Security personnel keep vigil after two persons from Uttar Pradesh were shot at by militants, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district, Friday, Nov 1, 2024.
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Companies from Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru lead list of Indian entities facing U.S. sanctions

From the neighbourhoods of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, to Bengaluru and Hyderabad, the individuals and entities facing U.S. sanctions are scattered across the country.

Rohit Bal, czar of high fashion, dies at 63

Rohit Bal, one of India’s most celebrated fashion designers, died on Friday (November 1, 2024) at a south Delhi hospital following a heart attack, Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) president Sunil Sethi said. He was 63.

Two non-locals injured after being shot at in Kashmir

Suspected militants fired upon and injured two non-local workers in central Kashmir’s Budgam on Friday evening (November 1, 2024).

India-U.S. joint special forces exercise to be held from Nov 2-22 in Idaho

A military exercise between the special forces of India and the U.S. is set to commence on Saturday (November 2, 2024) in Idaho, seeking to enhance combined capabilities in executing joint special forces operations in desert and semi-desert environment and develop interoperability.

99 cities recorded ‘poor’ air quality a day after Deepavali 

Ninety nine of the 265 cities for which Air Quality Index (AQI) data were available on the Central Pollution Control Board website reported “poor” air quality on Friday (November 1, 2024) (data for 24 hours prior to 4 p.m. on this day).

Congress slams EC, says it may take legal recourse to expunge remarks against the party

The Congress on Friday (November 3, 2024) made a sharp rebuttal to the Election Commission’s (EC) response to its complaints on the Haryana elections, saying if the poll panel’s goal is to “strip itself of the last vestiges of neutrality”, then it is doing a “remarkable job” at creating that impression.

Bangladeshi Hindus rally seeking protection

Tens of thousands of minority Hindus rallied on Friday (November 1, 2024) to demand that the interim government in Muslim-majority Bangladesh protect them from a wave of attacks and harassment and drop sedition cases against Hindu community leaders.

Maharashtra mess: rebellions, multi-cornered fights, lack of issues

With rebellions, internal squabbles within the Mahayuti and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), and the several nominations which have been filed, Maharashtra Assembly elections, slated to take place in a single phase on November 20, have confounded many pollsters. 

Roof collapse at Serbian railway station kills at least 13

A concrete roof above the entrance of a railway station in the northern Serbian city of Novi Sad collapsed Friday (November 1, 2024), killing at least 13 people, with more feared buried under the rubble.

India shoots itself in the foot after dominating most of the day

More than 20,000 spectators thronged the Wankhede Stadium, to celebrate the festive week by supporting the Indian Test team when it needed it the most. But as the floodlights were switched on in the dying moments, 13 minutes of mayhem dampened the celebratory mood that had prevailed for the home fans for most of the day.

Security personnel keep vigil after two persons from Uttar Pradesh were shot at by militants, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district, Friday, Nov 1, 2024.
| Photo Credit: PTI

Companies from Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru lead list of Indian entities facing U.S. sanctions

From the neighbourhoods of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, to Bengaluru and Hyderabad, the individuals and entities facing U.S. sanctions are scattered across the country.

Rohit Bal, czar of high fashion, dies at 63

Rohit Bal, one of India’s most celebrated fashion designers, died on Friday (November 1, 2024) at a south Delhi hospital following a heart attack, Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) president Sunil Sethi said. He was 63.

Two non-locals injured after being shot at in Kashmir

Suspected militants fired upon and injured two non-local workers in central Kashmir’s Budgam on Friday evening (November 1, 2024).

India-U.S. joint special forces exercise to be held from Nov 2-22 in Idaho

A military exercise between the special forces of India and the U.S. is set to commence on Saturday (November 2, 2024) in Idaho, seeking to enhance combined capabilities in executing joint special forces operations in desert and semi-desert environment and develop interoperability.

