Breaking News, October 29 | HIGHLIGHTS

VIDEO | "We have to fight terrorism like we fought diseases... This is also a disease and we have to fight it," says National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. 

#WATCH | Haridwar, Uttarakhand: As people throng the markets ahead of Diwali, Police take stock and monitor the security arrangements.

Rajasthan | Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Celebrates Diwali with Air Force Personnel at Nal Air Force Station, Bikaner.

Aditya Golay, the son of Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, has won the Soreng-Chakung by-election uncontested, solidifying his position in the state's political landscape. His victory comes as no surprise, given the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha's strong influence in the region.

People flock to Delhi's Lajpat Nagar Market on the occasion of 'Dhanteras'.

In Ayodhya, over 1,100 people, including many women, are participating in the Saryu Aarti ahead of tomorrow's Deepotsav at Saryu Ghat.

Preparations are in full swing for the grand celebration of 'Deepotsav' in Ayodhya, where 25 lakh diyas will be lit along the ghats of the Sarayu River tomorrow. This spectacular event aims to create a mesmerising sight as the flickering lights reflect on the water, symbolizing hope and devotion.

According to a report by the Associated Press, a Palestinian official has confirmed that the death toll from an Israeli airstrike on northern Gaza has increased to 60. The strike is part of ongoing hostilities in the region, with both sides experiencing escalating tensions and casualties. The situation has drawn international concern as the conflict continues to impact civilian lives in Gaza.

In a recent Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting on the Waqf Bill, opposition MPs raised objections over the Delhi Waqf Board’s presentation. The opposition argued that the board’s presentation lacked the necessary approval from the Delhi government, claiming this procedural lapse rendered it “illegal.” According to opposition members, the presentation’s inclusion without prior clearance bypassed standard legislative protocols, intensifying disagreements and sparking heated exchanges during the session.

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice on a petition filed by BJP MLAs from Delhi, requesting that the Delhi government forward 12 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports to the Lieutenant Governor for presentation before the Delhi Legislative Assembly. The court has asked all respondents to file their responses on the matter and set the next hearing date for December 9. The petition highlights the MLAs’ concerns over transparency and procedural adherence in presenting audit findings to the assembly.

A BMW Z4 belonging to businessman Ruhan Feroz Khan was reportedly stolen from a parking lot at Bastion on the 48th floor of Kohinoor Square in Dadar West. Ruhan had entrusted the car to the waiter, but when he locked it he found it missing. At about 2 am, CCTV footage confirmed the robbery.

In a tragic incident, 154 people got injured during fireworks at a temple festival near Neeleshwaram in Kerala's Kasargod district late Monday night. Eight of the injured were in serious condition, the police said. 

The second terrorist has been killed in the ongoing encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor, said the sources on Tuesday.