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Zahid Mukhtar poet
October 10, 2025 07:27 IST

Born in South Kashmir's Anantnag in 1956, Mukhtar's first love was poetry. But he eventually ventured into other mediums – first prose, and then television and journalism.

Chhattisgarh nuns arrest case: Women’s commission demands FIR against right-wing workers for ‘harassment’
October 10, 2025 07:27 IST

2 nuns from Kerala were arrested on July 25 after Bajrang Dal workers accused them of trafficking and converting 3 women. The arrest caused a furore and the nuns were given bail on August 2.

Express View: In Gaza, first steps to peace
October 10, 2025 07:12 IST

For now, Trump’s plan appears viable due to pressures on both sides in Gaza. But it will be a long and arduous haul

Rajasthan plans to enforce uniform dress code in all private, govt schools
October 10, 2025 07:28 IST

Rajasthan has over 80,000 government schools with over 80 lakh students where the government provides uniform along with stationery and books while around 84 lakh students study in over 50,000 private schools.

Time-bound delivery, fine for officials in case of delay: Kerala Assembly passes Right to Public Service Bill
October 10, 2025 07:30 IST

As per the Bill, all government offices will have to display the services they provide, the maximum number of days required for delivering these services, the designated officer, and the authority to which appeals can be made.

At TN unit behind MP cough syrup deaths, telltale signs of negligence
October 10, 2025 07:27 IST

2 senior drug inspectors suspended for ‘failing to conduct quality checks’ at a pharma company that made cough syrup linked with deaths of 22 children in Madhya Pradesh

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October 10, 2025 05:03 IST

The move is with an aim to make India self-reliant as well as reduce import dependency, he said during a press conference in New Delhi on Thursday. “While the country has achieved self-sufficiency in wheat and rice, pulses and oilseeds remain a concern,” he asserted.

More trouble for doctor accused in Madhya Pradesh cough syrup deaths, police zoom in on his ‘family’s pharmacy’
October 10, 2025 10:23 IST

In the wake of the Madhya Pradesh deaths, the doctor in Chhindwara who prescribed the cough syrup and three local drug inspectors have been suspended.

Optometrist Puthussery, epidemiologist Dasgupta among MacArthur Grant winners
October 10, 2025 04:46 IST

The grant is constituted in the name of Catharine and John Donald MacArthur and recognises seminal and original contributions made by scientists, intellectuals and artists.

Gujjar youth ‘suicide’ case: J&K HC calls cop to court amid conflicting claims on two accused
October 10, 2025 04:19 IST

The court noted that the SDPO, who was personally present at the hearing, had stated at the Bar that “no such persons, namely Jugal and Harish, were posted at Police Station Billawar.”

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October 10, 2025 07:52 IST

According to the assessment plan, the aim is to establish a nationally coordinated, participatory and upgradable ‘Red Listing’ system that accurately reflects the conservation status of India’s biodiversity.

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October 10, 2025 09:05 IST

‘Every content on internet must be uploaded with great caution’: Delhi HC while granting anticipatory bail to actor Ajaz Khan booked in obscenity case

One of two soldiers missing in South Kashmir forests found dead
October 10, 2025 05:50 IST

The body of the paratrooper was found inside the dense forests of Gadole in Kokernag.

richard marles and rajnath singh
October 10, 2025 04:25 IST

A Defence Ministry statement said the meeting marked five years of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

bengaluru police
October 10, 2025 04:27 IST

A police officer said the couple had decided to return to Kalaburagi after Mysuru's Sri Chamundeshwari Devi Teppotsava ended on Wednesday.

elgar parishad case
October 10, 2025 04:28 IST

85-yr-old filed plea for travel to Hyderabad for dental operation

The incident rekindled tensions in one of the long-contested stretches where both states have yet to reach a final settlement.
October 10, 2025 07:59 IST

Oriwel Timung died from injuries sustained during ‘multiple scuffles’ between villagers of Tapat in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong district and Lapangap in West Jaintia Hills.

chain snatching sketch
October 10, 2025 12:01 IST

Accused convicted under MCOCA: The court directed that their five year punishment will take in account of the period undergone in jail as undertrials since 2020.

As per the ECI, the final voters’ list for Bihar now stands at 7.42 crore. (File)
October 10, 2025 05:50 IST

Court directs Bihar legal service authority to assist excluded voters in filing appeals

Haryana
October 10, 2025 04:24 IST

Report should include details of FIRs, names of accused and compensation paid to victim; commission may summon bureaucrat/representative if ATR not submitted in a week

Patna: Election officials attend a training session ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, in Patna, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (PTI Photo)(PTI10_09_2025_000057A)
October 13, 2025 03:23 IST

The state will vote in two phases this time, unlike three in 2020, five in 2015 and six in 2010.

bihar sir
October 10, 2025 07:09 IST

Three months after announcing SIR, EC yet to fix dates beyond Bihar, leaving little time for routine summary revision

Roji M John, M Vincent and Saneesh Kumar Joseph
October 10, 2025 04:11 IST

Last month, the high court found gold covering Dwarakalaka idols at the temple were removed without informing the court, and ordered a probe to prepare an inventory of temple valuables.

bihar elections chirag, NDA
October 14, 2025 03:31 IST

While Jitan Ram Manjhi says his HAM(S) will not contest Bihar polls if his demand is not met, Chirag Paswan bargains hard for 40 seats

Zubeen death: Himanta’s wife files defamation complaint against MLA who linked her company to Singapore festival
October 9, 2025 07:36 IST

Akhil Gogoi had alleged one of her companies organised a fashion event at the fest after singer’s death. Riniki Bhuyan Sarma has now challenged him to prove it.

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