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Madhya Pradesh: Congress calls for CBI probe into cough syrup row

Calling it an offence of culpable homicide, he also demanded that a case be registered against the drug controller, and the Principal Secretary of the state health department be removed from the post

12 Oct 2025 8:46 am
Bihar elections: AIMIM to contest for 100 seats, provide a third alternative

The party, headed by Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi, claimed that it was aiming to build a third alternative in Bihar, where politics has, for years, been all about the BJP-led NDA and the Congress-RJD combine

12 Oct 2025 8:44 am
Out with friends for dinner, medical student gang-raped in West Bengal

The incident occurred outside a private medical college campus in Durgapur on Friday night when the second-year student went out with one of her friends for dinner, her family members said

12 Oct 2025 8:41 am
Roman artefact resurfaces in a New Orleans backyard

Santoro reached out to her classical archaeologist colleague Susann Lusnia, who realised that the slab was a 1900-year-old grave marker of a Roman sailor

12 Oct 2025 8:39 am
US to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports starting November 1

The president expressed frustration with new export controls placed on rare earth elements by China and said on social media that there seems to be no reason to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as part of an upcoming trip to South Korea

12 Oct 2025 8:36 am
Benjamin Netanyahu threatens to break the peace deal in Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who unilaterally ended a ceasefire in March, hinted that Israel might renew its offensive if Hamas does not give up its weapons

12 Oct 2025 8:20 am
France: 60-year-old ex-firefighter commits robbery to visit grandson in prison

In France, an old man came up with a grand plan to meet his loved one; he was reported to have a balaclava over his mouth and a firearm in his hand, and demanded all the money that the supermarket had

12 Oct 2025 8:17 am
The surgical anger

I understand that science does not have all the answers, but I would respect the ones it does

12 Oct 2025 6:57 am
Abandoned twins: Kripa and Kripi

The ancient story challenges modern gender roles. It is a far more fluid imagination.

12 Oct 2025 6:54 am
Make goodness great again

This isnt merely righteousness but also a quality of goodness

12 Oct 2025 6:52 am
Yash Minister

Yes it is a very important mission. But its not political, its cinematic, Sir Starmer said.

12 Oct 2025 6:49 am
Power restored to 800,000 in Kyiv after major Russian strikes in Ukraine

Ukraine`s largest private energy company, DTEK, said that the main work to restore the power supply had been completed, but that some localised outages were still affecting the Ukrainian capital following Friday`s massive Russian attacks

11 Oct 2025 10:21 pm
Four shot dead during homecoming weekend in Mississippi town

The shootings happened in the downtown area of the small town of Leland, Mississippi, where people had gathered following the game, said Simmons, who represents people in that region

11 Oct 2025 10:08 pm
`Mr Prime Minister, you are great`, writes Trump on framed photo with Modi

The United States will continue to work with India to strengthen our strategic partnership and promote a safer, stronger, and more prosperous Indo-Pacific region, read a statement issued by the US Embassy in India

11 Oct 2025 9:59 pm
State`s relief package for farmers biggest joke in history: Uddhav

Speaking at a rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Saturday, Uddhav Thackeray warned that farmers could take to the streets unless the state declares a full loan waiver for those affected by floods and excessive rainfall

11 Oct 2025 4:56 pm
PM Modi must clarify exclusion of women journalists from Afghan event: Priyanka

Priyanka Gandhi criticised the government for allowing insult of women journalists and questioned PM Modi whether his recognition of women`s rights is convenient posturing from one election to another

11 Oct 2025 1:50 pm
US, Venezuela clash at UN emergency meet over Caribbean strikes

The Trump administration has said three of the targeted boats set out to sea from Venezuela. The strikes, which the US said killed 21 people, followed a buildup of US maritime forces in the Caribbean unlike any seen in recent times

11 Oct 2025 12:49 pm
Govt releases special coins, stamps to mark 100 years of RSS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and coin on October 1, highlighting the RSS`s contributions to the nation on the occasion of the organisation`s centenary celebrations

11 Oct 2025 12:46 pm
Indonesia bars Israeli athletes from gymnastics world championship

The event, scheduled for October 19-25 in the world`s most populous Muslim-majority nation, is expected to feature more than 500 athletes from 79 countries. Israeli athletes were reportedly among those set to compete, but coordinating minister for legal affairs and human rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said the government would not allow them entry

