Trump declares victory against climate 'hoax' after Bill Gates comments

Bill Gates has finally admitted that he was completely WRONG on the issue, says U.S. President Donald Trump

Morning Digest: Japan PM Takaichi calls PM Modi, hopes for golden chapter in ties with India; U.S. Fed cuts interest rates but two policymakers dissent, and more

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Islamic prayer timings in US: Check Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha time on October 30 in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix

Muslims observe five daily prayers linked to the sun's position. These prayers are Fajr at dawn, Dhuhr in the afternoon, Asr in the late afternoo

US strikes another alleged drug-carrying boat in the Pacific and kills all 4 aboard, Hegseth says

The U.S. military conducted its 14th strike in a campaign against drug cartels, destroying a boat in the eastern Pacific and killing four individ

Slow Horses Season 6 Renewal: When will new season air? Here's release date, storyline, adapted books, plot, cast, characters, where to watch and production

Slow Horses Season 6 continues the acclaimed Apple TV+ spy series led by Gary Oldman. The new season adapts Mick Herrons books Joe Country and Sl

Senate vote on nullifying tariffs on Canada demonstrates opposition to Trump's trade policy

The Senate passed legislation to nullify U.S. tariffs on Canada, highlighting divisions between President Trump's trade policy and Republican sen

Urdu is the most beautiful language, says Kiren Rijiju

The Minority Affairs Minister said Hindu-Muslim harmony is vital for Indias growth, in his address at the 105th foundation day of the Jamia Milia

Families to get pension even after members exit: EPFO Commissioner

BENGALURU, Oct 29 : In a reform that could transform Indias social security landscape, the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) proposed

China building SAM sites that allow missiles to fire from hardened bunkers, expanding air-defense network with retractable-roof shelters and advanced missile infrastructure

New satellite images reveal China building advanced air defence sites in Tibet. These facilities feature hardened shelters with retractable roofs

Actor Krishna appears before ED in cocaine peddling case

Displaced Palestinians inspect the damage after an Israeli army strike on their tent camp

Displaced Palestinians inspect the damage after an Israeli army strike on their tent camp in Deir al-Balah Gaza Strip on Wednesday. (PTI)

Surej Salim elected as president of Ad Club of Madras

Ceasefire fails as Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 104, including kids

DIER AL-BALAH, Oct 29: Israels military reported that the ceasefire in Gaza was reinstated on Wednesday after carrying out heavy airstrikes overn

Instability drives poverty rise in Bangladesh: Report slams Yunus

New Delhi, Oct 29: Poverty is on the rise in Bangladesh as the political instability in post-Hasina Bangladesh has led to a decline in investment

Modi tough as hell: Trump again takes credit for Indo-Pak peace

TOKYO/SEOUL, Oct 29: During his Asia tour, US President Donald Trump praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him the nicest looking

Every Moment Of Space Journey Unforgettable, Says Shubhanshu Shukla

Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to step aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom Mission-4 earlier this year

North Korea conducts missile tests as Trump visits South Korea

SEOUL, Oct 29: North Korea on Wednesday claimed success in its recent sea-to-surface cruise missile tests, showcasing its growing military capabi

Over 460 people killed at hospital taken by Sudanese paramilitary forces: U.N.

The city El-Fasher was taken by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces after more than 500 days of siege

Pakistan accuses Kabul of betrayal after failed talks

ISLAMABAD, Oct 29: Pakistan authorities confirmed on Wednesday that recent talks with the Afghan Taliban aimed at curbing cross-border terrorism

Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 4 Release Time: When will new episode drop? Here's release date, streaming timings, episode schedule, plot, guest stars, cameos and how to watch

Elsbeth Season 3 Episode 4 release time is confirmed for October 30, 2025, at 10 p.m. ET. The episode, titled Ick, A Bod, will air on CBS and str

Best Halloween movies to watch on Disney+ in 2025

Halloween on Disney+ is larger than ever in 2025, providing a blend of spooky fun and heartwarming classics ideal for the entire family. From the

