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Digital Desk | Bhopal, Nov 2 (IANS) The Excise Department has suspended Assistant District Excise Officer Amar Singh Vaghel with immediate effect for alleged negligence in monitoring and inspection related to the illegal transportation of liquor in Khategaon, Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh. According to a press note, Vaghel, who was posted in the Timarni circle of Harda district, has been suspended following the prima facie discovery of lapses in the discharge of his duties and supervision. Th

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said on Monday that the future of our civilisations intellectual heritage depends upon the questions the younger generation is prepared to ask. Inaugurating Auditorium 2 at South Asian University and launching the book Vedas: Language of Life From Sacred Sound to DNA-RNA, authored by Major General (Dr.) G. D. Bakshi (Retd), SM, VSM, Gupta emphasised that Indias ancient knowledge traditions must not be regarded merely a

Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 2 (IANS) Jan Suraaj Party on Monday sought the disqualification of newly elected independent Members of the Bihar Legislative Council, Banshidhar Brajwasi and Rahul Raj, after they joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) shortly after their election. A delegation led by former MLA Kishore Kumar Munna met the Bihar Legislative Council's Acting Chairman Prof Dr Ramvachan Rai and submitted a petition seeking action against the two MLCs under the relevant constitutional pro

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Amara Raja Energy and Mobility Limited on Monday reported a 44.8 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in profit for the quarter ended September 2026, as rising cost pressures weighed on margins despite healthy revenue growth across key business segments. The battery maker posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 153 crore in the second quarter of FY27, down 44.8 per cent from Rs 277 crore in the corresponding quarter last financial year (Q2 FY26), according to it

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) DOMS Industries Limited, one of India's leading stationery and art material manufacturers, on Monday reported a 36.2 per cent decline in profit for the quarter ended September 2026 (Q2 FY27), as margin pressure weighed on earnings despite healthy growth in revenue. The company posted a net profit of Rs 37.2 crore in the second quarter, down 36.2 per cent from Rs 58.3 crore in the corresponding period last financial year (Q2 FY26), according to its stock exchan

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Monday invoked Stage-II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi and the entire National Capital Region with immediate effect after Delhis daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) rose to 324, placing it in the Very Poor category. According to the daily AQI bulletin issued by the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi recorded an average AQI of 324 on November 2. The CAQM Sub-Committee for opera

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 2: Nandan Denim Limited, a textile manufacturer listed on the BSE and NSE, has reported a 21% year-on-year increase in net profit for the second quarter

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (IANS) Odisha Vigilance on Monday apprehended a Special Land Acquisition officer after he was caught red-handed while receiving a bribe of Rs 3.10 lakhs from a land oustee in Anugola for the release of land acquisition compensation amount of Rs 84.62 lakhs. According to the official statement by the Odisha Vigilance, the accused official, Ajay Kumar Garanaik, is presently posted as Special Land Acquisition Officer, Sambalpur-Talcher Doubling Rail Line Project in

Digital Desk | Ayodhya, Nov 2 (IANS) As the holy city of Ayodhya gears for a grand celebration of Deepotsav, the city Mayor Girish Pati Tripathi on Monday said that the preparations are underway for making this years event unique and once-in-a-lifetime experience. He also informed that the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is monitoring the progress and will also conduct final review of the arrangements. Tripathi said the Chief Minister personally visits Ayodhya every year ahead of De

Digital Desk | Dewas, Nov 2 (IANS) A police station in-charge was crushed to death by a vehicle allegedly carrying illicit liquor while he was trying to intercept it during an anti-smuggling operation on the Indore-Betul highway in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district, police said on Monday. The deceased was identified as Dilip Puri, the Station House Officer of Khategaon police station. The incident occurred late on Sunday night. He had reached the highway with a police team after receiving informat

Digital Desk | Dewas, Nov 2 (IANS) A police station in-charge was killed after being run over by a truck suspected of transporting illicit liquor during a police operation in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district, officials said on Monday. Khategaon Police Station in-charge Dilip Puri died on the spot after the rear wheel of the truck ran over him during an attempt to intercept the vehicle on the Harda-Nemawar highway late on Sunday night. Puri, a 2007-batch Sub-Inspector, was conducting a check along

Digital Desk | Ghaziabad, Oct 31 (IANS) Drawing parallels of current politics with Hindu epic Mahabharata, Former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam said on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is 'Arjun' and will break through all the 'Chakravyuhas' (traps), asserting that in 2029, the oath-taking ceremony for his fourth term as the Prime Minister will resonate across the country. Speaking to IANS, Krishnam said, Under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, the entire Kaurava clan and the K

