Restoration is underway after eight coaches of the Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Express derailed in Assam’s Dimahasao district. No injuries were reported, and several trains have been cancelled or suspended. Relief efforts are ongoing.
Nominations for 43 Jharkhand assembly constituencies, set for phase 1 elections on November 13, begin today. Candidates can submit nomination papers until October 25.
CBI filed a case against IPS officer Bhagyashree Navtake for forgery and conspiracy in the Rs 1,200 crore Bhaichand Hirachand Raisoni Credit Society scam investigation.
Key sectors, including IT, banking, and energy, contributed to the market’s upward trend. Major stocks like Infosys, Reliance Industries, and HDFC Bank were among the top gainers.
At a public meeting in Islampur, Sharad Pawar hinted at Jayant Patil as the NCP's (SP) chief ministerial candidate for Maharashtra’s upcoming elections. Watch the highlights of Pawar’s praise for Patil’s leadership and potential to lead the state.
The conclave started after the swearing-in ceremony of Nayab Singh Saini as the Haryana chief minister for the second consecutive term. There are 13 chief ministers and 16 deputy CMs belonging to the BJP.
Nasir Aslam Wani was appointed as an advisor to J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah after he took oath as Chief Minister of the Union Territory. Abdullah formed the government after a landslide victory in the recent Assembly elections backed by the NC-Congress alliance and the I.N.D.I.A bloc.
A shooter from the Lawrence Bishnoi-Hashim Baba gang, involved in the murder of gym owner Nadir Shah, was arrested after an encounter on the Mathura highway. The suspect, Yogesh, was apprehended in a joint operation by Delhi Police Special Cell and Mathura Police.
PM Modi launches BJP’s Sakriya Sadasyata Abhiyan, a grassroots membership drive aimed at expanding the party base. Workers must register 50 members to gain active status and election eligibility.
The BSF foiled an infiltration attempt at the India-Bangladesh border in Murshidabad, arresting four Bangladeshi nationals with fake Aadhaar cards. An Indian tout was also apprehended for facilitating the illegal entry.
The Union Cabinet has approved a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and pensioners, raising it from 42% to 45%, effective from July 1, 2024, just in time for Diwali.
Ajit Pawar of the NCP faction accused the MVA of spreading fake news about the Mahayuti Alliance. He highlighted successful government initiatives like the Ladli Bahna Yojana, which have significantly benefited women, and refuted Opposition claims about funding issues.
Hyundai Motor India IPO Day 2 sees a 22% subscription, with retail investors showing strong interest. The price band is set between Rs 1865 and Rs 1960, and the grey market premium stands at Rs 65.
A fire erupted on the 10th floor of Riya Palace in Andheri West, Mumbai. Firefighters are battling the blaze with no reported casualties so far. Two individuals were injured and taken to the hospital. Investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
The Sensex dropped 240 points while the Nifty slipped below 25,000 in early trade, driven by global economic uncertainties and weakness in banking, IT, and energy sectors.
A handwritten letter from Ratan Tata to former PM PV Narasimha Rao has gone viral, praising Rao’s pivotal role in India’s economic liberalisation in 1996. Shared by Harsh Goenka, the letter highlighted Tata’s gratitude for Rao’s “courageous and far-sighted” reforms that integrated India.
The IMD has issued an extremely heavy rain alert for Tamil Nadu, impacting flights and trains in Chennai and nearby districts. The Tamil Nadu government has declared a public holiday and deployed disaster management teams to handle the situation.
India’s retail inflation surged to 5.49% in September 2024, driven by food prices, casting doubt on the RBI’s December rate cut plans.
India has signed a deal with the US to acquire 31 Predator drones, enhancing its defense, surveillance, and combat capabilities. The MQ-9B drones will strengthen India’s maritime and border security, marking a major step in India-US defense ties.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre and Election Commission on a plea to classify election freebies as bribery, tagging it with pending cases.
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