) A teenager who was critically injured in a drive-by shooting southeast of Brisbane has died in hospital, police said on Thursday. The 19-year-old woman was taken to the hospital after she was shot in the neck and head by two masked men who opened fire on a crowd outside a boxing event about 28 km southeast of central Brisbane in the state of Queensland on Saturday night. Queensland Police Service Detective Inspector Ian Galpin told reporters that she died in

Digital Desk | Seoul, Oct 29 (IANS) North Korea fired about a dozen short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday, the South Korean military said, in an apparent cold rebuff to Seoul's offer for talks aimed at easing border tensions sparked by a recent land mine blast. The missiles were launched from the Wonsan area on the North's east coast at around 12:30 pm and flew about 250 kilometres, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said, adding that further analysis of other spe

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) Actor Ahan Shetty is gearing up for his next film, 'Sanki,' following the success of Border 2.' The action drama, directed by Tinu Suresh Desai, is scheduled to begin shooting in Bhopal on October 30. Written by Gyanendra Vasudev, the film will combine romance, intense emotions, and high-octane action. While the makers have kept the storyline under wraps, they plan to reveal more details about the project in the coming months. Director Tinu Suresh Desai, know

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has strongly rebuked veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah over latter boasting himself as 'proud Dimagi Naxal'. Rijiju also called him extremely harmful to India's democracy. The matter pertains to Naseeruddin Shah launching a scathing attack on the government, sharing a video of himself talking to the camera as he flaunted his badge of Dimagi Naxal, a term coined by Prime Minister Modi in his Independence Day ad

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Zoho's Chief Scientist and Co-founder Sridhar Vembu on Thursday said that AI-driven changes could help industries and businesses that previously could not afford to hire software engineers, digital marketers may be able to hire them as the cost of such services falls. Artificial intelligence (AI) is enabling a single worker using AI tools to perform the work previously done by much larger teams, Vembu said, warning that the shift could lead to a painful ec

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The Janata Dal (United) and the BJP on Thursday criticised the Congress party over its performance in the recent Legislative Council elections, saying the party and its INDIA bloc allies should respond to the questions raised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the use of ballot papers. The remarks came after PM Modi took a swipe at Congress over the results of the Legislative Council elections held across 28 constituencies in four states using ballo

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) Actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani penned a heartfelt birthday wish for his sister, Deepshikha Deshmukh. In his heartfelt note, he expressed his love and admiration for her on her special day. Taking to Instagram, Jackky shared an emotional note in which he described Deepshikha as his ock, confidant, and an inspiration to everyone around her. To the one who has been my rock, my confidant, and an inspiration to all, words will never be enough for how much you mea

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 29 (IANS) The CPI(M) leadership has decided to challenge any move by the West Bengal government to bar teachers recruited henceforth in the state-run schools from contesting any election for panchayats, municipal bodies, Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies. The challenge by the CPI(M) leadership comes amid an announcement by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday, saying that a new clause will be introduced in the recruitment rules of the West Bengal School Se

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Hollywood star Chris Pratt penned a birthday note for his elder brother Cully, calling him his first hero and crediting him for shaping the man he is today. Chris took to Instagram, where he shared a string of images featuring him, his brother and their parents. The glimpses are from the special moments they have shared in their childhood to now. Sharing how he looked up to Cully as a child and even wore his clothes because they smelled good, the star praised

Digital Desk | Seoul, Oct 29 (IANS) Hyundai Motor said on Thursday that its third-quarter net profit fell 24.2 per cent from a year earlier due to production disruptions and sluggish global demand. Net profit for the July-September period came to 1.93 trillion won (US$1.4 billion), down from 2.54 trillion won a year earlier, the automaker said in a regulatory filing. Operating profit rose 5.5 per cent on-year to 2.67 trillion won, while revenue fell 3.4 per cent to 45.11 trillion won, reports Yo

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Australia will have to wait until their home Test series against New Zealand in December to bring Steve Smith back into contention, with scans confirming a cervical facet joint injury that forced the experienced batter to miss the ongoing series decider against South Africa in Cape Town. Smith developed neck pain on the fourth day of the second ICC World Test Championship encounter against the Proteas in Gqeberha last week. The issue persisted, and restric

Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 29 (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard launched an operationon Thursday to rescue the crew of a Singapore-bound bulk carrier stranded near the Ravva oilfield off the Kakinada coast in Andhra Pradesh. The bulk carrier, 'Sigma Pearl', sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, was stranded while navigating through the Ravva oilfield in KG Basin due to engine failure. The cargo ship was suspected to have suffered engine failure under the impact of severe cyclonic storm Arn

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Actress Ada-Nicole Sanger has wrapped up the shooting of Grown Ups 3 and described the experience as a dream come true. Nicole Sanger, who will be seen playing the role of Donna in the upcoming installment, took to Instagram and thanked the team, saying she would miss working with the team every day and looked forward to audiences watching the film. Thats a wrap on GU3! Im going to miss coming to work with the most incredible people every day - it has truly b

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Delhi Police's Central District has busted a syndicate involved in impersonation of bank account holders and arrested two accused for defrauding bank officials of Rs 22.56 lakh through fraudulent Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) instructions, officials said on Thursday. Assets worth approximately Rs 2.50 crore, including gold jewellery, 101 gold coins, cash and a SUV, have been seized in the present and connected cases. One of the arrested accused was als

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Actor Cezanne Khan celebrated 25 years of the iconic television show Kasautii Zindagii Kay on Thursday. He took a trip down memory lane by sharing nostalgic stills featuring himself and actress Shweta Tiwari, who played the beloved characters of Anurag Basu and Prerna Sharma respectively. Marking the silver jubilee of the show, Cezanne shared a collage of various stills from different scene from the original series. Sharing the post on his social media accoun

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 29 (IANS) The Meteorological Department has issued weather alerts for several districts of Rajasthan, forecasting rain, thunderstorms and strong winds till October 30. Wind speeds of 40-50 kmph are likely in parts of the state, while some districts may experience heavy rainfall and hailstorms. According to the forecast issued by the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur, the weather is likely to be affected by a cyclonic system and a Western Disturbance. Areas in Jaipur, Bhara

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 29 ( IANS) The Vigilance probe into KIIFBs land acquisitions in Kerala's Kannur could become one of the most politically sensitive tests for the Satheesan government, as it threatens to bring decisions taken during the previous LDF regime under scrutiny in the CPI(M)s strongest organisational bastion, home to former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, state secretary M.V. Govindan and senior leaders from the powerful Jayarajan factions. More than a routine fin

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Actor Puneet Issar has criticised veteran star Naseeruddin Shah over his remarks against the government, accusing him of selective criticism and questioning his silence on issues concerning national interest. Calling Naseeruddin his senior, teacher, and a respected artist, Issar told IANS that while everyone has the right to express their opinion and criticise the government, they should also speak up against those who allegedly seek to divide the country. Pu

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Bollywood star Preity Zinta seems to be observing Karwa Chauth for her husband, Gene Goodenough, but looks like the cloudy skies have left her waiting for the moon. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Preity shared her concern about being unable to spot the moon on the US East Coast as she continued with her fast. Is it just me or has the moon disappeared? Has any one seen the moon on the east coast? My karvachauth vrat is on & the moon is playing hide n seek in

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 29 (IANS) AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has convened a meeting of district secretaries on November 1 amid mounting pressure over the partys defeat in the 2026 Assembly elections, fresh bypoll setbacks and an unresolved rebellion involving senior leaders. Although no agenda has been announced, the meeting assumes significance as the partys general council and executive committee must be convened by December. Discussions could indicate how the leaders

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) US tech giant Amazon has reportedly laid off around 250 employees in its devices and services division, as the company aims to streamline operations and align staffing with product priorities. The company confirmed the job cuts after employees were informed through early-morning emails and text messages, according to multiple reports. Most of the affected employees were in software development roles, in Amazon's devices and services division, which develop

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 29 (IANS) Former West Bengal Minister Indranil Sen, who has been arrested by Kolkata Police in connection with an alleged fake Durga Puja pass scam linked to UNESCO-tagged festival tours, will be presented at a lower court on Thursday, and the public prosecutor will seek his police custody for further interrogation. He was arrested on Wednesday evening. An insider from the city police said that first he will be taken for medical examination from the Kolkata Police hea

