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Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra has been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital for a health checkup. As soon as the news of the 89-year-old actor's hospitalization broke, fans were filled with concern. His fans are praying for his speedy recovery on social media.
Administration and security agencies were alarmed after receiving a threat to blow up the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Chennai with RDX. The DGP's office received a threatening email claiming that explosives had been planted in the ED's regional office located in Shastri Bhavan. However, after investigation, the threat turned out to be a hoax threat.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against Rati Ram Meena, Assistant Commissioner, Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST), Jaipur, for allegedly acquiring assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.
According to officials, the FIR was lodged on 28 October 2025 following allegations that Meena enriched himself and his family members through illegal means while serving in CGST offices in Jaipur and Ahmedabad between August 2018 and August 2025.
To counteract rising tensions in the Middle East and counter Israel's influence, Iran, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia are now preparing for a new strategic alliance. If this alliance is formed, it could create a major upheaval in regional politics and directly challenge Israel's growing military power.
Iran has initiated efforts to bring Turkey on board for this alliance. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister are in constant contact with senior Turkish leaders. Iran is also attempting to rebuild trust with Saudi Arabia through diplomatic talks and economic partnerships.
In a sharp rebuttal to the DMK, BJP National Mahila Morcha President Vanathi Srinivasan on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rightly exposed the DMK’s “ideology of hatred” towards people from northern states, including Bihar.
Reliance Jio has announced a significant gift for its customers. The company has partnered with Google to offer its prepaid users free access to an expensive AI subscription. Under this offer, Jio users will receive the Google AI Pro plan worth ₹35,100 absolutely free for 18 months.
Recently, Airtel began offering one year of free Perplexity Pro access to its prepaid users. Now, Reliance Jio has joined the fray. The company has partnered with Google to provide Indian users with a better experience of AI technology.
As the winter chill sets in, Delhi-NCR residents are battling a dangerous mix of toxic air and viral infections, with a recent survey revealing that three out of every four households have at least one person unwell. The findings underscore a worsening public health crisis in the region, where pollution and respiratory illnesses have become an annual nightmare.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge reignited the debate on RSS, demanding a nationwide ban citing law and order issues. He accused PM Modi of distorting history and reminded that Sardar Patel himself had once banned RSS in 1948.
Former Indian cricket captain and Congress leader Mohammad Azharuddin has sworn in as a minister in the Telangana cabinet on Friday, marking a notable political development for the ruling party in the state.
The oath-taking ceremony took place at Raj Bhavan, where Governor Jishnu Dev Verma administered the oath of office and secrecy in the presence of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and senior Congress leaders.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday led the national celebration marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first Home Minister, at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat.
The day, observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), was commemorated with a series of events celebrating India’s unity, strength, and cultural diversity.
Due to the fresh heavy snowfall in the higher regions of the Indo-China border areas, including the Nathula Pass area, on Friday, the temperature across Sikkim dipped down sharply to sub-zero levels in many high-altitude areas. As a result traffic movement along some mountain routes has been disrupted throwing normal life out of gear.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for Sikkim with a warning of continued sharp weather conditions over the next 24 hours. Besides since early morning, heavy to very heavy snowfall has been there in and around Nathula, Kupup, and Tsomgo (Changu) Lake areas.
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to permit Chief Secretaries of States and Union Territories (UTs) to appear before it through video conferencing instead of physical appearance. The Top Court rejected the request of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to seeking exemption of physical appearance of Chief Secretaries in the stray dog menace case.
The Apex Court asked the Chief Secretaries to be present in the Court physically to explain their non-compliance with the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, and their failure to curb the stray dog menace.
To mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of the first Union Home Minister Sardar Patel, the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was celebrated with a special ‘Rashtriya Ekta Parade’ held here in Ekta Nagar on Friday.
During the parade a grand display of the Nation’s power and unity was showcased at Ekta Nagar in front of the sky-high statue of Iron Man Sardar Patel.
Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on 41st 'Punya Tithi'. In a post on social media X Rahul Gandhi recalled her as “India’s Indira — fearless, resolute, and steadfast in the face of every power.”
Rahul Gandhi said that courage, compassion, and patriotism of Indira Gandhi has always inspired him in every step he takes today.
In a landmark move set to redefine bilateral defence cooperation, India and the United States have signed a new 10-year Defence Framework Agreement, reinforcing their strategic, security, and technological partnership.
The agreement was inked by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his US counterpart Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting.
With hardly a week to go for the 1st phase voting on 6 November, The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has released its manifesto with 25 key promises including creating 1 crore government jobs and empowering 1 crore women as “Lakhpati Didis."
The menifesto was jointly released for the Bihar Assembly elections in a joint Press Conference at Hotel Maurya in Patna on Friday.
As India observes the death anniversary of Indira Gandhi, the nation pays solemn tribute to one of its most iconic and powerful leaders. Known for her fierce determination, political acumen, and unwavering spirit, Indira Gandhi remains a defining figure in India’s post-independence history.
Mumbai is expected to reach a daytime high of about 32 °C, with persistent cloud cover dominating the sky. At 10:30 a.m., the city already registered 28 °C, , indicating the heat is being accentuated by humidity and overcast conditions. The southeast winds at ~16 km/h and gusts up to 34 km/h add a restless note to the atmosphere.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (born 31 October 1875, Nadiad, Gujarat) was a lawyer-turned-freedom-fighter and statesman who became independent India’s first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister. He is best remembered for orchestrating the peaceful integration of about 560 princely states into the Indian Union after 1947, thereby earning him the nickname “Iron Man of India”.
India’s women’s cricket team scripted history by chasing a record 339 runs against Australia in the semifinal at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. The victory sealed India’s place in the 2025 Women’s World Cup final against South Africa.
In Delhi today, the mercury is expected to climb to around 29 °C during the day, while the night will bring a drop to about 21 °C, the sky hazy under the sun and the warmth lingering into the evening.
On Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute at the Statue of Unity and led the National Unity Day celebrations in Kevadia, Gujarat, reaffirming India’s commitment to Patel’s vision of unity and strength.
Gold prices dropped sharply by ₹1,000 per 10 grams in Delhi’s bullion market amid U.S. Federal Reserve statements and easing U.S.-China trade tensions. Meanwhile, silver witnessed a massive ₹3,300 surge due to rising industrial demand.
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