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3 students, including local ABVP office bearer, arrested for ‘recording’ women changing clothes in Madhya Pradesh college

3 students, including local ABVP office bearer, arrested for ‘recording’ women changing clothes in Madhya Pradesh collegeSubscriber Only

October 17, 2025 21:44 IST

Joshi, who was a city secretary of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) — the student body linked to the RSS — was removed from his post after the incident.

A court in Antwerp passed the order initiating the formal process of bringing Choksi back to India. But, he still has options to challenge the order passed by the lower court.

Court in Belgium clears Choksi extradition, he has 15 days to appeal

October 18, 2025 02:06 IST

The Court of Appeal is learnt to have said that Choksi’s arrest by Belgian authorities on India’s request was valid

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India one of the biggest contributors to the deadly global ‘superbug’ crisis

October 18, 2025 10:08 IST

India procured 80 per cent of the full courses of studied antibiotics but managed to treat only 7.8 per cent of its estimated cases.

Mehul Choksi is facing criminal proceedings by the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Mehul Choksi’s extradition to India cleared by Belgian court: All you need to know

October 17, 2025 23:01 IST

The decision marks a significant step forward for India’s efforts to secure Choksi’s extradition, though he retains the right to appeal to a higher court in Belgium.

Speaking to the media after meeting Garg’s family, Gandhi called for “closure” for the family.

‘Zubeen was like the Kanchenjunga’ – In Assam, Rahul Gandhi pays homage to late singerSubscriber Only

October 17, 2025 20:18 IST

Garg had passed away on September 19 in Singapore at age 52. His sudden death threw Assam into a state of collective mourning and has since become a political talking-point in the election-bound state.

For the first time, all branches of the power department have united under one banner

We plan to export power to Nepal, final decision to be taken by Centre: Tripura Power Minister R L NathSubscriber Only

October 17, 2025 20:15 IST

Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath made the announcement at the launch event of the 132 KV Gokulnagar sub-station in Sepahijala district.

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Roses, the Constitution, and posing for cameras: As 210 Naxals lay down arms in Abujhmad, why it’s a big dealSubscriber Only

October 17, 2025 20:21 IST

Naxalism in Abujhmad, also known as Maad, is almost over, Chhattisgarh police said, marking a major milestone for an area that has long been a Maoist stronghold

Centre orders probe into September 24 violence in Leh

MHA orders judicial probe into Sept 24 Leh violence, stakeholders welcome moveSubscriber Only

October 17, 2025 22:58 IST

Following the September 24 violence, the Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) had withdrawn from talks that were scheduled with the Centre on October 6

Express Catch-up 5 stories you must read today, October 17

5 stories you must read today, October 17: From Gujarat Cabinet reshuffle to Kerala school hijab controversy and more

October 17, 2025 19:00 IST

Read about the new faces in the Gujarat cabinet, latest in the Kerala hijab row, Ayodhya Deepotsav and more, here.

First freight train carrying industrial salt arrives in Kashmir from Gujarat

Indian Railways: Kashmir receives its first freight train carrying industrial salt from GujaratSubscriber Only

October 17, 2025 20:32 IST

Freight trains to Kashmir, Kashmir first Goods Train: In the recent past, the railways has made significant progress in freight transportation in the Kashmir Valley.

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 17 (ANI): Unnikrishnan Potty, the prime accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case, being brought to the Crime Branch office, in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. (ANI Video Grab)

Sabarimala ‘missing gold’ case: Key accused Unnikrishnan Potty claims he was ‘trapped’Subscriber Only

January 1, 2026 18:45 IST

He was arrested on Thursday night and brought before a court on Friday, after which he was remanded for 14 days in the SIT’s custody

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LCA Tejas Mk 1 A undertakes inaugural flight: ‘Shining symbol of atmanirbharta,’ says Rajnath SinghSubscriber Only

October 17, 2025 18:15 IST

The event also marked the formal inauguration of the third production line of the LCA Mk 1 A and the second production line of the indigenously made HTT 40 basic trainer aircraft.

Unidentified terrorists opened fire on an Indian Army camp in Assam’s Tinsukia district, injuring three soldiers.

Three soldiers injured after ‘unidentified terrorists’ open fire at Assam Army campSubscriber Only

October 17, 2025 18:03 IST

According to a statement from the Army, the attack took place in Tinsukia district’s Kakopathar and had been launched from a moving vehicle. ULFA (I) and ‘other insurgent groups operating from Myanmar’, suspected to be behind the attack.

