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Maithili Thakur thanks American singer Marry Millben for her wishes ahead of Bihar elections
Maithili Thakur, noted folk singer and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nominee from Alinagar assembly constituency in Bihar's Darbhanga district, on Monday thanked American singer Mary Jorie Millben for extending her wishes ahead of the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.
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October 28, 2025
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Security forces foil drone-based heroin smuggling attempt along India-Pakistan border
Security forces on Monday foiled a major narcotics smuggling attempt from across the International Border here, recovering two bags dropped by a Pakistani drone containing over 5 kg of heroin worth more than Rs 25 crore in the international market, officials said.
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October 28, 2025
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CJI Gavai recommends Justice Surya Kant as next Chief Justice of India
Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has recommended Justice Surya Kant, the second senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor.
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October 28, 2025
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Cyclone Montha: Andhra and Odisha brace for heavy rain and strong winds
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said that Cyclone 'Montha' is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by the morning of October 28.
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October 28, 2025
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Reel inspiration: Chain snatcher arrested in Dehradun, cites Instagram videos as motive
In a case highlighting the concerning influence of social media on crime, the Dehradun Police have arrested a youth in connection with a chain-snatching incident that occurred in the Patel Nagar area on October 19.
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October 27, 2025
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Amit Shah raises poll pitch, says every infiltrator to be detected & deported
With less than two weeks left for the Bihar polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday went full throttle against INDIA bloc for opposing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the poll-bound state and said that every infiltrator would be detected, deleted and deported to their countries.
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October 27, 2025
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No need to fear any leader or party anymore, Prashant Kishor tells voters
Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor on Saturday said that the people of Bihar now have a genuine alternative and they should not vote out of fear of any political leader or party.
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October 27, 2025
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India waits for clear US signals on how Russian oil curbs will play out
As trade pact negotiations gain traction, India is pressing for a fair deal and clearer signals from Washington on sanctions related to Russian oil.
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October 27, 2025
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Op Sindoor filled everyone with Pride; Lamps of Happiness Lit in Maoist-Affected areas: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared messages from people in response to his recent letter addressed to the nation during this festive season, emphasising the country's accomplishments. PM Modi mentioned that he had written a letter just after Diwali, wishing the countrymen and highlighting the nation's achievements and shared that he received very positive responses.
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October 27, 2025
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RJD leader Pratima Kushwaha joins BJP ahead of Bihar polls
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October 26, 2025
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'Nayi raftar': Endorsement echo in Modi's praise for Nitish leadership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday signalled what many see as a de facto endorsement of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as the NDA's chief ministerial face, asserting that the ruling alliance, under Nitish’s leadership, is poised to achieve a record-breaking victory in the upcoming assembly elections.
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October 26, 2025
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Bay of Bengal depression set to intensify into severe cyclonic storm, Andhra coast on alert
The depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to strengthen into a deep depression and subsequently a cyclonic storm before making landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam near Kakinada as a severe cyclonic storm, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a bulletin on Saturday.
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October 26, 2025
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Modi kicks off Bihar campaign in Samastipur, targets Congress-RJD
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday began his election campaign in Bihar with a focus on consolidating support among the state’s dominant OBCs (Other Backward Classes) and EBCS (Extremely Backward Classes).
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October 26, 2025
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High-level EU trade delegation to visit India next week with focus on FTA
A seven-member high-powered trade delegation of the European Union (EU) will visit India next week to push for finalising the long-awaited bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) between the two sides.
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October 25, 2025
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PM Modi urges youth to play active role in nation-building
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the NDA government has issued over 11 lakh appointment letters through Rozgar Melas, calling them not just government jobs but opportunities for youth to contribute to nation-building.
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October 25, 2025
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Noise, smoke and chaos: Survivors recount fatal Kurnool bus fire that left 20 dead
Death came without warning. Around 3 am, a Bengaluru-bound private bus burst into flames after colliding with a motorcycle, killing 20 people.