MTC to run e-buses to metro stations for last mile connectivity

MTC has called for a pre-tender meetingon November 3 to assess the feasibility of operating 220 AC e-buses to Metrorail stations in city

Treason case to be filed against Congress leaders for singing Bangladesh national anthem: Assam CM

Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged that singing the anthem was the Opposition partys endorsement of the claim by a section of leaders in Bangladesh that

6 Soldiers Killed In Blast In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

At least six soldiers, including a Captain, were killed in an IED blast targeting a convoy of the security forces in Pakistan's northwestern Khyb

Patanjali Research Institute organises workshop on Soil Health

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, Oct 29: Union AYUSH Ministry, Patanjali Research Institute, NABARD, Bharuva Agri Science and others under the s

Satish lays foundation stone for key developmental projects

Excelsior Sports Correspondent TANGMARG, Oct 29: Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, today laid foundation stone for several k

Food production units face closure due to GST reduction

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 29: Bari Brahmana Industries Association (BBIA) has claimed that food production and packaging material manufa

CM Himachal meets Dr Jitendra, discusses strengthening disaster forecast, preparedness for State

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Oct 29: The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, called on Union Minister of State (Ind

Like rain-laden clouds

Dual power structure obstructs Govt functioning: Sagar

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 29: National Conference General Secretary and MLA Khanyar, Ali Muhammad Sagar, today said that two power ce

South Park Season 28 Episode 2 Release Date and Time: Why Season 27 became Season 28? Here's plot, Halloween special and delay reason revealed

South Park Season 28 Episode 2 release date and time are confirmed for Friday, October 31, 2025, at 10pm ET/9pm CT on Comedy Central, followed by

Matter of relaxing criteria for establishing Anganwadi centres to be taken with Union Govt: Sakeena

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 29: Minister for Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo today said that the Government will take up the matter of rel

Mahant Rohit Shastri, Sikh delegation call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 29: Mahant Rohit Shastri, President, Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust, along with the Trustee

Champion cause of statehood restoration in Parliament: Dr Farooq to RS MPs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah today urg

CM releases Durr-e-Naayaab, Minister Sakeena Itoos tribute to her father

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today released Durr-e-Naayaab, a biography of Late Wali Mohammad Itoo, aut

Trump Says South Korea Has Approval To Build Nuclear-Powered Submarine

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he has given approval for ally South Korea to build a nuclear powered submarine, a day after the two coun

Ex-DSP shoots AAP neta in Punjab, 'on the run'

A retired Chandigarh DSP, Dilsher Singh, allegedly shot AAP functionary Nitin Nanda during a wedding dispute in Ropar, Punjab. Nanda sustained a

1.2 crore lost in digital arrest, ex-babu dies of shock

Yes Bank-ADAG loan fraud case: Anil Ambani's son under CBI lens

Anil & Jai Made Decisions Without Informing Japanese Partner

Fire Country Season 4 Episode 3: When will new episode drop? Here's release date, time, plot, cast, characters and where to watch

Fire Country Season 4 Episode 3 release date is confirmed for Friday, October 31, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. The episode, titled The Tiny Ways

Killed PIO in Canada as he didn't pay up: Bishnoi gang; brief lockdown in locality after incident

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the murder of Canadian businessman Darshan Singh Sahsi and an attack on singer Channi Na

Uncertainties impacting travel demand cant derail us, says Air India chief

NEW DELHI, Oct 29: There are many uncertainties impacting overall travel demand, but those cannot derail us, Air India chief Campbell Wilson said

Cloud seeding trial paused in Delhi due to low moisture content; AAP says publicity-driven activity

NEW DELHI, Oct 29: A day after two cloud seeding trials did not lead to artificial rain in the city, the Delhi government paused the exercise on

Dont allow return of Jungle Raj in Bihar again : Adityanath

SIWAN, Oct 29: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and firebrand BJP leader Yogi Adityanath today exhorted the people of Bihar to ensure the state does

Treason case to be filed against Cong leaders for singing Bangladeshi national anthem: Assam CM

GUWAHATI, Oct 29: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said he has instructed the police to register a case of treason against C

