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Centre plans play on Sardar Patel’s life, NSD to stage it in cities across the country

Centre plans play on Sardar Patel’s life, NSD to stage it in cities across the country

October 21, 2025 05:02 IST

The Ministry of Culture had recently notified a high-level committee, chaired by PM Modi, to oversee the commemorations

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JMM says it won’t contest Bihar polls, blames ‘political conspiracy’ by Congress-RJD for decision

October 20, 2025 22:55 IST

The deadline for the submission of nomination papers in these seats was Monday.

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Rahul Gandhi makes ‘imarti’, ‘besan laddoo’ on Diwali. Shop owner wants to deliver sweets for his marriage

October 21, 2025 05:14 IST

Gandhi posted the video on X and said the true sweetness of Diwali lies not just in the 'thali', but also in relationships and community.

Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan

‘No such thing as a friendly fight’: Chirag Paswan predicts NDA’s clean sweep in Bihar Assembly Elections

October 21, 2025 05:15 IST

Paswan expressed confidence in the NDA’s performance, saying that the coalition is poised to celebrate “another Diwali” on November 14.

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5 stories you must read today, October 20: From Ola CEO booked after employee suicide to Banke Bihari temple’s treasury chamber opened and more

October 20, 2025 19:00 IST

Read about the FIR against Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal over the suicide of an employees, what authorities found inside the treasure chamber of the Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura and more, here.

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For ‘larger goal’ of beating BJP, Congress leaves J-K’s Nagrota Assembly seat to National Conference

October 21, 2025 01:54 IST

NC has fielded its Jammu District Development Council member Shamim Begum as its candidate for the bypoll

The commissioning of IDS on the four sections has paved the way for the next phase of implementation across the remaining 146.4 route kilometres of elephant corridors sections of the NFR.

NFR installs Intrusion Detection System to prevent elephant deaths by trains – Here’s how it works

October 20, 2025 17:29 IST

Elephants on Railway Track: The zone is implementing an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) designed to protect wildlife and maintain operational efficiency

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Underlining India’s military might, need for self-reliance: Takeaways from PM’s Diwali speech on board INS Vikrant

October 20, 2025 18:47 IST

The PM also said the country is on the verge of eradicating Naxalism; his comments come months before March 2026 deadline set by Centre to wipe out Maoist violence

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Few takers for UPS, employees plan Jantar Mantar protest to press for Old Pension Scheme

October 21, 2025 02:37 IST

According to government sources, only about 4.5% (1.11 lakh) of the 23.93 lakh employees under NPS had decided to switch to Unified Pension Scheme as on September 30

The police registered a case under the POCSO Act, and the accused is currently in custody.

Self-styled godman arrested in Cuttack for allegedly sexually assaulting 7-year-old girl

October 20, 2025 15:24 IST

A 50-year-old self-styled godman was arrested in Odisha’s Cuttack district for allegedly sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl in Kendupatna. The accused was taken into custody immediately after the incident.

IR is running 12000 special trains during the festive season

Top 10 railway zones operating maximum festival special trains 2025 for Puja, Diwali & Chhath – Full list

October 20, 2025 17:55 IST

Festival special trains 2025, Diwali Puja Chhath special trains list: Indian Railways (IR) is operating more than 12,000 special trains this festive season to manage the heavy rush of passengers and ensure they reach their hometowns or destinations safely.

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RJD Candidates List for Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Full list of Rashtriya Janata Dal candidates for Bihar polls

October 20, 2025 15:56 IST

RJD Candidates List for Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: The Congress, and the RJD led by Tejashwi Yadav, form the key Opposition 'Mahagathbandhan' bloc, along with a few Left parties.

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RJD releases list of 143 candidates for Bihar polls, 5 of them to fight against INDIA bloc partners

October 20, 2025 15:05 IST

The list was released hours before the filing of nomination papers for the second and final phase was to be over.