11 Oct 2025 12:44 pm
Trump in exceptional health, says doctor after Walter Reed visit

President Donald J. Trump remains in exceptional health, exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological and physical performance, Barbabella wrote in a one-page memo released Friday night by the White House

11 Oct 2025 12:41 pm
ED arrests Reliance Power CFO in Rs 68 crore fake bank guarantee case

Pal was taken into custody on Friday night under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after being questioned by ED officials. He will be produced before a special court, where the agency is expected to seek his custodial remand

11 Oct 2025 11:57 am
Sand sculpture at Puri beach seeks Justice for Zubeen Garg

Pattnaik crafted a 6-ft-long sand sculpture, depicting the singer`s portrait alongside the message, Justice for Zubeen Garg

11 Oct 2025 8:38 am
Delhi government to pay Rs 50 lakh to innovators to curb air pollution

The challenge will focus on two main areas - reducing emissions from BS-IV or below BS-IV vehicles and capturing PM2.5 and PM10 particles from the ambient air, Sirsa said

11 Oct 2025 8:35 am
Russian strikes wound at least 20 in Ukraines capital

Ukraines air force said on Friday that Russias barrage included 465 strike and decoy drones, as well as 32 missiles of various types

11 Oct 2025 8:33 am
New species of ancient marine reptile discovered from rare UK fossil find

Although it joined the museums extensive ichthyosaur collection, it remained unstudied until this recent research, whose findings were published on October 10

11 Oct 2025 8:28 am
Chinese lantern structure can shift shapes

The basic lantern object is made by cutting a polymer sheet into a diamond-like parallelogram shape, then cutting a row of parallel lines across the centre of each sheet

11 Oct 2025 8:26 am
New 3D printing tech creates ultra-strong materials

Instead of using light to harden a resin pre-infused with metal precursors, as previous methods have done, the team created a 3D scaffold using a simple water-based gel called a hydrogel

11 Oct 2025 8:24 am
The paradigm shift

In a notable move from the usual emotion-based approach, PM Narendra Modis recent speech to Mumbaikars touched on good governance and progress, indicating a clear eye on the BMC polls

11 Oct 2025 8:19 am
Anti-drunk driving messages must be reinforced

A huge tragedy has been averted. Other vehicles could have been hit because of his driving

11 Oct 2025 8:15 am
White House slams Nobel Committee, says it placed `politics over peace`

The Nobel Committee proved they place politics over peace, White House Director of Communications Steven Cheung said in a social media post, hours after Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was declared the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

10 Oct 2025 10:59 pm
NDA cadet found dead in hostel room in Pune; cops suspect suicide

Police suspect it to be a case of suicide. The cadets family has alleged that harassment by seniors drove him to take the extreme step. A court of inquiry has been ordered by the NDA. According to police, the cadet was found dead by his batch mates after he failed to report for morning training

10 Oct 2025 9:22 pm
Retired consumer court judge cheated of Rs 31 lakh in digital arrest scam

According to cyber police officials in Amravati, they received a complaint from the former judge on Wednesday and have filed an FIR. The officials were investigating the matter further

10 Oct 2025 7:57 pm
Critically depleted gharial needs ongoing river protection to survive

The IUCN Green Status of the gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) has rated it as Critically Depleted, meaning it is still far from recovery across its historical range in India and Nepal. However, the species is still around today because of conservation work done in the past

10 Oct 2025 7:09 pm
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani offers prayers at Badrinath Dham

Badarinath is one of the holy shrines for Vaishnavites among the 108 divya desams incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Badrinath town is also the part of Panch Badri temples including Yog Dhyan Badri, Bhavishya Badri, Adi Badri and Vriddha Badri, along with Badrinath temple

10 Oct 2025 6:24 pm
Israeli military says Gaza ceasefire has taken effect as troops begin withdrawal

The announcement follows the Israeli Cabinet`s approval of a ceasefire plan brokered by US President Donald Trump, which includes the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas and the freeing of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails

10 Oct 2025 6:01 pm
Suspected hawala money being sent to Maharashtra `looted` by Madhya Pradesh cops

The suspended personnel also allegedly assaulted the vehicle`s driver before fleeing with the cash, officers said on Friday. The incident came to light after the driver and the businessman who had sent the money approached police authorities, following which an inquiry was launched

