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U.S. approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
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'Going to be one of Delhi's biggest rallies': K C Venugopal on INDIA bloc protest on November 1
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Black Friday 2026: Walmart sale dates, early deals, Walmart+ benefits and store timings
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'GONE WITH THE WIND': Trump's 'Hair-Raising' Moment Goes Viral, Internet Unloads With Savage Mockery
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K'taka CM defends 8 per litre milk price hike, says farmers will benefit
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Netanyahu falls short of majority. What's next and what it means for India
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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 Kaurava faction are coming together. All the Kauravas are uniting and attacking PM Narendra Modi, thinking of him as Abhimanyu. All these Kauravas, all the great warriors, and the entire Kaurava clan gathering in the Opposition should understand very clearly that PM Narendra Modi is not Abhimanyu; he is Arjuna, he added. He also claimed that PM Modi will break all the Chakravyuhas. He (PM Modi) will break all the Chakravyuhas, and in 2029, the oath will echo: 'I, Narendra Modi, taking oath for the fourth time as the Prime Minister of India,' Krishnam said. The former Congress leader also took a swipe at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, saying that he had now become an object of pity. Mallikarjun Kharge has now become an object of pity. He is no longer a spark. A spent cartridge and extinguished ashes cannot explode, he told IANS. His remarks came amid a political row over Kharge's alleged 'baap' jibe at Prime Minister Modi during an event in Patna. Amid the uproar, senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury came to the defence of the party President, describing the controversy as an attempt to make a mountain out of a molehill. Chowdhury said that Kharge's remark was metaphorical, rooted in local jargon, and was not meant to be taken literally. He said the expression implied that even someone stronger than PM Modi could be defeated. The government of our country always tries to find a little hole anywhere. They know the art of making a mountain out of a molehill. What our President said was meant metaphorically -- that even someone stronger than PM Modi can be defeated, he added. This is a local jargon. It means that someone may be stronger than PM Modi. It was used in a metaphorical manner; it does not literally mean 'father', Chowdhury added. The remarks have triggered a political debate, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticising Kharges comments while Congress leaders maintain that the statement was being misinterpreted.
'It was a big moment for me personally': Henderson on Chelsea home debut
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 earning a chance to start for the London-based club. You can never prepare for stuff like that. It was quite emotional for me because I've been out for so long and then came to start at Chelsea and have to wait a little bit, Henderson said in an exclusive interview with Chelsea's matchday programme ahead of their Premier League fixture against Manchester United. The midfielder added that making an immediate impact was something he had been hoping for since joining the club and expressed relief that things worked out as he had imagined. So it was a big moment for me personally, but it was just something that I'd dreamt of over the few months that I've been here that I could get a good start, and thankfully it happened in the first couple of minutes, he said. Henderson also opened up about adapting to a different midfield role under head coach Xabi Alonso, particularly his partnership with Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo. The 35-year-old said playing in a double pivot alongside Caicedo has been a different experience compared to his previous roles but admitted that the quality of his teammate has made the adjustment easier. I think it's been a little bit different from what I've done in the past, playing a little bit of a double pivot with Moi. But when you play with somebody like Moi, he makes it so easy, Henderson said. He also showered praise on Caicedo, describing him as one of the finest midfielders in world football and highlighting the importance of building a strong understanding with him on the pitch. He's a world-class midfielder, probably one of the best in the world in his position. So for me it's trying to help him and have a good relationship with him as much as possible, and he's an incredible player to play with, which makes it easier for me, he added.