Digital Desk | London, Oct 31 (IANS) Chelsea midfielder Jordan Henderson described scoring on his home debut as a special, emotional moment, saying he had dreamed of making a strong start after a long time away from the game. Henderson, who scored twice on his home debut earlier this month, found the back of the net within the opening two minutes of Chelsea's 5-1 victory over Bournemouth. The midfielder said the early goal was unforgettable, especially after the challenges he faced before earnin

Digital Desk | Ekta Nagar (Gujarat), Oct 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted the Rain Forest attraction at Ekta Nagar in Gujarats Narmada district, describing its glass skywalk as a special feature offering visitors a view of the Statue of Unity. In a post on social media platform X after visiting the attraction, PM Modi said: A wonderful experience awaits you at the Rainforest in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia! Immerse yourself in the beauty of lush greenery and nature. The Skyw

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Bhupendra Manubhai Patel, a relative of India's first Deputy Prime Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, has recalled his interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the latter's programme in Gujarat, highlighting how the Prime Minister remembered his family and personally arranged a meeting with them during his visit. In a post on social media platform X, Modi Story shared Bhupendra Manubhai Patel's account of the interaction, in which he expressed

Digital Desk | Ottawa, Oct 31 (IANS) The Khalistani extremist network's dismissal of gang indictments and court charges as irrelevant propaganda does little to advance accountability and instead undermines the credibility of those who continue to associate with it, a report has stated. Canadian Sikhs have every right to demand transparency and a fair process in the June 2023 killing of pro-Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, but do not have to tolerate fringe elements that repeatedly turn

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) A man in his forties was arrested in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district for allegedly sexually assaulting a three-and-a-half-year-old girl, police said on Saturday. The accused, identified as Arjun Sardar, had reportedly visited a relative's house in Dattapukur when he allegedly took the child to the roof of a neighbouring house and assaulted her sexually. The incident is said to have taken place on Thursday and came to light the following day, on Frid

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 31 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath on National Unity Day on Saturday said that those who consider former Governor-General of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah as their ideal could never accept Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, adding that only those with nationalism in their hearts could truly be followers of the 'Iron Man of India'. Addressing a programme on the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Uttar Pradesh, CM Yogi said, Today is Natio

Digital Desk | Bangalore, Oct 31 (IANS) Rocking Star Yash, who essays the role of Ravana in director Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana', has now opened up about one of the most unexpected conversations he had while preparing for the film explaining to his young son why his father was playing the antagonist and not Lord Rama. Sharing how his son reacted after learning about the epic, Yash revealed that the little one was initially shocked to discover that his father would be portraying Ravana. He recall

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Congress on Saturday hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks that the party had attempted to sideline and forget Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, asserting that it had always respected the contributions of the country's first Deputy Prime Minister and the 'Iron Man of India'. Reacting to HM Shah's statement, Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav said that merely building a statue was not enough to honour a leader, adding that the Congress

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday heaped praise on Manisha Bhanwala for clinching a historic World Championship gold medal, calling her achievement remarkable and a source of immense pride and glory for the nation. Manisha became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Senior World Wrestling Championships after she clinched the yellow metal in the 59kg event on Friday in Astana, Kazakhstan. Noting the wrestler's achievement, Murmu congratulate

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) On National Unity Day, BJP leaders on Saturday paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, crediting him with laying the foundation for a united India and realising the vision of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat. Speaking to IANS, BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had consistently called upon the country to remain united and highlighted Sardar Patel's contribution to India's national integration. After becoming a Member of Parliame

Digital Desk | Mexico City, Oct 31 (IANS) Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson have been handed grid penalties for their unacceptable and clumsy incident during the second practice session at the Mexico Grand Prix here. Having missed the first practice for rookie drivers Ayumu Iwasa and Nikola Tsolov, Verstappen and Lawson were back on the field for the second practice, where they made contact. Verstappen made a move on Lawson into Turn 12, but the Racing Bulls driver fought back at the next left-hand

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 31 (IANS) Director Pa Ranjith's upcoming action drama, 'Vettuvam', featuring actor Arya in the lead, will hit screens for Pongal next year, its makers have now announced. Director Pa Ranjith took to his social media timelines to make the announcement. He wrote, The forces of #Vettuvam are set to unleash their madness and mastery. Jan 2027 | #VettuvamFromPongal. The director had, earlier this month, disclosed that the film would be about the struggle for power between