10 Oct 2025 4:40 pm
AI Express launches direct flights from Bengaluru to Jeddah, Riyadh and Kuwait

An official statement on Friday said that the Air India Express will operate direct flight from Bengaluru to Jeddah, Riyadh, and Kuwait starting later this month

10 Oct 2025 4:29 pm
OBC groups protest in Nagpur, oppose Kunbi caste certificates for Marathas

The protesters demanded that the Maharashtra government immediately cancel the September 2 government resolution (GR) that allows eligible Marathas to obtain Kunbi caste certificates, enabling them to claim OBC reservation benefits

10 Oct 2025 4:11 pm
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Sydney

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday visited the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Sydney. Rajnath Singh was warmly welcomed by children singing devotional hymns and chants at the sacred place. Singh also performed aarti at the temple and sought blessings

10 Oct 2025 3:58 pm
Better than ever: Australias Minister praises growing ties with India

Peter Khalil termed Defence Minister Rajnath Singh`s visit to Australia as historic. He recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Sydney last year, which saw tens of thousands gather in celebration of the strengthening ties between the two nations

10 Oct 2025 3:49 pm
Bihar elections: Bihar Minister Hari Sahni slams Tejashwi Yadav

Ahead of the Bihar elections, BJP leader and minister Hari Sahni attacked RJDs Tejashwi Yadav, saying his party failed to provide even one per cent of jobs in Bihar. Criticising RJDs governance, Sahni said Tejashwi works only for his family, while NDA has transformed Bihar from jungle raj to mangal raj

10 Oct 2025 3:47 pm
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado

Machado, a leading opposition figure in Venezuela, has long been at the forefront of the pro-democracy movement in the country, advocating for free elections, human rights, and the rule of law amid years of political and economic turmoil under authoritarian rule

10 Oct 2025 3:30 pm
Maharashtra: Latur civic body launches plantation drive for schools

The campaign, which began on Thursday, will involve students from 350 schools, who will plant and nurture the saplings provided free of cost by the Social Forestry and Forest Departments

10 Oct 2025 3:07 pm
Vikhe Patil blames Sharad Pawar for rising social inequality in Maharashtra

Vikhe Patil said that if former chief minister Pawar had included the Maratha community in the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category while implementing the Mandal Commission recommendations in 1994, the current reservation issue would not have arisen

10 Oct 2025 2:25 pm
India upgrades technical mission in Kabul to embassy during Afghan FM`s visit

India had withdrawn its diplomatic staff from its embassy in Kabul after the Taliban took over the countrys regime in August 2021. The following year in June, India re-established its diplomatic presence by deploying a technical team to the Afghan capital

10 Oct 2025 2:21 pm
Mahanagar gas company conducts emergency drill at Taloja City Gate Station

The drill simulated a gas leak and subsequent fire in a CNG Transport Vehicle (CTV) during refuelling operations, along with a leak in the associated pipeline system

10 Oct 2025 2:05 pm
PM Modi in Mumbai: India and UK push for stronger digital and trade ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met in Mumbai, PM Modi and UK PM highlighted digital collaboration, trade growth, and the CETA roadmap. PM Modi emphasised combining UKs financial expertise with Indias DPI to boost innovation and global progress

10 Oct 2025 1:29 pm
India and China to resume direct flights before the end of October

India and China are set to resume direct flight operations by late October, marking a major step toward normalising bilateral relations. The move, finalised after technical-level discussions, is expected to boost trade, travel, and people-to-people connectivity between the two nations

10 Oct 2025 1:21 pm
Strict action against lawbreakers urged by Ajit Pawar in Nilesh Ghaywal case

Ghaywal, wanted in multiple cases including murder and extortion, is suspected to have fled to a foreign country, prompting the Opposition to target the government. Police claim he obtained the passport by using fraudulent means

10 Oct 2025 1:13 pm
MP cough syrup scare: SIT produces Sresan Pharma owner in Parasia

The Madhya Pradesh Police SIT has brought Ranganathan Govindhan, owner of Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharmaceuticals, to Chhindwara court in connection with the toxic cough syrup tragedy that killed 25 children. Govindhan, arrested in Chennai, faces charges over the Coldrif syrup deaths

10 Oct 2025 1:10 pm