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Sonbhadra (UP), Oct 31 (PTI) One person has been arrested, and a search for two others is on, following an altercation over "overtaking" the escort vehicle of Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Social Welfare, Sanjeev Kumar Gond, in Sonbhadra district, officials said on Friday. Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Verma said Gond and Sanjeev Kumar Tripathi, a district panchayat representative, were travelling from Robertsganj towards Dala on Thursday evening when an argument broke out near C ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 31 (UNI) With Bihar elections fast approaching, the Karnataka BJP today alleged that the Congress-led state government is rushing the controversial Bengaluru tunnel road project to raise funds, and announced a protest at Lalbagh on November 2 under the slogan "Save Lalbagh, Save Bengaluru." Leader of Opposition R Ashoka told reporters that the project has created widespread anxiety among Bengaluru residents, who fear losing their homes. He claimed that around six acres of Lalbagh ...Read More >
Telangana: The former Indian cricket team captain and popular Congress leader, Mohammad Azharuddin, took oath as a minister in the cabinet of Telangana on Friday. This action has sparked debates, as the opposition has severely criticised his inclusion in the cabinet. Previously, the Raj Bhawan gave an official announcement stating that the cricketer would be taking the oath on the morning of Friday and that the oath-taking ceremony would take place in the presence of the governor, Jishnu Dev Var ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Minister for Local Self-Governments and Rural Development MB Rajesh on Friday dismissed the criticism raised by a group of experts over the state government's declaration on extreme poverty eradication. Addressing the media, the minister clarified that the LDF government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had decided to declare the eradication of extreme poverty on November 1 -- not poverty in general. He noted that the government had announced this mission soon a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) Agro-chemicals firm Dhanuka Agritech Ltd on Friday reported 20 per cent drop in net profit to Rs 93.96 crore for the second quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year on lower sales. Net profit stood at Rs 117.51 crore in the same quarter previous financial year, according to a regulatory filing. Total income declined 9 per cent to Rs 604.56 crore for the September quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year, from Rs 665.07 crore in the year-ago period. Expenses remained lower at Rs 47 ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 31 (PTI) The Met department on Friday issued a warning for moderate rain in the next 24 hours for several north Bengal districts, as the remnant of severe cyclonic storm 'Montha' lay over central Chhatisgarh and was likely to move towards Bihar across East Uttar Pradesh. The storm battered Andhra Pradesh after making landfall on Tuesday and is now losing steam, the weathermen said. A Met office spokesperson said thunderstorms accompanied with intense rain is very likely to affect ...Read More >
Itanagar, Oct 31 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday led the 'Run for Unity' organised by the state BJP to mark 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas', commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The event highlighted Patel's role in national integration and reinforced the message of unity and collective progress. The unity run began at 6:30 am from the BJP state headquarters at Vivek Vihar and concluded at Indira Gandhi Park. A large number of party workers ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 31 (PTI) The Congress on Friday slammed NDA leaders for "not allowing" Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to speak at the release of the ruling coalition's manifesto for the state assembly polls, claiming it was "an insult to Bihar and Biharis". Talking to reporters here, senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot also claimed that the NDA's manifesto release programme lasted only "26 seconds", as the leaders were afraid of facing questions from journalists about their 20-year rule. CM Nitish Kum ...Read More >
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's unusual silence and the abrupt 26-second press briefing at the launch of the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) manifesto for the upcoming state assembly polls on Thursday drew sharp reactions from the Opposition Congress, which termed it a "dangerous sign for democracy." The manifesto was unveiled in Patna in the presence of senior NDA leaders, including BJP national president J.P. Nadda, Union ministers, and top state functionaries. However, Nitish ...Read More >
Chittoor, Oct 31 (UNI) The Chittoor district VI th additional sessions court has sentenced five persons to death for murdering the woman Mayor and her husband. Sixth Additional district Session court Judge N Srinivasa Rao in a sensational judgment awarded five accused the capital punishment in the murder of the then Chittoor city Mayor Kathari Anuradha and her husband Kathari Mohan. The five accused intruded into the municipal corporation office and shot dead the then city Mayor Anuradha and h ...Read More >
