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Sikkim: 62 people missing after flash floods found alive, death toll reaches 30

The Centre has approved an allocation of Rs 44.8 crore from the central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to Sikkim in order to provide relief to those impacted by flash floods.

Israel neutralises 10 Hamas terrorists, regains control of Sderot Police station

"Full control was achieved and our forces neutralized about 10 armed terrorists in the station," the police statement added, according to The Times of Israel.

Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha, who was stranded in Israel, now on her way back to India

A member of her team said, "Nushrratt Bharuccha has been unfortunately stranded in Israel. She had flown there to attend the Haifa International Film Festival."

Amid terror attacks on Israel by Hamas, old resolutions of AAP demanding to stop purchasing weapons from Israel and seeking action against it surface

AAP had issued an official release demanding that the Indian Parliament should pass a resolution to stop purchasing weapons from Israel

Throat slit, body mutilated, and discarded: Kamduni gang-rape accused Saiful, Ansar Ali’s death sentence commuted as court says injuries not ‘extensive and brutal’

The brutal gangrape and murder of the Kamduni girl Shipra Ghosh who was later given the name "Aparajita" (undefeated) reminds one of the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape case that shook the conscience of the entire nation and sparked countrywide protests.

In a first for defence forces, Indian Navy implements 360-degree appraisal for promotions, system already in use in civil services

Indian Navy has implemented the 360-degree appraisal system for the promotion of officers where they would be rated by their juniors too.

Focus is to clear hostile forces, extract immense price from the enemy: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu after Hamas terror attack

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu stressed that the country's focus is on restoring security and to exact an "immense price from the enemy".

Uttar Pradesh registers a record 6.63 lakh Ayushman cards in a day, 3.62 crore cards issued so far in the state

Over 65 lakh people have applied for new Ayushman Cards in the last 21 days, since September 17, in Uttar Pradesh.

Leftwing trolls, opposition leaders share fake news of Sunil Gavaskar criticising BCCI for World Cup management: Fact Check

Social media was rife with fake news claiming that veteran cricketer Sunil Gavaskar criticised BCCI for its World Cup management.

Israel under attack: Death toll in Hamas terror attack rises to 100, over 900 hospitalised

The death toll in Israel due to the Hamas terror attack rose to 100, and 908 injured people have been hospitalized

Afghanistan: Powerful earthquake of 6.3 magnitude hit the western part, at least 20 killed and many others injured

At least 20 people have been killed and 78 injured after an earthquake hit western Afghanistan.

‘Liberals’ and Islamists in India and Pakistan cheer attack on Isreal despite armed Hamas terrorists slaughtering innocent Israeli civilians

Amidst all the brutality and torture being inflicted on innocent Israelis by the Palestinian terrorists, there is this usual bunch of Indian and Pakistani Islamists and Indian liberals who seem to be elated at the unprecedented attack on innocent Israelis

Seven Nepali students injured, 17 captured by Hamas terrorists during attack on Israel, informs Nepal’s ambassador to Israel

Nepal's Ambassador to Israel Kanta Rijal said seven Nepali students in Harzliya under the "Learn and Earn" program were injured in the Hamas attack

Attack on Israel: Death toll in coordinated attack, by Islamic terror outfit Hamas, reaches 22

According to the latest development, around 300 people were wounded in the attack and over 70 people were seriously injured.

‘With Israel at this difficult hour’: PM Narendra Modi on terror attack by Hamas on Israel, Israeli Consul General calls Modi a brother

Consul General of Israel Kobbi Shoshani said, "Prime Minister Modi is a global leader and is very important to us as a state, as a friend, and as a brother."

United States: Christian pastor booked for raping a minor girl since she was 7, had raped her over 600 times in past 15 years

"She had been around this monster since she was about 6 years old. Carter has always been big to her...I had to admit that she had been fearful," the victim's father said.

