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Superstar Rajinikanth appreciated director Mari Selvaraj's 'Bison Kaalamaadan'. Director Mari Selvaraj received a phone call from Superstar Rajinikanth, who offered heartfelt praise for his latest film, 'Bison Kaalamaadan'. Rajinikanth's appreciation for the director's effort and the film's impact further cements a positive bond between the filmmaker and the iconic actor. Selvaraj shared details of the interaction and expressed gratitude on behalf of his team. The exchange has drawn attention w ...Read More >
Leh (Ladakh) [India], October 25 (ANI): The Ladakh Police Academy hosted the Passing Out Parade of 453 policemen and women at its campus situated at an altitude of 11,000 feet. This is one of the highest passing-out parades of Ladakh Police. The ceremony was attended by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, who was the chief guest on the occasion. Also present were the Chief Secretary of the UT Ladakh, the Director General of Police, and other senior officials of the UT Police, a ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) As political activity intensifies in Bihar ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, the state also witnessed the beginning of Chhath Puja, one of its most revered festivals. This year, the festival of faith has also taken on a political hue, with parties using the occasion to connect emotionally with the people of Bihar ahead of the Assembly polls. Amid the festive fervor, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav launched a sharp attack on the BJP and the NDA government, acc ...Read More >
Singer-actor Rishabh Tandon, known as Faqeer, has reportedly passed away from a sudden heart attack on October 21, 2025. Tandon, who had a decade-long break from music to care for his family, returned in 2020. He was married to his Russian wife, Olesya Nedobegova, whom he met while she was working as a line producer on his digital series. Rishabh Tandon, singer-actor popularly known as Faqeer, has reportedly died after suffering a sudden heart attack, media reports suggest. Tandon, who was also ...Read More >
Patna, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Bihar is slated to go to polls in November, political activity has intensified, with RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Saturday criticising the NDA government, saying that the latter's claim about extra trains to clear passenger rush was a "blatant lie". This year, the festival of faith has also taken on a political hue, with parties using the occasion to connect emotionally with the people of Bihar. Lalu accused the BJP and the NDA government of misleading the ...Read More >
Gold Price Today: The price of 24-carat gold fell ₹10 in early trade on Saturday, with ten grams of the precious metal trading at ₹1,24,360, according to the GoodReturns website. The price of silver stumbled ₹100, with one kilogram of the precious metal selling at ₹1,54,900. The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,13,990. The price of ten grams of 24-carat gold stood at ₹1,24,360 in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. In Delhi, the ...Read More >
Actor Dhruv Vikram addressed questions about why Tamil cinema frequently explores themes of casteism at an event in Hyderabad. The discussion arose ahead of the Telugu release of 'Bison Kaalamaadan', set for October 24, following the Tamil version's release on October 17. Dhruv highlighted that filmmakers often draw from personal experiences and choose to spotlight ongoing social issues through their work. When asked why Tamil cinema's focus on films on casteism compared to other industries, Dh ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who is currently basking in the success of his latest release "Thamma" has welcomed actress Aneet Padda into the from the Maddock's Horror Comedy Universe with "Shakti Shalini" and said "proud to see someone from Punjab making us all proud." Ayushmann took to his Instagram stories to congratulate and officially welcome "Saiyaara" star Aneet Padda into the MHCU with Shakti Shalini. The announcement of "Shakti Shalini" was revealed as part ...Read More >
Kolkata: The Bengal govt on Thursday transferred Cooch Behar police superintendent Dyutiman Bhattacharya to the position of commandant of State Armed Police following allegations that the SP lathicharged women and children who were bursting crackers outside his bungalow.The incident on Diwali night led to strong protests by locals, who blocked roads on Tuesday and Wednesday demanding Bhattacharya's transfer. He will be replaced by Sandeep Karra, who was the DCP DC, West Zone, Asansol Durgapur Po ...Read More >
The rain activity came a day after Diwali festivities, which had led to a deterioration of the air quality with the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 212 on Tuesday morning. In a relief from scorching heat and deterioration in air quality following Diwali celebrations, Mumbai as well as neighbouring districts of Thane and Navi Mumbai rang in a rain soaked Diwali as heavy downpour and thunderstorms lashed the region on Tuesday evening. The rain activity came a day after Diwali festivities, which ...Read More >
