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Digital Desk | Agartala, Oct 29 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday inaugurated the states first tea auction centre in Agartala, making it the second state in the Northeast after Assam, and the fifth in the country, to have such a facility. The Tripura Tea Development Corporation Limited (TTDCL) Chairman, Samir Ranjan Ghosh, said the tea auction centre aims to strengthen the marketing network for Tripura tea, reduce transportation costs and the time required to sell tea consignm

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 29 (IANS) A 220-metre-long glass-deck skywalk will be the main attraction at a new rainforest developed across 47,000 square metres at Ekta Nagar in Gujarats Narmada district, offering visitors a chance to explore evergreen vegetation from different parts of India at one location. The Rs 9.49-crore project, located near the new Gora Bridge and close to the Vagadiya Checkpost, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit on October 30-

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 29 (IANS) Cyclonic storm 'Arnab' has weakened into a depression over southern Chhattisgarh and is likely to weaken further over the next 24 hours. Meanwhile, a fresh Western Disturbance has led to the formation of an induced cyclonic circulation over Punjab and adjoining areas, influencing weather conditions across parts of Rajasthan, said officials. They confirmed that Rajasthan is likely to witness thunderstorms, strong winds and rainfall across several districts on

Digital Desk | Islamabad, Oct 29 (IANS) The federal government's decision to impose governor's rule and emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has sparked concerns about human rights, civilian authority, and democracy in Pakistan. Aqil Shah, a political scientist at Georgetown University, stated that the emergency and governor's rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa marks a significant escalation in Pakistans struggle between civilian authority and the military, a report has detailed. Shah said, Its an important

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

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Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 28 (IANS) The Telangana government led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has come forward to help Andhra Pradesh in relief and electricity restoration works in its cyclone-affected areas. Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, on Wednesday spoke to Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister, Gottipati Ravi Kumar, over the phone and enquired about the impact of Cyclone Arnab and the damage caused by the severe weather conditions in the state.

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Expressing its concern over the situation in the region, India on Wednesday said that 22 Indian nationals, including 14 seafarers, have lost their lives in the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Addressing a bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that three Indians had so far lost their lives in Saudi Arabia and that the government remained in close touch with the Indian community to ensure t

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 28 (IANS) In a bid to turn the state into a trillion-dollar economy Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday proposed foreign investment from Singapore across manufacturing, logistics, semiconductors, data centres, green energy and urban infrastructure, assuring investors of government support from the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to the commencement of manufacturing. At a meeting with a 14-member delegation from the Singapore Busine

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The government on Wednesday called for stronger linkages between startups and industry, emphasising its role in facilitating partnerships that can help indigenous innovations move from research and development to wider commercial adoption. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said Indias expanding innovation ecosystem offers significant opportunities for startups to connect with industry and other pote

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 25 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata on Sunday said there would be no direct impact of Cyclone 'Arnab' in West Bengal. However, under its influence, scattered rain along with thunderstorms will occur from October 27 to 30. The Meteorological Office said the depression that has formed over the east-central and adjacent southeast Bay of Bengal is moving southeast at a speed of eight kilometres per hour. By 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, its position was 470

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Actress Kunickaa Sadanand has reacted to the controversy surrounding Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjhs Delhi concert, saying security concerns in the country cannot be ignored. Her remarks came amid reports that Delhi Police had granted permission for Diljits concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 30, a day after reportedly refusing clearance over security concerns. Speaking to IANS, Kunickaa said security issues had become a concern, pointing to inciden

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Mumbai Ranji Team will be without the services of their experienced all-rounder Shardul Thakur, as he continues to recover from a finger injury and is set to miss the Elite round three clash against Haryana, which will be played at the BKC Complex from Monday. Thakur, who has been sidelined since sustaining the injury during a training session ahead of the seasons opening round, has not regained full match fitness despite returning to training with the Mum

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) A criminal of the Chhaimar gang, also known as the Kachha-Baniyan gang and carrying a reward of Rs.1 lakh, was arrested after an exchange of fire with Delhi Police in the South District, police said on Sunday. The accused, identified as Savan alias Sudhan alias Hira alias Muchhoda Fufa alias Muchhoda Chacha, was allegedly caught while he was conducting reconnaissance of farmhouses in the jurisdiction of Maidan Garhi police station with the intention of com

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) BJP spokesperson and grandson of the former Prime Minister, Late P.V. Narasimha Rao, N.V. Subhash, on Sunday hit out at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of attempting to undermine India's constitutional institutions during his foreign visits. Speaking on Gandhi's frequent overseas trips and public statements, Subhash alleged that a systematic effort was being made to undermine the country's constitutional framework, judiciary, and