The court of additional district and sessions judge Yajuvender Singh on Thursday dismissed two appeals filed by the Muslim Welfare Society and the Waqf Board, which had challenged the May 3, 2025 order of the Shimla municipal corporation (MC) declaring the mosque's five floors illegal. A detailed judgment is awaited. Advocate Jagatpal Thakur, the counsel for local residents, said, "All five floors of the disputed structure in Sanjauli will be demolished. The entire construction is unauthorised. ...Read More >
The chief minister started his Bihar campaign by addressing a programme organised by the Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Patna Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday kicked-off his whirlwind two-day visit to poll-bound Bihar, saying that Bihar is now not just walking on the path of development but running on the highway of progress. The chief minister started his Bihar campaign by addressing a programme organised by the Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Patna w ...Read More >
The bench noted that only the Municipal Corporations of Delhi, West Bengal, and Telangana had filed affidavits in accordance with earlier directions.Source : ANI In a sharp reprimand, the Supreme Court on Monday criticised states and Union Territories for their failure to submit compliance reports on measures taken to address the stray dog menace across the country. The court said the lack of response had portrayed the nation "in a bad light", as it ordered the personal presence of Chief Secre ...Read More >
The participation of teaching and non-teaching staff is seen as a violation of service rules. Several teachers and non-teaching staff at a government school in Karnataka's Bidar have received show cause notices for allegedly taking part in a march carried out by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the BJP's ideological parent. The participation is seen as a violation of service rules that prohibit government employees from taking part in political or religious activities. The Block Educatio ...Read More >
Tejashwi Yadav, INDIA bloc's CM candidate in Bihar, promised cooking gas cylinders for Rs 500 if his alliance wins. He also highlighted free electricity promises and contrasted his women-centric schemes with government offers. Yadav criticized the current state government, calling it BJP-controlled. He vowed to tackle corruption and promised government jobs for every household. INDIA bloc's CM candidate in Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, on Wednesday promised that cooking gas cylinders would be made ava ...Read More >
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hoped that the QUAD alliance will meet in the first quarter of next year, describing the four-nation bloc as an "important forum". India was set to host the leaders of Australia, the US and Japan for a summit this year, but that now appears unlikely amid political upheavals in Japan and some strain in India-US ties. Speaking during a press conference on Sunday on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit here, Albanese ...Read More >
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya met DK Shivakumar yesterday with suggestions to decongest Bengaluru ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar defended the tunnel road project in Bengaluru * BJP MP Tejasvi Surya criticised the project, saying it is not a sustainable solution * Surya proposed expanding Metro and bus services, but Shivakumar rejected these alternatives Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Bengaluru: K ...Read More >
Chief Minister Stalin also took to 'X' after paying respects to the statue of the Muthuramalinga Thevar at the Pasumpon Memorial.Source : X/@mkstalin Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu), Oct 30 (PTI) Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Chief Minister M K Stalin paid homage to freedom fighter Muthuramalinga Thevar at his memorial in Pasumpon in this district on his 63rd guru pooja and 118th jayanthi on Thursday. Taking to X, the Vice President hailed the celebrated freedom fighter as a "great warrior" ...Read More >
In a pivotal moment for India's judiciary, Chief Justice BR Gavai has put forth his recommendation for Justice Surya Kant to ascend as the next Chief Justice, succeeding him on November 24. As the senior-most Judge, Justice Kant is set to lead as the 53rd CJI for an anticipated 15 months. Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has recommended justice Surya Kant as his successor, people in the know said. CJI has written to the central government regarding this. CJI Gavai is set to demit office on Novem ...Read More >
Rahul Gandhi kick-started the Congress' Bihar election campaign on Wednesday declaring that PM Modi would do 'anything for votes'. Following Rahul Gandhi's "dance and drama" jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi in poll-bound Bihar, the state unit of BJP has filed a complaint with the Election Commission. The BJP filed a complaint against Gandhi for "making derogatory, personal, and insulting remarks" against the Prime Minister during a rally in "violation of the Model Code of Conduct and the R ...Read More >
