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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Shivakumar stated that the Chief Minister has set a strict deadline for officials to complete the repair work on Bengaluru roads by October 31
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
A backbencher ACJian remembers TJS George, a trailblazer who strode hurdle-ridden landscape of print journalism in India like a colossus for seven decades
People must realise that crime, if committed in the alternative cyberverse, is crime, too
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
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
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
At least 20 people, including several children, have died and many others injured in landslides across Mirik, Darjeeling and adjoining areas, officials said
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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