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Actress Mithila Palkar called her show 'Little Things' 'the gift that keeps giving' as the show completed 10 years since its release on Sunday. She expressed her gratitude for getting so much love for 'Little Things' even after such a long time. Sharing some fond memories from the beloved drama, Mithila wrote on her account, 10 years ago, on this day, the first episode of this show released. And 10 years later, even today, we are so lucky to be able to soak i

Digital Desk | Lahore, Oct 25 (IANS) Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Afridi achieved a significant milestone during the ODI tri-series second fixture against England at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Sunday as he completed 150 wickets in the 50-over format. Shaheen has become the quickest Pakistan fast bowler to scalp 150 wickets in the format, breaking the joint record of greats Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar. The 26-year-old achieved the milestone in his 80th ODI, while Younis and Akhtar had reached

Digital Desk | Wellington, Oct 25 (IANS) New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said his side's failure to close out games had proved costly in the two T20I defeats to India at Christchurch, though he was encouraged by how well the team had played for long stretches in both matches. New Zealand ran India close but suffered back-to-back losses at the Hagley Oval with the same margin four wickets. It's a tough one, I guess. In T20 cricket, theyre the finest of margins, as we know. In both games we cou

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 25 (IANS) More than 550 personnel from states, union territories and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are taking part in a national motorcycle rally to spread awareness against drug abuse ahead of the National Unity Day parade at Ekta Nagar on October 31. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday flagged off the rally from the Secretariat complex in Gandhinagar, with participants set to travel to the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, also known as Kevadia,

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Actor Anupam Kher, who is currently in Stockholm, Sweden, has shared how spending time amid nature is helping him find inner peace as he works on his 556th film. Taking to Instagram, the Special 26 actor posted a glimpse of the scenic surroundings in Stockholm, featuring golden leaves, tall trees and a tranquil lake. Alongside the pictures, he penned a note about how nature offers a fresh perspective on life and helps him reconnect with himself. Golden leaves

Digital Desk | Varanasi, Oct 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed 'Wings Over Ganges', an aerial display by the Indian Air Force (IAF), where various aircraft showcased their capabilities in a spectacular demonstration over the Ganga from the Namo Ghat here on Sunday. The air show was organised to commemorate the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force, bringing together a range of aircraft for an aerial display highlighting the force's operational capabilities, precision flying and

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Elon Musk on Sunday announced a proposed X Money feature that would allow users to send $1 to another user by long-pressing the Like button, furthering his vision of turning X into an all-in-one platform for social networking and financial services. Announcing the feature in a post on social media platform X, Musk suggested that the functionality could provide a simple way for users to transfer small amounts of money to others on the platform. The feature

Digital Desk | Vadodara, Oct 25 (IANS) India batter Tejal Hasabnis believes thorough preparation for different match situations has been the key behind her recent good run, saying it gives her the clarity she needs once she walks out to bat in the middle order. Tejal struck twin half-centuries for India 'A' getting the 2-1 50-over series win over Australia A in Mohali, and it paved her way to earn a recall to the Indian team for the ongoing ODI series against Zimbabwe at the BCA Stadium. So hone

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to freedom fighter Bhai Parmanand, recalling his contributions to India's struggle for independence, his association with the Arya Samaj and his role in the Ghadar movement. He also urged the country's youth to learn mPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Addressing the 139th episode of his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said, The soil of India has given birth to many such great pe

Digital Desk | Abu Dhabi, Oct 25 (IANS) The West Indies explosive batting power and all-round depth will be a major feature of the 2026 Abu Dhabi T10, with 16 internationals set to compete across all six franchises at the Zayed Cricket Stadium from November 7 to 20. Four of the tournaments six icon players, marquee signings made before the draft, hail from the Caribbean, underlining the regions influence on a format in which power-hitting and immediate impact can prove decisive. Defending champi

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the timeless teachings of Maharishi Valmiki and the values of service, compassion and social harmony reflected in the Ramayan, urging people to draw inspiration from the ancient epic as the country prepares to celebrate the sage's birth anniversary. Addressing the 139th episode of his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said the Ramayan, composed by Maharishi Valmiki thousands of years ago, co

