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Piyush Goyal, Singapore PM meet to further boost comprehensive strategic partnership

"Discussions reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthen our comprehensive strategic partnership, building on the strong momentum and vast potential for future growth," said Commerce Minister in a post on X social media platform.

Oct 3, 2025

'My daughter was asked for nudes': Akshay Kumar reveals daughter's disturbing experience at 13

Akshay Kumar recently opened up about a nerve-chilling experience that hit close to home. Speaking candidly, he shared an incident involving his daughter and an online video game, highlighting the growing threat of cybercrime among children.

Oct 3, 2025

Ganja worth Rs 5 crore seized in Jaipur, two arrested

According to ADG (Crime) Dinesh M.N., the AGTF received intelligence about a large consignment of ganja being transported to Rajasthan for delivery to two notorious drug lords from the Shekhawati region, Raju Pachalangi and Gokul.

Oct 3, 2025

Women healthier, families stronger, economies growing under K'taka's 5 guarantees: Jairam Ramesh

Jairam Ramesh issued a media statement in this regard, talking about the impact of the "successful" implementation of guarantees. "The verdict is unambiguous: Women are healthier, more mobile, and empowered in the family and in society. Families are making long-term investments in their health and education. Local economies are stronger, with demand boosted at the grassroots."

Oct 3, 2025

Bill Gates lauds India's rise as 'global leader in innovation'

Addressing the event organised by the Indian Consulate General in Seattle in partnership with the Gates Foundation, Gates expressed hope to continue partnering with India on its journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047.

Oct 3, 2025

Sonam Wangchuk's wife moves SC challenging the activist's detention

"I have sought relief from the Supreme Court of India through a Habeas Corpus petition against Sonam Wangchuk's detention. It is one week today. Still I have no information about Wangchuk's health, the condition he is in nor the grounds of detention," Angmo said in a post on a social media platform.

Oct 3, 2025

Mallikarjun Kharge discharged from Bengaluru hospital after pacemaker implantation

The statement released on Thursday stated, "Honourable Congress President Shri Mallikarjun Kharge ji has been discharged from the hospital this evening. He is doing well and would like to thank each one of you for your good wishes."

Oct 3, 2025

Won't allow India to be humiliated: Putin praises 'friend' PM Modi amid US tariffs

"There is no political aspect here... If India refuses our energy supplies, it will suffer certain losses. Estimates vary; some say it could be around $9-10 billion. But if it doesn't refuse, sanctions will be imposed, and the loss will be the same. So why refuse if it also carries domestic political costs?" he said.

Oct 3, 2025

PoJK voices silenced amid escalating protests and state crackdown

Despite repeated calls for reforms — from fair electricity tariffs to free healthcare and education — the government's response has largely been to muzzle dissent.

Oct 3, 2025

Leh police registers FIR over deepfake video of Ladakh DGP; search for culprits underway

Leh Police on Thursday registered an FIR after a deepfake video of Ladakh DGP SD Singh Jamwal went viral on social media, falsely suggesting that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on the defence minister's instructions.

Oct 2, 2025

Crackdown on encroachments in Sambhal; marriage hall demolished, mosque given time

Sambhal's Superintendent of Police Krishna Kumar Bishnoi said adequate time had already been given to the encroachers. "They were served notices and given 30 days to remove illegal encroachments. Since they failed to act, the administration was compelled to take action," the SP said.

Oct 2, 2025

Ladakh groups reject magisterial probe, LBA puts four pre-conditions for resuming dialogue

The agitating groups in Ladakh have rejected the magisterial inquiry announced by the Union Territory administration into the September 24 violence in Leh that claimed four lives. The Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) has also set four conditions for resuming dialogue with the Union Government.

Oct 2, 2025

Lalu Prasad Yadav is Bihar's 'Ravan': Giriraj Singh

Drawing comparisons between the Lalu and Nitish regimes, the Union Minister said, "Lalu once opened shepherd schools, while today Nitish Kumar is opening medical and engineering colleges in every district. Today, our government is wiping the tears of the poor."

Oct 2, 2025

Jammu & Kashmir to clock nearly 10 pc growth, economy on path to touch Rs 2.65 lakh crore

A stronger sense of peace and governance has helped fuel this growth. Welfare schemes like Ayushman Bharat, universal access to clean drinking water, and the construction of more than 1.7 lakh houses under PM Awas Yojana have improved people's lives.

Oct 2, 2025

Manchester synagogue attack on Yom Kippur leaves two dead

The Greater Manchester Police were alerted to the incident early in the morning, with reports indicating that a car was driven towards a crowd outside the synagogue. This was followed by a series of stabbings, creating chaos and fear among those present. Firearms officers were deployed to the scene, and in the ensuing confrontation, a man believed to be the offender was shot dead by the police.

Oct 2, 2025