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Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 1 (IANS) TASMAC liquor outlets in Chennai and several other Tamil Nadu districts remained closed on Sunday as employees protested against the empty-bottle buy-back scheme, demanding additional manpower, adequate storage space and better working conditions before its implementation. More than 50 employees representing Chennai district TASMAC workers unions gathered outside the corporations depot in Ambattur. Shop closures were also reported in Tiruvallur, Madurai, Erod

Digital Desk | Sidhi, Oct 30 (IANS) A severe head-on collision between a speeding bus and a car near Behda village under the Churhat police station area left three persons dead and a five-year-old girl critically injured on Friday. According to the police officials, the car was en route from Sidhi towards Rampur Naikin while the bus was coming from the opposite direction. The two vehicles collided with great force near Behda Turning in Amarpur. The impact was so intense that three occupants of t

Digital Desk | Tampere (Finland), Oct 30 (IANS) Four Indian boxers advanced to the semifinals at the 46th International Tammer Boxing Tournament with impressive wins on the opening day in Tampere, Finland, on Friday, as the contingent made a perfect start in the prestigious tournament. Commonwealth Games gold medallist Arundhati Choudhary (70kg) led the charge for India with a dominant win over Finland's Vilma Kuusikko, Aarti Dhariyal (54kg) registered a commanding victory against Sweden's Britt

Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 30 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday assured all support to farmers who suffered crop losses due to Cyclone Arnab. He visited flood-hit areas in West Godavari district, inspected inundated fields and interacted with affected farmers The Chief Minister enquired about the extent to which farmers had insured their crops. Naidu said the government has taken steps to ensure that every acre in the state is covered under crop insurance thr

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 30 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday said the state government had repealed more than 900 obsolete laws, some dating back to 1812 and 1817, as part of efforts to make the legal framework relevant to present-day requirements. Addressing a programme in Jabalpur during his meeting with Madhya Pradesh High Court Chief Justice Justice Alpesh Yashwant Kogje, Yadav credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for initiating reforms to free the c

Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 30 (IANS) A Central team will visit Andhra Pradesh on Saturday and Sunday to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Arnab. Prakhar Jain, Managing Director of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), announced on Friday that a seven-member Inter-Ministerial Central Team, led by Chittaranjan Dash, Joint Secretary in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, will visit the cyclone-affected districts over the next two days to assess the damage on the ground. The team will

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 30 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to participate in a special session of Parliament to discuss the Opposition's allegations of 'vote chori'. He asserted that that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ready for a detailed debate on the issue. Addressing the newly constituted Uttar Pradesh BJP Executive Committee in Lucknow, Union Minister Shah said the Central government is willing to convene a special session to d

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, on Friday recommended the appointment of five judicial officers as judges of the Madhya Pradesh High Court and six nominees - four advocates and two judicial officers - as judges of the Chhattisgarh High Court. In its meeting held on Friday, the SC Collegium approved the proposal for the appointment of judicial officers Renuka Kanchan, Krishnamurty Mishra, Virendra Singh Rajput

Digital Desk | Dehradun, Oct 30 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday ordered a probe into the tragic helicopter crash near Chai village, close to Joshimath, which killed all six on board, including the pilot, and assured all possible assistance to the kin of the deceased. The helicopter was on its way from Badrinath to Sahastradhara and crashed around 2 p.m. on Friday, officials said. Praying for peace for the departed souls, the Chief Minister also expressed his condo

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta paid a courtesy visit to President Droupadi Murmu and held an informal discussion on the citys development and welfare schemes, an official said on Friday. In a message on X, the Chief Minister wrote, Today, I paid a courtesy call on Her Excellency the President Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Her simplicity, straightforwardness, and warmth are a beautiful expression of Indian life values. Her dedication to se

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 30 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh will celebrate its 71st Foundation Day with a three-day programme from November 1 to 3, with a focus on the state's development, cultural heritage and agriculture, a minister said on Friday. The celebrations will showcase the state's progress in different sectors, along with its historical legacy, cultural traditions and achievements in agriculture. The state government is planning a grand celebration to mark the occasion. We are going to celeb

Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 30 (IANS) Authorities in Andhra Pradesh have stepped up efforts to restore normalcy in areas affected by Cyclone Arnab. Various departments were active on the ground, focusing on the restoration of power, transport, and communication systems, officials said on Friday. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu conducted a review of the relief and restoration works before heading for a field visit to the affected areas in West Godavari district. Officials reported progress

