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Panaji (Goa) [India], October 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday continued his tradition of celebrating the festival of Diwali with soldiers, as he visted the INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar this year. PM Modi interacted with the soldiers and said he was fortunate to celebrate the festival of lights with the Naval personnel. ""Today, on one side I have infinite horizons, infinite sky, and on the other side I have this giant, INS Vikrant, embodying infinite powers. The ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 20: Apple CEO Tim Cook on Monday extended Diwali greetings to millions of people celebrating the festival of lights across the world, along with sharing am image taken by an Indian photographer with the new iPhone 17 Pro Max. Cook posted a 'stunning' Diwali picture clicked by Mumbai-based photographer Apeksha Makar on X social media platform. "Wishing a joyful and healthy Diwali to all celebrating around the world! Thanks to Apeksha Maker for sharing this stunning photo taken ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: In a shocking incident that has left the district stunned, a married woman slit her wrist inside a police outpost during a dispute over her relationship with her nephew. The incident took place on Sunday night at the Kutubnagar outpost under Pisawan police station limits in Sitapur.According to police, the woman, identified as Pooja Mishra, a resident of Harish Vihar in Delhi, had been summoned along with her nephew Alok Mishra to the police outpost to resolve a dispute over their alleg ...Read More >
Itanagar, Oct 20: In a swift and daring pre-dawn operation, security forces rescued two kidnapped labourers from the clutches of NSCN (K) rebels in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday morning. The dramatic mission, led by the 44 Assam Rifles, brought the abducted workers to safety after an intense exchange of fire with the insurgents. According to sources in the 44 Assam Rifles, credible intelligence was received about the abduction of two labourers employed by M/S Agarwal, a road con ...Read More >
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 20 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the Deepotsav Milan in Ayodhya's Karsevakpuram, saying that over the past nine years, the celebration of Deepotsav has given Ayodhya a new global identity. He urged unity, vigilance against divisive elements, and shared his morning visit to a sanitation workers' colony, distributing sweets, reflecting the spirit of celebration and community. Addressing a public gathering, CM Yogi said, "Over ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday greeted citizens on the occasion of Diwali, wishing them continued progress. "Heartiest greetings to all of you on the auspicious festival of light and joy, Diwali. This festival not only brings the light of lamps, but also the message of lighting the lamps of hope, faith, and love in hearts. May the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha bring happiness, peace, prosperity, and continued progress t ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 20 (ANI): Independent MP Pappu Yadav on Monday refuted claims that he was "lobbying" for another candidate from the Kasba assembly constituency, ahead of next month's Bihar polls, stating that he did not have power to make such decisions and that the Congress party runs on principles and works with discipline. Speaking to reporters here, Yadav said that Congress was "disgruntled" with sitting Kasba MLA Md Afaque Alam in 2014 after reports of him cross-voting in Ra ...Read More >
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced its list of 40 star campaigners for the Bihar Assembly Elections, including Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann. The party also released its fourth list of 12 candidates, bringing their total to 132 announced seats. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday released a list of 40 star campaigners for the Bihar Assembly Elections, including National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The list also includes senior party leaders Manish Sis ...Read More >
Bharat Rasthra Samithi (BRS) legislators K.P. Vivekanand and Shambhipur (Sunkari) Raju said people were confused about the MIM's election strategies and ideology now, since it was trying to help Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Bihar Assembly elections indirectly by fielding its candidates, while it was supporting the Congress in Telangana. They said that the AIMIM not fielding a candidate in the byelection for the Jubilee Hills Assembly seat and supporting the ruling Congress has confused p ...Read More >
Meet the maverick serial election contester who shares his name with current Bihar's best-known politician. IMAGE: Lalu Prasad Yadav, left, files his nomination papers from Marhaura in Bihar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Lalu Prasad Yadav A 45-year-old man who shares his name with Bihar's best-known politician, Lalu Prasad Yadav, is gearing up for the poll battle -- yet again. This Lalu Prasad Yadav is from Marhaura, once known for the famed Morton chocolate factory - and is three decades younge ...Read More >