99 cities recorded ‘poor’ air quality a day after Deepavali 

Ninety nine of the 265 cities for which Air Quality Index (AQI) data were available on the Central Pollution Control Board website reported “poor” air quality on Friday (November 1, 2024) (data for 24 hours prior to 4 p.m. on this day).

Congress slams EC, says it may take legal recourse to expunge remarks against the party

The Congress on Friday (November 3, 2024) made a sharp rebuttal to the Election Commission’s (EC) response to its complaints on the Haryana elections, saying if the poll panel’s goal is to “strip itself of the last vestiges of neutrality”, then it is doing a “remarkable job” at creating that impression.

Bangladeshi Hindus rally seeking protection

Tens of thousands of minority Hindus rallied on Friday (November 1, 2024) to demand that the interim government in Muslim-majority Bangladesh protect them from a wave of attacks and harassment and drop sedition cases against Hindu community leaders.

Maharashtra mess: rebellions, multi-cornered fights, lack of issues

With rebellions, internal squabbles within the Mahayuti and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), and the several nominations which have been filed, Maharashtra Assembly elections, slated to take place in a single phase on November 20, have confounded many pollsters. 

Roof collapse at Serbian railway station kills at least 13

A concrete roof above the entrance of a railway station in the northern Serbian city of Novi Sad collapsed Friday (November 1, 2024), killing at least 13 people, with more feared buried under the rubble.

India shoots itself in the foot after dominating most of the day

More than 20,000 spectators thronged the Wankhede Stadium, to celebrate the festive week by supporting the Indian Test team when it needed it the most. But as the floodlights were switched on in the dying moments, 13 minutes of mayhem dampened the celebratory mood that had prevailed for the home fans for most of the day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers sweets to BSF personnel during his visit to Lakki Nala in the Sir Creek area to celebrate Diwali festival with the Armed Forces, Kachchh on Thursday.
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PM Modi celebrates Diwali with armed forces near Indo-Pak border in Kutch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (October 31, 2024) celebrated Diwali with the personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF), Army, Navy and Air Force near the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat’s Kutch district.

J&K BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana passes away at 59

Senior BJP leader and sitting MLA from the Nagrota Assembly constituency in Jammu and Kashmir, Devender Singh Rana (59), passed away at a private hospital in Haryana’s Fraidabad on Thursday, a party spokesman said.

Spanish rescue teams hunt for missing after deadly floods

Spain issued another storm warning on Thursday (October 31, 2024) for part of the Valencia region devastated by floods that have killed at least 95 people, as rescuers scoured flooded fields and stranded cars for those still missing.

Delhi air pollution: Relentless firecracker bursting during Diwali shrouds city in smog

Relentless bursting of firecrackers blanketed Delhi in dense smoke on Thursday, causing severe noise pollution and reducing visibility, as people defied a ban on firecrackers to celebrate Diwali.

Rocket fire from Lebanon kills 5 in deadliest attack on northern Israel since invasion

Rocket fire from Lebanon killed five people in northern Israel on Thursday (October 31, 2024), including four foreign workers, in the deadliest such attack since Israel’s invasion earlier this month.

Not upset about failing to meet Amit Shah, may get chance later: Parents of R.G. Kar victim

The parents of the medic who was raped and murdered in R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital said on Thursday (October 31, 2024) that they were not upset about not getting an audience with Union Minister Amit Shah during his visit to West Bengal on October 27.

IPL 2025 | Hardik Pandya to continue as Mumbai Indians captain

Hardik Pandya will continue to lead Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League’s 2025 edition, despite the team having a disastrous 2024 season under his leadership.

IPL Retentions 2025: KL Rahul, Pant, Shreyas head to auctions, Dhoni retained by CSK

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is retained, but Rishabh Pant is not. Andre Russell is retained, but Shreyas Iyer is not. Rajat Patidar is retained, K.L. Rahul is not.