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The Delhi Drug Traders' Association (DDTA) on Friday appealed to Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, to postpone the Congress' rally scheduled for November 1 at Ramlila Maidan, following the postponement of the mock Parliament programme planned. In a letter to LoP Rahul Gandhi, DDTA Secretary Ashish Grover urged the Congress leader to reconsider the rally in view of the prevailing circumstances and concerns raised by Delhi's trad

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) The trailer of the upcoming film Eetha starring Shraddha Kapoor was unveiled on Friday. It showcases the actress essaying the role inspired by the legendary Lavani dancer Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar. The trailer opens up with the internal conflict of the lead character peppered with self-doubts, and lost hope before she bounces back into action with the tamasha company, earning respect and fandom along her journey. The trailer features fast cuts of danc

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday criticised the Centre's decision to sell IDBI Bank, accusing the BJP-led government of selling institutions built during the Congress regime. He also expressed solidarity with the bank's employees amid the proposed disinvestment. Taking to social media platform X, Gandhi said, During Congress's time, IDBI was established to build the nation's industry. During Modi's time, first the bidding was se

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Actress Ananya Panday's mother, Bhavana Pandey, took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as she shared adorable glimpses from her daughter's childhood on her birthday. Bhavana recalled how she would strike different expressions in front of the camera. Taking to Instagram, the doting mother shared a series of throwback pictures and moments featuring a young Ananya, offering a peek into her growing-up years. The childhood glimpses showed Ananya making different e

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 21 (IANS) Punjab has taken another significant step towards eliminating stubble burning, with farmers procuring 21,019 crop residue management (CRM) machines during the current season. The Super Seeder emerged as the most preferred equipment among farmers, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said on Wednesday. He said the large-scale procurement, supported by subsidies ranging from 50 to 80 per cent, reflects a significant shift in the st

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) A potential trade agreement between India and the United States could significantly expand bilateral commerce, although resolving differences across a wide range of issues may prolong negotiations, Trade and Economic Council President John Kavulich said on Tuesday. Speaking to IANS, Kavulich said both countries had indicated that they were moving closer to an agreement, but their diplomatic statements offered little clarity on how much progress had actuall

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Actor Suniel Shetty penned a belated birthday wish for his 'Border' co-star Sunny Deol. On Tuesday, Suniel took to his official X (Earlier known as Twitter) handle and called the 'Gadar' actor a 'wonderful, warm-hearted and a rock-solid man.' Suniel dropped a photo with Sunny from their time shooting 'Border' and accompanied it with the caption, A day late with the wish Sunny Pa but never a day short of love and respect for you! Stay the wonderful, warm heart

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a trilateral meeting in Mumbai on Tuesday, exchanging perspectives on energy, connectivity and contemporary developments. Held a trilateral meeting with DPM and FM UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. A useful exchange of perspectives on energy, connectivity

Digital Desk | Raipur, Oct 20 (IANS) India won the toss and elected to bat against Zimbabwe in the third Women's T20I of the series at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Tuesday. India captain Smriti Mandhana said the team opted to bat first to give the middle order more time in the centre, with a target of scoring 180-plus. In T20 cricket, we have to play positively, and I dont have a number in mind, but we are looking at 180-plus, she said. Mandhana added that Sr

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Indian athletes for their medal-winning performances at the Asian Para Games 2026, praising their determination, consistency and commitment to sporting excellence. PM Modi congratulated Deepthi Jeevanji for winning gold in the womens 400m T20 event, defending her title with a games record. He also extended his wishes to Manish Narwal, who won silver in the mens 10m air pistol SH1 event. A champion who k

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) A new angle has emerged in the firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car, with preliminary interrogation of the arrested accused reportedly revealing that the actor was not their original target and that they had initially planned to attack another prominent Bollywood personality. Mumbai Police sources said the accused had travelled to Mumbai with the intention of targeting another celebrity. However, after finding it difficult to reach their intended targ

Digital Desk | Islamabad, Oct 20 (IANS) Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has reported around 100 new dengue cases in the past 24 hours, the highest number reported in a single day in 2026, local media reported on Tuesday. The total number of dengue cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2026 rose to 4,091 after 99 new cases were reported, according to a report by the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response System (IDSRS), leading Pakistani daily Dawn reported. According to the report by IDSRS