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Music composer and singer Shekhar Ravjiani is all set to enter a new chapter of his life as he prepares to turn 50 next month. Turning to Instagram, Shekhar expressed gratitude as he reflected on his journey and to everyone who has stood by him over the years. She said he is looking forward to creating, learning, growing and living with renewed hunger and enthusiasm. Turning to the caption section, he wrote: Crazy to think that a month from now, I hit the hal

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Thursday said that the results of the Legislative Council elections had made it clear that the Congress is no longer relevant in Indian politics, adding that the party should introspect and stop politicising every issue. His remarks came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at the Congress over the results of the Legislative Council elections held across four states using ballot papers. Speaking to IANS, Khande

Digital Desk | Manchester, Oct 29 (IANS) Holders Manchester City battled back twice before beating Brighton and Hove Albion in a rollercoaster penalty shootout to reach the fifth round of the Carabao Cup. Holders Manchester City battled back twice before beating Brighton and Hove Albion in a rollercoaster penalty shootout to reach the fifth round of the Carabao Cup. City were thoroughly tested, with Malick Yalcouye opening the scoring for the visitors after 30 minutes. Mateo Kovacic levelled thi

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Oct 29 (IANS) Hollywood actress Amy Poehler feels that her hit medical drama The Pitt needs a more dosage of romance. The actress told the shows leading man Noah Wyle that the shows graphic hospital scenes should be balanced with a few more kisses between characters. The Parks and Recreation actress, 55, made the suggestion during the new episode of her Good Hang podcast, where she was joined by Noah, 55. The pair discussed his television career, including his breakth

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Oct 29 (IANS) Hollywood actress Jennifer Lawrence has shared that she somewhere had a feeling that her iconic film The Hunger Games would be a hit. She shared that filming some of its most daring stunts came with serious risks but she was game for it given her gut feeling about the project. The 36-year-old actress, who stars as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games franchise, recently looked back on the film that started it all and the stunts she pulled off to make it

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Actor Kunal Kemmu once spoke about his first meeting with Saif Ali Khan, and being nervous as he was dating his sister Soha Ali Khan. A video from Soha Ali Khans podcast has resurfaced, and it shows her asking her brother, and her husband if they remembered their 1st meeting. She said, Do you remember the first time the both of you met? Responding to the same, Saif said, Yeah, I do too. Can't remember where it was though. Kunal chimed in, as he said, It was a

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 28 (IANS) The Assam Rifles under the Army's Spear Corps have started preparations for the 10th edition of the Late Capt N Kenguruse, Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) Memorial Football Tournament, scheduled to take place at the IG Stadium in Kohima, Nagaland, between November 2 and November 9, 2026. A street performance at Kohima by the Indian Army and Assam Rifles Jazz Band, along with prominent singers from Nagaland, celebrated local talent and built enthusiasm for the event on

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Wednesday called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The Presidents office shared photographs of the meeting on social media, confirming the interaction between the two leaders. Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President of India's X handle posted this message. However, no offic

Digital Desk | United Nations, Oct 28 (IANS) India on Wednesday reiterated its rejection of laws that adversely affect the sovereignty of other countries as it voted for a General Assembly resolution demanding an end to the US embargo on Cuba. Soumya Nair, a counsellor in India's UN Mission, said New Delhi backs the Assembly's call to all countries to reject laws and regulations with extraterritorial effects that adversely affect the sovereignty of other states and the progress and prosperity of

Digital Desk | Astana, Oct 28 (IANS) Indian wrestlers Kajal Dhochak and Neelam Sirohi concluded their historic run at the Senior World Championships, returning with two silver medals after their respective final bouts in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday. In the 76kg title clash, the 18-year-old Kajal went up against Ukraines Anastasiya Alpyeyeva. Making her senior World Championships debut after securing two U20 world titles, Kajal put up a fierce fight but lost the closely contested bout 6-8 to

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 28 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh has identified nearly two lakh high-risk pregnancies among 6.2 lakh pregnant women registered on a health monitoring portal, but only around 30 per cent of these women are being admitted to healthcare institutions sufficiently ahead of time. The issue came up during a review meeting of National Health Mission programmes chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, who directed officials to ensure timely identification, follow-up and treatm