Indian and Chinese troops and tanks disengage from the banks of Pangong lake area in Eastern Ladakh where they had been deployed opposite each other for almost ten months now.
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Troop disengagement completed at Depsang and Demchok in eastern Ladakh

The troops of India and China completed disengagement at Depsang and Demchok in Eastern Ladakh on Wednesday (October 30, 2024), Army sources confirmed. This also marked the completion of disengagement from all the friction points of the stand-off that began in May 2020. Following this, the two sides were likely to exchange sweets at all five Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) points on the account of Deepavali along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Actor Darshan released on bail from Ballari Central Prison

Kannada film star Darshan, who was lodged in Ballari Central Prison in connection with the Chitradurga-based Renukaswamy murder case, was released on bail on Wednesday (October 30, 2024) evening.

India seeks FBI, Interpol help to trace airline bomb hoax callers

With more than 400 bomb hoax threats disrupting international and domestic air travel in India over the past two weeks, New Delhi has reached out to the U.S. government and the Interpol to help investigate the calls.

At least 95 people die in devastating flash floods in Spain

Flash floods in Spain turned village streets into rivers, ruined homes, disrupted transportation and killed at least 95 people in the worst natural disaster to hit the European nation in recent memory.

Donald Trump tries to win over Latino voters; suggests Biden-Harris rift

Republican Donald Trump went into damage control mode and tried to win over the Latino community on Tuesday (October 29, 2024) after insulting comments about them by a speaker at a signature event of his campaign in New York on Sunday (October 27, 2024) snowballed into a controversy.

BJP plans 100 rallies in Maharashtra; Congress to announce poll guarantees on Nov. 6

With the Maharashtra Assembly election slated for November 20, the central leadership of the Congress and the BJP will focus on holding multiple rallies in the State over the next few days.

New Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem says will accept ceasefire with Israel if terms ‘suitable’

Hezbollah’s new leader Naim Qassem on Wednesday (October 30, 2024) said the group would agree to a ceasefire with Israel under acceptable terms, but added that a viable deal has yet to be presented.

Centre notifies email policy for Ministries, Central departments

The Union government on Wednesday (October 30, 2024) notified the Email Policy of Government of India, 2024, outlining which government departments and bodies must use the National Informatics Centre (NIC)’s NICeMail service.

Stir seeking justice for murdered doctor in West Bengal undermined by split

Cracks have emerged among junior doctors in West Bengal who have been agitating since August 9 to seek justice for the doctor who was raped and killed on duty at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital (RGKMCH). One faction is at odds with the ruling establishment, and the other appears soft on the Government.

Dhoni likely to be retained as an uncapped player by CSK: Report

Former India captain M.S. Dhoni is expected to be retained as an uncapped player by Chennai Super Kings, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo on Wednesday (October 30, 2024).

NCP candidate from Mankhurd seat Nawab Malik files his nomination for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, in Mumbai on Tuesday.
| Photo Credit: ANI

No clarity yet on sharing of seats in Mahayuti, MVA

Maharashtra witnessed dramatic scenes on the last day to file nominations for the Assembly election, with confusion in both the ruling and Opposition alliances regarding their exact formulas for seat-sharing. For both the Mahayuti and the Maha Vikas Aghadi, full clarity is only likely to arrive after Deepavali when the deadline to withdraw nominations arrives on November 4.

Mobile app for birth and death registration launched

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday (October 29, 2024) launched the Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile application to “integrate technology with governance”.

National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority directs firms to cut prices of three anti-cancer drugs

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has directed manufacturers to reduce the maximum retail price (MRP) of three anti-cancer drugs – Trastuzumab, Osimertinib and Durvalumab – in line with the government’s commitment to ensure the availability of drugs at affordable prices.  

Kerala temple fireworks explosion: 101 undergo treatment at various hospitals, one critical

In the aftermath of a fire accident at the Anjootambalam Veererkavu temple at Nileshwaram in Kasaragod district of Kerala on Tuesday (October 29, 2024), a total of 154 individuals had sought medical attention, with 101 currently under treatment across multiple hospitals.

