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Bihar polls: HM Amit Shah to campaign in Khagaria, Munger, and Bihar Sharif

A day earlier, on Friday, Shah launched a scathing attack on RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) while addressing a massive public meeting in Siwan, accusing them of attempting to bring back the "jungle raj" era in Bihar.

Oct 25, 2025

'Poverty surges to 39 pc': Pakistan moving faster towards destitution

Between fiscal years 2020 and 2025, the country has experienced severe volatility in inflation, GDP per capita growth, and sectoral performance, all of which have contributed to a sharp rise in poverty, the article states.

Oct 24, 2025

K'taka leadership row: Shivakumar declines to comment on Yathindra's 'Satish Jarkiholi as CM' remark

"I stand by discipline. Discipline is the priority of my party," Shivakumar underlined. The statements are likely to trigger a major controversy within the ruling Congress, as the Siddaramaiah camp is also expected to respond to Shivakumar's remarks.

Oct 24, 2025

Forests on the brink: Global call to action and India's pivotal role

"COP30 is the world's chance to make forests the bedrock of climate justice." – Major General Dr Dilawar Singh.

Oct 24, 2025

India's ascent to global primacy: Seizing the Kazan Thaw to surpass China

To eclipse China by 2040 when India's PPP GDP could match China's current $40.7 trillion and lead the multipolar world, India must execute a transformative strategy across economic, technological, societal, and diplomatic domains.

Oct 24, 2025

Voting for J&K Rajya Sabha election ends peacefully, NC alliance has edge on all 4 seats

With its 41 MLAs voting with the support of six Congress, five independents, one MLA of CPI(M), three of the PDP, and one of AIP, the NC candidates have an edge over their BJP rivals.

Oct 24, 2025

Man sentenced to life for sexually assaulting minor girl in J&K's Anantnag

In his judgement, the principal district and sessions judge, Anantnag (also the special judge under the POCSO Act) sentenced the man to imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life after convicting him for raping his minor daughter.

Oct 24, 2025

PM Modi hurls 'lathbandhan' jibe at Oppn, urges youths to vote for Viksit Bihar

PM Modi mocked the cracks and infighting in the Mahagathbandhan over seat-sharing and hurled a 'Mahalathbadhan' jibe, suggesting that the allies were engaged in a bitter face-off over seat-sharing and were driven by self-interest rather than public issues.

Oct 24, 2025

All is not well in UN, decisions don't address global priorities, says EAM Jaishankar

While launching a postage stamp to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the United Nations in New Delhi on Friday, EAM Jaishankar recalled the sacrifices of Indian UN peacekeepers and spoke about the recently hosted Chiefs of Army Staff conclave in the national capital, which witnessed participation from 30 troop-contributing countries.

Oct 24, 2025

Pakistan's hypocrisy exposed: While crushing radical Islamists at home, ISI breeds them in Bangladesh

The Gaza Solidarity March that was being taken out by the members of the TLP turned extremely violent. The clashes with the security forces especially in Muridke turned violent and resulted in the deaths of many.

Oct 24, 2025

Indus Water Treaty fallout: Afghanistan's dam moves add fuel to Pakistan's fears

At Arandu, it enters Afghanistan, where it is called the Kunar River. It later merges with the Kabul River in Nangahar Province of Afghanistan. The river system is fed by melting glaciers and snow of the Hindu Kush mountains.

Oct 24, 2025

Normalcy returns to Ladakh month after unprecedented violence; stalled dialogue resumes

A month after the September 24 violence that claimed four lives and left 90 injured, Ladakh has returned to normalcy with the Union Government announcing a judicial probe and resuming dialogue with regional groups.

Oct 24, 2025

11 dead, nine missing as Hyderabad-Bengaluru bus catches fire in Andhra

A major tragedy occurred early this morning on the Bengaluru–Hyderabad National Highway (NH-44) in Kurnool district. A Volvo bus belonging to Kaleshwaram Travels caught fire and was completely gutted, turning into ashes within minutes. The bus was traveling from Bengaluru to Hyderabad with over 40 passengers on board.

Oct 24, 2025

Padma Shri awardee and advertising legend Piyush Pandey passes away; PM Modi, Smriti Irani express grief

Pandey, the Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer Worldwide of Ogilvy, was widely regarded as the architect of modern Indian advertising. According to the advertising agency, he was "battling an infection that took a serious turn."

Oct 24, 2025

Bus blaze: Telangana opens helpline to assist families of passengers

He spoke to officials of Andhra Pradesh and directed Telangana State officials to coordinate and extend all necessary assistance. He also discussed the incident with the State Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police (DGP), instructing them to take immediate action.

Oct 24, 2025