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Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT minister Nara Lokesh invited Griffith University in Australia to establish its India Centre in the state to promote joint research, student exchange and academic collaboration. The Minister, who is on a multi-city tour to promote Andhra Pradesh, visited Griffith University's Gold Coast campus and also held discussions in Brisbane to advance global education, innovation and sports partnerships. "I held discussions with Griffith University's Vice President (Global) M ...Read More >
Patna: Days after publicly declaring that he would not contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani has been announced as the Deputy Chief Ministerial face of the INDIA bloc. The alliance, led by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, named Yadav as its Chief Ministerial candidate and Sahani as his deputy face on Thursday, October 23. The announcement was made in Patna by senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot, in the presence of Yadav ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): As many as 14 children reported to have lost eyesight after they were injured by makeshift carbide guns during Diwali celebrations in Bhopal, according to a news article by the NDTV. Notably, on October 22, PTI reported that over 60 people, including children between age of 8 and 14 years, sustained severe injuries on face and eyes due to carbide gun in capital Bhopal. Chief Medical and Health Officer Manish Sharma also warned against the use of carbide guns. These gu ...Read More >
New Delhi: Kalpataru Projects International on Thursday said the company, along with its international subsidiaries, have secured new orders worth Rs 2,332 crore.These include orders in the Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) in overseas markets as well as in the Buildings and Factories (B&F) business in India, a company statement said. "We are pleased with the strong ordering momentum in our T&D and B&F businesses with cumulative order inflows till date in FY26 nearing Rs 15,000 crore, rep ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Drama unfolded on Akasa Air's Bengaluru-Delhi flight QP 1599 on Monday, October 20, after an allegedly inebriated passenger created a ruckus. The incident was caught on camera, and its video soon surfaced online. According to reports, the passenger first indulged in a verbal spat with co-passengers and then got involved in an altercation with crew members. After reaching Bengaluru, he was forcibly taken off the flight. Akasa Air said that its crew members handled the situations as pe ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Bhai Dooj, wishing happiness and prosperity to all, on Thursday. Taking to X, Prime Minister Modi said, "Heartfelt wishes to all of you on the occasion of Bhai Dooj. May this festival, symbolising the mutual love and trust between brother and sister, bring happiness, prosperity, and good fortune into everyone's life. May the bond of this relationship gain renewed strength; that is my wish." Along wi ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Former Union Minister Uma Bharti has expressed concern over frequent deaths of cows in road accidents and suggested that all four and six-lane highways should have thick fencing on both sides, similar to roads in the United States and United Kingdom. She said this would help prevent cattle from straying onto highways and save their lives. Speaking to reporters at her residence on Wednesday evening, Bharti said the concept of four and six-lane roads was borrowed from wes ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A freight train derailed between Vrindavan Road and Ajhai stations on the Mathura-Palwal track in the Agra division of the North Central Railway. Due to the same, several trains passing through Bhopal have been affected. Routes of the following trains have been affected Train number 12722 Hazrat Nizamuddin-Hyderabad Express, scheduled to depart from its originating station on October 21, is running via New Delhi-Delhi-Chhata-Mitawali-Agra/Bayana. Train Number 12804 H ...Read More >
Sikkim State Lottery Result | Image Credit: Wikipedia (Representational) The Nagaland State Lottery Dear Pelican Wednesday Night results will be declared today, October 22, 2025, at 8 PM. The first prize winner will get a huge reward of ₹1 crore. We at FPJ are following the updates closely. If you have purchased a ticket, you can check the complete winners list here. You can view the results for the Dear Pelican Wednesday Night Lottery October 22, 2025, here: Official Websites to Check Lotter ...Read More >
Nagaland State Lottery Result | Image: Wikipedia (Representative) The results of the Dear Indus Wednesday Weekly Lottery will be announced today, October 22, 2025, at 1 PM. The top prize for this lottery is ₹1 crore. We at FPJ are keeping track of the results. If you have purchased a ticket and want to see if you've won, you can find the winners' list here. You can watch the live streaming of the results for the Dear Indus Wednesday Weekly Lottery October 22, 2025, here: Where to Check the Re ...Read More >