Each acquisition is expected to contribute distinct strategic value, from operational synergies and customer engagement to market expansion and experiential integration, EaseMyTrip stated. Travel booking platform EaseMyTrip's Board on Friday approved strategic acquisitions of four companies in a bid to build an integrated travel ecosystem. The company has approved the proposed investment of 49% of the aggregate post-completion fully paid-up share capital in four entities, including Doodlesdodl ...Read More >
Star India pacer Tushar Deshpande recovered on-field from a severe bronchitis attack, only to come back and play a major role in Mumbai's win against Jammu and Kashmir in the opening round game of the Ranji Trophy, according to a report by the Rajasthan Royals. The game marked Deshpande's winning return to red-ball cricket after 18 months. At the high-altitude Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar, known for its thin air, he struggled with acute breathlessness while warming up on the opening day. ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Officials of the Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA), along with the Karkhana police, on Friday raided an unlicensed premises in Namalagundu of Secunderabad following a tip-off about the illegal sale of prescription drugs. During the raid, officials seized 66 vials of 'Termin' and 'Termiva' injections from the premises, which was being run by one M Naresh.According to officials, the injections were being stocked and sold illegally to gym-goers for bodybuilding and performance ...Read More >
With the India vs South Africa 1st Test set to begin in less than a month at the iconic Eden Gardens, the Cricket Association of Bengal announced that the tickets for the match will go on sale from 12 noon on Monday. The 1st Test will begin on November 14 and will kickstart a 3-format series where the two teams will take on each other in Tests, ODIs and T20Is How can fans book the tickets? Fans can book tickets through the District by Zomato app, with prices starting at Rs 60 per day (Rs 300 f ...Read More >
India faced England in their fifth league match of the ongoing ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 on Sunday (October 19) in Indore but suffered a heartbreaking defeat by four runs. India could only manage to score 284/6 in 50 overs in response to the 288 runs posted by the Nat Sciver-Brunt-led side. Opener Smriti Mandhana top-scored for the Women in Blue in the 289-run chase by hammering 88 runs from 94 balls, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur added 70 runs from as many balls to India's total. All-rounde ...Read More >
The Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura apprehended 11 Bangladeshi nationals at Agartala Railway Station and 10 Rohingya migrants in the north Tripura district. These individuals were attempting to travel within India or enter Bangladesh illegally. The BSF intensified its vigil along the India-Bangladesh border during the festive season. The Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura on Sunday apprehended 11 Bangladeshi nationals and 10 Rohingya migrants. A BSF Spokesman said that amid heighten ...Read More >
* Video of Infosys canteen in 1990s Bengaluru went viral on social media * A former employee recalled 15-hour workdays and 50+ hour weeks were routine then * Social media users noted graduates of mid-90s did well in India Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode An old video of Bengaluru's Infosys canteen went viral on social media, sparking conversations about the early days of India's IT sector and the dedication of employees back then. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) ...Read More >
Ayodhya recently achieved an extraordinary feat during its Deepotsav festivities, claiming two sensational world records. The town was aglow with 2.617 million diyas, casting a magical light across the landscape. In an inspiring show of togetherness, 2,128 individuals gathered to perform 'aarti' in unison, an event that resonated deeply with the spirit of community. Two new world records were set at this year's Deepotsav in Ayodhya: 26.17 lakh diyas lit at the same place as 2,128 people perform ...Read More >
"Indira Gandhi ultimately did secure a permanent place at the doorstep of history as a great martyr. With her dynamism born out of her fearlessness and dexterity, she was able to take the country forward like a colossus for over a decade. She alone could run the decadent political system of our corrupt and divided society," wrote RSS ideologue Nanaji Deshmukh in 1984 after the assassination of the prime minister. Deshmukh's article in Hindi magazine Pratipaksh, titled Moments of Soul Searching, ...Read More >
Raj Thackeray, MNS chief, claims 96 lakh fake voters are on Maharashtra's electoral rolls. He challenges the Election Commission to clean the lists before local body polls. Thackeray alleges this is an attempt to finish regional parties and fix election outcomes. He urges party workers to verify voter lists. The State Election Commission states voter lists are managed securely. MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday alleged that 96 lakh fake voters have been added to Maharashtra's electoral rolls an ...Read More >
