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NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday announced that the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 will be held in two sessions -- the first between January 21 and 30, 2026, and the second from April 1 to 10, 2026. Registration for session 1 wil commence from October 25, 2025 and the registration for session 2 will commence from last week of January 2026.Candidates can apply online through the official website https://jeemain.nta.nic.in.To ensure greater accessibility, the NTA ...Read More >
Passengers at Patna Junction Patna: With Chhath drawing near, the railways is preparing for an additional rush of an estimated 15 to 20 lakh passengers heading to Bihar from Oct 25. Most of these passengers are migrant workers and families returning to their native places to celebrate the festival and cast their votes in the assembly polls scheduled for Nov 6 and 11 across the state.However, the combined rush of Diwali and Chhath has overwhelmed the railway network. Regular trains from major cit ...Read More >
The Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO) facilitated a significant deal, enabling its members to purchase 186 luxury cars from brands like BMW, Audi, and Mercedes. This initiative, driven by the community's collective buying power, resulted in substantial savings of ₹21 crore in discounts for members across India. The Jain community has put up an impressive show of its formidable buying power by driving home 186 high-end cars after securing discounts of ₹21 crore. This "one-of-its-k ...Read More >
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has a cute warning for the new dad, Arbaaz Khan. Congratulating Arbaaz on welcoming baby girl Sipaara, she warned the actor and filmmaker that "She will make you dance around her fingers". Shabana dropped a picture with Arbaaz during what seemed to be a cake-cutting ceremony. These two were accompanied by Javed Akhtar in the photo that included the caption, "Congratulations #Arbaaz Khan on the arrival of #Sipaara. Warning: She will make you dance around her fingers. ...Read More >
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) will contest the Bihar assembly elections independently, fielding candidates in six seats. The party stated it would review its alliance with Congress and RJD in Jharkhand post-Bihar polls, citing a lack of a "respectful number of seats" offered by the INDIA bloc. NEW DELHI: The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Saturday announced that it will contest the Bihar assembly elections independently.JMM said it would "review" its alliance with the Congress and Rashtriya Jan ...Read More >
Amit Shah NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that while infiltration has stopped in BJP-ruled Assam, it continues in neighbouring West Bengal, claiming that the state government is giving a "red carpet welcome" to illegal immigrants.Addressing a media conclave in Patna, Shah also mocked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for dropping the allegation of "vote theft," and said the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls would remove "infiltrators.""It is baffling that t ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Dhanteras. Taking to X, PM Modi in a post wrote, "Heartfelt Dhanteras greetings to all my family members in the country. On this sacred occasion, I pray for everyone's happiness, prosperity, and good health. May Lord Dhanvantari bestow his abundant blessings upon all."Home minister Amit Shah also sent "heartfelt greetings to all" on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras."I pray to Lord Dhan ...Read More >
Lucknow: Social welfare minister Asim Arun attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, terming his visit nothing more than political tourism. The minister said this was not a caste-based crime. "The incident in Fatehpur was extremely tragic and sensitive, but linking it to caste was unfortunate," he said, stressing that the accused included people who did not know the victim's caste. "Rahul is unsuccessfully trying to give it a caste-based twist," he said. Arun said that Gandhi was engaged in tear-sh ...Read More >
Lucknow: State minister Arun Kumar Saxena on Friday urged people to use only green crackers this Diwali for a pollution-free festival."On Diwali, use only green crackers developed and approved by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), because they contain very little or no amount of harmful chemicals like barium, potassium, nitrate, sulphur and aluminium compared to the traditional ones, and also cause very little noise and air pollution," said the minister of state for enviro ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The ministry of home affairs on Friday ordered a judicial probe into the September 24 violence in Ladakh that led to the death of 4 people. The judicial inquiry would be conducted by retired SC judge B S Chauhan.The move comes a day ahead of protest march and blackout, which is set to take place in solidarity with those killed, injured, and arrested during the firing on protesters demanding statehood and autonomy for the Union territory (UT). Among those held are environment activist ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Bengaluru has been left shaken by the chilling story of Dr Kruthika M Reddy's death -- a case that began as a suspected natural death and turned into one of the city's most shocking murders. Months after her passing, her father, Muni Reddy, has donated the Rs 3 crore house he built for her to ISKCON, a gesture meant to honour her memory even as the truth behind her death continues to haunt the family. According to reports in News18, Hindustan Times, and The Times of India, Dr Kruthik ...Read More >
