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Mehbooba Mufti slams termination of Jand K employees over alleged terror links

Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti has condemned the termination of two government employees over alleged terror links, claiming they were denied due process. She alleged the move was part of a larger effort to marginalise Kashmiris

31 Oct 2025 9:06 am
NIA court in Lucknow sentences accused in Al Qaeda-linked terror conspiracy case

A special NIA court in Lucknow sentenced Mohammad Moid to the period already spent in custody for his role in an Al Qaeda-linked terror plot. The 2021 case involved a foiled AGH plan to strike in Uttar Pradesh

31 Oct 2025 9:03 am
Russia launches massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing two

President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a statement on social media, said Russian forces targeted civilians and energy infrastructure in nine regions, including the capital Kyiv

31 Oct 2025 9:01 am
Better planning needed while undertaking infra work

While work may be necessary, it must envision a safe space for people to walk on before work begins

31 Oct 2025 7:36 am
Celebrating a sacred union

The reverence and mutual respect my partner and I have for each other allow us to see the whole spectrum of our personhood and offer love as an act of unconditional grace

31 Oct 2025 7:35 am
Kerala airport halts flights for 5 hrs for religious procession

The airport has been pausing operations and rescheduling flights twice every year for decades to enable the bi-annual centuries-old ceremonial procession of the shrine to pass through the runway

30 Oct 2025 10:43 pm
American Pitbull, Bulldog among six dog breeds banned in Chandigarh

According to a notification, for the safety of the public, certain breeds of dogs considered as aggressive, potentially aggressive, dangerous are banned within the jurisdiction of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh

30 Oct 2025 9:31 pm
Haiti, Jamaica, and Cuba begin recovery after Hurricane Melissas devastation

According to Haitis Civil Protection Agency, at least 20 deaths were reported, with 10 victims being children alone. More than 160 homes were damaged and 80 more completely destroyed

30 Oct 2025 8:03 pm
Rohit Pawar extends support to Bachchu Kadu ahead of meeting with CM Fadnavis

The NCP (SP) leader also criticised the state governments recent detention of protesters, calling it an attempt to trial the public security law against the farmers movement.

30 Oct 2025 6:36 pm
BJP trying to break its allies NCP and Shiv Sena, claims Rohit Pawar

Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) leader alleged that the BJP, heading the Mahayuti government in the state, has launched Operation Lotus Part 2 to lure leaders from the Shiv Sena and the NCP, and bring them into its fold

30 Oct 2025 6:16 pm
FM Sitharaman embarks on Bhutan visit to deepen economic developmental ties

The visit of the Indian delegation from the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, is slated from October 30-November 2, according to an official statement

30 Oct 2025 5:52 pm
Rajnath Singh departs for Kuala Lumpur to attend the 12th ASEAN Defence Minister

During his two-day visit to Malaysia, Singh is expected to hold bilateral meetings with counterparts from the participating ADMM-Plus nations and engage with the host country`s senior leadership to discuss key regional and security issues

30 Oct 2025 4:20 pm
Trump cuts tariffs on Chinese imports after meeting Jinping in South Korea

Trump told reporters that he had chosen to reduce the current rate from 57 per cent after the discussions. Ahead of his meeting with the Chinese President, Trump had threatened a sharp hike that would have raised tariffs by 100 per cent

30 Oct 2025 4:11 pm
Pune-based gangster Nilesh Ghaywal is in London, confirms UK High Commission

The Pune police had suspected that city-based Ghaywal, wanted in multiple cases including murder and extortion, was in the United Kingdom. Hence, they contacted the British High Commission seeking his detention and deportation

30 Oct 2025 3:19 pm
Bihar elections 2025: PM Modi in Bihar`s Muzaffarpur hails NDA`s prominence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a rally in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, announced a nationwide competition for Chhath songs to promote new artists and preserve cultural traditions. The winners, chosen by public vote, will be honoured before next years Chhath festival

30 Oct 2025 2:43 pm
Bengaluru: Couple held for chasing, ramming bike; one killed

A husband and wife have been arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred on October 25, after 11:30 pm, under the Puttenahalli Police Station limits

30 Oct 2025 2:27 pm
Madhya Pradesh: Two killed as crane falls on truck at under-construction bridge

Two people were killed and several others feared trapped after a crane overturned and fell onto a truck during railway bridge construction near Sagour in Madhya Pradeshs Dhar district. Rescue teams and police rushed to the site to retrieve the bodies and trapped victims

30 Oct 2025 11:56 am
Air quality in Delhi deteriorates to `very poor` as thick haze covers city

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 357, compared to 279 a day earlier

