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Celebrity hairstylist Jawed Habib and his son are facing 32 FIRs in Sambhal. They are accused of defrauding investors through a Bitcoin scheme. Investors reportedly lost between Rs 5-7 lakh each. Preliminary investigations suggest a fraud of Rs 5-7 crore. A lookout notice has been issued. Habib's lawyer cited his poor health for his inability to appear for questioning. As many as 32 FIRs have been registered against celebrity hair stylist Jawed Habib, his son Anos Habib and another person for a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Deteriorating further, the city's air quality worsened within the poor category on Wednesday, even as the pollution models indicated that the air quality index would turn very poor even before Diwali.The average AQI was 233 at 4pm against 211 on Tuesday. According to weather analysts, while the mornings are likely to turn misty or foggy and winds calmer, the share of stubble burning to the city's PM2.5 levels is expected to rise from less than 1% to over 4% by Friday. This may lead to ...Read More >
The Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), which rules Nagaland in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is set to merge with the regional party it had split from in 2017. The merger between the NDPP and the Naga People's Front (NPF) is expected to take place within a week. On Tuesday (October 14, 2025), the NPF formally joined the People's Democratic Alliance government led by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. "The two parties are merging and we hope to declare it on October 21 ...Read More >
Pune: Office-bearers and workers of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) staged a protest on Monday evening in front of Perugate police chowky and near Tilak Road. The demonstration followed an incident earlier in the afternoon where members of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's student wing (MNSV) allegedly stormed the ABVP office over a dispute concerning posters.Vishrambaug police officials swiftly arrived at the scene to pacify the agitated ABVP workers. Later that night, the police initi ...Read More >
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president, Lalu Prasad Yadav, and his son Tejashwi Yadav have handed the ticket for the Raghunathpur assembly seat to Osama Shahab, who is the son of Mohammad Shahabuddin, a four-time MP from Siwan. What's really catching everyone's attention is how this happened. The current RJD MLA from Raghunathpur, Harishankar Yadav, announced that he wouldn't be fighting the election this time. Instead, he has vacated his own seat to fully support Osama. Harishankar, who has ...Read More >
O J Janeesh has been appointed as the new state president of the Kerala Youth Congress following Rahul Mamkootathil's resignation over sexual abuse allegations. Binu Chulliyil is the new working president, while Abin Varkey and KM Abhijith are national secretaries. Resentment brews within Congress factions over the appointments, with a complaint planned for the high command. O J Janeesh has been appointed as the new state president of the Youth Congress, Kerala, a post that fell vacant followin ...Read More >
The Congress has decided to implead itself in the Special Leave Petition (SLP) which the Telangana government is scheduled to file in the Supreme Court challenging the Telangana High Court's recent decision to stay the implementation of 42% quota for the Backward Classes in local bodies polls. Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President B. Mahesh Kumar Goud, who is in New Delhi along with Minister Vakati Srihari held wide ranging consultations with the legal experts, including Rajya S ...Read More >
The judge said marriage has been often misused as an instrument of subjugation against women. New Delhi: Marriage has been too often misused as an instrument of subjugation against women, Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant said on Wednesday. He also highlighted the recurring issue that frequently arises across courts in India concerning the recognition and indirect enforcement of foreign divorce decrees. "This is, in my view, a challenge faced by many jurisdictions today, as the world gr ...Read More >
New Delhi: Govt will organise cultural performances at over 200 locations across the city to celebrate Chhath Puja, with special arrangements at all ghats to highlight the folk traditions of Poorvanchal, minister Kapil Mishra said on Tuesday.CM Rekha Gupta, accompanied by BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, visited New Delhi railway station to assess the arrangements made for people heading to their hometowns in Bihar during the festival. She inspected safety arrangements and other facilities at all platforms, ...Read More >
While addressing a gathering at the 41st Raising Day of the National Security Guard (NSG) in Manesar, Shah also stated that the centre has banned groups such as the Popular Front of India (PFI) and has also enhanced investigative techniques to prevent terror funding. Amit Shah, on Friday, while emphasising the zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, said that, "Under PM Modi's leadership, our country has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism. Since 2019, we have been taking steps o ...Read More >