Attack on Israel: Hamas terrorists parade captured Israeli women and body of a killed woman while chanting “Allah hu Akbar” slogans

During the surprise attack on Israel, Hamas terrorists kidnapped a large number of citizens and paraded them on the streets of Gaza Strip

‘Don’t do anything that escalates tensions’: Akhilesh Yadav after Yogi govt plans to demolish illegal houses of Deoria massacre accused

Preparations are in full swing to carry out demolition drive on the houses of culprits of Deoria massacre in UP.

Gaganyaan mission: ISRO prepares for unmanned flight tests of mission’s ‘crew escape system’

This flight test is deemed critical for the Gaganyaan mission, as they are the key safety feature of the project.

Tripura Police arrest freelance scribe from West Bengal for spreading misinformation

The accused was later produced before a local court, where the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court sent him to Judicial Custody till October 12.

Imran ‘boti boti’ Masood returns to Congress after BSP expelled him, had threatened to chop Narendra Modi in 2014

Imran Masood - controversial former leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party known for his anti-Hindu and anti-Modi comments - returns to Congress

Indian nationals remain vigilant, observe safety protocols, avoid unnecessary travel: Indian embassy in Israel issues advisory

"The Embassy personnel remain at your disposal for any further guidance," it further assured.

Pro-Khalistan elements roam free, police don’t take any action: Sikh restaurant owner says the separatist movement is active in the UK

Khalistani extremists stormed Harman Kapoor's restaurant called "Rangrez, the Taste of Punjab" just a few days after they swarmed the Indian High Commission in London.

Israel under attack: Mayor of Sha’ar Hanegev killed in terror attack from Gaza Strip, PM Benjamin Netanyahu says the country is at war

Israel has initiated 'Operation Iron Swords' and launched airstrikes against Hamas hideouts in retaliation to attacks from Gaza Strip.

Read why Israel, which geographically belongs to the Asian continent, is not allowed in Asian Games and instead takes part in European Championships

Israel, which geographically belongs to the Asian continent, does not compete in the Asian Games but has continued to do so in the European Championships since 1990

Over 5,000 rockets fired, dozens of terrorists infiltrated Israel through land and sea: How Hamas launched a massive surprise attack on Israel

Following the Hamas attack, Israel's Foreign Ministry stated that Israel was under attack adding that it would do everything to protect Israelis.

‘It’s unfortunate that Justin Trudeau’s allegations against India were brought in without evidence’: USISPF chief Mukesh Aghi

USISPF chief Mukesh Aghi said Justin Trudeau's allegations against India lacked concrete evidence and precipitated diplomatic crisis between the two countries.

‘Pappu’ word banned in Bhopal Municipal Corporation: Civic body releases list of 839 words and phrases that can’t be used in official meetings

The use of unparliamentary phrases offends the sensibilities of others, according to BMC officials, who claim to be the country's first civic body to issue a pamphlet containing 838 unparliamentary words.

As Hamas launches massive attack on Israel, mosques in Jerusalem use their loudspeakers to incite Muslims to join Jihad against Israeli forces

Mosques of Shuafat refugee camp inside Jerusalem municipality were using their loudspeakers to incite Muslims to join Hamas to attack Israelis.

Major disaster averted after train guard notices boulders on Pune-Mumbai railway track, 2nd attempt of sabotage in past 4 days

The boulders were noticed by a watchful Railways guard named Sandeep Bhalerao aboard a suburban train headed for Pune that was moving on adjacent tracks

Khalistani terrorist Gurcharan Singh arrested in London for hate crime against Gujaratis, had poured urine on tricolour & confessed to funding AAP

Gurcharan Singh of the pro-Khalistan organisation Dal Khalsa was arrested after he orchestrated a protest outside the Indian High Commission in London

Fact Check: Did 121 people die because of the shutting down of Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Amethi

Earlier in September this year, the Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Amethi came under the scanner over the death of a 22-year-old woman named Divya Shukla.

