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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren calls of strengthening the tribal community
Hemant Soren said that collective participation and mutual cooperation are essential for the holistic development of the tribal society
Residents of disputed villages inKotiacross Odisha border to vote in Andhra Pradesh polls
Odisha political parties accuse A.P. of bribing people to secure their votes in MPTC and ZPTC elections
Melania Trump calls for enduring Ukraine truce as rivals meet at White House
The unprecedented meeting hoped to build on a localised six-day truce in the starvation-hit Ukrainian city of Oleshky that U.S. President Donald Trumps wife had announced last month
Melania Trump calls for enduring Ukraine truce as rivals meet at White House
The unprecedented meeting hoped to build on a localised six-day truce in the starvation-hit Ukrainian city of Oleshky that U.S. President Donald Trumps wife had announced last month
Delhi building collapse: AAPalleges rampant corruption;BJPMP blames builder greed
Satya Niketan collapse: Delhi police file 638-page chargesheet against six
Chargesheet filed on the day another building collapse in Chawri Bazar killed two; police allege construction and repair work was carried out while students continued to live inside the Satya Niketan building
Satya Niketan collapse: Delhi police file 638-page chargesheet against six
Chargesheet filed on the day another building collapse in Chawri Bazar killed two; police allege construction and repair work was carried out while students continued to live inside the Satya Niketan building
LG lauds team behind anti-drug awareness film
Jammu, Nov 05: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday appreciated the initiative of the team behind Ek Galat Kadam, an awareness short film highlighting the dangers of drug abuse, and extended his best wishes to its members. The film's team called on the Lieutenant Governor at Raj Bhavan and invited him to attend the premiere of the short film. The film features Mahira Tandon, Youth Ambassador of the Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan. Its writer and director Divya Tandon and producer Sumit Tandon were also present during the meeting.
A BDOs initiative in Budgam gives students a space to read and grow
Budgam, Nov 05: In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening the educational environment and fostering a culture of reading among students, the Block Development Office (BDO) SK Pora has established the first dedicated library for students of government schools across the block. The initiative, spearheaded by BDO SK Pora Syed Jaasirah Syedain, seeks to bridge the long-standing gap in access to library facilities for government school students, providing them with an opportunity to explore books, enhance their knowledge and develop reading habits beyond the classroom. The library has been established at Government Middle School (GMS) Chairhara, Razwan, under the Aspirational Panchayat Development Programme (APDP). While the government provided the necessary infrastructure for the facility, Syed Jaasirah took the initiative to mobilise resources for books, furniture and other essential amenities to make it fully functional and accessible to students. Speaking to Rising Kashmir,Syed Jaasirah said that when she assumed charge as BDO SK Pora, she found that none of the government schools in the block had a dedicated library facility or even adequate space where students could sit, read and explore books. After identifying this gap, we took an initiative under the Aspirational Panchayat Development Programme for the construction of a library at Government Middle School Chairhara, Razwan, she said adding The construction was completed in 2025, and the facility was formally handed over to us in 2026. However, after the government created the infrastructure, there was a need for furniture, books and other essential facilities to make the library functional, she said. Determined to turn the facility into a meaningful learning space, Jaasirah reached out to her parents, friends, relatives, teachers, mentors and local residents, seeking voluntary contributions for the library. Her efforts received an encouraging response from different sections of society. Her parents contributed books, while the Chief Planning Officer (CPO), Budgam, provided wardrobes for the facility. Her teachers and mentors also extended support by donating books and connecting her with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that subsequently contributed additional reading material. Teachers from the concerned school also came forward to contribute towards purchasing furniture, while local residents extended support by providing a water purifier and sponsoring paintings to make the library more attractive and welcoming for children. My parents, teachers, mentors, friends and relatives responded positively to my appeal. Some contributed books, others supported the purchase of furniture, while local residents also came forward with different contributions. Their collective support has helped us transform this facility into an attractive and useful learning space for students, Syed Jaasirah said. She added that her cousins and friends also contributed different categories of