Kurnool Bus Fire Accident: A bus fire tragedy in Andhra Pradesh on Friday has not only shocked the nation but also claimed several young lives. According to Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Anitha, 17 adults and two minors were charred to death after a passenger bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru. As the fire started under the front portion of the ill-fated bus, most of those occupying the front seats could not escape. The sleeper coach bus caught fire near Chinnatekur on the outskirts of K ...Read More >
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced October 27 as a government holiday for the Chhath festival. The holiday falls on a Monday, marking the most significant day of the four-day celebration. Devotees will offer prayers to the setting Sun. The festival honors nature, the Sun God, and Chhathi Maiya. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced that October 27 will be a government holiday on the occassion of Chhath festival, said a statement from the CMO. The chief minister explained ...Read More >
Pune: The festival of lights turned tense for fire officials as around 26 fire incidents were reported across the city on Tuesday. Most of the incidents were caused by firecrackers and negligence during celebrations, fire officials said. This data was collected between 5pm and 11pm. According to the Pune Fire Brigade, the incidents were reported from various parts of the city, including Hadapsar, Warje, Narhe Gaon, Kalepadal, Budhwar Peth, Kasba Peth, Vimannagar, Manjri Khurd, Bhavani Peth, Vad ...Read More >
Pune: Over 100 fire incidents, primarily caused by firecrackers, were reported across Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad during the Diwali festival. Fortunately, there were no reports of fatalities.The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) limits recorded 68 fire incidents from Oct 19 to 23. In the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) areas, 62 fire incidents caused by crackers were documented from Oct 17 to 23.Chief fire officers from both corporations confirmed that the majority of these fires were ...Read More >
Mumbai: Maharashtra revenue minister and senior BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule sparked a row by warning his party workers that their mobile phones and WhatsApp groups are being monitored ahead of the upcoming local body elections. Reacting strongly to his remarks, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut demanded Bawankule's arrest and alleged that the phones of several Opposition leaders were also being tapped in this manner. Speaking at a Diwali gathering in Bhandara, he urged party members to ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that more than 11 lakh appointment letters have been issued through Rozgar Melas so far, underscoring the government's continued focus on employment generation. He also announced that 51,000 youth have been given appointment orders confirming their permanency on Diwali day. Addressing the Rozgar Mela via video conferencing, the Prime Minister said that these events have become an important platform for fulfilling the aspirations of young In ...Read More >
A total of five special trains will operate from the Mumbai region: Train No. 01079 CSMT-Gorakhpur Special, departing at 22:30 hrs Train No. 01179 LTT-Sawantwadi Road Special, departing at 08:20 hrs Train No. 01159 Panvel-Chiplun Unreserved Special, departing at 16:40 hrs Pune Division The Pune division will operate a robust set of services to key destinations: Train No. 01431 Pune-Ghazipur City Special, departing at 06:40 hrs Train No. 01415 Pune-Gorakhpur Special, departing at 06:50 hrs ...Read More >
BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh government has imposed a complete ban on manufacture, sale and use of carbide guns, a makeshift explosive device, after more than 300 people, mostly aged seven to 14 years, suffered eye injuries during the Diwali celebrations in the state. The Madhya Pradesh government has launched a statewide crackdown on the sale of the carbide gun as part of enforcement of a ban on the device, sources said. Carbide guns or 'agri-cannons' are used by farmers to scare away monkeys and b ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, during the Diwali Milan programme in Nagpur, said in a candid chat with the media that there is no vacancy for the Maharashtra CM post till 2029. Fadnavis refuted speculations and rumours that he may be shifted to Delhi and either given the BJP's national president post or a cabinet ministry, as reported in some sections of the media earlier. He clarified that there was no truth in such reports. "I am not going anywhere, but going to stay a ...Read More >
