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Italy has been rocked by fresh protests as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across 50 cities, with violent clashes erupting in Rome during a nationwide general strike. Dramatic footage shows riot police deploying water cannons against angry crowds as smoke filled the streets of the Italian capital. Tensions escalated in Rome's Trastevere district, where protesters attempted to break through police cordons near the Italian parliament. The demonstrations, organised by grassroots trad
The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged INDIA bloc leaders to postpone their November 1 rally at Delhis Ramlila Maidan until after Diwali, warning of major business losses and traffic disruption in central Delhi. The traders body estimates that daily business worth Rs 10,00012,000 crore across 20 major markets could be affected if thousands of vehicles and lakhs of people converge in the area. CTI Chairman Brijesh Goyal has appealed to opposition leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav, Mama
Rahul Gandhi has invited political leaders, journalists, civil society members and citizens to join the INDIA bloc's march from Connaught Place to Ramlila Maidan on November 1. The announcement comes ahead of the opposition's mega rally against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Meanwhile, Delhi Police sources say no permission was sought for the proposed march from Connaught Place. Security arrangements have been stepped up at Ramlila Maidan, with police personnel and paramilitary force
Pradeep, a 27-year-old man from Nairkodi, was assaulted by the family of his girlfriend after an alleged altercation. The incident occurred on October 27, when several of the girl's brothers attacked him, causing severe injuries. After being hospitalized due to the assault, Pradeep expressed his distress and received threats from the girl's family. On October 30, Pradeep was found to have died by suicide in the hospital's toilet.
Researchers from the University of Cambridge conducted computer simulations to examine the role of comets in life's origins. The study found that high-speed impacts likely destroyed important chemicals, such as hydrogen cyanide. Only a small percentage of simulations indicated successful delivery of these compounds by comets. Additionally, most impacts during early Earth history could not deliver intact organic molecules.
US President Donald Trump had an unexpected battle with the wind while climbing the steps of Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on October 30. As Trump prepared to fly to Florida, strong gusts appeared to lift the side of his trademark blonde hairstyle, leaving his famous comb-over looking noticeably dishevelled. The moment was captured on camera and quickly became a talking point on social media, with several X users mocking the president. One user shared a collage of photographs w
A fresh campaign controversy has erupted around Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton after her halting, unusual-sounding remarks at a Toledo rally sent social media into a frenzy. Acton stumbled over her words while addressing supporters, prompting critics to mock her delivery and question whether she was drunk. Some conservative commentators branded her hammered, but there is no verified evidence that she was intoxicated. The viral moment comes amid an increasingly bitter showdown
Abhijeet Dipke shared his disappointment regarding Diljit Dosanjh's distancing from a student protest. During a concert, Dosanjh defended his choice to remain silent about social issues. Dipke emphasized his long-standing admiration for Dosanjh despite their disagreement on this matter. Meanwhile, Dosanjh reiterated his commitment to love and support for all Punjabis during his performance. The singer addressed criticisms related to his film 'Satluj' and urged unity among the community.
BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra, who is MP from Puri Lok Sabha constituency, called the mock parliament a drama, and highlighted that the Speical Intensive Revision (SIR) was ongoing and substantiated the claims around the 13 crore delted voters. Earlier, Amit Shah challenged the INDIA bloc to discuss the issue during a special session of Parliament.
Iran's nuclear doctrine is back in the spotlight! A senior Iranian cleric has called for a major review of the country's nuclear policy, describing it as a growing national demand amid escalating tensions with the United States. The remarks come as US President Donald Trump insists Washington has stopped Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, declaring: We stopped them.Speaking during Friday prayers in Tehran, senior cleric Mohammad Javad Haj Ali Akbari urged Iran to reassess its security needs
The Strait of Hormuz is facing fresh maritime security concerns as Iran claims eight vessels have struck naval mines in the past 48 hours, while footage broadcast by Iranian state media appears to show smoke rising from an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman.The latest developments raise serious questions about the security of one of the world's most important oil shipping routes, even as US military officials have said the Strait of Hormuz has been cleared of mines. With oil tankers facing reported
Russia and Ukraine are trading fresh strikes on critical energy infrastructure as preparations begin for a high-stakes trilateral peace meeting in Abu Dhabi. Russian forces reportedly targeted Kyiv's CHPP-6 power plant, weapons production workshops and drone assembly warehouses in overnight attacks. Moscow also claims a cargo ship carrying military supplies for Ukraine was hit.Meanwhile, Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking three oil refineries and a gas-chemical complex, despite repeated calls f
President Droupadi Murmu participates in the flag-hoisting ceremony at Kushavarta Tirtha in Maharashtras Trimbakeshwar, marking the commencement of the Simhastha Kumbh.
Nimrat Kaur participates in the Bhamla Foundations beach cleanup drive, encouraging people to take small steps towards environmental protection and a cleaner, greener future.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi noticed a young boy holding his portrait during a rally in Banaskantha, Gujarat. Concerned that his hand might hurt, Modi asked his SPG personnel to collect the portrait.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays floral tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
Diljit Dosanjh shared an emotional moment with a female CRPF officer during his Delhi concert, inviting her on stage and hugging her. He also thanked the CRPF, Delhi Police and DMRC for managing security and arrangements at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
ISRO's GSLV-F18 rocket successfully launches the NVS-03 navigation satellite, equipped with an indigenous atomic clock, to strengthen India's NavIC system and restore its four-satellite constellation.
A massive fire broke out after a 30-year-old man allegedly set his house ablaze in northwest Delhis Jahangirpuri. An LPG cylinder exploded during the firefighting operation, leaving a firefighter with 25 per cent burn injuries.
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar attends the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Atlanta, Georgia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi while praising farmers in Gujarats Banaskantha for their agricultural growth, crediting Narmada water and modern irrigation techniques such as drip irrigation.
POLAND ERUPTS! President Karol Nawrocki cuts short his Senegal trip and rushes back to Warsaw as riot police guard the country's Constitutional Tribunal. Protesters clash with police outside the court, while Poland's top judicial institution accuses Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government of a coup d'tat.Dramatic footage from Warsaw shows protesters attempting to push through a riot police cordon outside the Constitutional Tribunal. The confrontation comes amid an escalating power struggle over

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