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Mumbai: The four-day grand and spiritually uplifting festival of Chhath Puja, symbolising faith, purity, and devotion to the Sun God, is expected to generate business worth Rs 3,000 crore business in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) alone. Nationwide, the celebration is projected to bring a record Rs 38,000 crore in trade, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). 150 Million Devotees Observing the Sacred Rituals Around 150 million devotees across the country -- men and w ...Read More >
New Delhi: A video showing an Indian worker reportedly stuck in Saudi Arabia has gone viral on social media, prompting a response from the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. The man, from Uttar Pradesh, claims in Bhojpuri that he is being held against his will. In the video, he can be heard saying, "Agar aap log Hindu ho, chahe Musalman ho, koi bhi, bhai-behen, jo bhi ho, help kardo, please mai mar jaunga, muje meri maa ke paas jana hai." Which roughly translates to, "Whether you are Hindu or Muslim, a ...Read More >
Mumbai: Sarabhai vs Sarabhai actor Satish Shah died at the age of 74 on Saturday, October 25, in Mumbai. The veteran actor was reportedly suffering from kidney ailment. Apart from Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, the actor is also popular for his roles 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', and 'Main Hoon Na'. Recently, he had undergone a transplant. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit expressed grief over the demise of the veteran actor. "Sad and shocked to inform you that our dear friend and a great actor Satish Shah has expired f ...Read More >
Mumbai: Shiv Sena UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on October 25 strongly condemend the alleged harrassment of two Australian women cricketers by a man near Indore's Khajrana Road. The players are in Indore for the ongoing Women's World Cup. Calling the incident "disgraceful," she took to X and wrote that, "We boast about economic growth, but, we continue to fail providing safe spaces for women." Here's what happened The 2 players were walking from their hotel, Radisson Blu, towards a nearby ca ...Read More >
Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh): India's young people and teenagers now have a unique opportunity to take part in the Youth AI - Global Youth AI Challenge and use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create solutions for real social issues. Participants first need to identify a real social problem and then design a solution using AI, such as an app, tool, or technology idea. According to information, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has launched a new competition called "Youth AI - G ...Read More >
Delhi: A shocking video from southeast Delhi's Ali Gaon has gone viral on social media, showing an elderly man being brutally assaulted in broad daylight. The incident has sparked outrage and renewed questions about the deteriorating law and order situation in the national capital. According to reports, the assault took place on October 24 when the victim, identified as Raghuraj, was on his way from home to his office in his car. Suddenly, Mohit and his associates stopped him, smashed his car's ...Read More >
Srinagar: The National Conference leaders and workers celebrated the party's win with dance and music. The ruling Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) won three out of four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. According to the party, senior JKNC leader Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Jammu and Kashmir, winning by 58 votes. Fellow party members, Sajad Kichloo and Shammi Oberoi, were also declared winners. In a post on X, the National Conferen ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a key revelation, former CIA Officer John Kiriakou has said that Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden, who was the most wanted terrorist for the United States after terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, had escaped from Tora Bora hills in the guise of a woman. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Kiriakou, who was in the CIA for 15 years and was the chief of CIA counterterrorism operations in Pakistan, also said they did not know that the translator for the commander of Central Comm ...Read More >
Satara: In a chilling new revelation in the Satara suicide case, the four-page letter left behind by the 26-year-old woman doctor who died by suicide has exposed the depth of sexual violence and systemic exploitation she allegedly faced. The letter accuses a police sub-inspector of repeatedly raping her and details how she was pressured, by police officers and even a sitting Member of Parliament, to issue fake fitness certificates to accused persons in criminal cases. Raped By Cop Several Times ...Read More >