30 Oct 2025 10:50 am
Israel declares renewed Gaza truce after deadly air raids

Israel on Wednesday declared renewed enforcement of the Gaza ceasefire just hours after airstrikes killed 91 Palestinians, including 24 children, in retaliation for the killing of an Israeli soldier. The IDF said it targeted Hamas operatives and vowed firm response to truce breaches

30 Oct 2025 10:41 am
Pakistan vows strong retaliation against Taliban after Istanbul talks fail

Pakistans Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned the Afghan Taliban of complete obliteration if terror attacks on Pakistan persist. His remarks came after peace talks in Istanbul failed to deliver results, worsening tensions between the two neighbours

30 Oct 2025 10:38 am
US scientists discover 6-million-year-old Antarctic ice revealing Earths past

US scientists have uncovered 6-million-year-old ice in Antarcticas Allan Hills, containing ancient air bubbles that reveal details of Earths long-term cooling. This breakthrough offers vital clues about past climate patterns and may guide predictions for the planets future

30 Oct 2025 10:27 am
North Korea tests new cruise missiles as Donald Trump visits South Korea

North Korea announced successful cruise missile tests while US President Donald Trump visited South Korea for the APEC summit. The move, seen as a show of strength by Kim Jong Un, added a tense backdrop to Trumps diplomatic meetings with President Lee Jae Myung

30 Oct 2025 10:24 am
NASAs X-59 jet completes first test flight, paving way for supersonic travel

NASAs X-59, developed with Lockheed Martin, completed its first flight over California on Tuesday. The one-of-a-kind aircraft aims to reintroduce supersonic commercial travel by transforming loud sonic booms into quiet thumps, ensuring a smoother and quieter future for aviation

30 Oct 2025 10:23 am
Rahul: BJP running Nitish govt through remote control

At rallies in Muzaffarpur and Darbhanga, Rahul Gandhi accused PM Narendra Modi of doing anything for votes and claimed that the BJP runs the Nitish Kumar government through remote control. He urged people to support Tejashwi Yadav and promised a government for all communities

30 Oct 2025 10:20 am
Trump and Xi seek to end tariff war in key Busan meeting

The Busan meeting between Trump and Xi focused on ending the tariff war that strained global markets. Both leaders emphasized cooperation, with talks on rare earth exports, agricultural imports, and economic balance

30 Oct 2025 10:18 am
Trump, Xi Jinping meet in Busan to ease trade tensions and discuss tariff

Trump and Xi Jinping met in Busan to ease trade tensions, discuss tariff rollbacks, and seek stability in US-China economic relations. President Donald Trump is meeting face-to-face with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday, a chance for the leaders of the world`s two largest economies to stabilize

30 Oct 2025 10:09 am
AHINDA urges Rahul Gandhi to confirm Siddaramaiahs full 5-year CM term

Representatives of AHINDA groups have appealed to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to declare Siddaramaiah as chief minister for the full five-year term. They said his leadership and social justice policies have strengthened Congresss support base in Karnataka

30 Oct 2025 9:44 am
Trump and Xi meet in Busan to reset US-China ties amid trade tensions

In a crucial meeting in Busan, US President Donald Trump and Chinas Xi Jinping discussed rebuilding economic relations strained by tariffs and trade barriers. The talks aimed at achieving a balanced trade deal before the APEC summit in Gyeongju

30 Oct 2025 9:39 am
Uttar Pradesh: Cattle smuggler injured in police encounter in Ballia, arrested

In Ballia district, police arrested a notorious cattle smuggler after an encounter near the Jigini canal. The accused, Sunil Kumar Gupta, sustained a bullet injury in his right leg during the crossfire. He confessed to smuggling cattle to Bihar with associates

30 Oct 2025 9:36 am
Why do infra upgrades happen only around elections?

These initiatives should be around the year, instead of being rolled out with one eye on the ballot box

30 Oct 2025 7:36 am
Boredom that brought colour

How the late advertising guru Piyush Pandey energised me with his zest for life at a time when cricket retirement-caused boredom made my life uneventful

30 Oct 2025 7:35 am
Cops at police HQ bust mans claim of links with Union ministers PA

Crime Branch books 52-year-old for impersonation and conspiracy

30 Oct 2025 7:34 am
Bihar polls: PM Modi to hold rallies in Muzaffarpur, Chhapra on Oct 30

In a post on X, PM Modi announced that he address a rally at Muzaffarpur in Bihar at 11 AM on Thursday and later at Chhapra at 12:45 PM. On Wednesday, Congress` Rahul Gandhi addressed a rally in poll-bound Bihar

29 Oct 2025 10:49 pm
Satara doctor suicide case: Suspended cops phone sent for forensic analysis

The 28-year-old doctor was found dead at a hotel room in Phaltan town on the night of October 23. In a note written on her palm, she accused PSI of sexually assaulting her