Deadly Israeli strike in Gaza amid anger over U.N. agency ban

A single Israeli air strike on a residential block left nearly 100 dead on Tuesday (October 29, 2024), Gaza’s civil defence agency said, as Israel faced criticism after its parliament voted to ban the key U.N. aid agency working in the Palestinian territory.

Haryana poll process was flawless, says Election Commission; rejects Congress charges

The Election Commission on Tuesday (October 29, 2024) rejected as “baseless” allegations made by the Congress of irregularities in the Haryana Assembly election and cautioned it and other political parties against “unfounded and sensational” complaints at sensitive junctures such as polling and counting days.

General Electric may deliver F-404 engines by March or April; India invokes penalty clause

After several delays, the F-404 jet engines, meant to power the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Mk1A, are expected to be delivered by the U.S. engine manufacturer, General Electric (GE), by March or April 2025, according to sources in the know. The contractual obligations in terms of penalty for delayed deliveries have been invoked, sources has said.

Madras High Court revives 2006 disproportionate assets case against Panneerselvam

The Madras High Court on Tuesday (October 29, 2024) set aside an order passed by a Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) on December 3, 2012, permitting the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) to withdraw a 2006 disproportionate assets case registered against former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK expelled leader O. Panneerselvam and his family members.

Ranji Trophy | Harshit Rana is totally ready to play Test cricket: Delhi coach Sarandeep

Harshit Rana ticked almost all boxes in Delhi’s victory against Assam in the Ranji Trophy, underlining his readiness for the five-Test tour of Australia next month.

NCP candidate from Mankhurd seat Nawab Malik files his nomination for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, in Mumbai on Tuesday.
| Photo Credit: ANI

No clarity yet on sharing of seats in Mahayuti, MVA

Maharashtra witnessed dramatic scenes on the last day to file nominations for the Assembly election, with confusion in both the ruling and Opposition alliances regarding their exact formulas for seat-sharing. For both the Mahayuti and the Maha Vikas Aghadi, full clarity is only likely to arrive after Deepavali when the deadline to withdraw nominations arrives on November 4.

Mobile app for birth and death registration launched

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday (October 29, 2024) launched the Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile application to “integrate technology with governance”.

National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority directs firms to cut prices of three anti-cancer drugs

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has directed manufacturers to reduce the maximum retail price (MRP) of three anti-cancer drugs – Trastuzumab, Osimertinib and Durvalumab – in line with the government’s commitment to ensure the availability of drugs at affordable prices.  

Kerala temple fireworks explosion: 101 undergo treatment at various hospitals, one critical

In the aftermath of a fire accident at the Anjootambalam Veererkavu temple at Nileshwaram in Kasaragod district of Kerala on Tuesday (October 29, 2024), a total of 154 individuals had sought medical attention, with 101 currently under treatment across multiple hospitals.

Deadly Israeli strike in Gaza amid anger over U.N. agency ban

A single Israeli air strike on a residential block left nearly 100 dead on Tuesday (October 29, 2024), Gaza’s civil defence agency said, as Israel faced criticism after its parliament voted to ban the key U.N. aid agency working in the Palestinian territory.

Haryana poll process was flawless, says Election Commission; rejects Congress charges

The Election Commission on Tuesday (October 29, 2024) rejected as “baseless” allegations made by the Congress of irregularities in the Haryana Assembly election and cautioned it and other political parties against “unfounded and sensational” complaints at sensitive junctures such as polling and counting days.

General Electric may deliver F-404 engines by March or April; India invokes penalty clause

After several delays, the F-404 jet engines, meant to power the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Mk1A, are expected to be delivered by the U.S. engine manufacturer, General Electric (GE), by March or April 2025, according to sources in the know. The contractual obligations in terms of penalty for delayed deliveries have been invoked, sources has said.

Madras High Court revives 2006 disproportionate assets case against Panneerselvam

The Madras High Court on Tuesday (October 29, 2024) set aside an order passed by a Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) on December 3, 2012, permitting the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) to withdraw a 2006 disproportionate assets case registered against former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK expelled leader O. Panneerselvam and his family members.