New Delhi: A Hyderabad-based paediatrician's decade-long campaign against sugar-loaded beverages falsely marketed as oral rehydration solutions (ORS) has resulted in a major regulatory breakthrough. Dr Sivaranjani Santosh's consistent advocacy led the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to ban the use of the term 'ORS' on any food or beverage that does not meet the World Health Organisation's (WHO) prescribed formulation. Who is Sivaranjani Santosh? Dr Sivaranjani Santosh is ...Read More >
"ISPR is projecting Pakistan's own image. Such statements can't erase FATF records or UN terror designations. Pakistani military is only handling narrative control," said sources Pakistan has called India's claims on Tuesday that "Pakistani military lost over 100 soldiers along the Line of Control and 12 aircraft during 'Operation Sindoor' in May", the "same delusional, fabricated and provocative propaganda that they regurgitate before every state elections in India". The Inter-Services Public ...Read More >
Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to take up the fishermen issue with the Sri Lankan prime minister Harini Amarasuriya who will be on a three day visit to India from Thursday. "This visit presents a valuable opportunity to address the persistent challenges faced by Indian fishermen in the traditional fishing waters of the Palk Bay and I urge you to raise these concerns with the visiting prime minister," Stalin said. He insisted that Modi di ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India on Thursday firmly rejected the United Kingdom's latest sanctions targeting Russia's oil sector and Indian firms, reiterating that it does not recognise unilateral sanctions, warning against "double standards" in energy trade."We have noted the latest sanctions announced by the UK... We do not subscribe to any unilateral sanctions. The Government of India considers the provision of energy security a responsibility of paramount importance to meet the basic needs of its citizens," ...Read More >
Happy Birthday Prithviraj Sukumaran: From winning a National Award to directing one of Malayalam Cinema's highest-grossing films, here's a look at his journey and achievements. Prithviraj Sukumaran Birthday: Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran celebrates his 43rd birthday today, on October 16. Over the past two decades, he has built a remarkable career in Indian cinema, earning acclaim not only as an actor but also as a director. His journey began in 2002 with Ranjith Balakrishnan's romantic ...Read More >
Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season may still be months away, but the trade market is already heating up with major names in the mix. According to a Times of India report, Indian stars KL Rahul and Sanju Samson could be on the move ahead of the new season, with multiple franchises expressing strong interest. After a successful stint with Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, KL Rahul could be set for another big switch. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), co-owned by Shah Rukh Khan, are reportedly explori ...Read More >
New Delhi (ABC Live): India and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are entering a decisive phase of their strategic partnership -- shifting from an energy-centric relationship to a diversified, technology- and investment-led trade ecosystem. The recent bilateral meeting between Ms Nivedita Shukla Verma, Secretary, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, and H.E. Eng. Khalil bin Ibrahim bin Salamah, Vice Minister of Industry and Minerals, signalled a renewed drive to expand cooperation across the ind ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], October 16 (ANI): In a heartfelt tribute, both daughters of Haryana-cadre IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar performed the 'mukhagni' to his mortal remains during his last rites at the Sector 25 crematorium. The solemn ceremony was attended by Haryana DGP OP Singh, along with other dignitaries, honouring the legacy of the esteemed officer. Puran Kumar allegedly shot himself at his residence in Chandigarh on October 7. In the 'final note' he left behind, he accused eight ...Read More >
. New Delhi: Months ahead of the March 31, 2026 deadline to fully eliminate armed Naxalism from the country, the Centre declared that the total number of Left-wing extremism-hit districts have fallen to just 11 from 18 in March 2025 and 126 in 2013, with the "most-affected districts" also down to three from six in the last seven months.Hailing the "historic milestone in eliminating Naxalism" in a post on X, home minister Amit Shah said, "Under Modi ji's vision for a terror-free India, tireless c ...Read More >