Mumbai: After heavy rains lashed the city on Friday, bringing brief waterlogging and traffic disruptions, Mumbai woke up to sunny skies on Saturday morning. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) cautioned that the respite may be short-lived, as the city remains under a Yellow Alert with a forecast of partly cloudy skies and a possibility of moderate rain or thunderstorms through the day. According to the IMD, temperatures are expected to hover around 34°C during the day and dip to ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government is expanding its digital governance framework through Mission Karmayogi, a nationwide capacity-building initiative aimed at enhancing the efficiency and accountability of government employees. The state's Social Welfare Department has emerged as a frontrunner in implementing this digital transformation by training its staff via the iGOT Karmayogi platform. Thousands of Officials Trained Across the State As per official data, by September 2025, around 3,90 ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Ongoing forensic investigation into the fire incident, which claimed the life of businessman and Congress leader Pravesh Agrawal, has revealed that rats are to be blamed for tipping over the akhand jyot (oil lamp) kept in the temple in their penthouse, which resulted in the devastating fire. The forensic team drew this conclusion after they found three dead rats near the oil lamp, and other circumstantial evidence. According to police, forensic experts have ruled out sh ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Friday released a list of 20 star campaigners for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, but it was the omissions that drew the most attention. Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has included veteran leader Azam Khan in the campaign team but left out his two uncles -- Ram Gopal Yadav and Shivpal Singh Yadav -- signalling a new phase in the party's internal power balance. The list features Akhilesh Yadav, his wife and Kannauj MP Dimple Yadav, Rajya Sabha MP Kiranmay ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24: India's real estate sector recorded 42 transactions totalling $2.9 billion in Q3 2025, marking the highest quarterly volume to date, a report said on Friday. Grant Thornton Bharat Report Highlights Strong Market Momentum According to a report from business advisory firm Grant Thornton Bharat, transactions included nine public market deals comprising of five IPOs and four QIPs. M&A and Private Equity Investments See Sharp Uptick Further, a significant increase in marquee M& ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said that 'all is not well' within the United Nations and that its decisions do not address global priorities. He pointed out how a UN Security Council member protected the terror group that claimed responsibility for the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Jaishankar Speaks at UN's 80th Anniversary Event While launching a postage stamp to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the United Nations in New Delhi on Friday, EAM Jaishankar recalled ...Read More >
New Delhi: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday, October 24, said India would not be pressured into signing a trade agreement with the United States, saying that the country would not operate under deadlines or external pressure. Speaking at the Berlin Global Dialogue, Goyal said India was open to engagement but would prioritise national interests over speed. India Rejects Deadline-Based Trade Talks "We are talking to the United States, of course, but we don't do deals in a hurry, and we don ...Read More >
Kolkata: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra took to X on October 24, to clarify that her recent comment on a racist post criticising Diwali celebrations abroad was "made in error", after receiving social media backlash and criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Here's what happened The controversy began when Moitra wrote "I agree" under a post on X by a user named Nate, who berated Indians living abroad for celebrating Diwali. The post described Indians as "braindead" and called Diwa ...Read More >
Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that the NDA under the leadership of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar would sweep the upcoming state polls by breaking all previous records and getting the biggest mandate ever. Kickstarting his election campaign for NDA at Doodhpura in Samastipur district, Modi said that people of Bihar would not allow the return of Jungle Raj, as Bihar was poised to progress with a new speed after the formation of the NDA once again in the state. Addres ...Read More >
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed grief over the demise of advertising legend Piyush Pandey. In a post on X, he wrote, "Pained by the demise of Piyush Pandey Ji. A stalwart in the advertising and communication industry, he set high standards in connecting with the masses with creativity. My condolences to his family, friends, and admirers. Om Shanti." According to one of the relatives, Pandey had been suffering from pneumonia for the past few weeks. His health continued to wo ...Read More >
New Delhi: In an unprecedented step to combat the city's worsening air quality, the Delhi government is preparing to conduct its first-ever artificial rain experiment on October 29 through cloud seeding. The initiative, led by IIT Kanpur and coordinated with IMD Pune, aims to trigger rainfall that could help cleanse the city's polluted atmosphere following Diwali celebrations. Here's what the government has planned: Announcing the project, Environment Minister Majinder Singh Sirsa said the Rs ...Read More >