Ranji Trophy | Harshit Rana is totally ready to play Test cricket: Delhi coach Sarandeep

Harshit Rana ticked almost all boxes in Delhi’s victory against Assam in the Ranji Trophy, underlining his readiness for the five-Test tour of Australia next month.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a conversation with his Spanish counterpart, Pedro Sanchez.
| Photo Credit: ANI

India, Spain condemn attacks on U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon

India and Spain on Monday (October 28, 2024) condemned the attacks on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and highlighted that the safety and security of peacekeepers are of “paramount importance and must be ensured by all.” The two countries are major troop-contributing nations to UNIFIL.

MHA warns against illegal payment gateways running through mule accounts 

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Union Home Ministry has issued an alert against illegal payment gateways created using mule bank accounts by transnational organised cyber criminals facilitating money laundering as a service.

Militant killed in ongoing operation in Jammu’s Sunderbani Sector: Army

One militant was killed as security forces foiled a militant attack in Jammu’s Sunderbani Sector on Monday (October 28, 2024) after a group of militants targeted an ambulance of the Army around 7 a.m.

Over 60 flights get bomb threats on October 28 taking total to 410 aircrafts in 15 days

More than 60 flights of Indian carriers received bomb threats on Monday (October 28, 2024), sources said.

In 15 days, over 410 domestic and international flights operated by the Indian carriers have received hoax bomb threats. Most of the threats were issued through social media.

Israel passes two laws to restrict the work of UN agency’s operations in Gaza

Israeli lawmakers passed two laws on Monday (October 28, 2024) that could threaten the work of the main U.N. agency providing aid to people in Gaza by barring it from operating on Israeli soil, severing ties with it and deeming it a terror organization.

Maharashtra Assembly elections: Mahayuti, MVA yet to complete seat-sharing

With just 24 hours remaining for filing nominations for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the ruling Mahayuti and the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) have still not been able to decide on seat-sharing in nine and 20 seats respectively.

In fresh attack on SEBI chief, Rahul Gandhi says ‘institutional collapse’ given way to ‘dangerous cronyism’

In a fresh attack on Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson Madhabi Buch, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday (October 28, 2024) alleged that the current regime is no longer merely encouraging monopolies but actively concentrating the country’s wealth in the hands of a few.

Jharkhand Assembly elections: Congress names Bokaro, Dhanbad candidates

The Congress, late on Monday (October 28, 2024), released the names of candidates for Bokaro and Dhanbad Assembly constituencies for the Jharkhand Assembly election.

Bandra stampede: Railways takes measures to curb rush

A day after 10 persons were injured in a stampede at the Bandra Terminus station in Mumbai, the Central Railway and the Western Railway made arrangements to control the festival crowd.

Spain’s Rodri and Bonmatí win Ballon d’Or award for best men’s and women’s players in world soccer

Spanish midfielders Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí won the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best soccer player on Monday (October 28, 2024).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a conversation with his Spanish counterpart, Pedro Sanchez.
| Photo Credit: ANI

India, Spain condemn attacks on U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon

India and Spain on Monday (October 28, 2024) condemned the attacks on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and highlighted that the safety and security of peacekeepers are of “paramount importance and must be ensured by all.” The two countries are major troop-contributing nations to UNIFIL.

MHA warns against illegal payment gateways running through mule accounts 

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Union Home Ministry has issued an alert against illegal payment gateways created using mule bank accounts by transnational organised cyber criminals facilitating money laundering as a service.

Militant killed in ongoing operation in Jammu’s Sunderbani Sector: Army

One militant was killed as security forces foiled a militant attack in Jammu’s Sunderbani Sector on Monday (October 28, 2024) after a group of militants targeted an ambulance of the Army around 7 a.m.

Over 60 flights get bomb threats on October 28 taking total to 410 aircrafts in 15 days

More than 60 flights of Indian carriers received bomb threats on Monday (October 28, 2024), sources said.

