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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 >
Bengaluru: With the three-day Deepavali drawing to a close Wednesday night, the skies flashed the biggest -- and the cleanest -- smile with Karnataka State Pollution Control Board confirming remarkable improvement in air quality levels in Bengaluru and several other cities compared with the previous year for the like period.The three-day average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bengaluru this year stood at 83, a significant drop from 120 in 2024, marking a 44% improvement. Statewide, the average AQI f ...Read More >
The telephone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Wednesday has given political momentum to the much-anticipated bilateral trade deal but the last mile run is turning out to be difficult. The telephone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Wednesday has given political momentum to the much-anticipated bilateral trade deal but the last mile run is turning out to be difficult. Intense negotiations are unde ...Read More >
Mumbai: A one-and-a-half-year-old girl, Manasi Yadav, died in a hit and run accident inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivli on Wednesday. The deceased was with her parents and 17-year-old cousin for a wildlife safari when she was struck by a speeding Bullet motorcycle. According to police, the family was waiting near the road leading from the National Park dam to the tiger cage when the incident occurred. The seriously injured child was rushed to Shatabdi Hospital in Kandivli West at 4.04 ...Read More >
With elections to the Greater Bengaluru Authority on the horizon, the BJP-JD(S) coalition partners have decided to set up separate coordination committees for the GBA region and Karnataka for effectively tackling the government over various issues. With elections to the Greater Bengaluru Authority on the horizon, the BJP-JD(S) coalition partners have decided to set up separate coordination committees for the GBA region and Karnataka for effectively tackling the government over various issues. ...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 >
Gurgaon: A 33-year-old man shot at a woman after she refused his marriage proposal and stopped talking to him in Dundahera area on Thursday morning.Vipin, a resident of Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh, shot at Shivangi (25), a resident of Pratapgarh in UP, while she was leaving for work. Vipin was arrested from the spot and a country-made pistol used in the attack was recovered from his possession.Police received information about the incident around 10am. Shivangi, who received a bullet injury in her ...Read More >
Lucknow: This Diwali, residents of the city were exposed to decibel levels equivalent to noise made by a food blender switched on for hours. On Diwali night, noise levels exceeded standards at all sites, with highest value of 89.3 decibels (dB(A)) at Vikasnagar and the lowest of 75.8 dB (A) at Chowk on Diwali night, stated Indian Institute of Toxicology Research's air and noise quality assessment report for Lucknow during Diwali 2025, released on Thursday.Compared to the day before Diwali, noise ...Read More >
Panchkula: Panchkula's air quality remained "poor" even three days after Diwali, though there was a slight improvement in AQI.According to the Central Pollution Control Board's data, the average of the past 24 hours of the AQI on Thursday at 4pm was 251. It was 268 on Wednesday, falling in the same "poor" category. An AQI in the range of 201-300 comes under the poor category.Its possible health impact is "breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure." With no forecast of rain for th ...Read More >
Haveri (Karnataka), Oct 23 In a tragic turn of events during a bull-taming competition organised on the occasion ... Haveri (Karnataka), Oct 23 In a tragic turn of events during a bull-taming competition organised on the occasion of the Diwali festival, a series of mishaps were reported from Haveri district in Karnataka, leading to the death of three persons. Several others were also seriously injured when a bull charged into a house in Malluru village of Bharath Hingameri, a youth from Tilav ...Read More >
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has ordered the creation of an online portal for homestay registrations within ten days. He also directed that all payments in Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation hotels and government guesthouses be made online. Tenders will be issued for user-friendly online portals across departments. Professional architects will be empanelled for tourism projects. Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday di ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Firecracker-related eye injuries continued on the second day of Deepavali. Between Sunday and Tuesday, the total number of eye injuries treated in the city's eye hospitals touched 96, including 48 children. Most of the cases were minor injuries.On Tuesday, there were four cases, including one child, at Minto Hospital. Two were grievous injuries, while the other two were simple injuries caused by crackers such as bijli roll, atom bomb, flowerpot, Lakshmi bomb, and rockets. In the past ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Deepavali nights were anything but quiet. Bengaluru recorded night-time noise levels touching 90 decibels in several areas -- nearly double the permissible limit, according to a report by Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB).Noise levels spiked across residential neighbourhoods, revealing the city's festive soundscape remains far from compliant. Manual-monitoring stations recorded the highest night-time noise level at Sarjapur (90dB), followed by Indiranagar (73dB), Peenya ...Read More >
Bengaluru: As many as 186 firecracker-related eye injuries, including 103 involving children, were reported between Sunday and Wednesday in the city.Hospitals across Bengaluru treated patients for corneal abrasions and tears, conjunctival congestions, tears in the eyelids, singed eyelashes, and soot particles embedded in the eye. While most of the injuries were mild and superficial, a few required surgical intervention.At Minto Hospital, 44 injuries (21 children and 23 adults) were reported acro ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday informed that Indian Railways has established special "war rooms" at the divisional, zonal, and board levels to manage heavy passenger congestion during the festive season effectively. The Minister said that real-time decisions are being made through these war rooms to ensure smooth passenger movement. So far, 10,700 trains have been operated through IRCTC, while nearly 3,000 additional trains have been kept ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 23 (PTI) Punjab Cabinet minister Aman Arora on Thursday said the state has witnessed 90 per cent decline in stubble burning incidents during the September 15 to October 21 period in comparison to farm fires in corresponding period in 2021. He said the number of stubble burning incidents stood at 415 during September 15 to October 21 as compared to 4,327 in 2021. Arora further said the state saw 62 crop residue burning incidents on October 21 while it was 597 on the same day in ...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 >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 23 (ANI): After having a Diwali bash with family and friends, Bollywood couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt grabbed the eyeballs with their chic and casual look at Kalina Airport in Mumbai. The couple were seen getting out of their car with adorable Raha, drawing attention from fans and paps. Ranbir Kapoor greeted the paparazzi with his signature smile and a casual wave before entering the terminal. He sported a classic denim jacket over a plain white T-sh ...Read More >