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Actor Chandrachur Singh called 'Maachis' the most pleasurable debut one could have ever asked for as the film clocked 30 years since its release on Sunday. Marking 30 years of 'beauty, joy and magic', Chandrachur called working in 'Maachis' an immensely joyful experience. Taking to his official Instagram account, Chandrachur shared, 30 years of beauty, joy and magic. The birth of the historic film Maachis by Gulzar Sahab and his marvellous team. It was the mo

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 25 (IANS) Several advocates in Lucknow on Sunday staged a sit-in on a street to protest the demolition of more than 200 lawyers chambers by the city's Municipal Corporation following a High Court order. Earlier on Sunday, police and administration officials arrived at the site to conduct the demolition, drawing strong objections from the lawyers, who began a sit-in on the road against the proposed action and demanded an alternative arrangement to continue their legal

Digital Desk | Melbourne, Oct 25 (IANS) The last Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island was cancelled on Sunday due to bad weather, as Marc Marquez was denied a chance to extend his MotoGP title lead over the injured Jorge Martin. The race was delayed first before the organisers decided to cancel the race due to rain and poor visibility. The original time to start the race was 2 pm local time (8:30 AM IST); however, it was pushed back to 4:30 pm to wait for the weather to improve. However, the

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) The courageous decision of a family from Narmadapuram (Hoshangabad) in Madhya Pradesh to donate the organs of their loved one after a tragic road accident found special mention in Prime Minister Narendra Modis 'Mann Ki Baat' address on Sunday, as he linked the act of organ donation to Indias pioneering brain research efforts. Referring to Shivani ji, a woman from Narmadapuram, the Prime Minister said she had become a victim of a road accident. Even in that

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the revival of millet cultivation in parts of the Northeast, praising local communities and farmers for reconnecting with traditional crops and creating new economic opportunities through innovative millet-based products. Addressing the 139th episode of his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi recalled the global response to India's initiative to mark 2023 as the 'International Year of Millets'

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) IPO-bound brewer Carlsberg India has reported a 2.2 per cent decline in its revenue from operations to Rs 8,708.8 crore in FY26. According to financial data accessed through business intelligence platform Tofler, the company's total income, including other income, stood at Rs 8,814.96 crore for the financial year ended March 2026, down 2.25 per cent from Rs 9,018.18 crore in the previous financial year. However, its profit rose 22 per cent year-on-year to Rs

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha on Sunday congratulated the countrys para-athletes for their record-breaking performance at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, where India secured their highest-ever medal tally of 114 medals to finish fourth in the overall standings. Taking to social media platform X, the IOA chief praised the athletes for their determination and hard work, acknowledging the contribution of coaches and supp

Digital Desk | Varanasi, Oct 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated a new garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Following the inauguration, the Prime Minister interacted with workers at the facility. PM Modi, accompanied by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, also toured the manufacturing unit to review its facilities and operations. The Prime Minister and the Chief Minister further visited a product exhibi

Digital Desk | Baku, Oct 25 (IANS) India continued their winning start at the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup 2026, defeating Cameroon 2-1 in their second Group K match at the Hovsan Competition Complex Pitch 1B on Sunday. An own goal by Fareil Ngobo (1') gave the Blue Colts an early lead, but Cameroon equalised through Muhammad Sohil Khan's own goal (20') at the stroke of half-time (20'). R Lalremruatfela (27') restored India's advantage in the second half, while goalkeeper Jenit Ningthoujam produ

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Veteran actor Anil Kapoor is an epitome of fitness even at the age of 69, and the reason is evident- a clean diet and a regular fitness regimen. Giving another motivational glimpse of his workout, Anil took to his official handle on social media and uploaded a video of himself starting his Sunday with a morning run. In the video, the 'Animal' actor was seen appreciating his trainer for constantly pushing him. Anil said while running, I shot till 1 last night,

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 25 (IANS) In a major crackdown against corruption, Odisha Vigilance on Sunday arrested another senior clerk of the State Forest Department for embezzling government funds amounting to over Rs 2.60 crore. The accused was identified as Babulu Suna, Senior Assistant-cum-In-Charge, Establishment Section, Office of the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Sunabeda Wildlife Division, Nuapada in Odisha. The accused allegedly embezzled government funds of over Rs 2.60 crore s

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the spirit of 'Vocal for Local' is now taking Indian products to global markets, while reiterating the call to choose 'Swadeshi' during the ongoing festive season to further the resolve of an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. Addressing the 139th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said, During this festive season, you must have noticed a shift in your surroundings. People are now placing grea