Goods and Services Tax Council slashes GST on millet flour food preparations from 18% to 5%

Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has decided to slash GST on millet flour food preparations from the current 18% to 5%

Israel declares ‘state of readiness for war’ after several deaths in massive rocket attack from Gaza along with ground infiltration of Hamas terrorists

The Israel Defense Forces declared a state of readiness for war following a massive barrage of rockets from the Gaza Strip and infiltration of Hamas terrorists into Israel

‘Don’t have powers to review Sharia court orders’: Court rejects appeal of Malaysian man wanting to revert to Christianity after divorcing his Muslim wife

A Malaysian man petitioned the Kuala Lumpur HC in Malaysia to renounce Islam and return to Christianity, his original faith, after divorcing his Muslim wife, but his appeal was rejected

Threat to kill PM Modi and blow up Narendra Modi Stadium received by NIA, Rs 500 crore and release of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi demanded

The threatening email demanded Rs 500 crore and the release of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi saying that if the authorities failed to fulfill their demands, their men would attack the stadium.

Uttar Pradesh: 60-year-old Sher Mohammad of Bareilly commits suicide after getting caught raping a 5-year-old girl

When the 5-year-old girl was playing outside her home, she was lured by the accused Sher Mohammad to his residence.

Uttar Pradesh: Drunk youth from Delhi urinates on retired professor and his wife aboard Sampark Kranti Express, RPF takes action

Railway Protection Force (RPF) Jhansi station arrested the youth under Section 145 of the Railways Act.

India creates history and reaches 100 medals mark at Asian Games, PM Modi hails India’s momentous achievement

Taking to X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian athletes for their momentous achievement at the Asian Games.

Delhi court orders AAP MP Raghav Chadha to vacate Type VII Bungalow as it is above his entitlement, says it is a privilege &...

A Delhi Court vacated its earlier stay order on the eviction of AAP MP Raghav Chadha from his Type VII bungalow in Lutyens Delhi.

Fight against Left Wing Extremism reached a “decisive phase”, the menace will be completely eliminated in 2 years: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday took a resolution to completely eliminate the menace of Left Wing Extremism in the next two years.

34 Bollywood celebrities including Sonu Sood, Sonakshi Sinha and Sunny Leone come under ED scanner in Mahadev Betting App scam case

As many as 34 Bollywood celebrities including actors, singers, dancers etc have come under the Enforcement Directorate (ED) scanner in connection with the Mahadev Betting scam case

ISIS terrorist Rizwan Ashraf was in contact with several clerics, mosques and madrasas, was forming a terror module in Prayagraj

ISIS terrorist Rizwan Ashraf was developing a terror module in Prayagraj before he was arrested from Lucknow.

Love Jihad in Gujarat: Rizwan of Surat pretends to be Karan to trap a Hindu girl and forcibly converts her to Islam, arrested after...

Rizwan Gaffar Shah of Surat lured a Hindu girl into a relationship using Hindu name Karan and then forcefully converted her to Islam

Bihar: JD(U) MLA Gopal Mandal pushes and abuses journalists for asking questions about flaunting a pistol at a hospital

Earlier in the week, JDU MLA Gopal Mandal was seen brandishing a pistol while waiting in the corridor of the hospital for his granddaughter.

Canadian Senate Speaker to attend P-20 Summit in New Delhi amidst diplomatic tensions, India to raise Justin Trudeau’s remarks

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated that during P-20 meeting of speakers of G20 nations, India will raise all issues with Canadian Senate Speaker Raymonde Gagne

Haryana: Minor boy kills friend after he doesn’t let him play PUBG game, family alleges accused’s family killed boy to perform black magic rituals

The Haryana police confirmed that the accused, who was also a minor, committed the crime under the influence of the PUBG game.

Miscreant ate non-veg on ‘veg reserved table’, slapped with ₹10k fine for flouting mess rules: What happened at IIT-Bombay

Even though IIT-Bombay has no official food segregation policy, different seating arrangements are followed by students based on their food preferences.

Uttar Pradesh: Married Hindu woman and her baby go missing after Insta friend Mahi Khan takes them to visit her house, rescued by police

Bhavna Sharma and her six-moth-old daughter went missing after they went to visit friend Mahi Khan's house.

Asian Games: Indian hockey team beats Japan 5-1 to clinch gold and qualify for Paris Olympics 2024

Indian hockey team continued its commendable performance, defeating Japan 5-1 to bag gold at the Asian Games.