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Aneesh George, 44, a BLO in Payyannur, Kannur, was found hanging at his house on Sunday. Thiruvananthapuram: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Kerala was affected across the state on Monday as booth-level officers (BLOs) boycotted work following the suicide of an officer allegedly due to work strain. Aneesh George, 44, a BLO in Payyannur, Kannur, was found hanging at his house on Sunday. Family members and residents alleged that he took the extreme step because of work-related ...Read More >
Terror handlers in Jammu and Kashmir are now recruiting educated youths with no criminal or separatist background to evade security forces. This new strategy contrasts with past methods favoring those with established terror links. Investigators are probing a "white collar terror module" involving doctors, highlighting a deliberate ploy to use qualified individuals as a cover for illicit activities. Youths with no past criminal record or separatist affiliation are now preferred for recruitment ...Read More >
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rabri Devi's brother Sadhu Yadav backed his niece Rohini Acharya amid the stir in the family, and calling RJD MP Sanjay Yadav and Rameez "outsiders," he said that Rohini has the right to raise objections against them. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rabri Devi's brother Sadhu Yadav backed his niece Rohini Acharya amid the stir in the family, and calling RJD MP Sanjay Yadav and Rameez "outsiders," he said that Rohini has the right to raise objections against t ...Read More >
This is the second letter that Banerjee has written to Modi on this issue. She had sent the first letter on October 18. "I once again look forward to your intervention and request you to revoke this unconstitutional and arbitrary order," she wrote on Monday. In October this year, the Centre appointed Pankaj Kumar Singh, a retired IPS officer, as an interlocutor to hold discussions on the issues relating to Gorkhas in Darjeeling hills, Terai and Dooars regions of West Bengal. "It is a matter o ...Read More >
Electoral Roll revision in Assam: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday ordered to commence the 'Special Revision' of voters' rolls in Assam ahead of the assembly elections in the northeast state slated to be held next year. According to instructions issued by the poll authority for the chief electoral officer of Assam, January 1, 2026, will be the qualifying date for the state to carry out the Special Revision, news agency PTI reported. The Special Revision stands somewhere between ...Read More >
Who Is Samaresh Singh? Rohini Acharya's Investment Banker Husband, DU Alumni, Owns Properties Worth... Dhaka trembled under the weight of uncertainty as the verdict of the International Crimes Tribunal rippled across Bangladesh. The announcement that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had been sentenced to death sent shockwaves through the nation. Within hours, her party headquarters at 23 Bangabandhu Avenue released a lengthy statement -- her first direct response since the tribunal's controv ...Read More >
In a recent address, RSS leader Mohan Bhagwat celebrated the unwavering commitment of the organization's volunteers, stating that each swayamsevak embodies the spirit of a pracharak. He called for preserving the essence of the Sangh's mission amidst its expansion and improved societal conditions. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the organisation derives its strength from the "emotional and life force" of its volunteers, asserting that every swayamsevak, by mindset, naturally becomes a pra ...Read More >
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is acquiring a 51% stake in luxury wellness brand Atmantan for Rs 240 crore. This strategic move aims to expand Atmantan's presence domestically and internationally, capitalizing on the growing global demand for wellness. IHCL sees significant potential in this segment, planning new centers and exploring hybrid models. Tata Group-backed Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has signed definitive agreements to acquire 51% stake in Sparsh Infratech Private Limi ...Read More >
As the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) inches towards the figure of 200, marking one of the grandest victories in electoral politics, one interesting facet that is emerging with the unfolding of the electoral outcome is how Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM has eclipsed the Congress with a lead in 5 seats, according to the latest reading on EC site. The party contested on 25 seats mostly in the Seemanchal region. Preliminary reading of the outcome also suggests after extensive campaigning by the AIMI ...Read More >
The probe into the Red Fort blast terror module reveals an organized network led by Dr Umar. The group used encrypted Signal chats for coordination, had a clear division of roles for financing and recruitment, and systematically moved weapons among members. Investigators probing the terror module allegedly linked to Dr Umar, whom security agencies identified as the one who drove the explosive-laden car which went up in flames in the blast on November 10 at Red Fort, have found evidence of an or ...Read More >