Jan Suraaj has announced Chanchal Singh as its candidate for the Raghopur seat in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. This decision comes amidst speculation that Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor might contest from this prominent constituency. Raghopur has a significant political history, having been represented by prominent leaders like Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi Yadav. Jan Suraaj has announced Chanchal Singh as its candidate from the Raghopur constituency for the upcoming ...Read More >
Senior CPI(M) leader accuses Cong. activists of assaulting Perambra panchayat president without any provocation The Left Democratic Front (LDF) on Wednesday (October 15, 2025) took out a rally and held a public meeting in Perambra town to explain its stand on the recent "police action" on Shafi Parambil, Vadakara MP, after which he suffered nasal injuries and admitted to a hospital. Addressing the meeting, LDF convener and local MLA T.P. Ramakrishnan alleged that efforts were being made to fra ...Read More >
The decision was taken at the Authority's 186th meeting, chaired by UP RERA Chairman Sanjay Bhoosreddy. The newly approved projects are spread across Ayodhya, Noida, Jhansi, Moradabad, Lucknow, and Prayagraj, marking continued diversification of real estate development into emerging urban centres beyond the state's major metropolitan regions. Bhoosreddy said, "UP RERA remains committed to fostering transparency, accountability, and structured growth in the real estate sector. Our stringent and ...Read More >
Chirag Paswan's LJP(RV) has made headlines by announcing its inaugural list of 14 candidates, claiming significant positions in key areas like Govindganj and Brahmpur. In a surprising twist, they have taken over several constituencies that were contested by JDU during the last elections. After a lot of discussions within the party and with NDA allies, LJP(RV) of Chirag Paswan has finally released its first list of 14 candidates on Wednesday. There were several seats which the party had earlier ...Read More >
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has clarified his position on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh activities. He stated that RSS should not use government schools, colleges, or state-owned temples for its programmes. Kharge believes such activities should be confined to private spaces. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ordered a review of Tamil Nadu's actions regarding a similar ban on RSS in government areas. Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday clarified his stance on banning the Rashtriya Sw ...Read More >
New Delhi: Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday said the city was ready to carry out cloud seeding. A four-day flight trial has been completed by two pilots who will execute the operation in northwest Delhi and they are awaiting IMD's green signal to induce artificial rain, he added."Our special aircraft is stationed at Meerut. The pilots completed four successful trial flights over the target area. We are simply waiting for the right cloud conditions and India Meteorological ...Read More >
He does not have the standing to do that, the Marxist veteran said.It would be better if Saji Cherian is careful about what he says, he added.He also wondered why Balan was trying to advise him as he never said anything about him.He has no business saying things about me. Veteran CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran on Wednesday hit out at Kerala Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian, saying that his party colleague should be careful while talking about him. Sudhakaran, a former Kerala minister, also hit out ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district said on Thursday that they have busted a major drug racket in the Chadoora area and recovered 325 kg of contraband substances. A police statement said, "Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking, Budgam Police have intensified their crackdown on narcotics and recovered a huge quantity of contraband substances in the Chadoora area." Acting on specific information, Chadoora police station received a tip ...Read More >
Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy said the State government would spend ₹251 crore on the development of the Medaram Sammakka Saralamma tribal shrine, with over one crore devotees expected to visit the temple during the upcoming biennial jatara. The grand event, known as Asia's largest tribal fair, will be held from January 28 to 31, 2026, in Medaram village, SS Tadvai mandal, Mulugu district. Mr. Reddy, who is the erstwhile combined Warangal district incharge, along with ...Read More >
JD(U) MLA Gopal Mandal protested outside Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's residence. Mandal, seeking a party ticket for the upcoming assembly polls, sat on a dharna with supporters. He stated he would not leave until he received the party symbol from the CM. Security personnel prevented his entry to the premises. JD(U) MLA Gopal Mandal, who is understood to have a slim chance of getting a party ticket for the upcoming assembly polls, on Tuesday sat on a dharna near Bihar Chief Minister Nitis ...Read More >