In 15 days, over 410 domestic and international flights operated by the Indian carriers have received hoax bomb threats. Most of the threats were issued through social media.

Israel passes two laws to restrict the work of UN agency’s operations in Gaza

Israeli lawmakers passed two laws on Monday (October 28, 2024) that could threaten the work of the main U.N. agency providing aid to people in Gaza by barring it from operating on Israeli soil, severing ties with it and deeming it a terror organization.

Maharashtra Assembly elections: Mahayuti, MVA yet to complete seat-sharing

With just 24 hours remaining for filing nominations for the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the ruling Mahayuti and the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) have still not been able to decide on seat-sharing in nine and 20 seats respectively.

In fresh attack on SEBI chief, Rahul Gandhi says ‘institutional collapse’ given way to ‘dangerous cronyism’

In a fresh attack on Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson Madhabi Buch, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday (October 28, 2024) alleged that the current regime is no longer merely encouraging monopolies but actively concentrating the country’s wealth in the hands of a few.

Jharkhand Assembly elections: Congress names Bokaro, Dhanbad candidates

The Congress, late on Monday (October 28, 2024), released the names of candidates for Bokaro and Dhanbad Assembly constituencies for the Jharkhand Assembly election.

Bandra stampede: Railways takes measures to curb rush

A day after 10 persons were injured in a stampede at the Bandra Terminus station in Mumbai, the Central Railway and the Western Railway made arrangements to control the festival crowd.

Spain’s Rodri and Bonmatí win Ballon d’Or award for best men’s and women’s players in world soccer

Spanish midfielders Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí won the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best soccer player on Monday (October 28, 2024).

Actor Vijay speaking at the debut public rally of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in Vikravandi on Sunday.
| Photo Credit: Kumar S S

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam conference: Vijay lambasts at looting in the name of Dravidian model

Setting his path clear in politics, actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay, on Sunday (October 27, 2024), declared that his party will fight against sectarian forces “ideologically” and ‘Dravida model’-invoking corrupt forces “politically”. He also declared the party is open to sharing power with parties, which approach the TVK in the 2026 Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu.

Maharashtra Assembly polls: MVA names 259 candidates, Mahayuti 235

The Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) and Congress on Sunday (October 27, 2024) released candidate lists featuring nine and 12 names respectively for the November 20 Maharashtra Assembly election. With this, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance has so far announced 259 candidates. The ruling Mahayuti alliance has so far named 235 candidates, with 20 more candidates from Shiv Sena and four more from Ajit Pawar-led NCP being the latest addition. The State Assembly has 288 seats.

10 injured in stampede at Mumbai’s Bandra station

A stampede on an overcrowded platform at Bandra railway station in Mumbai left at least 10 persons injured in the early hours of Sunday (October 27, 2024), officials said. Two of them were in a critical condition.

BJP’s next big target is to form government in Bengal, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday (October 27, 2024) said the next big target for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was to form a government in West Bengal. The BJP leader, who was on a two-day visit to the State, launched his party membership drive.

Russian forces thwart attempted cross-border assault from Ukraine, official says

Russian forces thwarted an attempt at another cross-border incursion by Ukraine into southwestern Russia, a local official reported Sunday (October 27, 2024), months after Kyiv staged a bold assault on its nuclear-armed enemy that Moscow is still struggling to halt.

India to procure 15 more C-295 aircraft; 12 to be built at home

India is looking to procure 15 additional C-295 transport aircraft from Airbus, beyond the 56 already contracted, of which 12 would be manufactured in India by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), while three would come in fly-away condition, according to official sources.

Report flags abuse of economic charges to silence media

A new report from the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) flags the growing trend of governments resorting to false charges of financial crimes to silence the press. The report, titled ‘Misuse of economic charges to silence, threaten and attack the press: Review of case studies’ documents eight different cases of media under attack for their independent journalism, including that of NewsClick from India.