Internal dissent and delays in seat-sharing with RJD highlight challenges for the Mahagathbandhan alliance ahead of nominations.

Congress announces 7 more candidates; 61 names declared by party so far

October 20, 2025 14:08 IST

With this, sources said that the final name had been announced and the party would contest on 61 seats, down from the 70 last time.

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Chandrayaan-2 detects first proof of solar storms stirring Moon’s atmosphere

October 21, 2025 02:35 IST

The finding, the first experimental proof of its kind, could help scientists design safer lunar missions and bases resistant to solar storms.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

‘Our goal is to make India one of world’s top defence exporters’: Top quotes from PM Modi’s 2025 Diwali speech

October 20, 2025 13:40 IST

PM Modi also hailed INS Vikrant for bringing Pakistan to its knees within days during Operation Sindoor.

While aboard INS Vikrant, the Prime Minister had a packed schedule of engagements, officials said.

Coordination of three services brought Pak to its knees during Op Sindoor: PM

October 21, 2025 05:29 IST

The PM celebrated Diwali on board India’s indigenously built aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, with Navy personnel off the coast of Goa and Karwar.

Monday will be the last day for filing nominations for the second and final phase of polling. Both the Congress and the RJD have continued distributing party symbols.

Congress fields 6 more candidates in Bihar; Mahagathbandhan seat deal with RJD remains uncertain

October 20, 2025 11:24 IST

The Congress released its list past midnight, even as the Mahagathbandhan’s formal seat-sharing agreement remained elusive, with the RJD and Congress — the alliance’s key partners — yet to reach a consensus.

According to an official from the security agencies, Boxer was attacked by a group of men in Fresno.

Months after Lawrence Bishnoi-Goldy Brar split, gang war plays out in US: Harry Boxer attacked, 1 dead

October 20, 2025 11:37 IST

Central agencies in India are closely monitoring the activities of both gangs

In the public meeting in Bihar, CM Saha expressed confidence about the prospects of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Bihar Assembly elections slated for November 6 and 11.

After poll rally speech faux pas over IPFT, Tripura CM Manik Saha expresses apology, reaches out to ally chief

October 20, 2025 10:15 IST

Saha said he "unintentionally uttered" the name of IPFT while talking about All Tripura Tiger Force and the National Liberation Front of Tripura.

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Top News Headlines of October 20, 2025 | Colombia recalls US ambassador after Trump threatens tariffs, calls Petro ‘drug leader’

October 21, 2025 02:30 IST

Top News Headlines of October 20, 2025 | Trump said on Sunday that he would raise tariffs on Colombia and cut all US payments to the country.

Effigy at Mala in Panaji

Goa’s unique Diwali tradition now sees massive crowds, DJs, drones and hydraulics-powered effigies of a demon king

October 20, 2025 09:37 IST

The coastal state starts its Diwali celebrations with the early-morning burning of effigies of Narakasura, the Asura king who was defeated by Lord Krishna.

Served chicken biryani instead of veg, customer ‘guns down’ Ranchi restaurant owner

Served chicken biryani instead of veg, customer ‘guns down’ Ranchi restaurant owner

October 20, 2025 07:09 IST

According to police sources, the unidentified customer had ordered veg biryani to take home, and found out only after getting home that he had received chicken biryani. After this, he went back to the eatery and allegedly shot the owner.

‘Need funds to pay teachers, give grants to students’: Kerala joins Centre’s scheme for schools after holding out for long

‘Need funds to pay teachers, give grants to students’: Kerala joins Centre’s scheme for schools after holding out for long

October 20, 2025 16:40 IST

The state government had been reluctant to join PM SHRI, and had taken the stance that it was a tool for the ‘saffronisation’ of education in the country.

ICAR data breach: Head of institute replaced 3 days before end of term

ICAR data breach: Head of institute replaced 3 days before end of term

October 20, 2025 06:14 IST

2 Principal Scientists also shunted out after report submitted by probe panel

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