A viral video shows a guest at a Taj Hotel being asked to uncross her legs while dining, sparking a national debate. While some decry the incident as classist and humiliating, others argue fine dining establishments have decorum expectations. The controversy highlights the tension between personal comfort and public etiquette in elite spaces.A recent video from inside a luxury restaurant has taken social media by storm- not for what was served on the table, but because of how a guest sat at it. ...Read More >
Veteran actor Asrani died at the age of 84. His nephew Ashok Asrani confirmed the news. The senior and versatile actor of Hindi cinema, Shri Govardhan Asrani, passed away this evening at around 4 PM after a prolonged illness. He was originally a resident of Jaipur, Rajasthan. Asrani received his education from St. Xavier's School, Jaipur. Asrani's contribution to the field of comic acting has been invaluable. Over several decades, he gave Hindi cinema many memorable characters and carved a spec ...Read More >
Fishing activities in Thoothukudi have been suspended due to a cyclone alert issued by the IMD, with fishermen advised to stay ashore. A low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify, bringing strong winds and rough seas. Coastal residents are urged to avoid the seashore and monitor weather updates. Fishing activities in Thoothukudi have been suspended as authorities issued a cyclone alert, with fishermen advised to remain safely on shore. According to the latest warning issu ...Read More >
Lucknow: In a shocking development, a 30-year-old Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) engineer, associated with the BrahMos missile project, died under suspicious circumstances in Alambagh.The deceased, Akashdeep Gupta, a resident of Omnagar, was rushed to Lokbandhu Hospital late Tuesday night after his health suddenly deteriorated. Despite efforts to save him, he was declared dead during treatment. Alambagh SHO Subhash Chandra Saroj stated that while preliminary reports suggest ...Read More >
While Diwali celebrations are lighting up the skies and houses are buzzing with chatter and laughter as families gather to celebrate the festival of lights, new shows and movies are making their way onto streaming giants for the fans to enjoy. From movies to shows, national as well as international, will be premiering on the over-the-top (OTT) platforms during the weekend. So grab your drinks, popcorn, and other favourite snacks to take a look at the long list of releases this weekend. They Cal ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Taj Hotels must write down rules, specify how to sit and wear clothes, said YourStory Founder and CEO Shradha Sharma on Thursday, after being reprimanded for sitting in "regular padmasana style" at the five-star hotel's fine dining restaurant House of Ming in the national capital. Speaking to IANS, Sharma said that she "still can't comprehend what was wrong" with her choice of clothes, footwear, and the way she was sitting. "This is like a general question in ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 23 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Mahasamadhi on the centenary of Sree Narayana Guru at Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala, Kerala, on Thursday. "President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the observance of the Mahasamadhi centenary of Sree Narayana Guru at Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala, Kerala. The President said that Sree Narayana Guru was one of India's great spiritual leaders and social reformers who inspired generations to believe in the ideals of equal ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): Indian stock indices surrendered most of their gains from Thursday as the session progressed, mainly due to US sanctions on key Russian crude majors and indications that the US deal may not be finalised soon, analysts said. Profit booking by investors also likely weighed on the stock indices. "The US sanctions on Russian oil majors also raised concerns that India may have to curtail purchases of discounted Russian crude and turn to costlier alternatives, pot ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23: Chennai Blitz outplayed last year's runners-up, Delhi Toofans, 15-10, 15-10, 15-10 in the RR Kabel Prime Volleyball League powered by Scapia at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Friday. Sameer Chaudhary was adjudged the Player of the Match. With this comprehensive win, Chennai Blitz surged into the top four with 9 points from 6 games. Also Read | What Is 'Carbide Gun'? Why Are They Dangerous? Key Things To Know About the Water-Calcium Carbid ...Read More >
To manage the heavy rush of passengers and devotees during Diwali and the upcoming Chhath Puja, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has been operating 48 festival special trains for 613 trips (overall) in its jurisdiction between September and December, officials said on Monday. NFR's Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that to manage the massive passenger rush during Diwali and Chhath Puja this year, the NFR has been operating 48 festival special trains for 613 ...Read More >
Patiala: Punjab recorded 415 farm fire incidents between September 15 and October 21 this year, down from 1,510 incidents during the same period last year, data showed. The number of farm fires recorded in 2023 during this period stood at 1,764, Punjab Pollution Control Board data showed. The sharp drop comes amid delayed paddy harvest as rains lashed the state until the first week of October. Damage caused by the floods in Punjab also delayed crop harvest. Officials say stricter field monitor ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The festival of 'Bhai Dooj', symbolising the eternal bond between brothers and sisters, was celebrated with deep emotion and enthusiasm across Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, not only in homes but also within the walls of jails in Shahjahanpur, Meerut, and Moradabad. In Shahjahanpur District Jail, the day began with a heartwarming sight -- long queues of sisters waiting outside the gates since morning, eager to meet their incarcerated brothers. Once allowed entry, ...Read More >
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