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 31 (IANS) Music director Srikanth Deva, the son of late Tamil music director Deva, whose sudden demise earlier this month had sent shock waves across the Tamil film industry, has now penned a note of gratitude on behalf of his family to everyone who had honoured his late father's legacy, saying every gesture of kindness and every word of support would remain in their hearts forever. Taking to his Instagram timeline to pen the note of gratitude, the music director said

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) Actress Debinna Bonnerjee revealed that observing Karwa Chauth for her husband, actor Gurmeet Choudhary, is a non-negotiable tradition for her. She recalled how she began keeping the fast even before they got married. Taking to her social media account, Debinna shared a video giving a glimpse of this year's Karwa Chauth celebrations, along with many throwback pictures documenting the couple's journey over the past 17-18 years. The actress also opened up about

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) Singer-composer Adnan Sami recently visited the Taj Mahal in Agra with his wife Roya Sami Khan and family. He shared glimpses of their visit to the iconic monument on social media and posted pictures from the family outing In one of the pictures, Adnan is seen posing with his wife in front of the Taj Mahal. While the singer is dressed in a black outfit, Roya is seen wearing a grey sweater, blue jeans, sunglasses and a beige hat. Sharing the pictures, he wrote

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Congress party paid homage to former Prime Minister late Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary at the Shakti Sthal in New Delhi on Saturday. Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal and several other party leaders arrived at the Shakti Sthal to pay floral tributes to the former Prime Minister

Digital Desk | United Nations, Oct 31 (IANS) Rebecca Grynspan, the Costa Rican head of UNCTAD, made slight progress in the race to be the next secretary-general in an anonymous straw poll of Security Council members, while the United Arab Emirates' Lana Nusseibeh failed to make a breakthrough in her debut. Grynspan received 11 positive votes on Friday, up two from the last poll, and narrowed the negative votes to four, down one. However, it was unclear whether any of the negative votes came from

Digital Desk | Atlanta, Oct 31 (IANS) Argentina used the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta to present itself as a dependable source of energy, food and critical minerals for Western economies, as Ministers discussed how to protect supply chains from geopolitical shocks. Llegamos a la reunion de Cancilleres del G20 para mostrar una Argentina que, bajo el liderazgo del Presidente @JMilei, decidio volver a ser una nacion prospera y poderosa, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said on social medi

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 31 (IANS) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri arrived at the Raja Bhoj Airport in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal to a warm and enthusiastic reception from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers, functionaries and leaders. Puri, who has been fielded by the BJP as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election from Madhya Pradesh, was greeted on Friday evening by a large gathering of hardworking party karyakartas (workers). Among those present

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Oct 30 (IANS) Hollywood actor Arnold Schwarzenegger has heaped praise on Marvin Shanken, calling him a great friend. Marvin, who was a publisher, passed away at the age of 83 on Thursday. The actor took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared a throwback photograph of them together. He lavished praise on him, describing Marvin as a rue original who sparked a cigar revolution that brought people together all over the world. The actor, who is the former Governor of Cali

Digital Desk | London, Oct 30 (IANS) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta defended his angry reaction to 16-year-old Max Dowman after the teenager was sent off in their Carabao Cup defeat to Fleetwood Town, insisting young players must understand the demands and expectations of playing for a club like Arsenal. Arteta admitted that his reaction came in a moment of frustration but maintained that Dowman must learn to handle the pressure of senior football, stressing that the club cannot afford to treat su

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) on Friday ordered the resumption of offline classes from November 10, a day after agitating students celebrated victory following the university's announcement to set a timeline to restore its students' union. The varsity also announced that the second mid-term examinations, which were earlier declared to be held in virtually, shall now be conducted through offline mode. JMI had shifted all classes to online mode on October 24 as

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 30 (IANS) More than 52 lakh farmer families in Gujarat received over Rs 1,051 crore under the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on Friday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi released over Rs 18,680 crore to more than 9.34 crore farmer families across the country. The instalment was released at a national-level 'PM Kisan Utsav Day' programme held at Bhildi in Banaskantha district, where PM Modi was present. The amount was transfe

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Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Oct 30 (IANS) The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has paid a tribute to the late acting legend, Sir Patrick Stewart after he passed away at the age of 96. On Friday, the Academy took to their Instagram, and shared a clip from the sci-fi franchise Star Trek featuring the actor with Jonathan Frakes. They also penned a long note in the caption, as they remembered the actor for his contribution to the field of cinematic arts. They wrote, There was something ex

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 28 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh government is set to introduce a new regulatory framework for boats and watercraft by allotting each of them unique registration numbers. The move is aimed at making river-based transport safer and more organised, while simultaneously boosting related economic activities. The new framework, being introduced under the proposed 'Inland Vessels Rules-2026,' will see both motorised and non-motorised vessels being assigned unique registration number