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A wonderful experience awaits: PM Modi showcases 'Rain Forest' attraction at Gujarats Ekta Nagar
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 Skywalk is a special attraction, offering a unique experience. Enjoy breathtaking views of the majestic Statue of Unity. The Prime Minister visited the Rain Forest and Vaman Vriksha Vatika on Saturday as part of his programme marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. Earlier, he paid floral tributes to Patel at the Statue of Unity and inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 31 tourism and infrastructure projects worth Rs 426.71 crore in the area. The Rain Forest is among the new attractions developed to expand the tourism offerings around the Statue of Unity. Spread across approximately 47,000 square metres, the facility features a glass-deck skywalk about 220 metres long, designed to give visitors an elevated view of the forest canopy and the surrounding landscape. The attraction brings together evergreen plant species from different ecological regions of India, including the Western Ghats, the Himalayas and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It also features an artificial waterfall, a circular pond, connecting bridges and landscaped walking trails. An information centre with interactive displays has been developed to familiarise visitors with rainforest ecology, biodiversity and conservation. A children's activity area is also part of the facility. The Rain Forest was among the tourism projects inaugurated by PM Modi as part of the Rs 307.83-crore package of 23 completed works. The Gujarat government's project list places its cost at Rs 14.30 crore. The wider package also includes an IRCTC hotel, an Ekta Cruise and an Eco Trail, along with sewage and water treatment facilities and improved visitor amenities. The Prime Minister also inaugurated the 'Vaman Vriksha Vatika' during his visit. The two nature-oriented attractions add to the range of experiences available to visitors to the Statue of Unity, which was built in memory of Patel and is the world's tallest statue. The remaining eight projects in the Rs 426.71-crore package include the Gora-Bhanadra Road worth Rs 118.88 crore, a smart zero-waste integrated solid waste management project, Khalwani Eco-Tourism and an integrated Cactus and Butterfly Garden.
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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 surprise and gratitude over Prime Minister Modi remembering his family and making time to meet them. We never thought even in our dreams that PM Narendra Modi would remember us. But we invited everyone and took care of a few people, Bhupendra Manubhai Patel said while recalling the interaction. He also praised Prime Minister Modi for recognising and appreciating Sardar Patel's contribution to the nation, despite the fact that the latter did not belong to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or its political ideology. No one would have respected Sardar Patel as much as Narendra Bhai has. Sardar Patel was not even from his (PM Modi) party; he was from the opposite party. Still, Narendra Bhai must have been impressed after seeing the work of Sardar Patel. PM Modi is also a visionary like Sardar Patel, he added. Bhupendra Manubhai Patel also shared an anecdote from Sardar Patel's time in Delhi, recalling an incident involving one of his lifelong friends who had participated in the Bardoli Satyagraha. He said that when the friend visited Delhi, Sardar Patel warmly welcomed him to his residence and personally took him around the national capital for two days. However, when the time came for the friend to return, Sardar Patel insisted that a private taxi be hired for his departure. The decision surprised his daughter, Maniben, who questioned why they could not use their own vehicle instead. Patel's answer was, the 'car belonged to the government and not a single rupee of public money would ever be spent on personal matters', he said. The anecdote, as recalled by Bhupendra Manubhai Patel, highlighted Sardar Patel's strict adherence to public accountability and his commitment to ensuring that government resources were never used for personal convenience. Drawing a parallel between Sardar Patel's principles and Prime Minister Modi's approach to public life, he said that the Prime Minister continued to uphold similar standards of integrity and dedication towards the country. Decades later, PM Narendra Modi carries forward that same standard of uncompromising public integrity. From taking care of the smallest detail for karyakartas to honouring the 'Iron Man of India' through the monumental Statue of Unity, PM Modi doesn't just celebrate Sardar Patel's legacy; he lives his ideals of foresight, discipline, and absolute dedication to the nation, the Modi Story added. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, is widely remembered for his decisive leadership in bringing hundreds of princely states into the Indian Union following Independence. His efforts earned him the title of the 'Iron Man of India'. India observes October 31 every year as National Unity Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, who played a pivotal role in integrating princely states into the Indian Union after Independence.