Indian banks will be closed for 9-10 days in November 2025, including Sundays, second and fourth Saturdays, and state-specific holidays like Kannada Rajyotsava, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and Wangala Festival. Digital banking remains available. Plan branch visits accordingly. If you have any important banking work in November 2025, it's wise to plan ahead. While November has fewer holidays compared to October, there are still several days when banks will remain closed. Across the country, banks may b ...Read More >
Traditionally considered a BJP stronghold, dominated by upper-caste 'Bhumihaar' voters, Begusarai (Constituency 146) will witness the party's sitting MLA and a Bhumihaar leader, Kundan Kumar, seeking re-election. With the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections just a week away, the Begusarai assembly constituency, one of the closely watched constituencies, is gearing up for a keenly contested fight between the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan, while the entry of Jan Suraaj adds a fresh dimensio ...Read More >
"Kerala is all set to create yet another history by becoming the first Indian state to eradicate extreme poverty. This was the first decision taken by the second Pinarayi government in its very first cabinet meeting after coming back to power in 2021. The government launched an exclusive scheme to eradicate extreme poverty," Rajesh told ANI. He said that after identifying and finalising the list of extremely poor families, micro-plans were prepared for each family. He said the government had li ...Read More >
Prayagraj: Allahabad High Court on Wednesday acquitted Mohammad Sharif, Sabauddin, Imran Shahzad and Mohammad Farooq, who were sentenced to death in the Rampur case of terrorist attack on CRPF camp on night of Dec 31, 2007. As many as eight CRPF jawans died in the attack and five sustained injuries in the attack. FIR was lodged by SI Om Prakash Sharma at police station, Civil Lines, Rampur on Jan 1, 2008.Capital appeal and reference was filed against judgment and order of Nov 1, 2019 and Nov 2, ...Read More >
Amravati, Oct 30 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said his government stands with farmers and will try to arrive at the best possible solution for them in the meeting to be held with former MLA Bachchu Kadu later on Thursday evening. Kadu of the Prahar Janshakti Party is leading a massive protest for farm loan waiver. His tractor march began on Monday from Chandurbazar here and halted at Wardha before arriving in Nagpur on Tuesday evening. "Both deputy CMs (Eknath Shinde and ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Union government on Thursday notified the appointment of Justice Surya Kant as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI), marking the first time a jurist from Haryana will occupy the country's highest judicial office. He will take oath on November 24, a day after incumbent CJI Bhushan R Gavai demits office. Justice Kant will serve as the 53rd CJI and will have a tenure of about 14 months, retiring on February 9, 2027. The notification comes two days after CJI Gavai initiated the appo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that India sees Quad as a valuable forum for discussion on shared interests of four partners and any leaders summit will be scheduled through diplomatic consultations among India, Australia, Japan and the United States (US). India is due to host the next Quad Leaders' Summit, the dates of which have not been announced yet. During a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Grand Alliance's chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav launched a sharp attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah for allegedly "threatening" him. Tejashwi Yadav stated, "Amit Shah threatens us, saying he will teach us a lesson so that we think twice before contesting elections. But Tejashwi is not afraid. When Lalu Prasad Yadav got his (Shah) guru L.K. Advani arrested, he wasn't afraid then -- so why would his son be afraid now?" The statement of Tejashwi Yad ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, October 30: Kerala Minister M. B. Rajesh on Thursday stated that the state is set to become the first in India to eradicate extreme poverty. He explained that the initiative was the first decision taken by the second Pinarayi Vijayan government in its "very first cabinet meeting" after returning to power in 2021, to launch an exclusive scheme to eradicate extreme poverty. "Kerala is all set to create yet another history by becoming the first Indian state to eradicate extreme ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 30 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan arrived at Hamad International Airport in Doha at 6 AM (local time) on Thursday, according to the Chief Minister's office. Kerala Minister Saji Cherian is accompanying the Chief Minister on the visit. He was received by leaders of various expatriate organisations. Also Read | Punjab State Dear Diwali Bumper Lottery 2025: From Ticket Price and Draw Result Date and Time to Prize Money; Check Everything ...Read More >
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