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New Delhi: In a big move, 'The Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025' was passed in the Lok Sabha today. The Bill, as stated by FM Sitharaman in the Lower House, proposes to levy a cess on production of goods such as pan masala and any other goods that may be notified by the central government. Proceeds from the cess will further be used for expenditure towards public health and national security. In a discussion earlier, she added, "A cess is being imposed because the GST system ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued a statement assuring that all flight schedules will stabilize tonight and full normalcy of flight operations is expected in the next couple of days. In a statement, the Civil Aviation Ministry said, "It is expected that all flight schedules would stabilize and begin returning to normal by midnight tonight and full services and stability should return over the next couple of days." The ministry also said that IndiGo Airlines, which is respons ...Read More >
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday carried out fresh raids at eight locations in South Kashmir's Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam districts as part of its probe into the "white-collar" terror module linked to the car blast near Delhi's Red Fort in October that killed 15 people and injured several others, officials said here. Officials said the searches were conducted at Koil, Chandgam, Malangpora and Samboora in Pulwama, besides residences in Shopian and Kulgam. The most s ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 20 (PTI) Parents and friends of a Class 10 student who ended his life over alleged mental harassment by some teachers staged a protest outside the St Columba's school on Thursday, demanding strict action against the accused teachers and accountability from the private school. There was no immediate reaction from the school administration to the allegations. The victim student's aunt claimed the family had been unaware of the extent of his suffering. "He was depressed for so lon ...Read More >
New Delhi: The investigation into the November 10 blast near Delhi's Red Fort has intensified, with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) transferring the key accused -- Dr. Adeel, preacher Irfan Wagay, and Dr. Shaheen -- to the Capital for expanded interrogation. According to officials, the trio was flown out of the Srinagar Technical Airport around 6 AM in a private aircraft, escorted by a specialised NIA team throughout the transit. Once in Delhi, the agency is set to conduct joint questio ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Rohania police on Thursday seized a massive consignment of illegal cough syrup worth more than Rs 2 crore from the godown of a local gym during the raid. Acting on a tip-off, police raided a godown located beneath a gym near the Highway Inn Hotel in the Rohania police station area. The syrup, which has been banned by the government, was reportedly stored for several weeks and was intended to be transported to Bengal's Malda in the coming days. Investigators also suspect a larger ...Read More >
Patna: A 27-member NDA Cabinet took oath in Bihar on Thursday as Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister once again at Patna's historic Gandhi Maidan. The new Council of Ministers reflects a carefully balanced caste and regional matrix, renewed JD(U)-BJP coordination and expanded representation for smaller allies such as HAM(S), LJP (Ram Vilas) and RLM. The swearing-in ceremony turned into a massive display of NDA strength with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India]: India's veteran spinner Kuldeep Yadav, ahead of the second Test against South Africa is set to be played in Guwahati from Saturday, shared his perspective as an attacking bowler. Yadav emphasised his role as an attacking bowler, stating that he has clarity on his job courtesy of the support from the Indian coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill. Yadav further noted he maintains an aggressive mindset, focusing on taking wickets. "I am very clear as an attacking ...Read More >
Meerut: A disturbing case in Meerut has surfaced of alleged gross medical negligence where a private hospital doctor is accused of using Feviquik to seal a serious wound near the eye of a two-and-a-half-year-old boy instead of performing proper medical stitching. The child, Manraj Singh, son of financier Sardar Jaspinder Singh of Maples Heights, Jagriti Vihar Extension, sustained an injury near his eye after hitting the corner of a table while playing. ...Read More >
New Delhi: In an exclusive conversation with Republic, Ramesh Bishnoi, cousin of gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Anmol Bishnoi, claimed that the family has had no contact with Anmol for years and learnt of his deportation to India only through news reports. His remarks come amid reports of Anmol being arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) upon his arrival in New Delhi after he was extradited by the US authorities in connection with multiple high-profile investigations. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India]: Former Indian cricketer Abhinav Mukund said that while star India batter Shubman Gill "has it in him" to be an all-format captain, the team management should not be looking for an all-format captain, and split captaincy would be a "smart move". Team India succumbed to their first Test loss at Eden Gardens in 13 years as South Africa defeated them by 31 runs, with the hosts failing to chase down 124 runs. While the brilliant show by spinner Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj and ...Read More >
New Delhi: While seeking 10 days' custody of Aamir Rashid Ali, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said that he arranged a safe house for suicide bomber Umar Nabi. It is also alleged that he assisted him in preparing an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which was used in the blast near the Red Fort. After hearing the submissions, the court granted NIA 10 days' custody of Aamir. Principal District and Session judge Anju Bajaj Chandana heard the submissions on behalf of NIA in a closed cour ...Read More >
New Delhi: Senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has been sent back to jail after a Special MP-MLA Magistrate Court in Rampur sentenced him and his son, Abdullah Azam, to seven years' imprisonment in the dual PAN card case. Khan, who has faced more than 100 criminal cases over the years, was previously jailed for nearly 23 months before securing bail in September 2025. Just days before this new conviction, Khan received a brief legal reprieve when a Lucknow court acquitted him in a 2014 case. ...Read More >
Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday unveiled a statue of freedom fighter Uda Devi Pasi in Lucknow. Addressing the event in Lucknow, Rajnath Singh said that not just the Pasi community, but the whole nation is proud of Uda Devi. Being an MP from Lucknow, Singh added that it is a matter of "great pride and honour" to have been associated with the land of Uda Devi and Baba Saheb Ambedkar as his place of work. ...Read More >