Mumbai: The demise of advertising legend Piyush Pandey has left everyone across the nation in deep grief and shock. Tributes have been pouring in since news of Piyush Pandey's death emerged online. Finance Minister Condoles Death of Piyush Pandey Paying her condolences, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on X wrote, "Saddened to hear of the passing of Shri Piyush Pandey. A titan and legend of Indian advertising, he transformed communication by bringing everyday idioms, earthy humor, and genu ...Read More >
Mumbai: Piyush Pandey, the man who gave Indian advertising its unique voice, passed away at the age of 70. Known for his wit, warmth and unmatched creativity, Pandey reshaped the industry by bringing emotion, language, and local flavour to storytelling. Over his four-decade journey with Ogilvy India, he helped Indian brands connect with ordinary people through authentic and relatable narratives. Born in Jaipur in 1955, Pandey joined Ogilvy in 1982 after brief stints in cricket, construction and ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai: Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal went berserk and in the process smashed records as India humbled New Zealand by 53 runs through DLS method and ensured their spot in the semifinals of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at the DY Patil Stadium. India's innings was studded with Mandhana's 109, Pratika's 122 and Jemimah Rodrigues' 76 as the home side looked to outbat New Zealand out of the competition. Chasing a revised target of 325 in 44 overs as per the DLS method, New Zealand were r ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a first for Agatha Christie, four of the crime novelist's famous mysteries are being adapted for children - with the help of the Mr Men and Little Misses. Agatha Christie Enters the Nursery The illustrated books, aimed at pre-school and primary age children, feature Christie detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple working alongside Roger Hargreaves's much-loved children's characters, reports the BBC. Two of the books were published on Thursday - Little Miss Marple: Muddle at the ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Bhopal collector Kaushlendra Vikram Singh on Thursday issued an order imposing a complete ban on the manufacture, storage, and sale of carbide guns, illegal firecrackers and sound-producing explosive devices across the district. The action has been taken in view of recent accidents and noise pollution during festive celebrations. The order has been issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023. The collector clearly stated that no indiv ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The body of 31-year-old software engineer Hemant Soni, a resident of Prithvipur in Niwari district, was recovered from a dam approximately 15 kilometers downstream from Rishikesh on Thursday. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed grief over the incident. "The news of the death of Engineer Hemant Soni, who went missing after falling into the Ganga from a bridge under construction in Rishikesh, is very sad. In this hour of crisis, the government stands with the bereaved f ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Police have launched an investigation into the fire that broke out at the penthouse of businessman and Congress leader Pravesh Agrawal, which led to his death due to suffocation. Forensic experts are also probing to know the exact reason behind the fire and its spread. According to preliminary findings, the fire started from an akhand jyot kept in the house temple. It soon spread rapidly, fuelled by extensive wooden furniture in the penthouse, causing heavy smoke throug ...Read More >
Patna: Five years apart, Mukesh Sahani was once again at a press conference organised by the grand alliance ahead of Bihar assembly polls, but there was a stark difference between the two. Before the 2020 election, Sahani, a Bollywood set designer-turned-politician, had walked out of the PC in desperation, alleging that Tejashwi Yadav and his party, RJD, backstabbed him by sidelining him in the seat-distribution deal. But in the PC held on Thursday, he emerged as a victor, as he was declared de ...Read More >
Jaipur: In a big twist in the slapping incident involving a Rajasthan Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) at a petrol pump, it has now been revealed that the woman who filed an FIR against the petrol pump staff, identifying herself as the SDM's wife is not his legally recognised wife. Notably, It has now come to light that the SDM is married to one Poonam Sharma, who has been living separately with their children after he allegedly threw them out of the house. Poonam, who had previously filed a ca ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The air quality in several parts of Haryana continued to be in the poor and very poor categories, while it was in the poor category in Punjab on Thursday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Dharuhera in Haryana's Rewari district recorded 338, while Jind and Rohtak stood at 305 and 302 respectively. Likewise, Fatehabad recorded 277, Panipat, 275, Charkhi Dadri, 263, Panchkula, 257, Bhiwani, 251, Kurukshetra, 249, Ambala 248, Gurug ...Read More >
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