Tuni: A 62-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl in an orchard after picking her up from hostel, impersonating as the girl's grandfather, a police official said on Wednesday. She is a student in a government school, he added. Kakinada district superintendent of police (SP) Bindu Madhav Garikapati said T Narayana Rao committed the crime around 11 am on Tuesday. "He (Rao) lured the girl. The girl went with him with consent. But consent of a minor is not considered a consen ...Read More >
Patna: The Opposition's Mahagathbandhan or INDIA bloc has not yet been able to arrive at the seat-sharing formula, even after the last date of filing nominations for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 crossed. A "friendly fight" between INDAI Bloc members could be seen on 11 out of 243 seats. Reports of a rift within the Opposition bloc have been making the rounds for the past few days. Meanwhile, earlier on Wednesday, senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot met Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President Saurabh Bhardwaj on Wednesday alleged that four government agencies "worked together" to manipulate the national capital's air quality data on the night of Diwali, terming it a "criminal act" following reports that an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 1763 was recorded at the Nehru Nagar monitoring station before it was shut down. Speaking to ANI, Bhardwaj said, "They are corrupt and criminals, what they have done is a criminal act... Four diffe ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw reaffirmed her identity as a Kannadiga in an X post on Wednesday, October 22, after receiving criticism over her comments on Bengaluru's roads and garbage management. In her post, she wrote, "I was born in this city and have spent seven decades of loving my city, my Kannada culture and can read write n speak this wonderful language. I don't think I am answerable to anyone who questions my loyalty to Karnataka. I am a proud Kannadiga." Have a look a ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday reacted to Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's offer to help improve Bengaluru's infrastructure. The Congress said that the city's main problem is not the money but the execution of plans. "I noted with interest Mrs Kiran Mazumdar Shaw's offer to fund the development of some roads in Bengaluru. A great offer! Congratulations! BUT, the problem with our public works is not the lack of public money; the problem is in the execution o ...Read More >
Rishikesh: A video of a foreign woman taking a holy dip in the River Ganga while wearing a bikini near Rishikesh's Lakshman Jhula went viral, drawing mixed reactions online. The clip, widely circulated across social media, shows the woman standing by the river, offering prayers with folded hands before entering the water for a swim. Have a look at it here: Netizens Divided Over Cultural Sensitivity While some users condemned the act as disrespectful to religious sentiments, others defended t ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of scapegoating Diwali for the capital's rising pollution levels, alleging that the opposition's narrative is a ploy to appease a "particular vote bank" by pushing for a ban on the festival's traditions, including diyas and crackers. "Aam Aadmi Party is fully focused on proving that the pollution here in Delhi is due to Diwali. This is because they have a particular vote bank, whom they wa ...Read More >
Chennai: As the northeast monsoon intensifies, heavy rains battered Tamil Nadu over the past 24 hours, throwing normal life out of gear. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in the state over the next 48 hours. Cyclone alert has also been issued for the southern state. Waterlogging was reported in several regions of the state, with Chennai among the worst-affected cities. Several videos of waterlogged areas in the state also surfaced online. An orang ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Tribal Welfare Department has proposed standardising and simplifying scholarship schemes across departments. The proposal includes cutting eligibility categories from three to two and increasing scholarships for select groups. It has already made a presentation before the Chief Secretary in this regard. The current eligibility categories for scholarships are: annual income up to Rs 2.50 lakh, between Rs 2.50 lakh and Rs 8 lakh, and over Rs 8 lakh. The Department pro ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The city witnessed the beginning of Govardhan Puja festivities on October 21, with temples, community spaces, and gaushalas coming alive with devotional preparations, cultural offerings, and symbolic rituals. The celebrations continue today, October 22, with the main puja and Annakut rituals set to draw large gatherings across Indore. In several parts of the city, symbolic mounds representing Govardhan Hill were created using mud and cow dung, adorned with flowers and f ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai: A woman and her 17-year-old daughter were charred to death after a major fire broke out early Tuesday morning at Ambe Shraddha residential building in Sector 36, Kamothe. The fire, suspected to have started from a short circuit, was followed by a cylinder blast that intensified the blaze. According to officials, the Panvel Municipal Corporation fire brigade received a call about the incident at 6.02 a.m., shortly after residents reported hearing a loud explosion. By the time fire e ...Read More >