New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (JKPDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti hit back at Union Minister Giriraj Singh's controversial remarks following the arrest of two accused after recovering 360 kgs of explosives in Faridabad. After Giriraj Singh said that the accused always belongs to one community, Mufti asked him about the murderers of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, indicating that those were non-Muslims. Addressing a press conference in ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Women in Blue have created history. After 52 long years since the first Women's World Cup, India has finally brought the trophy home. The team's victory has united the nation in celebration, marking a golden chapter in Indian sports. From cheering crowds to emotional messages online, it's a win that goes beyond the boundary. However, amid the celebrations, an old tweet from former BCCI chief N. Srinivasan has once again gone viral. The tweet, which reportedly read "I wouldn't let ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 31 (ANI): Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged off the 'Sardar@150 Unity March' organised by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this occasion, he offered floral tributes to the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and paid heartfelt homage to the Iron Man of India, the architect of a united and integrated nation, on his 150th birth anniversary. He stated that under the leadership of Prime ...Read More >
New Delhi: A Bengaluru techie ordered Samsung's ultra-premium Galaxy Z Fold 7 from Amazon and received a marble tile instead. Not foldable, not smart, and definitely not worth Rs 1.87 lakh. Premanand, a software engineer from Yelachenahalli, had planned to gift himself the foldable flagship for Diwali. The Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung's most expensive smartphone in India, boasts a foldable AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, and a triple-camera setup. It's priced at a jaw-dropping Rs 1.87 ...Read More >
Gujarat: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's grandson Gautam Patel, on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary, celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, stated that the young generation will remember Sardar Patel through the Statue of Unity. "It was nice to see history. New generations will learn about him (Sardar Patel). Those who didn't see him will see and remember him through this (statue of unity). Very little has been written about what happened in India at that time... Gandhiji convinced everyone ...Read More >
New Delhi: A farmer was brutally murdered, allegedly by a local BJP leader named Mahendra Nagar, over a land dispute in Madhya Pradesh. According to reports, he was first beaten with sticks and rods, and then he was allegedly run over by a Thar on Sunday afternoon. The farmer's daughters, who tried to save their father, were also assaulted, reports said. "When I went to save my father, they pushed me down, sat on me, tore my clothes, and fired shots to scare us," said one of the daughters of ...Read More >
New Delhi: Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has received major backlash over his recent remarks on the molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore. Instead of addressing the security lapses that led to the incident, the minister appeared to shift the blame onto the victims, stating that the Australian players "made a mistake" by stepping out of their hotel without informing the authorities. His comments have drawn sharp criticism from the opposition a ...Read More >
New Delhi: In yet another horrifying incident, a young girl was brutally attacked by a pack of stray dogs in Shayampet, the center of Warangal district, on Monday. The CCTV footage shows the girl walking peacefully when a group of dogs suddenly surround and knock her to the ground. A passerby rushed to her aid and managed to rescue her just in time, preventing further injuries. However, this attack has sparked outrage among local residents, who blamed the Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation ...Read More >
Patna: Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan criticised the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress party, describing their administration as rife with corruption and nepotism. He emphasised that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is set to achieve a significant electoral victory and is expected to designate Nitish Kumar as the Chief Minister of Bihar. ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his greetings on the occasion of Chhath Puja, describing the festival as a reflection of the "deep unity" between culture, nature, and society. He noted that devotees from all sections of society come together at ghats, which he called the "most beautiful" example of India's social harmony. In the 127th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Modi said, "All of us celebrated Diwali a few days ago, and now a large number of people are bu ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital deteriorated on Sunday morning, reaching the 'very poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). On Saturday morning, AQI was under the "poor" category, with Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) already in effect across Delhi-NCR. As per CPCB, AQI in Lodhi Road is recorded at 287 in the 'very poor' category, and at India Gate and the surrounding areas, it was recorded at 325 in the same cate ...Read More >
Satara: Satara District SP Tushar Doshi confirmed the arrest of the second accused in the doctor rape case. Suspended PSI Gopal Badne was arrested on Sunday after he surrendered before the Satara police. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that strict action will be taken against those who are guilty in the suicide of a woman doctor at the Sub-District Hospital in Satara. The Chief Minister, however, added that politicising "such a sensitive issue is very i ...Read More >
Bihar: Banks will be closed on October 27 and 28 to observe both the evening and morning Chhath Puja rituals. Jharkhand: A two-day holiday will be observed on October 27 and 28. West Bengal: Banks will remain closed on October 27 for the evening Puja. These closures are specific to the respective states, and banking services in other regions will continue as usual, subject to announcements from the Reserve Bank of India's regional offices. Chhath Puja is a significant festival dedicated to t ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India on Friday issued an advisory to all national and state-recognised political parties regarding the usage of Artificial Intelligence-generated and synthetic content during elections. According to the advisory issued by the ECI, the misuse of synthetically generated or AI-altered content, such as fake videos or deepfakes of political leaders, is harming the fairness and integrity of elections. "I am directed to state that it has been brought to the notic ...Read More >
New Delhi: Four members of a family, including a six-year-old girl and an eight-year-old boy, were killed after a Bengaluru-bound bus from Hyderabad caught fire following a collision with a motorcycle. According to Kurnool District Collector Dr A. Siri, the accident took place around 3 am when the bus hit a motorcycle, triggering a fuel leak that led to a massive fire. Of the 41 passengers aboard the bus, 20 died. The deceased minors have been identified as six-year-old Manvita and eight-year- ...Read More >
New Delhi: BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Thursday took a dig at the Opposition's Mahagathbandhan after posters for the alliance's first joint press conference in Patna featured only RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi missing from the visuals. Taking to X, Poonawalla mocked the optics of the Opposition bloc's internal dynamics, posting, "Joint PC? But only one picture. Rahul Gandhi & Congress ka 'samman chori'. Showed Congress & Rahul his place?" The ...Read More >
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