Insult to Chhath devotees: Delhi CM slams Rahul Gandhis remarks on PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Oct 29 : Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his jibe on Prime Minister Narendra M

MNCB busts drug network; arrests Dawood aide, his wife in Goa

MUMBAI, Oct 29 : The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested Danish Chikna, a close aide of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim and kingpin of a

India wraps up presence at Tajikistans Ayni airbase

NEW DELHI, Oct 29 : India has wrapped up its operation at a strategic air base in Tajikistans Ayni following the lapse of a bilateral agreement,

SIR will weed out fake voters, identify infiltrators, oppn shouldnt have problem with it: Kangana

SHIMLA, Oct 29: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday said the opposition parties should not have any problem with the special intensive revision of

51 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur

BIJAPUR, Oct 29: As many as 51 Naxalites, 20 of them carrying a collective bounty of Rs 66 lakh, surrendered in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh

Apollo Hospitals expands stroke care network with 9 advanced labs across city

The expanded Apollo Stroke Network aims to deliver faster, coordinated, and technology-driven care for both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patie

Women's World Cup: 'India Have The Chance To Create History,' Says Ian Bishop

Women's World Cup: Ian Bishop feels India must go into the match against Australia with the belief that they can win

BJP was ready to support NC MLAs resolution rejected by Govt

Govt escapes major embarrassment in Assembly Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 29: The Omar-led Government today escaped a major embarrassmen

Govt introduces 3 bills in LA seeking amendments

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 29: The Government today introduced three key bills in the Legislative Assembly aimed at reforming laws gov

J&K Wushu athletes shine at 69th NSG Wushu Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 29: The 69th National School Games in Wushu (Under-17 category), organized by the Directorate of You

Durbar Move: Only downward movement on NH-44 on Nov 1-2

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 29: The Traffic Police Headquarters, Jammu and Kashmir, has announced special traffic restrictions on the S

DLSA Rajouri holds programme

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Oct 29: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Rajouri, under the chairmanship of Rajinder Sapru, P

District Tennis Ball Cricket Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 29: The two-day District Tennis Ball Cricket Championship 2025 concluded at Green Field, Gandhi Nagar,

ECB Coach inspires Kashmirs Women Cricketers in Baramulla

Excelsior Sports Correspondent BARAMULLA, Oct 29: In a remarkable boost for womens cricket in Kashmir, Mel Juniper, a coach with the England and

SSP Doda inaugurates Womens Cricket tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent DODA, Oct 29: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Doda, Sandeep Mehta inaugurated a T-20 Womens Cricket Tourname

Technical glitch disrupts House proceedings

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 29: Proceedings of the Legislative Assembly were briefly disrupted today after the audio system inside the

Row intensifies over death of person over NRC fears in WB, Trinamool announces protest

Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee told the people that if they see BJP leaders they should, tie them up and tell them they w

Microsoft surpasses Q1 expectations as cloud revenue steals the spotlight

Microsoft (MSFT) surpassed Wall Street expectations in its first-quarter results, reporting $3.72 earnings per share on $77.7 billion in revenue.

Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Release Time on Prime Video: When will new episode air? Here's release schedule, storyline, cast, how to watch

Hazbin Hotel Season 2 release time on Prime Video has arrived with two new episodes dropping every Wednesday until November 19. The eight-episode

India, China hold talks again, but de-escalation far off on ground

Despite troop disengagement from two face-off sites in Ladakh, India and China remain forward deployed for a sixth winter, with no actual de-esca

After her retirement, Justice Ranjana Desai will now head her sixth panel

Retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai has been exceptionally busy, heading six significant commissions since leaving the bench. Her recent

Flu season is here, and heres everything Americans need to know about who should get vaccinated, eligibility, safety updates, and where to get flu shot

As respiratory illnesses rise, flu shots are available for most Americans. A small change this year removes thimerosal from all flu vaccines. Exp

Women empowerment on show at Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade on October 31

Women empowerment takes center stage at the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade on October 31, led by two Gujarat-cadre IPS officers, Suman Nala and Simr