Digital Desk | Bilaspur, Oct 20 (IANS) In a landmark development for Chhattisgarhs rail network, Indian Railways on Tuesday inaugurated the TadokiRaoghat and AbhanpurKurud broad-gauge lines. New passenger services between RaoghatRaipur and RaipurKurud were also flagged off, while the foundation stone for an electric locomotive maintenance facility was laid in Raipur. The events were held in the presence of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who joined via

Digital Desk | Durg (Chhattisgarh)/Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Police personnel performed the traditional Shastra Pooja at the Durg Police Lines in Chhattisgarh and the Naigaon Armoury in Mumbai on Tuesday on the occasion of Vijayadashami, reaffirming their commitment to protecting citizens and serving the nation. In Durg, Senior Superintendent of Police Vijay Agrawal led the rituals, which were attended by senior officers and police personnel. The weapons were worshipped according to traditional rite

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 20 (IANS) Punjab BJP President, Kewal Singh Dhillon, on Tuesday said Union Home Minister Amit Shahs visit to Punjab had sent a strong message that the days of drug smugglers were numbered and that the state would soon be free from drugs. Dhillon made the statement after accompanying Shah during meetings with families of victims allegedly affected by the drug menace, including the family of Parvinder Singh Jhota. He said he accompanied the Home Minister to meet the

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 20 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Home, e-Governance, Electronics, IT and Biotechnology Priyank Kharge on Tuesday urged the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to follow the prescribed procedure and obtain formal permission from the competent authorities before conducting route marches in the state on the occasion of Vijayadashami. The move is likely to trigger a controversy. In a statement addressed to RSS volunteers, Kharge said that merely informing the Home Departm

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka are set to move the Delhi High Court seeking their release, challenging the Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court's order extending their judicial custody in connection with the Jantar Mantar trespassing case. The move comes a day after the SEM court extended the judicial custody of the two till October 21, observing that their conduct shows no respect for law and reflects their habitual

Digital Desk | Vadodara, Oct 20 (IANS) The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has proposed allotting a disputed 978 square-metre (sq mtr) plot next to former cricketer and MP Yusuf Pathans family home, with 500 square metres to be gifted to him and the remaining area offered at a 45 per cent concession. The proposal, submitted by the municipal commissioner, is scheduled to come up before the standing committee of the BJP-ruled civic body on October 23 for final approval. If cleared, it would p

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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 20 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) President, Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday targeted the BJP on Dussehra, saying the fight against evil should begin in Uttar Pradesh, and flagged off the party's PDA (Backward Classes, Dalits and minorities) campaign vehicles in preparation for the Assembly elections in the state in 2027. Flagging off the vehicles at the SP headquarters here, Yadav accused the BJP of undermining social justice, people's rights and democratic institutions. He a

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday extended a warm welcome to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as he arrived in Mumbai for his second visit to India, noting that his coming provides an opportunity to further advance cooperation across various pillars of the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. For his visit to Mumbai, Rubio is accompanied by his wife, Jeanette Rubio and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. In a post on X, MEA spo

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 20 (IANS) The Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) has sought stringent legal action, including detention under the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act (PASA), against a repeat offender accused of assaulting and threatening a civic employee engaged in stray cattle-catching operations. In a written representation to the competent authority, Municipal Commissioner J.N. Vaghela has sought criminal proceedings against the man, citing an alleged attack on an em

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 20 (IANS) South African legend Jonty Rhodes reiterated his love for India, calling himself half Indian and half South African. The former Proteas star, who has set near-unmatched benchmarks in fielding, has a well-known love for India. He has been visiting the nation for decades now and has been associated with several teams in the Indian Premier League. Rhodes' two children were also born in India, and his daughter is named 'India Jeanne Jonty Rhodes'. He has also be

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna marked their first Dussehra together. Taking to Instagram, the Arjun Reddy actor shared festive moments and extended warm wishes to their fans on the occasion. Vijay shared a series of photographs featuring him posing alongside Rashmika. In the first picture, the actor is seen smiling with his hand resting on Rashmikas shoulder. The couple looked elegant in traditional attire, with Vijay wearing a white kurta and

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Digital Desk | Ghaziabad, Oct 20 (IANS) Two women tragically lost their lives after coming into contact with a high-tension power line in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad district on Tuesday, officials said, adding that another 18-year-old sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment. The incident occurred in Bhovapur village, located within the jurisdiction of the Nandgram police station in Ghaziabad district, when the three women had gone to a field to collect radishes at around 6 a.m. The

