Tuesday, October 21, 2025

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Red corridors transforming into growth corridors: Rajnath Singh on eliminating Maoism

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday praised the police, CRPF, BSF, and local administration for their "commendable" and "tireless" efforts to eliminate Maoism in India.

Massive fire breaks out at dye factory in Bengal's North 24 Parganas

KOLKATA: A massive fire broke out at a dye factory in Khardah of West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district in the early hours of Tuesday.

47 injured during Diwali celebrations in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: At least 47 people sustained injuries during Diwali celebrations in Hyderabad and outskirts.

Heavy rain submerges paddy crop in TN's Thanjavur, farmers fear losses

CHENNAI: Unseasonal and heavy rainfall over the past few days has severely damaged short-term paddy crop in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district, leaving vast stretches of fields inundated just as they were ready for harvest.

'Gifted entertainer': PM Modi expresses grief over veteran actor Asrani's death

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the passing away of renowned Bollywood veteran Govardhan Asrani and said that the actor's contribution to Indian cinema will always be cherished.

Flood alert in TN's Theni as Vaigai dam near full

CHENNAI: With continuous heavy rain lashing the Western Ghats under the influence of the Northeast Monsoon, the water level at the Vaigai Dam in Tamil Nadu's Theni district has risen sharply to 69 feet, prompting the Public Works Department (PWD) to issue a third-level flood alert.

Air Chief Marshal celebrates Diwali with troops in Ladakh

NEW DELHI: On the occasion of Diwali, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, visited the strategically vital Ladakh sector to celebrate the festival with personnel of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army (IA) deployed in the region.

Bihar woman arrested in Bengal with Rs 1.50 crore banned narcotics

KOLKATA: A woman from Bihar was arrested with Rs 1.50 crore banned narcotics in her possession at Kaliachak in Malda district of West Bengal on Monday, an official said.

PM Modi spends Diwali onboard indigenous aircraft carrier he dedicated to nation 3 years ago

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spent this year’s Diwali on board an Indian Navy vessel with which he shares a close association over the past three years. He had commissioned the country’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant at Cochin Shipyard Limited on September 2, 2022.

Tamil Nadu native arrested for raping IT professional is a history-sheeter

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A Tamil Nadu native arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a young IT professional at a women’s hostel in Kazhakkoottam near here has been identified as a history-sheeter, police said on Monday. 

Raj Thackeray accuses EC of making 96 lakh fake voter entries in Maharashtra

UP: One lakh bounty gangster Nafis killed in police encounter in Shamli

NEW DELHI: In a late-night encounter in the forests near Bhavisa village under Kandhla police station limits in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district, notorious gangster Nafis alias Muda, carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head, was shot dead by the police. 

Pregnant woman stabbed to death by lover in Delhi, husband kills attacker in retaliation

NEW DELHI: In a shocking incident in central Delhi's Ram Nagar area, a 22-year-old pregnant woman was brutally stabbed to death in public view by her lover, followed by her husband killing the attacker in retaliation, police said on Sunday. 

Sukhbir Badal warns against conspiracy to render Sikhs leaderless

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sardar Sukhbir Singh Badal today called upon Sikhs all over the world to “ recognise, expose and defeat the deep rooted conspiracy to grab control of Sikh religious institutions and to render the Khalsa Panth totally leaderless. “

Met office predicts light rain for next two days in South Bengal, Kolkata

KOLKATA: The Met office on Saturday predicted light rain in six districts of south Bengal and over Kolkata in the next few days. However, there is less possibility of rain during Kali Puja and Diwali on Monday and Bhai Dooj on Thursday.

BrahMos most capable weapon for India and its allies across the world: CM Yogi Adityanath

NEW DELHI: A new milestone in India’s stride towards ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in the defence structure was achieved on Saturday as Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off the first batch of supersonic BrahMos missiles produced at the Lucknow unit of BrahMos Aerospace Limited.

Stalin slams Centre for ‘political bias’, raises questions on federalism and culture

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Union government, accusing it of political discrimination and undermining the federal spirit of governance.

Wanted Maoist Geeta, carrying Rs 5 lakh bounty on head, surrenders in Chhattisgarh

RAIPUR: In a continuing wave of defections from the insurgency, Geeta, alias Kamli Salam, a female Maoist commander active in Chhattisgarh's Kondagaon district, surrendered to police authorities on Saturday.

RSS posters removed in K'taka towns ahead of foot marches; Priyank Kharge defends action

BENGALURU: The civic authorities and police in Karnataka on Saturday removed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) posters, buntings, saffron flags, and Bhagwa Dhwajs in Chittapur town and Chamarajanagar city, citing a lack of mandatory prior permission for public events.

Bihar elections: Grand Alliance in disarray as allies clash on eight seats

PATNA: Even after the first round of nominations is over, the Grand Alliance in Bihar has failed to reach a consensus on seat sharing. As a result, eight candidates from the alliance are now locked in direct contests against each other, exposing deep fissures within the opposition bloc.