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World Test Championship: India gained a crucial place in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table after the West Indies defeated Bangladesh in the first Test match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium near Dhaka on Saturday. The Windies chased down a meagre total of 170 on Day 4 of the Test as Brandon King made an unbeaten 81, while No.4 Kavem Hodge also remained unscathed on 31. They helped the visitors hunt down the target in only 35.1 overs with eight wickets in hand. After the result, Bangladesh slipped to No.5 in the WTC standings as India moved up from fifth to fourth. West Indies remain eighth but have closed in on the seventh-ranked Sri Lankan side. Before the game, Bangladesh were fourth with a PCT of 55.56%, having won three of their six matches with one drawn game. India were fifth with a PCT of 51.52%, having bagged five wins and two draws in 11 matches. The Windies chased down a meagre total of 170 on Day 4 of the Test as Brandon King made an unbeaten 81, while No.4 Kavem Hodge also remained unscathed on 31. They helped the visitors hunt down the target in only 35.1 overs with eight wickets in hand. After the result, Bangladesh slipped to No.5 in the WTC standings as India moved up from fifth to fourth. West Indies remain eighth but have closed in on the seventh-ranked Sri Lankan side. Before the game, Bangladesh were fourth with a PCT of 55.56%, having won three of their six matches with one drawn game. India were fifth with a PCT of 51.52%, having bagged five wins and two draws in 11 matches in this WTC cycle. The Windies were eighth with a PCT of 20.83%. However, the Windies' victory has changed the standings. Bangladesh's PCT has dropped to 47.62%, and they fell behind India. The West Indies now have a PCT of 26.92% as they moved closer to Sri Lanka's PCT of 33.33%. Following the win, West Indies captain Roston Chase stated that the team wants to end the WTC cycle with a sixth or fifth place finish. Yeah, well, we came here with a goal to win these two Test matches to go up in the rankings. We want to finish at least sixth or fifth in the table. And to do that, we need to win these two matches, Chase said after the win. In the match, left-arm finger-spinner Jomel Warrican and Roston Chase ruled the roost in both innings. Bangladesh batted first and made 272, with opener Shadman Islam making 105. Warrican picked up a five-wicket haul as he made life difficult for the Bangladesh players. In reply, the Windies made 245 on the back of half-centuries from John Campbell and Tagenarine Chanderpaul and contributions from Justin Greaves (46) and Chase (43). Off-spinner Nayeem Hasan picked up 4-33. In the match, left-arm finger-spinner Jomel Warrican and Roston Chase ruled the roost in both innings. Bangladesh batted first and made 272, with opener Shadman Islam making 105. Warrican picked up a five-wicket haul as he made life difficult for the Bangladesh players. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Canada: Khalistani rallies become recurring nuisance, tarnish Sikh community's reputation
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 this demand into a nuisance for the wider community, a report in 'Khalsa Vox' mentioned. Surrey police did what any responsible force must do: they restored order outside the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir after a Khalistani protest turned disorderly. Arrests were made amid the usual yellow flags, and the crowd dispersed. The protesters continued to demand justice for Hardeep Singh Nijjars killer while denying any connection to criminal gangs. That combination of disruption and denial is not political advocacy. It is a recurring nuisance that damages the reputation of the broader Sikh community in Canada, the report detailed. Nijjars 2023 killing outside a Surrey gurdwara was a crime. Four men face murder charges in Canadian courts. Separately, a US federal indictment unsealed in 2026 as part of Operation Hard Ball alleges that Lawrence Bishnoi and his North American lieutenant, Satinderjeet Singh (Goldy Brar), ordered the assassination. The FBI has placed Brar on its Ten Most Wanted list with a $1 million reward, it added. Citing RCMP officials involved in the joint probe, the report noted that investigators had found no evidence linking Indian government officials to the organised-crime charges. It referred to leaked audio, in which Brar allegedly claimed responsibility and indicated drug-related grievances, which remained unauthenticated by Canadian authorities, while the formal US charges stand. The protesters refusal to engage with these details while insisting that India is the only possible culprit reflects selective blindness rather than principle, Khalsa Vox mentioned. What makes these actions a particular nuisance is the location and the pattern. Protests repeatedly target Hindu temples and Indian consular events rather than confining themselves to gurdwaras or open public spaces. In November 2024, a similar confrontation at the same Mandir produced violence and three arrests during a consular camp for seniors, the report stated. Court orders and buffer zones around temples in Surrey and elsewhere exist precisely because past gatherings linked to Sikhs for Justice and related groups have involved intimidation, clashes, and vandalism. Targeting a place of worship of another faith under the banner of Sikh sovereignty does not advance any legitimate grievance. It imports conflict into Canadian neighbourhoods and paints ordinary Sikhs with the same brush, it noted.