Two workers die, seven hospitalised after inhaling toxic fumes at Ahmedabad textile factory

Two workers died and seven were hospitalised after they inhaled toxic fumes at a textile factory in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad on Sunday (October 27, 2024), police said.

Rural Development Ministry defends Aadhaar-based wage payment 

The Union Rural Development Ministry in a statement issued on Sunday (October 27, 2024) defended using the Aadhaar Based Payment System (ABPS), calling it a “major reform” that helps in better targeting, increased efficiency, reducing delays in payments, and greater inclusion by curbing leakages.

IND-W vs NZ-W second ODI: Devine leads from the front as the White Ferns romp home

The men on Saturday (October 26, 2024) ended India’s 12-year unbeaten run in home Test series. The women on Sunday (October 27, 2024) won the second ODI to keep the three-match series alive. After making 259 for nine, they romped home by 76 runs.

Actor Vijay speaking at the debut public rally of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in Vikravandi on Sunday.
| Photo Credit: Kumar S S

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam conference: Vijay lambasts at looting in the name of Dravidian model

Setting his path clear in politics, actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay, on Sunday (October 27, 2024), declared that his party will fight against sectarian forces “ideologically” and ‘Dravida model’-invoking corrupt forces “politically”. He also declared the party is open to sharing power with parties, which approach the TVK in the 2026 Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu.

Maharashtra Assembly polls: MVA names 259 candidates, Mahayuti 235

The Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) and Congress on Sunday (October 27, 2024) released candidate lists featuring nine and 12 names respectively for the November 20 Maharashtra Assembly election. With this, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance has so far announced 259 candidates. The ruling Mahayuti alliance has so far named 235 candidates, with 20 more candidates from Shiv Sena and four more from Ajit Pawar-led NCP being the latest addition. The State Assembly has 288 seats.

10 injured in stampede at Mumbai’s Bandra station

A stampede on an overcrowded platform at Bandra railway station in Mumbai left at least 10 persons injured in the early hours of Sunday (October 27, 2024), officials said. Two of them were in a critical condition.

BJP’s next big target is to form government in Bengal, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday (October 27, 2024) said the next big target for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was to form a government in West Bengal. The BJP leader, who was on a two-day visit to the State, launched his party membership drive.

Russian forces thwart attempted cross-border assault from Ukraine, official says

Russian forces thwarted an attempt at another cross-border incursion by Ukraine into southwestern Russia, a local official reported Sunday (October 27, 2024), months after Kyiv staged a bold assault on its nuclear-armed enemy that Moscow is still struggling to halt.

India to procure 15 more C-295 aircraft; 12 to be built at home

India is looking to procure 15 additional C-295 transport aircraft from Airbus, beyond the 56 already contracted, of which 12 would be manufactured in India by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), while three would come in fly-away condition, according to official sources.

Report flags abuse of economic charges to silence media

A new report from the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) flags the growing trend of governments resorting to false charges of financial crimes to silence the press. The report, titled ‘Misuse of economic charges to silence, threaten and attack the press: Review of case studies’ documents eight different cases of media under attack for their independent journalism, including that of NewsClick from India.

Two workers die, seven hospitalised after inhaling toxic fumes at Ahmedabad textile factory

Two workers died and seven were hospitalised after they inhaled toxic fumes at a textile factory in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad on Sunday (October 27, 2024), police said.

Rural Development Ministry defends Aadhaar-based wage payment 

The Union Rural Development Ministry in a statement issued on Sunday (October 27, 2024) defended using the Aadhaar Based Payment System (ABPS), calling it a “major reform” that helps in better targeting, increased efficiency, reducing delays in payments, and greater inclusion by curbing leakages.

IND-W vs NZ-W second ODI: Devine leads from the front as the White Ferns romp home

The men on Saturday (October 26, 2024) ended India’s 12-year unbeaten run in home Test series. The women on Sunday (October 27, 2024) won the second ODI to keep the three-match series alive. After making 259 for nine, they romped home by 76 runs.