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Vande Bharat train runs 1,400 km in operational blunder

The semi-high-speed train, originally scheduled to cover the 898 km SabarmatiAjmerJaipurGurgaon route in about 15 hours, was stranded near Mehsana shortly after departure in a case of the wrong train on the wrong route

6 Oct 2025 10:30 pm
PM Modi speaks to CJI BR Gavai, says the attack on him has angered every Indian

In a post on X, Modi wrote, Spoke to Chief Justice of India, Justice B R Gavai Ji. The attack on him earlier today in the Supreme Court premises has angered every Indian. There is no place for such reprehensible acts in our society. It is utterly condemnable. I appreciated the calm displayed by Justice Gavai in the face of such a situation

6 Oct 2025 9:40 pm
By-elections for 8 assembly constituencies scheduled for November 11

The assembly bypolls in J-K, Odisha, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Punjab, Telangana and Rajasthan will be held on November 11; the counting of votes will be done on November 14, Kumar said at a press conference in Delhi

6 Oct 2025 9:26 pm
Special Intensive Revision exercise to be held nationwide, says EC

The 243 assembly seats in Bihar will go to polls in two phases: November 6 and 11, with the vote counting scheduled for November 14. Addressing the media, CEC Kumar said, ECI has already taken a decision to conduct SIR throughout the country

6 Oct 2025 7:58 pm
Bar Council of India suspends advocate who tried to hurl shoe at CJI Gavai

In a shocking breach of decorum, Kishore reportedly approached the dais during a hearing and tried to throw a shoe at the CJI, but was promptly stopped by security personnel. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has strongly condemned the incident in a unanimous resolution

6 Oct 2025 7:31 pm
Congress slams Centre over delay in relief for rain-hit farmers in Maharashtra

The opposition party has accused the government of delaying aid to rain-hit Maharashtra farmers, citing bureaucracy. Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal slammed BJP for indifference, urging immediate relief without waiting for a formal proposal from the state

6 Oct 2025 6:35 pm
Bihar Assembly elections: Voting in two phases on Nov 6, 11; result on Nov 14

The Election Commission has also released the final electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The number of electors now stands at 7.42 crore, down from 7.89 crore in June

6 Oct 2025 5:02 pm
Lawyer attempts to hurl shoe at CJI BR Gavai: Political leaders condemn incident

The lawyer, identified as Rakesh Kishor, a resident of Mayur Vihar, approached the dais, removed his shoe and tried to throw it towards the CJI and Justice K Vinod Chandran. However, an alert security personnel immediately intervened and prevented the attack

6 Oct 2025 4:55 pm
BJP alleges TMC attack on MP Khagen Murmu in West Bengal

BJP IT chief Amit Malviya condemned West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee after TMC activists allegedly attacked BJP MP Khagen Murmu in Jalpaiguri. Malviya accused TMC of creating a Jungle Raj as BJP leaders tried to assist flood-affected areas amid ongoing North Bengal relief efforts

6 Oct 2025 4:05 pm
Israel denies allegations of mistreatment against Greta Thunberg

In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry said that Thunberg did not complain to the Israeli authorities about any of these ludicrous and baseless allegationsbecause they never occurred. It added that Thunberg and several other detainees had declined offers of expedited deportation, choosing instead to remain in custody

6 Oct 2025 3:51 pm
BSNL indigenous 4G network to be upgraded to 5G in the next 6-8 months: Scindi

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced that BSNLs indigenously developed 4G network will be upgraded to 5G within six to eight months. Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Enclave 2025, he highlighted Indias telecom innovation and BSNLs revival, marking a major step in digital self-reliance

6 Oct 2025 3:34 pm
Maharashtra FDA flags Coldrif batch linked to child deaths in MP, Rajasthan

Earlier, the Tamil Nadu drug control authorities, in their report dated October 2, declared the Coldrif syrup sample, produced by Sresan Pharmaceuticals, Kancheepuram, as adulterated due to the presence of 48.6 per cent of diethylene glycol, a toxic substance which may render the contents injurious to health

6 Oct 2025 2:57 pm
Kerala HC orders SIT probe into alleged theft of Sabarimala gold

The investigation will be led by former Superintendent of Police S Sasidharan, and overseen by Crime branch chief Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) H Venkatesh

6 Oct 2025 2:12 pm
French Prime Minister resigns after only 2 weeks in office

Frances Prime Minister Sbastien Lecornu resigned Monday, just two weeks into office and a day after naming his cabinet. President Macron has accepted his resignation

6 Oct 2025 2:06 pm
Lawyer tries to hurl shoe towards CJI Gavai in courtroom

The incident occurred when a Bench led by the CJI was hearing the mentioning of cases by lawyers; the lawyer approached the dais, removed his shoe, and tried to throw it towards the judge

6 Oct 2025 1:39 pm
Child deaths in MP and Rajasthan prompt Karnataka to keep vigil on cough syrups

In a circular dated October 5, the Food Safety and Drugs Administration (FSDA) said that in view of recent incidents where deaths have been reported in Madhya Pradesh following the consumption of Coldrif Syrup (Batch No. SR-13)