books after learning about the initiative, further enriching the library's collection and making it suitable for students belonging to different age groups. To ensure maximum participation, the BDO has also written to all government schools and the concerned Zonal Education Officer, requesting them to facilitate visits by students so that children from across the block can access the library and benefit from its resources. This library is not meant for students of a single school. Children studying in all government schools across the SK Pora block can visit, read books and spend quality time gaining knowledge. We want every student to benefit from this facility, she said. Apart from providing access to books, Jaasirah said that we are also planning to organise storytelling sessions to develop children's interest in reading and make learning more engaging. We are going to start storytelling sessions for students so that they develop an attraction towards books and reading. My main objective is to ensure that children take full advantage of this initiative and gain knowledge about the world around them. I hope that a day will come when students will independently develop the habit of reading and inspire their fellow students to do the same, she added. In another initiative aimed at promoting a reading culture beyond educational institutions, she said that her office is also planning to establish a community book-sharing facility at the Block Development Office. Under the proposed arrangement, people will be able to borrow books from the block office without any fixed deadline for returning them. However, readers will be required to contribute another book in return, ensuring that the collection continues to grow and remains beneficial for others. Emphasising that education and the welfare of students remain among her foremost priorities, Syed Jaasirah said the library initiative is a long-term social project intended to create lasting educational benefits for the younger generation. She expressed hope that the facility would eventually develop into a vibrant reading space where students not only read books but also exchange ideas, discuss what they have learned and motivate others to develop similar habits. The establishment of the library has been welcomed as a positive step towards improving learning opportunities for government school students in the SK Pora block. The initiative also highlights how public infrastructure, combined with community participation and individual commitment, can help address gaps in educational facilities and create meaningful opportunities for children.
Three killed, four injured as concrete structure collapses at Hosur SIPCOT
The Tamil Nadu government has announced that 8 lakh each to the families of the deceased
Police tortured me after I shared information about missing girl from Gingee, claims Namakkal woman
Hemalatha, 7, went missing on October 12. According to the woman, she saw the girl with two men outside a temple on October 23. However, after she informed the police of this, she alleges that CB-CID team began investigating her
Uncertainty over Nigeria vote as court bars opposition leader
The ADC, one of the main opposition parties trying to oust President Bola Tinubu, has been mired in lawsuits around its leadership, which have now ensnared its 2027 nominee
Opposition trying to destabilise TVK-led government, says Manickam Tagore
He accuses the Opposition of attempting to create uncertainty and undermining the States development
Deafblind persons urge government to include them separately in Census 2027
Dhotis, sarees procured from cooperative societies in T.N. for Pongal, says Textiles Minister
Vijay Balaji denies claims that the T.N. government plans to procure dhotis and sarees from other States
Man severely injured after falling from moving train
Eight dead in mass shooting in rural west Turkiye: officials
The shooting struck in a rural area near Afyonkarahisar, a town halfway between the capital Ankara and the coastal city of Izmir
Hyderabad startup opens Indias first private space debris recovery facility
Devotees banned from climbing Arunachala Hills in Tiruvannamalai on Maha Deepam day
Tiruvannamalai District Collector says the decision was taken in view of the heavy rainfall being forecast during Karthigai Deepam celebrations in the region
The amendment applies to members of six non-Muslim communities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who, fearing religious persecution, entered India without valid travel documents, or whose documents have since expired
Farmer, son electrocuted on illegal electrical fence in Vellore
WTA Chennai Open: Zakharova wards off Vaishnavis challenge
The Russian, with her lithe movement and lethal backhand, puts the Indian under pressure consistently before the latter gets injured
The ecological fallout of Israels war in Gaza
The destruction of Gazas ecosystems underscores the need for accountability under international law
APPCB steps up State-wide measures to curb air, noise pollution
A middle power moment in a fragmenting world
A weakening global order creates opportunities for middle powers to act as stabilisers and sustain international cooperation
Danger in the sewer: on Indias sewer cleaning deaths
India must eliminate situations that lead to sewer cleaning deaths
