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- Voter ID and Biometrics Proposed to Replace Aadhaar for Welfare Payments, Critics Warn of Exclusion
· Politics
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh announced Aadhaar will be replaced by biometric authentication and voter ID for government welfare payments, sparking…
- Joshua Wong Receives 10‑Year Sentence for Foreign Collusion Under Hong Kong National Security Law
· World
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong receives a 10‑year prison term for foreign collusion, his second national security law conviction.
- Kohli Teases Phillips with John Cena Gesture as He Scores 74 in ODI Victory
· Sports
During the first ODI between India and New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland, Virat Kohli welcomed Glenn Phillips to the crease with a playful John…
- Mathura Police Arrest Two Men After Car Dragged Mother and Daughter on Bonnet for 2 km
· India
Mathura police have arrested two men after a viral video showed a car dragging a woman and her daughter on its bonnet for nearly 2 km. The incident…
- Paris Agreement Turns Ten: Global Emissions Still Far From 1.5°C Target
· Climate & Environment
A decade after Paris, global emissions remain near record highs, temperatures exceed 1.5 °C, and many nations lag behind the agreement’s climate goals.
- Parents of Murdered Resort Worker Removed from Rajghat Protest
· India
Ankita Bhandari’s parents visited Rajghat on Wednesday to offer prayers and speak to the media. After the visit, they joined a dharna with two others…
- Bengaluru Employer Arrested After Killing Worker He Found With Daughter
· India
Police arrested 45‑year‑old Anandraj after he killed 24‑year‑old Kiran, a Kerala worker, in Yelahanka, Bengaluru. Probe into gym trainer B K Nandan’s death.
- Bridget Devaney Turns Cancelled Wedding into Week‑Long Gathering of Strangers in Northern Ireland
· Lifestyle
After canceling her elopement, Bridget Devaney invited strangers to a week‑long women‑only tour of Northern Ireland, turning loss into new friendships.
- Kanye West’s Wyoming Ranch Returns to Original Owners After Six Years
· Business & Finance
After six years, Kanye West’s 6,713‑acre Bighorn Mountain Ranch in Wyoming was repurchased by the Flitner family for $14 million, preserving its historic…
- BJP Blends Digital Outreach With Street Mobilisation in ‘Loktantra Bachao’ Campaign
· Politics
The BJP’s ‘Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao’ (Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy) campaign combines social media attacks and political songs with marches…
- Bombay High Court Upholds 20‑Year Sentence for Jitendra Rana in 2011 Keenan‑Ruben Murder Case
· India
Bombay High Court upheld Jitendra Rana’s 20‑year rigorous imprisonment for the 2011 murder of Keenan Santosh and Ruben Fernandes, while other accused remain…
- Supreme Court Halts Contempt Action Against Punjab Chief Secretary Over DA Arrears
· India
Court stays contempt proceedings against Punjab Chief Secretary KAP Sinha over state’s failure to pay pending DA arrears to employees and pensioners.
- New Zealand Election Heads to Tight Contest as National and Labour Stand Even
· Politics
New Zealand is preparing for a close election on 7 November, with the governing centre‑right National Party and the opposition centre‑left Labour Party…
- Three‑storey Construction Site Collapses in Old Delhi’s Chawri Bazar, Two Dead
· India
A three‑storey building under construction collapsed in Old Delhi’s Chawri Bazar, killing two and injuring a third. Fire and rescue teams responded.
- Jailed Scholar Sharjeel Imam Sparks Debate Over Muslim Representation in India
· India
Sharjeel Imam, a 38‑year‑old Muslim scholar from Bihar, gave a lengthy interview to The Quint from his New Delhi prison cell on September 29. In the…
- Israel’s Opposition Blames Netanyahu for U.S. Congressional Shift
· World
Israeli opposition leaders blame PM Netanyahu for weakening Israel’s U.S. standing after Democrats won control of Congress.
- Supreme Court Clarifies 24‑Hour Arrest Clock Starts at Detention, Not Formal Arrest
· Law & Justice
Supreme Court says 24‑hour period to produce an accused starts from detention, not formal arrest, and prioritises constitutional rights over special laws.
- Delhi Police File FIR Against Meta India Over Child Abuse Content
· India
Delhi Police filed an FIR against Meta India for child sexual abuse material on its platforms, following NHRC directions.
- AIIMS Reports Surge in Potash‑Related Burns and Carbide Gun Injuries During Diwali
· Health
AIIMS Delhi reports 2024–25 surge in potash‑related burns and carbide‑gun eye injuries during Diwali; 200 eye injuries in 2025, 40 carbide‑gun cases.
- UK Faces Critical Mineral Dependence on China, Calls for New Policy and Funding
· World
UK parliamentary inquiry finds heavy reliance on China for critical minerals; calls for centralised policy, finance facility, and 2035 production targets.
- Kerala High Court Orders Prompt Licence Revocation for Drunk Drivers
· India
Kerala High Court directs Transport Commissioner to revoke licences of drunk drivers under section 19, citing rising alcohol‑related accidents.
- Bihar Transfers Khagaria SP Bhanu Pratap Singh After Wife’s Harassment Complaint
· India
The Bihar home department issued an order on Wednesday transferring Khargaria superintendent of police Bhanu Pratap Singh, a 2021‑batch IPS officer, to…
- Elderly Couple Killed in Hathras House Fire, Short Circuit Suspected
· India
A short‑circuit fire in Mohalla Kahran, Hathras, killed 65‑year‑old Sahjad and his 62‑year‑old wife Salma. Firefighters fought the blaze for nearly two hours.
- Tech Shares Surge as Democrats’ Midterm Wins Spark Data‑Center Curbs
· Business & Finance
Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Apple share gains after Democratic landslide add $750B+ to market value, with tech giants planning $740B in data‑center…
- Congress Accuses Government of Turning Democratic Bodies into Anti‑Democratic Tools, Calls for Removal of Election Commissioner
· Politics
Congress general secretary KC Venugopal said the people of India want Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to become Prime Minister and criticised the Union…
- South Korea to Expand Anti‑Piracy Operations Near Oman Port
· World
South Korea plans to extend Cheonghae anti‑piracy unit to Duqm, Oman, to protect citizens and secure oil routes near Strait of Hormuz.
- CBI Secures Extradition of Delhi Sexual Assault Accused from UAE
· India
The CBI, with Delhi Police and INTERPOL, extradited Sajeer Palli Mooppam from the UAE to India for a sexual assault case. He was arrested after a Red Notice.
- India Plans ₹14,500-Crore Energy Storage Scheme to Bolster Solar and Wind Supply
· India
The Union government has earmarked ₹14,500 crore for a new energy storage scheme that the Cabinet has approved with the Prime Minister’s backing, Union…
- Pentagon CTO Highlights U.S. Drone Shortcomings as Ukraine Innovates on Battlefield
· Technology
Pentagon CTO Emil Michael admits U.S. was unprepared for modern drone warfare, urging expansion after Ukraine built millions of drones.
- Cabinet Approves Extension of Agniveer Tenure and Pathway to Regular Service
· India
Cabinet approves extending Agniveer tenure by two years, offering a route to regular armed forces service after a four‑year initial period.