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Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Case: Supreme Court Allows Ashish Mishra to Visit Hometown for Diwali

Oct 26, 2026 05:54 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

The Supreme Court on Monday granted permission to Ashish Mishra, the main accused in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case and son of former Union Minister Ajay Mishra, to visit his hometown to celebrate Diwali with his family members. A bench...

Javed Akhtar Defends Rashmika Mandanna Over Hindi Accent Trolling, Calls Out 'Linguistic Arrogance'

Oct 26, 2026 05:35 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

Renowned lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has stepped forward in support of actress Rashmika Mandanna after she faced online trolling over her Hindi pronunciation and accent. Criticizing those mocking the actress, Akhtar called out what he...

Massive Fire Guts 40 Shops at Shiv Market Near Jammu Railway Station; Losses Estimated in Crores

Oct 26, 2026 05:11 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

A massive fire broke out late Sunday night at Shiv Market, located opposite the Jammu Railway Station, reducing nearly 40 shops to ashes and leaving behind widespread destruction. By Monday morning, the four-decade-old market—traditionally a...

PM Narendra Modi Leads Nation in Paying Tributes to Maharishi Valmiki on Valmiki Jayanti

Oct 26, 2026 02:21 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his warm greetings to the nation on Monday on the auspicious occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti. Highlighting the revered sage’s monumental contributions to Indian culture and heritage, PM Modi described his...

Rahul Gandhi Acquitted by UP MP-MLA Court in 2018 Defamation Case Involving Amit Shah

Oct 26, 2026 10:50 AM (Asia/Kolkata)

In a major legal relief for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, a special MP-MLA court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday acquitted him in a 2018 criminal defamation case regarding remarks directed at then-BJP president Amit Shah. The Leader of...

Tiger Shroff Firing Incident: Shooters Received Real-Time Investigation Updates from Handlers While Fleeing

Oct 26, 2026 08:41 AM (Asia/Kolkata)

The shooters allegedly involved in the October 18 firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff were originally instructed to target actor Aamir Khan. However, after struggling to find an opportunity to approach Khan, the suspects altered...

Fire Breaks Out on North Block Roof in Delhi; 6 Tenders Douse Flames After AC Short Circuit

Oct 26, 2026 07:32 AM (Asia/Kolkata)

A minor fire broke out on the rooftop of North Block located on Raisina Hill in New Delhi on Monday morning, triggering a swift response from emergency authorities. The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) dispatched six fire tenders to the scene after dense...

PM Narendra Modi Witnesses IAF’s Spectacular ‘Wings Over Ganges’ Air Show at Namo Ghat in Varanasi

Oct 25, 2026 05:33 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Indian Air Force's (IAF) landmark aerial display, titled 'Wings Over Ganges', from Namo Ghat in Varanasi on Sunday. Organized to commemorate the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force, the grand air show...

India’s First Bullet Train Project Moves at Full Speed: 100-Foot Deep Underground Station and Undersea Tunnel Taking Shape

Oct 25, 2026 04:06 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

India’s much-anticipated high-speed rail initiative is advancing at a rapid pace, with the country's first bullet train project slated to launch its initial section by the final quarter of 2027. Spanning a total length of 508 kilometers between...

Warmer, Drier Climate Expands Across Northwestern India, Raising Concerns for Agriculture

Oct 24, 2026 06:12 PM (Asia/Kolkata)

Northwestern India, including Punjab, has become warmer and drier over the past seven decades, according to a study by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune. The findings suggest that...