6 Oct 2025 1:28 pm
Mount Everest blizzard leaves over 200 climbers stranded, 350 rescued

Conditions for the climbers stranded at the campsites worsened on Sunday. Hundreds of local villagers and rescue teams rushed with essential supplies to the spot, which has been receiving snowfall since Friday

6 Oct 2025 12:52 pm
Karnataka Dy CM claims swift action taken to repair potholes in Bengaluru

Shivakumar stated that the Chief Minister has set a strict deadline for officials to complete the repair work on Bengaluru roads by October 31

6 Oct 2025 11:41 am
Ladakh violence: SC notice to Centre and Ladakh UT on plea by Wangchuks wife

However, a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria refused to pass any order on providing grounds of detention to Wangchuk`s wife and posted the matter for hearing on October 14

6 Oct 2025 11:38 am
Amit Shah expresses grief over Jaipur hospital ICU fire which claimed six lives

Six patients die in a fire at Jaipur`s Sawai Man Singh Hospital ICU, allegedly caused by a short circuit. Union Home Minister Amit Shah mourns victims. Relatives protest alleged negligence, while Rajasthan government sets up a six-member committee to investigate

6 Oct 2025 11:33 am
UP: Electricity Department initiates Rs 1.28 crore recovery

Uttar Pradesh Electricity Department launches recovery of over Rs 1.28 crore from associates and relatives of Ittehad-e-Millat Council chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan for illegal electricity connections. Notices issued; legal action will follow if fines remain unpaid

6 Oct 2025 11:28 am
Donald Trump says history will remember Navy SEALs for killing Osama bin Laden

Trump also repeated his claim that a year before al-Qaeda terrorists attacked the World Trade Centre twin towers in September 2001, he had warned about bin Laden

6 Oct 2025 11:24 am
Rajasthan hospital fire kills six patients; PM Modi expresses condolences

Trauma centre in-charge Dr Anurag Dhakad said 11 patients were being treated in the Neuro ICU when the fire erupted in the storage area, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit

6 Oct 2025 11:21 am
West Bengal: Darjeeling landslide destroys house; family of 3 dies under debris

Darjeeling and surrounding areas face devastation after heavy rains triggered landslides. At least 7 people have died, 2 are missing, and over 100 rescued by NDRF. Bridge collapse and road closures worsen the crisis. President Murmu expressed grief and urged speedy relief

6 Oct 2025 10:48 am
Election Commission likely to announce Bihar assembly poll dates today

The Election Commission is likely to announce the schedule for the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections today at 4 pm. With the assembly term ending on November 22, polls are likely in late November or early December. Final electoral rolls show 7.42 crore voters after revisions

6 Oct 2025 10:36 am
WB: Heavy rains trigger landslides in Darjeeling and Mirik, at least 20 dead

At least 20 people have died and several injured as heavy rainfall causes landslides across Darjeeling and Mirik hills in West Bengal. Homes were swept away, roads damaged, and communication lines cut off. PM Modi, HM Amit Shah, and CM Mamata Banerjee are monitoring the situation

6 Oct 2025 9:28 am
Chhattisgarh launches Chief Minister Rural Bus Service Scheme for 250 villages

Chhattisgarhs new Chief Minister Rural Bus Service Scheme (CMRBS) will connect 250 villages in Bastar and Surguja divisions through 34 routes in the first phase. The initiative aims to simplify rural life, strengthen the local economy, and create employment opportunities

6 Oct 2025 9:26 am
Space pod can reach any place on Earth in an hour

Los Angeles-based aerospace firm Inversion revealed its first spacecraft, Arc, capable of delivering up to 500 pounds of critical cargo anywhere on Earth in under an hour. Arc lands via parachutes and uses non-toxic propulsion for safe handling after touchdown

6 Oct 2025 9:25 am
Typhoon Matmo prompts evacuations in China

Typhoon Matmo strengthened before making landfall in China on Sunday, prompting the evacuation of 347,000 people in Guangdong and Hainan. The storm brought winds of 151 kmph, heavy rain, and flight cancellations as authorities issued a red-level typhoon warning

6 Oct 2025 9:23 am
Spain: Bearded vulture nests preserve 700 years of human history

Researchers discovered a 650-year-old sandal and over 200 human artefacts in cliff-side bearded vulture nests in southern Spain. The findings shed light on medieval Mediterranean life and help conservation efforts for the endangered vulture species

6 Oct 2025 9:22 am
We`re dealing with killers, savages, terrorists: US Secy of State on Hamas

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised the Arab coalition built by President Trump for aiding Gaza conflict resolution. Trump said hostage release talks with Hamas are progressing rapidly, with technical teams set to meet in Egypt to finalise details

6 Oct 2025 9:21 am
UK: Jews gather to mark 2 years of Hamas attack on Israel

British Jews held ceremonies to mark two years since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel, expressing anger and defiance amid rising antisemitism in the UK. Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis led prayers for hostages and victims

6 Oct 2025 9:12 am
UK mosque targeted in suspected arson attack, police investigate as hate crime

Police in East Sussex investigate a suspected arson attack on a mosque in Peacehaven as a hate crime. The fire damaged the mosque entrance and a car; no injuries reported. Authorities release images of suspects and increase patrols at local religious sites

6 Oct 2025 9:10 am
Tripura: Police take swift action on assault and teasing complaints during Durga

During Durga Puja in Agartala, police arrested all individuals involved in assault and teasing complaints. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated the citys first Ravana Dahan at BT College ground, celebrating the victory of good over evil.

