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According to police officials, the person who sent the message claimed he is brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi

A video of the incident circulated widely on social media this morning, capturing the intense devotion of attendees sipping the water, unaware of its true source. The spectacle sparked mixed reactions, with some praising the devotees' faith, while others voiced concern over the health risks of consuming what they believed to be holy water.

As of May 19, 2023, when the withdrawal of Rs 2000 banknotes was announced, their total value in circulation was Rs 3.56 lakh crore, with less than 2% of these notes still circulating.

On Thursday, the precious metal with 99.9% purity remained steady at its all-time high of Rs 82,400 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, silver faced selling pressure, falling below the Rs 95,000 mark with a decline of Rs 4,600, bringing its price down to Rs 94,900 per kg, down from Rs 99,500 per kg at the previous close.

Forex traders said the Indian rupee touched new all-time lows weighed down by negative domestic markets which fell nearly 1.18 per cent.

The government has amended its notification under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act (EPA), 1986, mandating that only cotton thread—free from sharp, metallic, or glass components, adhesives, or any strengthening materials—be used for kite flying.

Meanwhile, the death toll in the Almora bus accident has climbed to 36 from the 23 announced initially.

A bench of Justices P S Narasimhan and Sandeep Mehta relaxed the condition imposed by the top court on Kappan at the time of his bail in September, 2022.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the next of those killed in the accident and a financial assistance of Rs one lakh for the injured

The 43-seater bus plunged into a 200-metre gorge in Almora's Marchula area just 35 km before its destination Ramnagar

Directs the Maharashtra Chief Secretary to hand over Rashmi Shukla's charge to the next senior-most IPS officer in the cadre

Says every Canadian has the right to practice their faith freely and safely

Casualties may go up as there were around 40 passengers in the bus when it fell into a 200-metre deep gorge, say police officials

Areas including Anand Vihar (433), Ashok Vihar (410), Rohini (411), and Vivek Vihar (426) registered AQI levels above 400

Incident prompts widespread condemnation from various political leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who also spoken out against the attack

Segility India, a healthcare sector company, will launch its public issue for retail investors next week, with bidding open from November 5 to 7. The company aims to raise Rs 2,106.60 crore through this IPO, with a price band set at Rs 28 to Rs 30. The entire offering will be an Offer for Sale (OFS).

During his visit to Australia, EAM Jaishankar will inaugurate India's fourth consulate and participate in the 15th Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue (FMFD). After landing, he posted on X: "Namaste Australia! Arrived in Brisbane today. Looking forward to productive engagements in the coming days to advance the India-Australia friendship."

Officials reported that unidentified terrorists targeted a CRPF mobile bunker vehicle with a grenade near the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) crossing in Srinagar. The grenade missed its intended target, exploding on the road and injuring over a dozen civilians. The injured were promptly taken to the hospital, and the area has been cordoned off for searches. Senior police and CRPF officers are on-site.

In its first meeting of district office bearers and the executive committee here, the party deliberated on 'strengthening' its organisational structure, discussed reaching out to the people and passed 26 resolutions

According to insiders, the meeting, which is underway at the party headquarters, is focusing on finalising the roadmap for Vijay’s upcoming statewide tour, set to begin in December.

Shah emphasised the BJP's commitment to Jharkhand's development and targeted the current state government for alleged failures in safeguarding tribal communities and upholding progress

The case was filed in connection with his arrival in an ambulance at the Thrissur Pooram grounds on April 20, 2024. The complaint in matter was given by a Communist leader.

Says a Displacement Commission would be formed to ensure rehabilitation of people displaced by industries and mines in the State

According to police officials, the woman, identified as Fatima Khan, who has done BSc in Information Technology, is mentally unstable