Trump debacle: on the U.S. midterm election results
Democrats must use their win to influence policy and improve lives
SCoR GM inspects railway infrastructure, safety in VisakhapatnamKantakapalli section
Young dancers enthrall audience at Kaladarshini cultural festival in Vijayawada
CII Summit: GVMC chief reviews venue preparations
SCoR administration, union discuss staff issues post- bifurcation
HC to hear PIL on corruption cases involving Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu on Nov. 10
The PIL seeks transfer of the cases to the CBI; as the complainants are government officials, they have not come forward to challenge the closure reports for obvious reasons, argues the counsel for the petitioner
Newly completed government buildings inaugurated, credit linkage orders disbursed
Long-term survivors of diabetes honoured
75% voter turnout in Anakapalli district
According to a survey conducted by the Forest Dept., around 156 resorts and bungalows have been built inside the reserve forest of the Western Ghats between Kadayam and Sivagiri
Four killed, two missing as SUV plunges into river near Gangotri
According to police, the accident took place on the Gangotri National Highway when the vehicle reportedly went out of control and plunged into the river
Delhi HC asks ED to respond to Al Falah University chairmans interim bail plea
Al Falah University group chairman Siddiqui sought interim bail or custody parole to care for his ailing wife
Cabinet approves 30-year lease of four acres in High Grounds to Bangalore Turf Club
Farmers cast their votes till 8 p.m in Kakinada, boats deployed for voters in Konaseema
Hit by cyclone Arnab and Murasu consecutively, farmers who attended their fields to save their crops returned to polling stations at the eleventh hour to cast their vote in Kakinada district; Boats were deployed for voters due to rains in Konaseema
Green gram procurement centre opens in Santhemarahalli in Chamarajanagar
INS Sahyadri reaches Japan for multilateral naval exercise MALABAR 2026
The harbour phase will involve professional interactions and coordinated planning, while the subsequent sea phase will see INS Sahyadri operate alongside participating naval units from the U.S., Australia and Japan
Mehli Mistry questions Noel Tatas citizenship, tax residency status
Mehli Mistry said Noel Tata is an Irish citizen and a holder of a UAE Golden Visa
Agniveer scheme not rolled back, all eligible recruits to be absorbed after six years: MoD
75% Agniveers to get second two-year engagement; seniority to be protected on absorption into regular cadre
Oman, Iran seek esuming navigation through Hormuz without obstacles amid regional tensions
Muscat [Oman], November 5 : Oman and Iran discussed efforts to resume navigation through the Strait of Hormuz without obstacles during a telephone conversation between their Foreign Ministers on Thursday, with both sides emphasising the need for sustainable understandings to ensure maritime safety, facilitate international trade and energy flows, and prevent further confrontations in the region. In a post on X, Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al-Busaidi held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. During the call, they reviewed the latest developments in communications and discussions aimed at reaching practical, political, and technical understandings that would lead to resuming navigation through the Strait of Hormuz without obstacles, the ministry said. The two Foreign Ministers affirmed the importance of transitioning from a phase of de-escalating tensions to a phase of consolidating sustainable understandings, based on practical arrangements to ensure the safety of maritime passages and shared technical mechanisms to secure the smooth flow of international trade and energy. The ministry further stated that these understandings were aimed at ending the state of war and preventing the resurgence of confrontations in the region. The two sides also emphasised that the proposed understandings must be grounded in respect for the sovereignty of states, consideration of the legitimate interests of all parties, and the creation of favourable conditions for resuming channels of dialogue and negotiations to address outstanding issues behind the escalation. The two sides agreed to continue consultation and coordination, and to support all diplomatic efforts aimed at entrenching regional security and stability, the ministry added. Meanwhile, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB, Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and Qatar's Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman. During the separate calls, Araghchi discussed regional developments and the latest diplomatic efforts aimed at establishing stability in the region, IRIB reported. The diplomatic engagements came as Iran's Navy reported that an oil tanker caught fire after hitting a naval mine in waters east of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday morning. According to IRIB, the Iranian Navy Public Relations Office said that an offending oil tanker travelling through what it termed an unsafe area east of the Strait of Hormuz caught fire and stopped after hitting a naval mine. The Navy further claimed that the tanker, like other tankers that had hit naval mines and caught fire in recent