Digital Desk | Cebu (Philippines), Oct 28 (IANS) India and Japan on Wednesday reviewed defence cooperation and explored new avenues to further strengthen the Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership during a meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Japanese counterpart Koizumi Shinjiro on the sidelines of the 13th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in the Philippines. Singh noted that India and Japan's shared commitment r

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) Actress and entrepreneur Anshula Kapoor has opened up about her first Karwa Chauth with husband Rohan Thakkar. She shared unseen wedding moments and a heartfelt note expressing her love for him. Taking to Instagram, Anshula reflected on the special moments from their wedding. She recalled how Rohan stood by her through the excitement, emotions and happy tears. Tomorrow is our first Karwa Chauth, and today I found myself going back to these little moments from

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 28: Avery Dennison has refreshed its automotive aftermarket graphics portfolio with a comprehensive new range of paint protection film (PPF) solutions, alongside an interior surface protection

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Oct 28 (IANS) Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has made his intentions clear about his creative pursuits. The filmmaker has shared that he is exploring writing for mediums other than cinema. The filmmaker recently attended a special screening of his 2019 film at AFI Fest 2026 in Los Angeles where he spoke about his upcoming debut stage play, The Popinjay Cavalier, and opened up about writing for mediums other than film. He said during the event, Im a writer and thats just

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 27 (IANS) The Rajasthan High Court has dismissed appeals filed by the accused in the SUFA terror module case, upholding the trial courts order to frame charges against them. The court observed that a trial can proceed when prima facie evidence raises serious suspicion regarding alleged activities, including the procurement of explosives and involvement in a terrorist conspiracy. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal and Justice Sameer Jain dismiss

Digital Desk | Imphal, Oct 27 (IANS) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General G.P. Singh on Tuesday held a series of meetings in Imphal to review the law and order situation in Manipur, officials said. A senior official said that Singh also held a high-level operational review meeting with Assam Rifles Director General Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera to discuss security-related issues in the state. The CRPF and the Assam Rifles DGs, joined by senior leadership from both forces, disc

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) Approval granted to a Maritime Training Institute (MTI) in Jaipur, Rajasthan, has been withdrawn by the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) for alleged irregularities. M/s R R Marines Academy, located at Singhu Nagar, Murlipura, Jaipur, was granted approval by the DGMA for conducting Basic Safety Training, Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (PSCRB), Refresher for Proficiency in PSCRB, Refresher Training for Proficiency in FPFF,

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) Folk singer Kutle Khan has issued a clarification with regards to the recent controversy at the Bollywood Music Project (BMP) in Mumbai. On October 24, playback singer Shilpa Rao's performance was abruptly cut short, as the input from her mic was turned off. Kutle Khan faced criticism after his set began while Shilpa was trying to address the audience. He has now shared his side of the story. On Tuesday, he took to his Instagram, and that the incident was not

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 27 (IANS) Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday accused the Congress of attempting to influence the Election Commission through appointments to public offices during its tenure in power, while defending the poll body's functioning amid the Opposition's criticism of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Addressing the BJP's Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy rally in Ahmedabad, attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupen

Digital Desk | Raipur, Oct 27 (IANS) It was another eventful day in Raipur, as Nyayadhani Knights entered the semis by virtue of continuing to be top of the points table, after they played out a 4-4 draw against Chakradhar Champions in the first match; the second witnessed a maiden win for Sanskardhani Strikers, as they got the better of Rajdhani Royals 4-2. Talking about Match No. 10, Yuvraj Walmiki emerged as the hero for the Champions with three goals, while Ketan displayed his best hockey fo

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra criticised the Opposition Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party for objecting to the BJPs proposed Loktantra Bachao Arajakta Hatao Padyatra (Save Democracy Remove Anarchy March) to be organised in Chandni Chowk on Wednesday. Malhotra said, Those who have held Delhis businesses and the general public hostage by blocking Delhis roads for weeks, sometimes in the name of students and sometimes in the name of removing the Election

Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 27 (IANS) Four masked, armed criminals allegedly looted gold and silver jewellery worth approximately Rs 3 crore from Kanchan Jewellers near Mahatma Gandhi Chowk on the SasaramChausa road in Kochas, Rohtas district, on Tuesday afternoon. The shop is located barely 500 metres from the local police station. According to shop owner Avinash Kumar Verma, the four criminals arrived on Apache motorcycles at around 2 pm and entered the jewellery showroom. They allegedly held th