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Jaipur bus fire: Death toll rises to 3; CM Bhajanlal Sharma extends condolence

Jaipur bus fire: Death toll rises to 3; CM Bhajanlal Sharma extends condolence

"The news of the loss of lives in the bus accident at Manoharpur, Jaipur, is deeply saddening. The concerned authorities have been directed to ensure that the injured receive proper and timely medical treatment. We pray to God to grant peace to the departed souls and strength to their families in this difficult time, and wish a swift and complete recovery to those who are injured," he said on his X handle. Oct 28, 2025
Thousands of US flights delayed as government shutdown strains airports

Thousands of US flights delayed as government shutdown strains airports

On Sunday alone, over 8,700 flights were delayed, according to FlightAware, as staffing shortfalls continue to mount. About 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 Transportation Security Administration officers are working without pay, resulting in widespread operational strain. Oct 28, 2025
Mustafabad to be renamed Kabirdham: CM Yogi

Mustafabad to be renamed Kabirdham: CM Yogi

"Whether it's Kashi, Ayodhya, Kushinagar, Naimisharanya, Shuktirth, Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, Gokul, Baldev, or Govardhan, funds have been provided there for development work. But earlier, this money used to go elsewhere, for building boundaries around 'kabristans'. When I came here, I inquired about this village. I was told its name is Mustafabad. I asked how many Muslims live here, and they said not even one. Yet, the name remained Mustafabad. I said this name should be changed to Kabirdham," the Chief Minister said. Oct 27, 2025
Major bureaucratic reshuffle in Bengal ahead of SIR, 17 IAS officers transferred

Major bureaucratic reshuffle in Bengal ahead of SIR, 17 IAS officers transferred

The 17 bureaucrats whose transfers have been announced include 10 District Magistrates. The districts that will have new DMs, who will also act as District Election Officers, are North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Cooch Behar, Murshidabad, Purulia, Darjeeling, Malda, Birbhum, Jhargram, and East Midnapore. Oct 27, 2025
Govt never 'pressurised' us to invest in any particular company: Ex top LIC officials

Govt never 'pressurised' us to invest in any particular company: Ex top LIC officials

"I had peaceful sleep every single day, knowing that we are free from any government pressure to decide on where to invest. We always followed due diligence before investing, and those stringent and rigorous processes are still in place," said the former top LIC official, affirming that the government never interferes in any investment decision of LIC. Oct 27, 2025
Congress infighting: Parameshwara backs Minister Muniyappa for K'taka CM post

Congress infighting: Parameshwara backs Minister Muniyappa for K'taka CM post

When asked about the possibility of a cabinet reshuffle, Parameshwara said, "I don't know anything about it, as we cannot make statements on decisions that rest with the high command. Let us wait for their decision. Making statements to the media will only create confusion. Has anyone from the high command said anything? We have absolutely no information from them." Oct 27, 2025
LIC rebuts Washington Post report as 'false, baseless, far from truth'

Explained: How Washington Post's article on LIC-Adani link churns out misleading, false narratives

Former LIC Chairman Siddhartha Mohanty has also denounced the report, stating: "A misleading narrative has been created by The Washington Post against LIC's investments in the Adani Group, alleging government interference. I categorically affirm that the Government never interferes, directly or indirectly, in any investment decision of LIC. I call upon The Washington Post to withdraw the unverified content from all platforms and refrain from publishing such baseless allegations." Oct 27, 2025
Behind Pakistan's civilian facade, Asim Munir's deep-state consolidation of power

Behind Pakistan's civilian facade, Asim Munir's deep-state consolidation of power

When General Pervez Musharraf ousted Nawaz Sharif and installed himself as the President of Pakistan, there was immense pressure on him to restore democracy. Asmi Munir appears to have learnt from that and has instead decided to control the country entirely by himself, while also having a puppet Prime Minister and President in place. Oct 27, 2025
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