The Prayagraj Division comes under the administrative control of North Central Railway (NCR) zone.

Railways conducts Kavach loco trial at 160 kmph speed in Prayagraj Division; train safety to improve on Delhi-Howrah routeSubscriber Only

October 17, 2025 17:49 IST

Kavach Railway system latest update: Kavach aids the Loco Pilot in running of trains within specified speed limits by automatic application of brakes in case Loco Pilot fails to do so and also helps the trains to run safely during inclement weather.

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More skeletons tumble out in Odisha SI paper leak: Rooms booked for 110 aspirants in Bengal while 114 were taken to AndhraSubscriber Only

October 17, 2025 16:34 IST

According to the Odisha Crime Branch, it appears that aspirants were likely being taken to Digha in West Bengal to be coached on “selected questions”

Manoj Bajpayee fake video: The actor urged netizens not to share distorted content on social media. (File Photo)

‘Fake, patched up edit of an ad’: Actor Manoj Bajpayee issues clarification over video endorsing RJD

October 17, 2025 18:12 IST

Manoj Bajpayee fake video, RJD fake campaign video: Mahagathbandhan ally Congress criticised the actor for making his statement public, urging him to file an FIR instead.

Passengers rush to board a train as they leave for their native places ahead of the Diwali Festival at Patna Junction Railway Station on October 15 (ANI Photo)

Diwali 2025: Can a passenger travel if one train ticket in a PNR remains on waiting list?Subscriber Only

October 18, 2025 10:14 IST

Diwali 2025 train travel, Diwali special trains 2025: With the onset of the festive season, getting a confirmed train ticket has become increasingly difficult due to high demand and a surge in bookings.

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Singapore police say they don’t suspect foul play in Zubeen Garg’s deathSubscriber Only

October 18, 2025 04:00 IST

‘Case being investigated by SPF in accordance with Singapore’s Coroners Act 2010. Based on preliminary investigations, SPF does not suspect foul play,’ their statement read. Back in Assam, seven people have been arrested so far

To address this hygiene concern and ensure comfortable usage, Railways has introduced covers for each blanket.

Railways launches pilot scheme to provide covered blankets in trains for better hygieneSubscriber Only

October 17, 2025 14:49 IST

Indian Railways blankets, AC coach blanket service: This has been a long-pending demand from passengers, as blankets provided in trains are not washed after every journey like bed sheets or pillow covers.

Amit Shah was addressing a public rally in Saran, Bihar.

Nitish Kumar has freed Bihar from ‘jungle raj’ in past 20 years: Amit Shah at poll rally in Saran

October 17, 2025 14:47 IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is on a three-day visit to poll-bound Bihar, met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday

Gujarat Cabinet Reshuffle

Gujarat Cabinet reshuffle: Harsh Sanghavi returns, Rivaba Jadeja opens innings in state ministry

October 17, 2025 14:20 IST

Gujarat Cabinet Reshuffle: Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath to office to the ministers.

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Student at centre of Kerala hijab row decides to pull out of school, father says institute’s stand ‘pained her’Subscriber Only

October 17, 2025 13:25 IST

Her father said the school’s stance has pained the girl, and Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty said the school is answerable to the government regarding the circumstances surrounding the girl’s decision to leave

the Bru People Organisation (BPO) has sought clarification from Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha over his remarks

Bru organisation objects to Tripura CM Saha’s remarks against community: caused ‘deep emotional concern and misunderstanding’Subscriber Only

October 17, 2025 12:57 IST

The BJP backed the Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, saying the government has been implementing a series of developmental projects for the state's indigenous tribal communities.

Silver Price Today in India: Check the silver rate in India today, October 15; Carat wise and city wise price list below. (File Image)

Silver Today Rate, 17 October: Silver price today in Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai; check city-wise silver rate list

October 17, 2025 13:41 IST

Today's 18, 22 and 24 Carat Gold Prices in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi: Silver prices witnessed a decline today, on Friday, October 17, with the white metal trading at Rs 185 per gram and Rs 1,85,000 per kilogram.

gold, Gold Today Rate, 17 October: Ahead of Dhanteras, check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities

Gold Today Rate, October 17: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities

October 17, 2025 17:20 IST

Today's 18, 22 and 24 Carat Gold Prices in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi: As of today, October 17, Friday, gold prices have shown an upward trend, with the price standing at: 24K gold at ₹13,277 per gram, 22K gold at ₹12,170 per gram, and 18K  at ₹9,958 per gram.

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