Gorakhpur: Returning to his hometown after winning Filmfare Award, Bhojpuri superstar MP Ravi Kishan received a hero's welcome in Gorakhpur on Wednesday. Carrying the shining black trophy in his hands, he headed straight to Gorakhnath Temple, where he bowed before Guru Gorakhnath and placed the trophy at the deity's feet.The actor-turned-MP said, "I dedicate the award to my wife, my children, my director Kiran Rao, producer Aamir Khan, Times of India and Filmfare." He added that Chief Minister Y ...Read More >
Panaji: With the demise of agriculture minister Ravi Naik, political activity picked up pace in the state as MLAs covet the vacant cabinet berth, reports Murari Shetye.Ponda had four ministers when BJP formed govt in 2022 -- WRD minister Subhash Shirodkar, power minister Ramkrishna 'Sudin' Dhavalikar, former art and culture minister Govind Gaude and Naik. After Naik's death, the number of cabinet berths in Ponda taluka dropped to 50%.On June 18, CM Pramod Sawant dropped Gaude from his cabinet af ...Read More >
Ponda: Only once during the hour-long funeral ceremony of minister and former chief minister Ravi Naik did any mourner wail, albeit briefly. It was not because the hundreds who had gathered were not fond of Naik, but because they wanted to bid a farewell befitting his jovial persona.At the funeral held on the hillock in front of Naik's house, an exception was made. Speeches by CM Pramod Sawant, Union minister of state Shripad Naik and others preceded the last rites. Every time a speaker sang his ...Read More >
Bollywood and Punjabi cinema lost a quiet pillar of legacy when Satyajit Singh Shergill, father of actor Jimmy Shergill, passed away on October 11, 2025, at the age of 90. In a statement released by the family, they confirmed the Antim Ardas (final prayer) would be held on October 14 at Gurudwara Dhan Pothohar Nagar in Santacruz West, Mumbai. Satyajit Shergill was not a public figure in the conventional sense, but belonged to a family steeped in art, culture and heritage. Media reports point ou ...Read More >
India's general government capital expenditure (capex) is expected to stay close to 5% of GDP in FY26, slightly below 5.1% recorded in FY25 and well under the FY24 peak of 5.4%, according to Emkay Research.The report, cited by ANI showed that for the first five months of this fiscal, public capital expenditure has remained strong. Over the period, the Centre spent about 39% of its budgeted capital outlay, marking a growth of over 43%."If the trend sustains, FY26 general government capex/GDP is l ...Read More >
Bengaluru, October 10: A 31-year-old man was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a pub's washroom in Rajarajeshwarinagar of Karnataka's Bengaluru early on Friday, October 10. Police have not yet determined the cause of his death. According to the report, the deceased was a bank manager. A probe has been launched. The deceased was identified as Megharaj, also called Meghanand, news agency PTI reported. Megharaj lived on Ullal Main Road and was originally from Maddur in Mandya district, ...Read More >
Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra will debut later this month, most likely before Diwali, though the official OTT release date has not yet been confirmed. Kalyani Priyadarshan's most recent book, Lokah: Chapter 1-Chandra, marks a significant turning point in her career. The superhero drama, which was produced by Dulquer Salmaan and directed by Dominic Arun under the Wayfarer Films banner, has changed the course of Malayalam box office history. The film has officially become the highest-grossing Malaya ...Read More >
CJI Gavai NEW DELHI: Days after an advocate hurled a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Punjab Police on Wednesday registered several FIRs over objectionable social media post targeting Gavai.According to Punjab Police, the FIRs were registered after several complaints were received in various districts of the state against more than 100 social media handles.A Punjab Police spokesperson said social media content relating to attacks on high constitutional authority, caste-based vilification ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday announced on X that he has switched his e-mail correspondence address from 'gmail' platform -- owned by American tech giant Google -- to Zoho Mail, operated by the 100% Indian-owned company Zoho Corporation."Hello everyone. I have switched to Zoho Mail. Kindly note the change in my email address. My new email address is amitshah.bjp@zohomail.in. For future correspondence via mail, kindly use this address," he posted on X. He signed off with "Thank ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Wednesday, a landmark step in India's civil aviation journey. The project marks a major milestone in Mumbai's emergence as a global multi-airport city and is set to aid in easing congestion, boost passenger capacity, and introduce sustainable infrastructure.Second international airport for MumbaiBuilt at a cost of Rs 19,650 crore, NMIA is India's largest Greenfield airport project, ...Read More >
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