Unlike Mahagathbandhan, NDA completed seat-sharing talks smoothly: Chirag Paswan

PATNA: Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Saturday said that all discussions within the NDA regarding the Bihar Assembly elections have been completed "smoothly", and compared the situation to that of the opposition Mahagathbandhan.

Rahul Gandhi wishes countrymen happiness, good fortune and prosperity on Dhanteras

NEW DELHI: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday extended his wishes to the people of the country on the occasion of Dhanteras.

President Droupadi Murmu to pray at Sabarimala temple on Oct 22

SABARIMALA: On October 22 (Wednesday), President Droupadi Murmu will become just the second person holding the country’s top post to pray at the famed Sabarimala temple in Kerala, said Travancore Devasom Board president P.S. Prasanth.

Nishikant Dubey claims Rajiv Gandhi influenced 1977 Boeing deal, cites Shah Commission findings

NEW DELHI: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Saturday accused former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi of exerting undue influence over a 1977 Indian Airlines aircraft purchase, alleging that he intervened to secure a deal with Boeing for personal commission instead of opting for Airbus, despite opposition from key government bodies.

Bihar polls: AAP releases third list of 28 candidates

PATNA: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday announced its third list of 28 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, further intensifying its preparations for the high-stakes contest.

Centre gives three options for power privatization – will discontinue grants

NHRC directs states, UTs to stop 'harassment' of local vendors during Diwali season

NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories following allegations of harassment and inhumane treatment of roadside vendors, hawkers, and pottery sellers by municipal authorities in various cities during the festive season.

Harsh Sanghavi is new Dy CM as Gujarat gets major cabinet overhaul

GANDHINAGAR: In a major reshuffle of the Gujarat cabinet, senior BJP leader Harsh Sanghavi was on Friday sworn in as the new Deputy Chief Minister. 

Govt's focus on indigenous defence production and self-reliance: Rajnath Singh

NASHIK: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday that there was a time when the country was dependent on other countries to meet its defence needs, and nearly 65-70 per cent of the defence equipment was imported.

Caste census: Narayan Murthy mistaken to think it is only for backward classes, says K'taka CM

MYSURU: Responding to Infosys founders Narayan Murthy and his wife Sudha Murty submitting a declaration that they would not provide information for the ongoing controversial socio-economic and academic survey, commonly known as caste census, saying that they do not belong to the backward classes, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday that Narayan Murthy is mistaken if he thinks that this is a survey only reserved for the backward classes.

Kerala HC to watch Shane Nigam’s ‘Haal’ amid censorship row over controversial scene

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Friday decided to watch the much-anticipated film ‘Haal’, starring Shane Nigam, which has run into a censorship crisis.

Clash at university: Rajasthan HC grants bail to state NSUI chief Vinod Jakhar

JAIPUR: The state High Court has granted bail to three accused, including NSUI State President Vinod Jakhar, in connection with the ruckus during the 'Shastra Poojan' event of RSS at Rajasthan University.

Amit Shah meets Nitish Kumar; JD(U) says everything within NDA smooth

PATNA: Amid the hectic political activity in Bihar, Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at the latter’s official residence in Patna on Friday.

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav to host 'Kisan Sammelan' tomorrow

BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will host a 'Kisan Sammelan' (farmers gathering) at his official residence in Bhopal on Saturday (October 18), the state government said in a statement on Friday.

Jaisalmer bus fire: CIRT to do technical audit; high-level committee finds serious flaws

JAIPUR: A technical investigation will be conducted by the Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT), Pune, into the Jaipur fire incident, which claimed 22 lives and left many injured, said officials here on Friday.

Rahul Gandhi meets family of lynched Dalit Hariom Valmiki amid high drama in Fatehpur

NEW DELHI: Amid high drama, leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday met with the family of Dalit Hariom Valmiki, who was brutally beaten to death in Raebareli recently, and expressed his solidarity with their grief.

Now, face of RG Kar movement tenders resignation from medical facility

KOLKATA: The emergency medical officer of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, Tapas Pramanik, who became the face of the movement against the R.G. Kar rape and murder case, has tendered his resignation from health services.

'RSS is like diamond, the more it is struck, the more it shines': K'taka BJP leader

BENGALURU: Leader of the Opposition in Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka, responding to the Congress-led government’s move to make it mandatory for all private organisations to obtain permission from authorities -- a step he alleged was targeted at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) -- stated on Friday that the RSS is like a diamond and the more it is struck, the more it shines.

'May he be blessed with long and healthy life': PM Modi wishes Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on his birthday

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended birthday greetings to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, wishing him a long and healthy life.

Kerala Pradesh Congress forms new committee with 13 VPs, 58 general secretaries

NEW DELHI: The AICC on Thursday announced a new Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee consisting of 13 vice presidents, 58 general secretaries, and the Political Affairs Committee has been expanded with six additional members.

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