Punjabi singer-turned-actor Diljit Dosanjh performed at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi on Friday, marking the commencement of his Aura India Tour 2026. During the concert, Diljit took an indirect dig at the Cockroach Janta...
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Leylah Fernandez and Diana Schneider will clash in the Pan Pacific Open final after their semifinal victories in Tokyo. Leylah Fernandez and Diana Schneider Set for Final Showdown at Pan Pacific Open
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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 Friday, triggering tension in the area. According to the police, the victim's family has been living in Subhashnagar in a rented house under Nilganj outpost in Dattapukur police station area for the last three months. Local residents said they went to file a complaint at Nilganj outpost of Dattapukur police station, but police refused to do so. Later, a case was registered against the accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, and an investigation was launched. The police arrested the accused on Friday night. Police said the accused has confessed to the crime during interrogation. He was produced before the Barasat court on Saturday. The police sought his custody for further investigation. The child was taken to Barasat Medical College and Hospital for a physical examination. Her family and local residents alleged they had to wait for a long time at Barasat Medical College and Hospital as there was only one female doctor available at that time, and that too was busy. Locals alleged that the girl's medical examination was delayed for several hours due to the unavailability of female doctors, sparking protests at the hospital. The situation was later brought under control. The victim's family has demanded stringent punishment for the accused.
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The Sault Ste. Marie International Railroad Bridge, completed in 1887, features a combination of four bridge designs. This structure was upgraded multiple times to accommodate larger ships navigating the Soo Locks, which remain crucial for iron ore transport. It is noteworthy that the bridge has never been widely recognized despite its engineering significance. Engineers added a swing section in 1895 and a vertical lift section by 1959.
'Akka' review: Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte
Highlights Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte lead Netflix's five-episode crime drama set in a fictional south Indian region ruled by an 800-year-old sisterhood. The series explores whether women in positions of absolute power can avoid reproducing the oppressive systems traditionally associated with patriarchy. Strong performances, sharp dialogue and stylised storytelling make Akka engaging, although its political ideas are not always fully explored. What happens when women take control of a world traditionally dominated by men? Does changing the gender of those in power automatically create a fairer society? Netflix's Akka , led by Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte, explores these uncomfortable questions through a violent crime saga built around an 800-year-old sisterhood. Set in the fictional south Indian region of Perunuru, the five-episode series follows a powerful matriarchal community that controls the criminal underworld and the lucrative gold and illicit liquor trades. While its premise offers an interesting reversal of conventional crime dramas, the story gradually reveals that replacing male rulers with women does not necessarily dismantle the systems of oppression they inherit. Instead, the series suggests that absolute power can corrupt regardless of gender. A matriarchal empire built on power and privilege The sisterhood's descendants have divided Perunuru into three territories: Malemar, Perplady and Herkada. Each is governed by women from the ruling family, who have maintained their influence by eliminating male competitors and controlling lucrative state contracts. At the centre of this empire is Malemar, the most powerful territory. It is led by the calculating Muthakka (Tanvi Azmi), whose position is eventually inherited by the more morally conflicted Bhavani (Keerthy Suresh). The community follows strict rules that reverse traditional gender roles. The birth of a girl is celebrated, men are expected to remain subordinate, and women cannot inherit the revered position of Akka without having a child. Traditional marriage and interference from the mainland are also rejected. The premise gives Akka an intriguing starting point. However, beneath its female-led power structure lies a familiar hierarchy built on wealth, caste and social exclusion. Debutant writer-director Dharmaraj Shetty draws from the visual language of classic Indian crime dramas, creating a gritty and highly stylised setting. The writing is crisp, the dialogues by Hussain and Abbas Dalal have bite, and the production design complements the narrative. Across its five episodes, the series maintains a strong internal logic, with its twists generally avoiding unnecessary detours. Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte bring the power struggle to life The threat to the sisterhood arrives from Bombay in the form of Rudra (Radhika Apte), a ruthless outsider backed by mafia don Shankar (Mahesh Manjrekar). With links to Perunuru, he wants to seize control of its illicit trade, using men and boys who have long been sidelined by the ruling women. The conflict between Bhavani and Rudra is not simply a battle between two ambitious women. It is rooted in socio-economic and caste divisions, exposing the exclusion that has helped sustain the sisterhood's empire for centuries. Bhavani represents an entrenched elite determined to protect its privileges under the guise of tradition. Her defence of Perunuru's customs is ultimately a defence of the existing order. Rudra, meanwhile, emerges from the exploitation and resentment created by that very system. Suresh brings vulnerability and strength to Bhavani, conveying the character's moral dilemmas and the burden of inherited privilege. However, the writing occasionally limits her ability to explore these conflicts beyond the surface. Apte is equally compelling as Rudra, a character who deliberately adopts the aggressive language and behaviour traditionally associated with male crime bosses. Her performance is loud, confrontational and physically commanding, moving away from the familiar portrayal of a quiet victim seeking revenge. Yet Rudra's rebellion is not necessarily about liberating the oppressed. She wants to replace the person at the top rather than dismantle the structure itself. Her ambition raises an important question: is she challenging an unjust system or simply preparing to become its next ruler? The confrontations between Apte and Suresh are among the series' strongest moments. Their contrasting performance styles give the power struggle an intensity that keeps the narrative engaging. Does Akka challenge patriarchy or simply reverse it? One of the series' most interesting ideas is that a matriarchal society can be just as exclusionary and ruthless as a patriarchal one. By introducing caste and subaltern politics into its crime narrative, Akka moves beyond a straightforward story of women fighting for control. The sisterhood has survived for centuries partly by exploiting marginalised communities, whose members have helped maintain its power while remaining excluded from its privileges. This exposes the contradiction at the heart of Perunuru: a society that celebrates female leadership can still preserve deeply unequal social structures. The argument also gives Rudra's character greater significance. Her challenge to Bhavani's authority reflects the resentment of those who have been pushed to the margins. However, her methods suggest that removing one powerful ruler does not automatically create a more equitable society. At times, the series appears to dress conventional crime-drama tropes in progressive language. Its stylised violence and dramatic confrontations provide commercial entertainment, but some of its political ideas could have benefited from greater depth. Ultimately, Akka makes a compelling point about the nature of power. Simply changing who occupies the throne does not change the rules governing it. While the series does not explore every aspect of this argument with equal success, its central conflict, strong performances and striking setting make it an engaging watch. Verdict: Akka is a stylish, performance-driven crime drama that uses a matriarchal world to question the mechanics of power and privilege. Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte make its central battle compelling, even when the writing struggles to match the complexity of its ideas. Akka is streaming on Netflix.
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INDIA bloc holds mock impeachment programme against CEC Gyanesh Kumar at Kharge's residence
The I.N.D.I.A bloc on Saturday held a mock public impeachment programme against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi. Former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar presided over the proceedings, which were organised as part of the Opposition's campaign against the Election Commission.The programme, initially scheduled for Friday, was postponed by a day after rain disrupted plans in the national capital. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi announced the change, saying the decision was taken unanimously to ensure that senior leaders did not face inconvenience due to the weather. The proceedings were subsequently held at Kharge's residence, bringing together INDIA bloc leaders for the symbolic exercise against the CEC.
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