days, had switched off its detection and navigation systems. The Navy Public Relations Department said that the incident highlighted the risks of attempting to navigate through the area without coordination. The war with Iran will only result in defeat, the department said, adding, We are announcing to ship owners for the umpteenth time that the Strait of Hormuz is unsafe and closed to illegal vessels that intend to transit without coordination. Later in the afternoon, Iran's Navy reported that two more oil tankers had caught fire after hitting naval mines in the unsafe area east of the Strait of Hormuz. According to IRIB, the Army Navy Public Relations Department said, This afternoon, two more offending oil tankers hit naval mines and caught fire in the unsafe area east of the Strait of Hormuz. It further claimed that ignoring maritime warnings and entering prohibited areas without coordination were among the causes of the fires on the two tankers. The diplomatic contacts between Oman, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Qatar come amid continuing regional efforts to establish stability and address tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, as Washington navigates the fallout from a sweeping Republican electoral defeat in the US midterms, Iran's chief negotiator in talks with the US, pressure is also mounting rapidly on President Donald Trump to dismiss Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over the administration's handling of the war in Iran. Despite growing calls for Hegseth's departure from both sides of the aisle, President Trump doubled down on his Secretary of War on Thursday, insisting he intends to keep him in office. I have every intention to keep him. I get these calls, you know, about him. I don't understand why, President Trump told ABC News, the outlet's chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl wrote in a post on X. The scrutiny of Hegseth coincided with stark admissions from within the White House regarding the political cost of the Iran war. As per CBS, beyond cabinet-level evaluations, White House aides indicate that top senior military officials may also encounter mounting pressure following the election outcome. Sources noted that Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of US Central Command, and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, could face legislative and public oversight due to their advisory roles concerning the Iran war. (ANI)
Asian Champions Trophy: India retains crown with a late surge
The host pumps in four goal in the last 18 minutes to get the better of Japan; Malaysia finishes third
Nedumbassery crash: Manufacturers report puts cars speed at 162 kmph before impact
Investigators had earlier found that the car covered a distance of nearly 500 metres in just 11 seconds
Two arrested for murder of elderly woman over property dispute in Bengaluru
Telangana government to launch family insurance scheme on November 19
Deepavali celebrations planned in 2.25 lakh Indiramma houses with participation of Ministers, MLAs, MLCs
Agnipath U-Turn: Why did the Government extend Agniveer service? | TH Explained
The Agnipath scheme has been revised to offer Agniveers an additional two-year engagement and another opportunity for regular enrolment. The changes raise questions about the schemes original objectives, including a younger armed force, pension savings and civilian workforce benefits.
Sikkim Police Orders Strict Enforcement of Statewide Firecracker Ban Ahead of Diwali and Tihar 2026
Gangtok, November 5 : Sikkim Firecracker Ban will be strictly enforced across the state ahead of Diwali and Tihar 2026, with Sikkim Police directing district police authorities to intensify inspections, prevent illegal sales and seize prohibited firecrackers at border checkpoints. The latest directive reinforces the states longstanding prohibition on firecrackers and calls for uniform enforcement [] The post Sikkim Police Orders Strict Enforcement of Statewide Firecracker Ban Ahead of Diwali and Tihar 2026 appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Karnataka Cabinet approves additional 1,118 crore for 134-km road project
The project, sanctioned in 2017, was initially estimated to cost 2,290 crore, however, the revised project cost has increased to 3,409 crore owing to changes during implementation, higher land acquisition costs, rising prices, delays, and additional works
Local body polls: Karnataka govt. finds itself in Catch-22 situation over electoral list
Local body polls: Karnataka govt. finds itself in Catch-22 situation over electoral list
Anbumani alleges massive scam in Pallikaranai marshland projects
PMK leader urges Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to intervene and stop projects that could damage the marshland and its natural drainage channels
Anbumani alleges massive scam in Pallikaranai marshland projects
PMK leader urges Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to intervene and stop projects that could damage the marshland and its natural drainage channels
Mines Ministry launches ninth round of auctions, offers 20 critical mineral blocks
Till date, across the eight tranches of mineral block auctions, 100 unique critical and strategic mineral blocks have been offered, of which 64 blocks have been successfully auctioned.