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 20 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 30-40 kmph at isolated places in various districts of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday. The unexpected rain may spoil the Dussehra festivity. For Bhopal and surrounding areas, the sky is expected to remain mainly clear with a possibility of thunderstorms, lightning, and light rain. Maximum and minimum temperatures are forecast at 34 degrees C

World Osteoporosis Day highlights the need for earlier diagnosis and coordinated care, alongside growing scientific interest in stem cells and regenerative medicine. New Delhi [India], October 20: A broken bone

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) The independent Oversight Board on Tuesday criticised Meta, saying the social media firm must improve the transparency and consistency of its election-related enforcement after a series of moderation failures involving political accounts in the United States and Brazil. In a statement, the Board said it remained concerned by what it described as recurring shortcomings in Meta's election integrity efforts and warned that mistakes in content moderation risk

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 20 (IANS) A 33-year-old man was found dead in a forest near the Shyampura temple in West Bengal's Burdwan district on Tuesday morning, police said, adding that an investigation has been launched to ascertain the circumstances leading to his death. According to the police, the man identified as Laxmi Ram Mandi was wearing a red dhoti and a white shirt when his body was recovered. A red cloth was wrapped around his neck. The body was hanging from a tree with knees bent.

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 20 (IANS) PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday urged the Tamil Nadu government to reconsider its reported proposal to build a new Secretariat at Pallavan Illam on Anna Salai, warning that the location could worsen traffic congestion and expose the administrative complex to flooding. Responding to media reports that the government was considering shifting the project from Pattinapakkam to Pallavan Illam, Anbumani said the choice of location required careful exami

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) In the aftermath of the Indian agencies cracking down heavily on Indian influencers who were promoting pro-Pakistan content, fresh Intelligence reports suggest that the ISI is reaching out to foreign nationals for this purpose. Post Operation Sindoor, the agencies busted several modules that were promoting pro-Pakistan content. They were lured with a fancy lifestyle and vacations, among other perks, to put forward Pakistans propaganda. However, scores of s

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan took blessings at the Golden Temple with her Udta Teer co-star Ayushmann Khurrana. Talking about his visit, Ayushmann shared that he is visiting the Golden Temple for the third time and whenever he comes here, it is always a great experience. On Tuesday, Sara took to her official Instagram handle and uploaded a picture of herself and Ayushmann posing in front of the Golden Temple. Twinning in white ethnic wear, the co-stars fac

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 20 (IANS) AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Tuesday demanded an explanation from Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over the alleged involvement of a TVK functionary in a major narcotics seizure in Nagapattinam district, questioning the ruling partys commitment to combating drugs. In a statement, Palaniswami cited the reported seizure of 137 kg of processed methamphetamine crystals, estimated to be worth around Rs 400 crore, from Boobalan, whom he identi

Digital Desk | Gqeberha, Oct 20 (IANS) Australia fast bowler Scott Boland is confident of Australia pushing for a win against South Africa in the second Test here at the St George's Park despite rain eating up the majority of the first two days. Only 12.2 overs were possible on the opening day of the Test, and another 30.4 were sent down on Day 2 as rain kept action at bay in Gqeberha. The Proteas were in trouble when they began the day at 97/5 with captain Temba Bavuma (41) and Wiaan Mulder (2)

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 20 (IANS) The case over the alleged attack on former Kerala Health Minister Veena George by KSU activists has taken a fresh turn, with her gunman telling the Special Investigation Team (SIT) that he gave a statement alleging an armed attack at her instruction. Gunman Abhilash has told the SIT that he did not see the Kerala Students Union (KSU) activists attacking Veena George and that he gave his statement to the Railway Police on the instructions of the th

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 20 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel performed the traditional Shastra Puja at his official residence in Gandhinagar on Tuesday on the occasion of Vijayadashami, emphasising the importance of duty, dedication and preserving human values while discharging responsibilities. CM Patel worshipped weapons used by security personnel deployed for his protection in accordance with traditional Vedic rituals. The ceremony, associated with Vijayadashamis symbolism

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Actress Bhagyashree has urged people to look beyond the traditional burning of Ravan this Dussehra and work on overcoming their own negative habits, including anger, jealousy, ego, and overthinking. Sharing her message as part of her social media series Tuesday Tips with B,' the Maine Pyaar Kiya actress encouraged people to focus on personal growth, practice gratitude, and find inner peace. In a video shared on Instagram, Bhagyashree said the victory of good