Pune: A huge fire took place in the wee hours of Tuesday, as over 50 electric vehicles inside the Garve Bajaj showroom in Pimpri-Chinchwad's Wakad were burnt and destroyed completely. The incident happened around 2 am on Tuesday, and it took the fire brigade over two hours to douse the fire. No injuries or casualties were reported. Speaking to The Free Press Journal, Fire Officer Gautam Ingawale said, "We received the call around 2 am in the morning. Five vehicles from Pimpri-Chinchwad Main Fir ...Read More >
Patna: Before Bihar goes to high-stakes polls, the opposition INDIA bloc, is apparently in disarray as the alliance failed to reach a compromise on seat-sharing even as the last date for withdrawal of nominations ended on Monday. INDIA bloc's main player in Bihar, RJD, also released the list of 143 candidates hours before the filing of nomination papers for the second and final phase was to be over. RJD had contested 144 seats in the last assembly election. On the other hand, Congress has anno ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 20: Veteran Bollywood actor Asrani passed away at the age of 84 in Mumbai on Monday. His last were reportedly performed at Santacruz Crematorium, where his family and close friends gathered to pay their respects. Asrani, who ruled hearts for over five decades, will always be remembered for his unmatched comic timing and unforgettable dialogues. From his classic roles in Sholay and Chupke Chupke to his hilarious appearances in 90s comedies, Asrani's lines continue to make audien ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 20: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Monday extended Diwali greetings to Indians and millions of people celebrating the festival of lights across the world. Musk reposted a Diwali greeting on the social media platform X, saying "Happy Diwali", while tagging a post from his company's subsidiary Tesla India, saying, "Wishing you an electrifying and safe Diwali." Musk's $500 Billion Net Worth Milestone Musk on October 2 became the world's first person ever to reach a net worth of ...Read More >
Pune: In a major development in the ongoing Seth Hiracahand Nemchand Digambar Jain Boarding House property dispute, Charity Commissioner Amogh Kaloti has issued a status quo order, putting a temporary halt on all transactions, construction, and transfers related to the trust's property. The order came after an urgent hearing on a petition opposing the proposed sale and redevelopment of the boarding premises, which was taken in Mumbai on Monday. The petitioners, represented by Adv. Yogesh Pande, ...Read More >
Patna, October 20: In a surprising political move, Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh's wife Jyoti Singh has officially entered the political arena. Jyoti filed her nomination papers as an independent candidate from the Karakat Assembly seat on Monday. Her surprising move has created a buzz in both the political and Bhojpuri film circles. As per election updates, the nomination process for 122 assembly seats in Bihar's second phase concluded today. Meanwhile, the deadline for withdrawal of nominati ...Read More >
Mumbai: Indian stock markets advanced for a fourth straight session on Monday, with the BSE Sensex ending 411.18 points higher at 84,363.37 and the Nifty 50 rising 133.30 points to close at 25,843.15. This upward move was driven by encouraging results from large companies and positive sentiment linked to the festival season. The rally cut short‑term profit‑taking and showed broad‑based participation across key sectors. Technical Breakout Holds Ground, Support Zones Defined Analysts noted that ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Comedian Kunal Kamra expressed solidarity with the family of K Aravind, a 38-year-old Ola Electric engineer who died by suicide in Bengaluru, allegedly due to workplace harassment. "My condolences & solidarity with the family of the young engineer K Aravind... If the family needs legal support I'm sure a lot of good folks would be willing to pursue the case & bring justice to Aravind's family," Kamra wrote on X. Have a look at his post here: Engineer leaves behind 28-page note nami ...Read More >
Kerala, October 20: The wait is finally over for Kerala lottery enthusiasts! The Kerala Bhagyathara BT-25 lottery results for Monday on Diwali 2025, October 20, will be declared live at 3 PM, with the official result list available on the Kerala Lottery Department's website by 4 PM. The first prize winner will take home a whopping ₹1 crore. Stay tuned as The Free Press Journal (FPJ) brings you real-time updates and the complete winner list once it's released. If you've purchased a Bhagyathara BT ...Read More >
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