Haveri: Three people were killed in separate incidents after being gored by bulls during 'Hori Bedarisuva Sparde' (bull-taming) and parading of bulls in Haveri district on Wednesday.The fatalities occurred at three different locations where these events were being held as part of 'Hatti Habba' (Deepavali). Police have identified the victims as Chandrashekhar Kodihalli, 70, of Daneshwar Nagar in Haveri; Ghanisab Bankapur, 75, of Devihosur village in Haveri taluk; and Bharath Hingameri, 24, of Til ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) They were young, educated, and lived what seemed to be ordinary lives. But behind their smartphone and laptop screens, the two men were slowly drawn into the dark web of ISIS propaganda, and eventually allegedly converted it into a plot to strike Delhi on Diwali. The two youths -- Md Adnan Khan alias Abu Muharib (19), from Delhi's Sadiq Nagar, and Adnan Khan alias Abu Mohammad (20), from Bhopal -- were arrested in a pre-emptive operation that likely averted a major trage ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (PTI) Gold prices tanked to Rs 1,25,600 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday amid weak trends in the international markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,32,400 per 10 grams on October 18. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity slumped to Rs 1,25,000 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). It had settled at Rs 1,31,800 per 10 grams on Saturday. In the local bullion market, silver prices also tumble ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): Delhi's Patiala House Court on Friday remanded ISIS operatives Adnan Khan and Adnan to 3 days of police custody following their arrest by Delhi Police Special Cell. In a major counter-terror operation, the Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested two ISIS operatives who were allegedly planning to carry out a terror attack in a high-footfall area of the national capital during the Diwali festive season. According to Additional Commissioner of Police (CP) Speci ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, Oct 24: With Dhanteras, Diwali, and Kali Puja celebrations coming to an end, preparations for the grand festival of faith -- Chhath Puja -- are now in full swing across the country. In Jamshedpur, the Parsudih wholesale fruit market, considered one of Jharkhand's largest, has turned into a bustling hub as traders and buyers crowd in from early morning. Fruits from several states have already arrived, adding vibrant colors to the marketplace. Banana Shortage May Push Prices Higher ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): Delhi's Patiala House Court on Friday remanded ISIS operatives Adnan Khan and Adnan to 3 days of police custody following their arrest by Delhi Police Special Cell.In a major counter-terror operation, the Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested two ISIS operatives who were allegedly planning to carry out a terror attack in a high-footfall area of the national capital during the Diwali festive season.According to Additional Commissioner of Police (CP) Special C ...Read More >
The Maharashtra government has found that at least 12,431 men were granted benefits under its flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana -- the scheme for women that gives Rs 1,500 every month to those aged 21-65 from families earning less than Rs 2.5 lakh annually, according to data accessed by The Indian Express under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. Responding to RTI queries from this newspaper, the Women and Child Development (WCD) Department, which runs the scheme, stated that these ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 24: Tata Motors' name has been changed to Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles after the demerger. The Indian automobile giant will trade as TMPV on stock exchanges. It was effective after the company's stock adjusted to the demerger of its commercial vehicle business earlier this month. Soon, the shares of the demerged commercial vehicle business may be listed on stock exchanges, including BSE and NSE. TaMo (Tata Motors) has now officially become TMPV; however, the question arises ab ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Special Cell of Delhi Police has busted an ISIS module. Two suspected terrorists have been arrested from Delhi and Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. They have been identified as Adnan alias Abu Mohammad and Adnan Khan. According to Delhi Police, one of the suspected terrorists, a Delhi resident, was receiving training for fidayeen attacks prior to his arrest, while the other was apprehended in Madhya Pradesh after subsequent investigation. Police said both suspects planned a bomb blast in ...Read More >
Several banks across the country will be closed from October 21 to 23 due to various festivals, including Diwali and Bhai Dooj. Bank holidays vary from state to state, with online banking and ATMs still functioning. Fourth Saturday and Sunday will also see bank closures. Chhath Puja and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary will result in bank closures in certain regions. ...Read More >
Content creator Sam Pepper was banned from livestreaming platforms Pump.fun and Kick after sending a young teen to the hospital in New Delhi, India, by hitting them in the face with a firework while live. Pepper and his friends had been firing Roman candle-style fireworks at each other during the Diwali festival, with locals joining in on the chaos. Any enjoyment quickly turned sour when the British influencer directly hit a local young teen in the face with a firework. "Oh my god! Oh my god, ...Read More >
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