Google Parent Alphabet surpasses $100 Billion in quarterly revenue as AI expansion accelerates

Alphabet Inc., Googles parent company, achieved a remarkable landmark by surpassing $100 billion in quarterly revenue for the very first time. Fo

Social Security update: Will your spousal benefits get a pay boost in 2026? Heres who actually gets a raise

Social Security beneficiaries are set for a 2.8 percent increase in their monthly payments. This adjustment begins with December 2025 payments, d

Bihar elections: After weeks of being away, Rahul Gandhi returns with vitriol for PM Modi

Rahul Gandhi launched the INDIA bloc's Bihar campaign with sharp personal attacks on PM Modi, accusing him of seeking votes through any means and

Together as One, Bengaluru Torpedoes Unity Powers Them to First-ever PVL Crown

It was a night of pure dominance and emotion as the Torpedoes rose to the top after years of near-misses, showcasing teamwork, belief, and relent

Black Friday 2025 starts early: Walmart and Amazon drop massive deals you cant miss

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Oppn's job pledge impractical and misleading: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh slammed the RJD in Bihar, accusing them of tarnishing the state's image and promoting jungle raj. He highlighted c

No vacancy yet, PM Modi, Nitish Kumar will continue in office: Amit Shah

'Rahul Insulted Chhathi Maiya, Her Devotees, Will Face Consequences'

Metas Q3 earnings miss EPS estimates amid $16 Billion tax hit and rising AI costs

Meta (META) revealed stronger-than-anticipated third-quarter revenue of $51.24 billion but missed on earnings in regard to a $16 billion one-time

State Prevented Major Cyclone Losses With Timely Measures: Manohar

Speaking to the media at Eluru on Wednesday, he said assessments of property, crop, and livestock losses should be completed by November 30, and

Newly-wed Man Murdered

According to police, three to four unidentified assailants attacked Md. Mohsin, with knives and killed him on the spot.

Womens World Cup | Feel bad for Pratika... but Im also trusting myself, says Shafali ahead of semifinal

Back in the mix after a strong domestic run, Shafali said she feels confident and ready if given an opportunity

Stick to '1 government, 1 narrative': Principal secretary to PM Modi P K Mishra's advice to babus

Citizens perceive a unified government, not individual ministries, according to PM Modi's principal secretary, P K Mishra. He urged top bureaucra

Police Officer Rescues Pregnant Woman In Bapatla, Helps Deliver Twins Amid Cyclone

The incident took place in the early hours of Wednesday at Kattavaripalem village in Koniki Gram Panchayat, Inkollu mandal of Bapatla district, w

PM Modi, new Japan prime minister exchange first call, discuss strategic ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japan's new leader Sanae Takaichi held their first conversation, emphasizing the critical role of robust India-J

Wild Elephant Herd Bows To Haathi Mitra Teams Dictate, Quietly Retreat To Jungle, Video Goes Viral

A herd of 18 wild elephants in Chhattisgarhs Raigad district quietly retreated to the jungle like obedient children after being persuaded to do s

Who is Pierre Robert, cause of death, net worth and family Legendary Philadelphia radio DJ dies at 70. Here's personal life, long career in radio, tributes

Who is Pierre Robert, cause of death, net worth and family Philadelphias iconic rock radio DJ Pierre Robert has died at the age of 70. Known for

Mukuls return to Congress camp unlikely: Saleng

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Oct 29: Tura Lok Sabha member Saleng A. Sangma on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of former Chief Minister Mukul M.

Behind the Frames: Thota Tharanis Journey Through the Lens of Cinema

Art director and artist Thota Tharanis life full of the magic he has been able to conjure up on the silver screen, recounts his first observation

Punjab couple admit to fight at city guest house; police close probe

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Oct 29: A couple from Punjab has admitted to being involved in the altercation at a Rilbong guest house on Tuesday even

Fed slashes interest rates by 25 bps to 3.75%-4%, hitting 3-year low and marking second cut this year

Astroguide for October 30, 2025

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 28C and 21C respectively.