6 Oct 2025 9:09 am
Nepal tragedy: Floods, landslides kill 51 in the country

Heavy rainfall in eastern Nepal triggers landslides and floods, killing at least 51 people and leaving several missing. Rescue operations by Nepal Army, police, and APF continue, while PM Modi offers Indias assistance to the affected regions

6 Oct 2025 8:53 am
May his imprint live on

A backbencher ACJian remembers TJS George, a trailblazer who strode hurdle-ridden landscape of print journalism in India like a colossus for seven decades

6 Oct 2025 8:34 am
We need more awareness on how cyber criminals work

People must realise that crime, if committed in the alternative cyberverse, is crime, too

6 Oct 2025 8:32 am
Prashant Kishor as a symptom

Jan Suraaj founders popularity among Biharis points to popular disenchantment with established leaders, whose votes the political outsider is expected to cannibalise in the forthcoming elections

6 Oct 2025 8:31 am
CM Fadnavis defends sugar mill levy for flood relief amid Opposition criticism

Speaking at a sugar factory event on Sunday, CM Fadnavis said that there are around 200 mills in the state. One mill may have to contribute about Rs 25 lakh to the Chief Ministers Relief Fund (CMRF). We are asking for this amount from mill profits, not from farmers

5 Oct 2025 11:21 pm
Nepal: 52 killed in climate-induced disasters

At least seven people have gone missing, and 27 have been injured due to monsoon-induced disasters in different parts of the country, officials said on Sunday

5 Oct 2025 11:18 pm
Tourists stranded as rainfall, landslides ravage Darjeeling hills

At least 20 people, including several children, have died and many others injured in landslides across Mirik, Darjeeling and adjoining areas, officials said

5 Oct 2025 11:18 pm
Violence in Cuttack during Durga idol immersion, govt suspends internet

According to officials, CCTV cameras installed along the route were damaged, and shops in Gourishankar Park area were allegedly set on fire after police stopped the procession

5 Oct 2025 11:03 pm
Indian Navy to commission second ASW, Androth, on Oct 6

Androth has been built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata and is a major step forward in Indias efforts to build its own defence equipment, an official statement said

5 Oct 2025 6:16 pm
Woman killed, 4 injured as van rams into religious procession in Beed

The incident took place at around 4 am near Raimoha in Shirur Kasar tehsil on Beed-Manur road, about 25 km away from Mumbai, a police official said on Sunday

5 Oct 2025 6:03 pm
State should help farmers, not take from them: Sharad Pawar

The state government should help farmers who have suffered losses, but instead, a decision has been made to forcibly recover funds from sugarcane producers for the Chief Minister`s Relief Fund, Sharad Pawar said on Sunday

5 Oct 2025 4:10 pm
Nationwide protests after 11 children die from cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh

The tragedy has triggered nationwide outrage and forced authorities to take swift action against medical negligence and pharmaceutical malpractice. In Bhopal, Congress workers staged demonstrations against Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Rajendra Shukla, demanding his resignation

5 Oct 2025 2:39 pm
Kurgaon declared most beautiful village in Maharashtra`s Palghar district

Eight villages in the district have been selected for the `Beautiful Village Award` under the R R (Aaba) Patil Beautiful Village Award Scheme implemented by the state rural development department for the 2023-24 financial year

5 Oct 2025 2:20 pm
Two 13-year-old girls found in well, police recover suicide note

Both the deceased were class 7 students of the Government Higher Primary School in Yalachepalli village of Mulbagal town, they said. The girls, both aged 13, went missing on Thursday while playing in front of one of their houses.

5 Oct 2025 12:59 pm
14 die as landslides triggered by heavy rain hit parts of Nepal

Five people died in Manebhanjyang of Suryodaya municipality in Ilam district and nine others were killed in Pategaun, Mansebung, Deuma, Dhusuni, Ratmate and Ghosang areas, police said

5 Oct 2025 12:23 pm
J-K: Militant attacks, floods leave Bhaderwah deserted; locals seek action

BJP leader Daleep Singh Parihar criticised the delay in completing the gondola project in Bhaderwah and accused authorities of neglecting Bhaderwah, leading to a decline in tourism and financial strain on local hoteliers

5 Oct 2025 11:31 am