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October 25, 2025
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Uttar Pradesh approves five-fold hike in financial powers of PWD officers; first reform in 30 years
For the first time in three decades, Uttar Pradesh government has approved a major overhaul of the Public Works Department (PWD), as CM Yogi Adityanath sanctioned a fivefold increase in the financial powers of PWD officers and a comprehensive revision of the engineers' service structure.
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October 25, 2025
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Government initiates process to appoint new CJl; Justice Surya Kant next in line
The government on Thursday initiated the process to appoint the next chief justice of India as incumbent B R Gavai demits office on November 23, sources said.
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October 24, 2025
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Uttarakhand to ban online sale of medicines following child deaths linked to cough syrups
In the wake of tragic child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrups across the country, the Uttarakhand governmentis preparing to impose a ban on the online sale of medicines, expected to be enforced by the end of this month.
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October 24, 2025
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Punjab government mulls legal route to dismiss DIG Bhullar
The AAP government in Punjab is currently mulling over legal options to recommend the dismissal of Deputy Inspector General of Police Harcharan Singh Bhullar who was arrested last week by the CBI in a disproportionate assets case. Rs 7.50 crore cash, jewelry, and papers of more than 50 properties were recovered from his possession. Sources said that the state government is likely to send a formal recommendation to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) seeking the dismissal of Bhullar.
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October 24, 2025
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EAM Jaishankar to represent PM Modi at East Asia Summit, announces MEA
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 20th East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 27, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday.
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October 24, 2025
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Row erupts over President's chopper getting stuck at newly laid helipad
An incident involving President Droupadi Murmu's helicopter during her visit to Sabarimala on Wednesday morning has triggered a political and administrative row, after visuals showed the helicopter being manually moved by security and fire personnel at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium Ground in Pramadom.
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October 24, 2025
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'Political Islam' undermined Sanatan, says UP CM Yogi; warns against purchase of halal products
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged people not to buy halal-certified products, saying the state had banned their sale. He alleged that the profits generated from the sale of such products were being used to fund terrorism, forced religious conversions, and what he described as “love jihad.”
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October 23, 2025
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Ex-Punjab DGP denies role in son's death, says SIT probe to reveal truth
(RNS, 22-10-25) Former Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Mohammad Mustafa has dismissed as \"completely false\" all allegations levelled against him and his family, who were booked under murder charges in connection with the death of his son Aqil Akhter.
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October 23, 2025
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Five cities, five strategies for fresh investment in UP
In order to attract more investment to the state, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to open 'Invest UP' satellite investment promotion offices in five major Indian metro cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and New Delhi. The aim is to directly channel capital investment from major industrial centres across the country in Uttar Pradesh and connect investors with the state's policies and opportunities.
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October 23, 2025
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Post-Diwali haze engulfs Delhi and neighbouring states as air quality dips sharply
(RNS, 22-10-25) Delhi continues to struggle with hazardous air pollution, with air quality remaining in the 'very poor' category across several areas on Wednesday morning, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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October 23, 2025
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No bonus, no toll: Thousands get free pass at Fatehbad Toll Plaza as workers protest denial of Diwali bonus
Thousands of vehicles breezed through the Fatehabad toll plaza on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway on Sunday without paying a single rupee as toll workers went on strike to protest the denial of their Diwali bonus.
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October 22, 2025
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Ex-DGP, former minister wife booked for 'murder' following son's death
Haryana Police on Tuesday booked former Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Mohammad Mustafa, his wife and former minister Razia Sultan, along with their daughter and daughter-in-law on charges of murder and criminal conspiracy in connection with the death of their 35-year-old son Aqil Akhter.
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October 22, 2025
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India upheld righteousness, avenged injustice during Op Sindoor: PM Modi in letter to citizens
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday penned a letter to the citizens of India, a day after Deepavali, highlighting the success of Operation Sindoor and reaffirming his government’s commitment to eradicating terrorism and Naxalism.
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October 22, 2025
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Naxalism to become history soon: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the menace of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) is soon going to be history in India due to the tireless efforts of police and security forces.
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