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Disintegration of Gupkar Alliance looks imminent; Farooq Abdullah downplays crumbling PAGD status [details]

After announcing in-charges of all 47 assembly segments of Kashmir Valley, Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said that Omar won't contest elections till J&K's statehood is restored.

Nov 3, 2022

Gunshots fired at Imran Khan's rally; PTI leader shot in leg in assassination attempt [updates]

The former Prime Minister sustained bullet injuries on his leg but is reported to be safe after firing during rally at Zafarali Khan Chowk.

Nov 3, 2022

Telangana Tradition: Rahul Gandhi whips himself during Bharat Jodo Yatra in Telangana

Potharaju is a character in annual Bonalu processions taken out in Telangana. He is considered the brother of seven sister goddesses -- different forms of the goddess 'Mahankali'

Nov 3, 2022

NCST clears the decks for granting ST status to J&K's Paharis [details]

As part of its strategy to make inroads in the Muslim-majority districts for the next assembly elections in J&K, the BJP is focusing on the Pahari ethnic tribe of the Union Territory.

Nov 3, 2022

Infiltration bid foiled on LoC in J&K's Poonch district [details]

Search operations are still going on near LoC in Poonch after an infiltration attempt, war-like stores recovered from the infiltrator killed during the gun battle.

Nov 3, 2022

Himachal Assembly polls: BJP deputes J&K leaders to campaign in some areas [Here's Why]

BJP deputed leaders from J&K to campaign in two dozen assembly segments of Himachal Pradesh to explore Jammu's socio-economic links in these areas.

Nov 3, 2022

Karnataka govt makes meditation compulsory in schools, Pre-University colleges

The Karnataka government on Thursday gave directions to the schools and pre university colleges in the state to ensure 10 minutes meditation session for students.

Nov 3, 2022

Baden Bower has worked out the formula for requesting media coverage by email

According to PR Agency Baden Bower, once a journalist's attention has been captured by a well crafted email, the content needs to be inherently newsworthy to achieve maximum success of publication

Nov 3, 2022

Ladakhis restart agitation for statehood, constitutional safeguards [details]

After observing a strike on Wednesday, leaders of Ladakh announced to release of a calendar for the year-long agitational programmes to intensify their stir

Nov 3, 2022

Gig economy takes over, 65% Indian firms employing gig workers citing tech talent crunch

For smaller organisations with less than 2,000 full-time employees, gig worker proportion is more than 5 per cent

Nov 3, 2022

Gujarat Assembly elections to be held in two phases; counting shortly after [see dates]

The term of the current 182-member state Assembly ends on February 18, 2023.

Nov 3, 2022

Crocodile drags man into Kali river in Dandeli town, Uttara Karnataka

A crocodile attacked a man and dragged him deep into the water while he was swimming in the Kali river in Dandeli town of Uttara Kannada district on Thursday.

Nov 3, 2022

3 Hyderabad tourists stranded in Gulmarg rescued by police

Three tourists stranded in the Afarwat heights in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg ski resort were rescued on Thursday by the police.

Nov 3, 2022

Bridegroom test drives new car gifted to him, makes accident, aunt killed

Marriage celebrations in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah went awry when the bridegroom crushed his aunt and four other relatives while test driving the new car that had been gifted to him.

Nov 3, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: New attractions, hotels and resorts in Qatar [List]

With less than a month to go until the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Qatar Tourism has revealed new tourism attractions, hotels and resorts that will be open for fans to enjoy during the tournament.

Nov 3, 2022