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K'taka horror: Son ties up mother, slits her throat for refusing to give money for liquor

According to police, the accused tied his mother's hands and legs, gagged her with a cloth, and then slit her throat. The victim's husband had passed away a few years ago, and her daughter was married and living elsewhere. The victim and the accused son were staying together in a rented house.

Oct 17, 2025

Trump to ask Republicans to hold off on legislating crippling tariff on Russian oil buyers

Trump said on Thursday after his conversation with Putin, "It may not be perfect timing" for the legislation with a 500 per cent punitive tariff that Senate Republican Party leader John Thune was planning to move.

Oct 17, 2025

Sri Lankan PM visits NITI Aayog to witness India's transformative initiatives

The visit underscored the shared vision of India and Sri Lanka to deepen strategic partnerships, promote sustainable development, and leverage innovation and skills to address regional challenges and opportunities.

Oct 17, 2025

Omar Abdullah revives age-old Darbar Move tradition after four years

In a major policy reversal, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced the revival of the historic "Darbar Move" — the biannual transfer of the J&K government between Jammu and Srinagar — after a four-year hiatus.

Oct 16, 2025

K'taka govt 'extorting' money from people in Khata conversion scheme, says Kumaraswamy

"When they said Diwali gift, people thought the government would give them a big benefit. Looking at the huge advertisements, even I thought so. But in reality, it has turned out to be a great scam in the name of Diwali," Kumaraswamy said.

Oct 16, 2025

21st century is going to be India's century: PM Modi

The Prime Minister, who laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth around Rs. 13,430 crore, said these projects would strengthen connectivity in Andhra Pradesh, boost industry and facilitate ease of living.

Oct 16, 2025

Looking at Rs 3 lakh crore annual target for India-made military hardware by 2029: Rajnath Singh

When the government commenced work to make India self-reliant in defence, it seemed difficult in the beginning; however, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, no stone was left unturned to expand the domestic defence manufacturing, and the efforts began to yield positive results due to this resolve, he said.

Oct 16, 2025

UN reflects realities of 1945, not 2025: Jaishankar calls for urgent reforms

Speaking at the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries Chiefs' Conclave (UNTCC 2025) in New Delhi, Jaishankar said that India's approach to peacekeeping is rooted in its civilisational ethos and guided by the principle of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' -- the belief that 'the world is one family'.

Oct 16, 2025

As Omar Abdullah Completes One Year in Office, Mehbooba Mufti Alleges Betrayal of Public Trust

PDP chief calls Omar-led administration a "total failure in one year," says National Conference has abandoned promises on Article 370 and political prisoners.

Oct 16, 2025

RSS ban row: K'taka govt reissues old circular, forbids using school premises for private purposes

"In this background, school premises and grounds should not be used for activities unrelated to academics or educational objectives. It is directed that no permission should be issued for such purposes," the circular said. It further instructed that proposals seeking permission for such use should not be forwarded to the Commissioner's office.

Oct 16, 2025

Over 7 crore people receiving free ration in Bengal every month: CM Mamata on World Food Day

"Of these, every month, 7,50,00,000 people in the state are receiving free rations at their doorsteps through the 'Duare Ration' initiative. The remaining beneficiaries are collecting food grains from the ration shops of their choice," the Chief Minister claimed.

Oct 16, 2025

US interested in deepening energy cooperation with India, discussions on: Centre

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement that, where the US is concerned, "we have for many years sought to expand our energy procurement". "This has steadily progressed in the last decade. The current Administration has shown interest in deepening energy cooperation with India. Discussions are ongoing," the MEA added.

Oct 16, 2025

Air pollution dips to 'very poor' in Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in many localities has breached the 300 mark, placing them in the "very poor" category. The AQI between 301 and 400 is considered very poor.

Oct 16, 2025

Ban K'taka govt officials from participating in RSS activities: Priyank Kharge to Siddaramaiah

Priyank Kharge, son of AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, released the letter on Thursday. Earlier, he had written another letter to the Chief Minister demanding a ban on RSS activities in public places and government-owned properties, which had stirred a huge controversy.

Oct 16, 2025

Bihar polls: JD(U) releases second list of 44 candidates, including four Muslims

Political observers note that this inclusion indicates Nitish Kumar's effort to retain minority support and balance the NDA's overall social outreach, especially after the BJP's candidate lists excluded Muslim names altogether.

Oct 16, 2025