29 Oct 2025 10:47 pm
Theft at Eknath Khadse`s house: Valuables and important docs missing, he says

The Jalgaon Police in Maharashtra have registered a case for the theft of valuables worth Rs 6.2 lakh from former minister Eknath Khadse`s bungalow, while he claimed that some important documents related to corruption too were missing

29 Oct 2025 9:53 pm
No end to farmers` misery in Maharashtra as fresh showers damage rabi crops

After the September floods had already destroyed kharif crops, farmers had spent the past few weeks repairing their land and sowing rabi crops. However, the fresh spell of unseasonal rain has again devastated their fields

29 Oct 2025 9:01 pm
EC activates Book-a-Call with BLO and helpline number for voters

In an initiative to improve voter assistance, the ECI has also introduced a new feature called Book-a-Call with BLO, allowing citizens to directly contact their Booth Level Officer (BLO) through the ECINET platform

29 Oct 2025 8:49 pm
`Low moisture in clouds prevented rain in Delhi despite cloud seeding`

The Delhi government, in collaboration with IIT-Kanpur, conducted two cloud-seeding trials on Tuesday in Burari, North Karol Bagh, and Mayur Vihar. Despite the efforts, no substantial rainfall was recorded, although minimal showers occurred in Noida and Greater Noida

29 Oct 2025 7:51 pm
Satara doctor suicide: Rahul Gandhi speaks to 28-year-olds kin, assures justice

The family requested the Congress leader to pressure the government to constitute a special investigation team (SIT) to probe her death, fearing that crucial evidence might be erased as it has been a week since the incident

29 Oct 2025 6:44 pm
BJYM`s Maharashtra chief booked in Pune for `assault` on woman colleague

Police said that the complainant has alleged that when she visited a house of one Ashish Gawade in Pimpri-Chinchwad on October 26, a few male and female supporters of Anup More arrived there and heckled her

29 Oct 2025 6:42 pm
HC slams Bachchu Kadus protest for blocking highway, orders clearance

The court took suo motu cognisance of newspaper reports highlighting severe public inconvenience caused by traffic congestion on National Highway 44 (Wardha Road) due to the agitation

29 Oct 2025 6:23 pm
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC $115,476 BTC vs ETH Could ConstructKoin (CTK)

Bitcoin sits near $115,476 while Ethereum trades around $4,219 two very different market engines driving where capital flows next. BTC is the macro liquidity anchor and sentiment barometer; ETH supplies the programmable rails for DeFi, oracles and L2 settlement.

29 Oct 2025 6:13 pm
BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over `PM will dance` comment in Bihar

The party said Gandhis statement is an insult to both PM Modi and the countrys poor. BJP Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari accused the Congress Member of Parliament (MP) of mocking voters and insulting Indian democracy

29 Oct 2025 5:25 pm
Three killed, four injured as SUV turns turtle in Nashik

The Gujarat-registered Toyota Fortuner met with the accident on the Nashik-Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar highway in the Yeola taluka around 11 pm on Tuesday, an official said

29 Oct 2025 4:50 pm
Sapkal blames powerful people for harassment leading to Satara doctors death

Sapkal claimed that the 28-year-old doctor faced harassment after she refused to meet the demands of powerful people. The doctor was found dead in a Phaltan hotel room on October 23

29 Oct 2025 4:44 pm
India, Nepal sign key agreements to strengthen cross-border power transmission

According to the release, the agreements signed between POWERGRID, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) of India, and the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) cover the implementation of the Inaruwa (Nepal)New Purnea (India) 400 kV and Lamki (Dododhara) (Nepal)Bareilly (India) 400 kV cross-border transmission systems

29 Oct 2025 4:13 pm
Congress mocks PM Modi after Donald Trump reiterates `India-Pakistan` remark

Congress general secretary in-charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, shared on X video clips of Trump`s remarks in Japan and later in South Korea in which he repeated his claim that he stopped the India-Pakistan military conflict using trade

29 Oct 2025 3:37 pm
Resolve farmers` issues through talks, not agitations: Fadnavis to Bachchu Kadu

The government had earlier scheduled a meeting to discuss these issues. Kadu initially agreed but later backed out, which led to the meetings cancellation, he said, adding that Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule had since reached out to Kadu to resume talks

29 Oct 2025 3:36 pm
Two dead in Andhra Pradesh due to Cyclone Montha, says CM Naidu

CM Naidu also asked officials to assess the damage caused by the cyclone across departments so that a comprehensive report could be submitted to the Centre. Additionally, he instructed that essential items, including food and other relief materials, be distributed promptly among the affected people

29 Oct 2025 3:17 pm
Special revision of electoral rolls in Puducherry to start on November 4

The UT is one among those, including other poll-bound southern states Tamil Nadu and Kerala, where the Election Commission had recently announced taking up SIR

29 Oct 2025 2:23 pm