At least seven people have been reported dead after another body was pulled out from the rubble of an explosion that ripped through a firecracker factory in Hyderabad a day earlier, it emerged on Sunday. Rescue officials confirmed to Dawn the recovery of one more body from the rubble, which was pulled out late on Saturday. On Saturday, a statement from the Rescue 1122 spokesperson said that "a powerful explosion was reported in a firecracker factory on the banks of the Laghari Goth river, Lati ...Read More >
Kolkata: Presidency University has decided to install more CCTV cameras around the periphery of the girls' hostel in Salt Lake following allegations of a miscreant hovering around the campus and making obscene gestures at the hostel inmates.Bidhannagar Police said that they heard about the incident and are checking CCTV cameras on the roads and even visited the hostel. "Cops spoke to the hostel super and inmates and asked for any photos or videos that the students clicked or recorded. The superi ...Read More >
Senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam have been convicted and sentenced to jail. A special court in Rampur found them guilty in a 2019 case involving obtaining two PAN cards with different birth dates. The court delivered its verdict after examining evidence and testimonies. Both father and son were sent to jail following the conviction. Rampur (UP): Senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Mohammad Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam were on Monday convicted and sentenced ...Read More >
When SS Rajamouli unveiled the title of his highly anticipated movie on November 15, fans witnessed the grandeur of filmmaking in a never-before-seen event. With the first glimpses, he confirmed it's an epic in the making. Viewers were stunned by the detailing and scale of the VFX work. So far, except for the characters played by a stellar cast -- Priyanka Chopra as Mandakini, Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist Kumbha, and Mahesh Babu as Rudhra -- and the different timelines, not much is kno ...Read More >
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Saturday said that the ups and downs are "inevitable" in the "endless journey of public service", a day after it faced one of its worst setbacks in the Bihar assembly elections. In a post on X, the RJD said it is the "party of the poor" and will continue to raise their voices. "Public service is an unceasing process, an endless journey. Ups and downs are inevitable in it. No sorrow in defeat, no arrogance in victory," it wrote in Hindi. The Tejashwi Yadav-led ...Read More >
Kabaddi players Karthika and Abinesh being greeted by Velammal Medical College Hospital administration in Madurai on Saturday. Kabaddi players R. Karthika and M. Abinesh visited the injured kabaddi players undergoing treatment at Velammal Medical College Hospital here on Saturday. The players were part of the kabaddi teams that won gold medals in the 3rd Asian Youth Games Speaking there, Ms. Karthika said, "There is no gender discrimination in sports and everyone should be viewed equally irre ...Read More >
PNNMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 17: Tejas Cargo India Limited (NSE - TEJASCARGO), one of the leading logistics service providers with a strong national footprint, has announced its Unaudited Financial Results for H1 FY26.H1 FY26 Consolidated Key Financial HighlightsTotal Income of ₹ 306.00 Cr, YoY growth of 19.96%EBITDA of ₹ 47.78 Cr, YoY growth of 4.87%EBITDA Margin (%) of 15.61%, YoY decline of 225 BPSNet Profit of ₹ 12.60 Cr, YoY growth of 44.11%Net Profit Margin (%) of 4.12%, ...Read More >
A Bench led by Chief Justice of India B R Gavai asked the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Delhi government to file detailed plans, stressing that piecemeal actions lasting a few days or weeks are not sustainable solutions. "We do not have the expertise to decide what activities should be stopped completely. A large chunk of the population depends on these activities. We cannot look only at one side," CJI Gavai said. Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, appea ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Jubilee Hills bypoll delivered a sobering reality check to the Telangana BJP, significantly undermining the narrative of steady gains it had built through recent electoral battles.For a party that once positioned itself as the rising alternative in Greater Hyderabad -- buoyed by wins in Dubbak and Huzurabad and strong runner-up finishes in Secunderabad Cantonment and Munugode -- the steep erosion of its vote share in Jubilee Hills has triggered serious introspection. A sharp fall ...Read More >
Mysuru: A lecturer on contract at a higher education institute was booked for seeking sexual favours from girl students studying in different semesters in exchange for internal marks.Jayalakshmipuram police booked a case against the lecturer, Bharat, under various sections of BNS, including 126 (2) (wrongful restraint), 75 (sexual harassment), and 351 (2) (criminal intimidation), after a senior student filed an FIR with the police on Saturday. The student, in her complaint, claimed the professor ...Read More >
