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Diwali gives powerful lesson to world of everyone caring for each other: Antony Blinken

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that Diwali gives a "powerful lesson" to the world about everyone's obligation to care for each other.

Nov 2, 2024

Mumbai Shiv Sena (UBT) MP calls Shiv Sena woman candidate 'maal', sparks row

Sparks flew off after a Shiv Sena (UBT) MP referred to a Shiv Sena woman candidate for the Assembly elections from a south Mumbai seat as "maal" (goods), but later backtracked saying that she had misunderstood him, here on Friday.

Nov 1, 2024

BJP, Shiv Sena-UBT engage in war of words over MNS event

The BJP and Shiv Sena-UBT on Friday engaged in a war of words on social media over the celebration of Deepotsav at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).

Nov 1, 2024

Speeding Porsche crashes into KBR Park fence in Hyderabad

A speeding Porsche car crashed into the fence of KBR National Park in Banjara Hills here on Friday morning.

Nov 1, 2024

PM Modi extends wishes as Kerala marks 68 yrs of statehood

As Kerala celebrates its 68th formation day on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the state on the occasion.

Nov 1, 2024

Karnataka Celebrates 69th Kannada Rajyotsava Amidst Grandeur

Karnataka celebrated its 69th Kannada Rajyotsava, marking the formation of the state in 1956. The Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hoisted the flag at a public function, reflecting local culture and heritage.

Nov 1, 2024

Bibek Debroy passes away aged 69, condolences pour in

The top economist was also a member of NITI Aayog from its inception in January 2015 till June 2019.

Nov 1, 2024

President Murmu, PM Modi extend warm wishes on State Foundation Day to multiple states, UTs

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Friday extended their heartfelt greetings to the people of several States and Union Territories, including Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu on State Foundation Day.

Nov 1, 2024

Kannada Rajyotsava: PM, HM, CM extended their greetings to the people of the Karnataka

Kannada Rajyotsava was celebrated with great fervour across the state of Karnataka on Friday as the state government organised major events to mark the day.

Nov 1, 2024

PM Modi expresses shock and grief over sudden demise of J&K leader Devender Singh Rana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed shock and grief over the demise of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and MLA of Nagrota constituency in Jammu and Kashmir, Devender Singh Rana.

Nov 1, 2024

'Leave decision to us': Kamala Harris tells Trump on abortion choice

Democratic presidential candidate and US Vice President Kamala Harris took aim at Republican candidate Donald Trump's positions on abortion and women's rights during a rally in Nevada.

Nov 1, 2024

Trump extends Diwali greetings; vows to strengthen ties with India

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has said that the United States' "great partnership" with India and "my good friend Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi" will be strengthened under his administration.

Nov 1, 2024

BPL Group Chairman T.P.G. Nambiar passes away, top leaders express condolences

Consumer electronics and medical device major BPL Group's founder and Chairman T.P.G. Nambiar passed away in Bengaluru early on Thursday. He was 94.

Oct 31, 2024

No question of stopping any guarantee schemes including free travel scheme for women in K'taka: Dy CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said on Thursday there was no question of stopping any guarantee schemes, including the 'Shakti' free travel scheme for women in the state, and claimed that his statement was misinterpreted and distorted.

Oct 31, 2024

Karnataka Waqf row: Stone pelting reported from Haveri district, 15 detained

The Waqf row took a violent turn in Karnataka with stone pelting on residences of Muslim leaders by those fearing taking over of their property by the Waqf Board reported from the state's Haveri district, leaving five people injured, officials said on Thursday.

Oct 31, 2024