Ajnala: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday handed over relief cheques worth Rs 5.70 crore to 631 flood victims in Amritsar district.Addressing a gathering during a function held to disburse cheques to the flood victims, Mann said on Sept 11, he had announced that after conducting girdawari (special survey), the compensation distribution would begin within 45 days. "Although the 45-day deadline ends on Oct 28, the state govt has started distributing compensation," he said.The CM said i ...Read More >
Indian Navy will host the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue from October 28-30 at Manekshaw Centre under the theme 'Promoting Holistic Maritime Security and Growth'. The event will focus on strengthening regional capacity, capability and cooperation. New Delhi: The Indian Navy will be hosting the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2025 from October 28 to 30 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, in collaboration with the National Maritime Foundation (NMF). IPRD is the Navy's annual, apex-level int ...Read More >
Krishnan M, Additional Superintendent of Police in Kerala State, told AFP that Odinga collapsed while on a morning walk with his sister, daughter, and personal doctor. "The Kenyan national was on a walk with his sister, daughter, and a personal doctor when he suddenly collapsed. An Indian police security officer and a Kenyan security officer were also with them at the time. He was rushed to a nearby private hospital, but was declared dead," Krishnan said. A spokesman for the Sreedhareeyam Ayur ...Read More >
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said a plea concerning the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act be placed before the chief justice of India for appropriate orders. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih noted that a similar issue relating to the RTE Act was pending adjudication before the apex court. The bench was hearing a PIL filed by Nitin Upadhyay who has sought a direction that schools providing both religious and secular education are covered ...Read More >
New Delhi: BJP on Tuesday released its first list of 71 candidates for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, signaling a major reshuffle in the party's state leadership. Ten MLAs, including five former ministers, have been dropped and the party has brought in a mix of new and experienced faces to strengthen the party's social and regional balance. Among those denied tickets are assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav, state minister Ramprit Paswan, Motilal Prasad, former minister Amrendra Pratap S ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India has directed the immediate replacement of Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) for 79 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal as their selections have violated the ECI-mandated criteria. A communication on this count has already been sent to the West Bengal government to nominate names of those state government officers who match the criteria for being selected as EROs. As per the ECI-mandated criteria, West Bengal Civil Servic ...Read More >
Patna: Union minister Chirag Paswan on Wednesday allotted his party LJP(RV) symbol to state president Raju Tiwary from Govindganj and to Hulas Pandey from Brahmapur while releasing the list of 14 candidates from his quota of 29 seats given by the BJP as part of the NDA seat-sharing agreement to contest the assembly elections on Nov 6 and 11.Apart from Raju Tiwari and Hulas, LJP(RV) has fielded Seemant Mrinal (Garkha), Sanjay Kumar Singh (Simri Bakhtiyarpur), Vishnu Dev Paswan (Darouli), Surendra ...Read More >
The ruling Congress and the national Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) both view Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills bypoll as a pivotal opportunity to consolidate their influence in the state's urban constituencies. A high-stakes political contest is brewing in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills, with a crucial bypoll poised to serve as a barometer for urban voter sentiment in Telangana. Scheduled for November 11, the election was necessitated by the death of the sitting Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA, Maganti Gop ...Read More >
Upset over a family dispute, a 25-year-old drug addict climbed onto the roof of Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Delhi's Mangolpuri area on Wednesday and threatened to commit suicide, but was rescued safely, officials said. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes only. Photograph: ANI Photo The man, identified as Rahul Mandal, has a history of substance abuse and had bruises all over his body. He was heavily intoxicated, drowsy and sweating profusely, making ...Read More >
KOLKATA: Amid outrage over the alleged gang rape of a medical student in Durgapur, governor C V Ananda Bose on Monday expressed deep concern over the "shocking" incident, saying he lacked confidence to say West Bengal is safe, and called for a "second renaissance" to make the state secure for women.Bose, who travelled to the industrial town in Paschim Bardhaman district and met the survivor's family, said the incident has "shaken the public conscience", adding "stern action" must be taken to pre ...Read More >
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