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) The Cyber Police Station of Delhis North-East District has arrested two men for their alleged involvement in a mule bank account that received Rs 98,592 linked to a Rs 2.10 crore digital-arrest cyber fraud case. The police recovered four mobile phones, six debit cards and 10 chequebooks from the accused. The arrested men have been identified as Sonu Khan (36), a resident of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, and Arjun Chaudhary (38), a resident of Ram Nagar in Shah

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the rapid adoption of technology by Indians and showcased the success of the e-Sanjeevani telemedicine platform, which has completed nearly 50 crore (500 million) teleconsultations so far. Speaking in the latest episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', the Prime Minister said a key characteristic of the people of India is their ability to embrace new technology quickly and integrate it naturally into daily life. He describe

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 25 (IANS) Actress Sridevi Apalla, who is now making her debut in Tamil cinema with 'Haiku' after having impressed audiences and critics with her performance in the superhit Telugu court drama Court: State Vs Nobody, says that the character she portrayed in 'Haiku' continued to stay with her even after she completed dubbing for it. Following her memorable Telugu debut in Court: State Vs Nobody, where her understated performance won her appreciation beyond the Telugu-sp

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Music composer A. R. Rahman and singer Arijit Singh have come together for Mangal Rang, a song from Namit Malhotras upcoming film Ramayana. Featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Maa Sita, the song captures the couples journey, from their wedding to their life beyond Ayodhya, and has been released simultaneously in five languagesHindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. Speaking about composing the music for Mangal Rang, A. R. Rahman said

Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 25 (IANS) Janata Dal (United) leader and former Minister Abhiram Sharma on Sunday welcomed the party's decision to expel Mokama MLA Anant Singh, stating that such individuals should never be included in the party in the first place. The JD(U) on Saturday expelled Anant Singh and his wife, former MLA Neelam Devi, from the party for six years over alleged anti-party activities during the recent Bihar Legislative Council elections. Speaking to IANS, Sharma said, The decisi

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 25 (IANS) Former US President Barack Obama mocked Indian-American Republican Vivek Ramaswamy as thirsty for attention at his first rally of the midterm campaign, saying the Ohio governor candidate had shown there is no line he wont cross with an ad featuring his rivals estranged mother. We all know that guy who is, like, thirsty, Obama said of Ramaswamy in Cleveland on Saturday. Just wants to get attention no matter what, willing to do anything. And in recent days

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 25 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has approved 50,000 new agricultural electricity connections this year, providing relief to farmers awaiting power supply for irrigation, while committing to subsidise their electricity consumption. The Energy Department has issued a government order authorising the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) to implement the programme. The approval follows a proposal submitted by the utility after Electricity Ministe

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 25 (IANS) An Indian-American voter in Chicago can cast a ballot on Nov 3 on a touchscreen in Hindi, Gujarati or Urdu at every polling site in the city, while one in Texas, home to more than 628,000 Indian Americans, will find no Indian language on the ballot at all, an IANS review of election offices across the country has found. The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners offers touchscreen and audio ballots in the three languages at every site, and paper ballots

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) The government has extended the deadlines for companies to file their financial statements and annual returns for the financial year 2025-26 by December 31 without paying additional fees. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) said in a circular that companies can file financial statements through various versions of Form AOC-4, including consolidated financial statements, filings for financial statements in XBRL (machine-readable digital reporting) forma

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Delhi-NCR witnessed a noticeable change in weather on Sunday as rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds, swept across several areas, bringing cooler conditions to the national capital and neighbouring cities. Late on Saturday night, rainfall was reported in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad. The overnight spell brought much-needed relief from the relatively warm weather conditions prevailing over the past few days, as temperat

Digital Desk | Harrison, Oct 25 (IANS) Inter Miami CF fell to a 2-0 loss on the road against Red Bull New York in MLS regular season action at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The first half finished with a 1-0 scoreline for the home side, with Red Bull New York opening the scoring in the seventh minute through an own goal. The second half saw Inter Miami push in search of the equaliser. The best chance for the team came in the 84th minute through second-half substitutes Santiago Morales and Telasco

Digital Desk | Madrid, Oct 25 IANS) Julian Alvarez scored the only goal of the game as Atletico Madrid beat Deportivo a Coruna to move to within two points of FC Barcelona. The Argentinian, who wanted to join FC Barcelona over the summer, scored his first league goal in the Metropolitano Stadium in almost a year as he slipped the ball home after a pass from Alex Grimaldo in the 47th to bring an otherwise dull game to life. Villarreal fought back from 1-0 down to win 2-1 away to Valencia on Satur