The National Company Law Tribunal has admitted an insolvency case against Blu-Smart Mobility Tech. This follows a plea from Lepton Software Export and Research over unpaid dues. The tribunal has appointed an interim resolution professional and suspended the company's board. Blu-Smart Mobility is now under moratorium protection. The company's operations and subsidiaries are intertwined. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has admitted an insolvency case against Blu-Smart Mobility Tech, the ...Read More >
As Dalal Street gears up to celebrate Samvat 2082, Wall Street is in mood again. A few bad loans at Zions and Western Alliance have rattled US bank investors, reviving memories of the 2023 regional banking mess after Silicon Valley Bank's failure. When American bankers start spotting cockroaches, traders everywhere reach for the bug spray. Indian markets, which ended Samvat 2081 with barely a 5.3 per cent gain on the Sensex, are watching closely. The year saw foreign institutional investors (FI ...Read More >
Star left-handed batter and Indian women's cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is all set to marry Indian music composer Palash Muchhal. The news was confirmed by Palash himself recently in Indore. Mandhana, who is representing the Indian women's cricket team in the ongoing ICC Women's ODI World Cup, is in Indore these days, and on Sunday (October 19), she will take the field against England at the city's Holkar Stadium. Ahead of the Indian team's high-voltage match against the Nat Sciver ...Read More >
Thirty years of 'Diwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', the film that invited a subset of urbane women to 'come fall in love'. My qualifications to trace its journey involve being an accidental chronicler of the economics and mathematics of Shah Rukh Khan and his female fans. For fifteen years, I thought I was interviewing women about how they saw Khan. Instead, I discovered how these women saw themselves and their frustrated attempts to find love and livelihoods.Finer minds than mine have dissected every ...Read More >
RJD and Congress could not conclude a seat pact for the first phase of the Bihar polls New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday released its second list for the Bihar assembly elections, announcing candidates for Narkatiaganj, Kishanganj, Kasba, Purnia and Gaya Town assembly seats. The party has fielded Shaswat Kedar Pandey from Narkatiaganj and Qamrul Hoda from Kishanganj. Irfan Alam, Jitender Yadav and Mohan Shrivasta will contest elections from Kasba, Purnia and Gaya Town constituencies respec ...Read More >
Kerala is experiencing heavy rainfall across several regions. Low-lying areas are inundated, and water levels in dams, including Mullaperiyar, have risen. Authorities have opened dam shutters to release excess water. The India Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate showers for the next seven days, with an orange alert issued for several districts. Residents in flood-prone areas are being evacuated. Heavy rains lashed several parts of Kerala on Saturday, causing inundation of low- ...Read More >
The temperature in Kolkata is expected to stay around 33°C and 26°C. From Monday, weather conditions across the state are expected to turn dry again. After days of dry and clear skies, light rain and thundershowers are expected in parts of South and North Bengal on Saturday and Sunday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The rain is likely to bring temporary relief from the warm weather in some districts, but will not affect the overall Kali Puja festive mood across the sta ...Read More >
Chirag Paswan met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Patna to strategize for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Paswan highlighted the NDA's unity and clear candidate nominations, contrasting it with the Mahagathbandhan's internal conflicts. He emphasized the NDA's focus on development and transforming Bihar into an industrial hub, recalling the state's troubled past under RJD and Congress rule. Chirag Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) on Saturday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in ...Read More >
Following a major reshuffle-cum-expansion of his cabinet, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday allotted the important portfolios of home and industries to Harsh Sanghavi who has been elevated as deputy CM. IMAGE: Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat administers the oath to Gujarat deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi (left) during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Gujarat cabinet, in Gandhinagar, October 17, 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo Sanghvi was also given transport, sports and youth affairs a ...Read More >
Delhi's air is cloaked in a toxic haze, with an alarming AQI of 284 recorded close to ITO. Cyclists struggling to catch their breath underscore the reality of air pollution's grip on the city. While the festive explosions of firecrackers play a part, the bigger culprits are crop burning and exhaust fumes from vehicles. Air Quality in the national capital continued to be in the 'Poor' category on Sunday morning. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) aroun ...Read More >
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