His statement on X singing paeons to the Kumar, also the JD(U) chief, brought a surprise in political circles, as his party said it was the personal opinion of the actor-turned-politician who hailed from Bihar. TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha praised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar following the electoral success of the BJP-led NDA in that state and congratulated the people and parties around him. His statement on X singing paeons to the Kumar, also the JD(U) chief, brought a surprise in political c ...Read More >
Sebi is close to finalising a major revamp of stock broker and market regulations, aiming to modernise outdated rules, remove ambiguities and streamline compliance. The regulator is also advancing changes in mutual fund norms to create a clearer, future-ready framework Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is in advanced stages of a comprehensive review of stock brokers regulations while the preparatory work for Settlement and LODR Regulations has started and public con ...Read More >
Nifty gained 1.64% amid strong sentiment, holding above key averages with no signs of exhaustion. Momentum stays positive, though consolidation is possible near resistance as sector rotations broaden market strength. The markets traded with a positive undertone through the week, rebounding smartly from lower levels. After reacting positively to the strong Bihar election outcome and hopes around a potential US-India trade agreement, Nifty posted steady gains throughout the week. The index oscil ...Read More >
Rourkela: CM Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled development projects worth Rs 1,345 crore and laid the foundation for works worth Rs 609 crore for Sundargarh district on the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda here on Saturday. He also named the stretch from Hanuman Vatika Chowk to Power House Chowk as Bhagwan Birsa Munda Road.The chief minister paid tributes to Birsa Munda recalling his leadership in resisting colonial exploitation and fighting for the social and economic rights of tribal communiti ...Read More >
Women's cricket may not take too long to return to the DY Patil Stadium, the venue that hosted the memorable final of the Women's World Cup earlier this month. The Navi Mumbai ground is set to host one of the two legs of the Women's Premier League (WPL) in January 2026. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has zeroed in on Mumbai and Baroda for the fourth season of the WPL, and in all likelihood, the DY Patil Stadium - hailed by many Indian women cricketers as their favourite ground ...Read More >
A senior manager at India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) was caught red-handed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) while accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000 from a complainant in lieu of clearing bills, the agency said on Friday. The case dates back to Wednesday when a complainant approached the CBI alleging that the accused demanded a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from the complainant for clearing the pending bills. After due negotiations, the accused agreed to accept the bribe amount of Rs ...Read More >
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticises the ruling government, accusing it of a 'renaming spree' and undermining democratic institutions. He sarcastically refers to the Election Commission as 'Vikas' and vows to form a PDA government in 2027.Akhilesh Yadav Targets Govt Over 'Institutional Bias' Amid the ongoing political sparring over Blhar election results and allegations of institutional bias, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has intensified his criticism of the ruling dispen ...Read More >
CNG supply in Mumbai was disrupted on Sunday following damage to a main gas pipeline operated by GAIL, PTI reported. Mahanagar Gas (MGL) said the incident affected gas flow to its City Gate Station (CGS) at Wadala, impacting CNG availability across the network. A large share of the city's autorickshaws, taxis -- including those operated by ride-hailing firms -- and several buses run by public transport undertakings rely on CNG supplied by MGL. The company said it had prioritised piped natural ...Read More >
Amid the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in 12 states, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh filled his enumeration form in Lucknow. The ECI reports high distribution rates, with the final list to be published on February 7, 2026. Amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in 12 States and Union Territories, including Uttar Pradesh, Defence Minister and three-time Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh filled the enumeration form on Sunday and handed it over to SD ...Read More >
Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been deployed for an intensive rescue operation | Image: X@NDRFHQ Rescue operations continued on Monday in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh after a stone mine collapsed on Saturday, leaving several workers feared trapped under massive debris. Officials confirmed that one body has been recovered so far, while efforts are ongoing to locate others. The accident occurred on Saturday when a s ...Read More >
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