Bilingual Classes in all government schools from 2027-28: Madhu Bangarappa
Bilingual Classes in all government schools from 2027-28: Madhu Bangarappa
PM assures Karnataka CM of full support in water conservation, management
PM assures Karnataka CM of full support in water conservation, management
Samba paddy coverage improves in Tiruchi district after recent rain
Rapidly dwindling storage in the Mettur dam and poor monsoon until mid October had undermined the confidence of farmers and hardly 2,500 hectares was covered till then
Samba paddy coverage improves in Tiruchi district after recent rain
Rapidly dwindling storage in the Mettur dam and poor monsoon until mid October had undermined the confidence of farmers and hardly 2,500 hectares was covered till then
Cristiano Ronaldo retires: Legend ends 23-year international career
Cristiano Ronaldo retires: Legend ends 23-year international career
Banned tobacco products worth 7 crore seized in Ernakulam; seven held
Contraband was seized in a midnight raid conductedat a warehouse in Aluva
Hasina says she will return from exile in December at any cost
Hasina's planned return comes as her party faces an uncertain future amid a sweeping crackdown. The party remains banned, with senior leaders arrested or driven into exile.
Four arrested in connection with murder of DMK functionary
TGSRTC bus swerves to avoid motorcycle, hits electric pole in Jagtial
School excursion row: UDF leaders release CCTV footage in support of their claims
The leadership claimed that the visuals showed the principal and the PTA president entering and leaving the establishment, alleging that a bill of 1,100 for alcoholic beverages was settled using the PTA presidents personal ATM card.
CBG blending at 1.7% in H1; pipeline connectivity key to achieving 3% target
India has a target of blending 3% CBG into D-PNG and CNG by the end of current fiscal, 4% in 2027-28 and 5% in the subsequent year.
CJP leader Saurav Das: Nobody is buying this script
Bhupathi, Sania set to be SOM in AITA executive committee
Kotia group of villages record 35% turnout amid strong objections from Odisha government
CMFRI maps 161 marine mammal strandings along Indian coast
Repco bank holds loan mela in Puducherry
VIT donates 1 crore to A.P. Chief Minister Relief Fund towards cyclone relief
Rain-ravaged Mettupalayam-Burliyar stretch to remain closed to traffic for at least 10 more days
Suspended SFI activists staged a banner protest, declaring that they would not tender an apology over the August 13 campus incidents
Jipmer successfully treats infants brain tumour through stem cell transplant
Power disruption due to ongoing works under RDSS, says Minister
M.G Road, Mission Street to get major facelift under ADB programme in Puducherry
A detailed project report prepared by the Public Works Department is currently under review by an ADB consultant before floating of the tender for taking up the work to give a facelift to the two-stretches, considered to be major business hubs besides Jawaharlal Nehru Street in Puducherry
Iran says five tankers, tugboat caught fire in Hormuz
British monitor UKMTO reported a tanker being struck by wo unidentified projectiles around 50 nautical miles (90 kilometres) off the north coast of Qatar, without providing details on any damage or casualties
Kerala-born Nithya Raman becomes Los Angeles Mayor
Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass to take charge of the second most populous city in the U.S. after New York.
