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Telangana Government Advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir has criticised AIMIM’s electoral strategy in Bihar, alleging it divides Muslim votes and indirectly benefits the BJP. While campaigning for Congress in Kadwa, he questioned AIMIM’s reluctance to contest in Telangana against BJP strongholds.

IIT Kharagpur's ‘Campus Mothers’, though much-needed, risks perpetuating gender bias in care work and emotional labour

A devastating road accident in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur district claimed 18 lives and injured six others when a tempo traveller carrying pilgrims from the Kolayat fair collided with a stationary trailer near Matoda in Phalodi. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma expressed deep condolences while directing officials to ensure medical aid.

The pattern of stampede incidents is disturbingly familiar. So are the responses that follow. And, no lessons are learnt from past mistakes. It’s business as usual till the next tragedy strikes

YSRCP leader and former Andhra minister Jogi Ramesh was arrested by the SIT in connection with the spurious liquor case. His arrest followed allegations by the prime accused and came a day after he sought a CBI probe into the case

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being “scared” of former US President Donald Trump and “remote-controlled” by industrialists Ambani and Adani. He also claimed Modi halted Operation Sindoor after Trump’s call and favours corporates over citizen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dig at the Mahagathbandhan, alleging that the RJD coerced Congress into naming Tejashwi Yadav as the alliance’s Chief Ministerial candidate. He accused the opposition bloc of deceit and internal strife ahead of the Bihar election

JDU candidate and former Mokama MLA Anant Singh was arrested in connection with the murder of Dularchand Yadav, a Jan Suraj supporter. The high-profile arrest, days ahead of polling, has heightened political tensions in Bihar’s Mokama constituency

Nine devotees, including eight women and a boy, were killed in a stampede at a private Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Srikakulam district. The temple’s 94-year-old founder claimed he didn’t expect the massive crowd and hadn’t informed police

The Ministry of Home Affairs’ latest review shows Naxal-affected districts have reduced from 46 to 38, with only 11 now classified as Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) affected. Officials attribute the decline to coordinated security operations and developmental focus in key States

ISRO is set to launch its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, weighing 4,410 kg, onboard the LVM3-M5 rocket from Sriharikota on Sunday. The mission aims to provide multi-band communication services across India and nearby oceanic regions

After multiple rounds of layoffs, Microsoft plans to grow its workforce again with a focus on artificial intelligence. CEO Satya Nadella said the company will pursue “targeted scaling,” using AI to enhance productivity and empower smaller team

Rashtrapati Nilayam in Secunderabad organised the second edition of ‘Pedal for Planet’ to promote environmental awareness and fitness. The event saw 1,200 participants, including Army and police personnel, cycle 20 km, encouraging sustainable and healthy living

A couple died and two others were injured when a speeding ambulance allegedly lost control and rammed into several two-wheelers near the Shantinagar bus stand in Bengaluru. The driver, who fled the spot, was later traced and detained by police

In a first for South Eastern Railway, the Chakradharpur divisional railway hospital in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district enrolled four newborns for Aadhaar and issued their birth certificates on the same day, streamlining identity documentation through coordination between multiple government departments

A global study published in *Science* reveals that agricultural drones are transforming farming worldwide, spreading rapidly from East Asia to the US. Used for spraying, seeding, and monitoring, drones boost efficiency and safety but risk displacing workers and causing environmental concerns

The Supreme Court will hear the stray dogs case on November 3, requiring chief secretaries of all states and Union Territories—except West Bengal and Telangana—to appear in person for failing to file compliance affidavits on implementing Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules

Himachal Pradesh’s snow leopard population has risen to 83 from 51 in 2021, according to a new survey by the Wildlife Wing and NCF. The highest densities were found in Spiti and Pin valleys, with rare species also documented.

Renowned nephrologist Dr. H. Sudarshan Ballal warned that chronic kidney disease is rising rapidly in India due to diabetes, hypertension, and environmental factors. He urged preventive healthcare, affordability reforms, and AI-driven innovations to avert a potential nationwide kidney disease epidemic

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ISRO will launch its 4,410 kg communication satellite CMS-03, the heaviest to be lifted from Indian soil, onboard the LVM3-M5 rocket from Sriharikota on Sunday. The ‘Bahubali’ launcher will place the satellite in geosynchronous transfer orbit to enhance communication services.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address rallies in Ara and Nawada and lead a mega roadshow in Patna on Sunday ahead of Bihar Assembly elections. Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi will also campaign in the state for their respective alliances.

Delhi’s air quality plunged to ‘severe’ levels on Sunday, with AQI breaching 400 in several areas and a thick layer of smog reducing visibility. Calm winds and high humidity worsened pollution, while experts warned of further deterioration ahead.

Maisram Stars FC secured a dominant 15-0 victory over BHEL in the TFA B-Division Shivkumar Lal Football League at Gymkhana Ground. In another match, Shastri FC defeated Feelkhana FC 4-2 with Austin, Aryan Roy, and Aditya scoring for the winners