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4:21 PM

Cong analysing Haryana assembly poll loss, booth wise report sought: Kharge

Asked whether the Haryana results will have an impact on upcoming Maharashtra polls, the Congress chief said, "one election result will not have an impact on election in another state, but the question is why the results were like this, despite people in our favor?"

4:08 PM

Passing out parade of BSF cadets held at Latur training centre

These cadets completed a 44-week course from November 27, 2023, at the Subsidiary Training Centre in Chakur, an official said on Saturday. BSF Inspector General Vineet Kumar reviewed the passing out parade on Friday.

4:01 PM

Nepal President, PM extend best wishes as country observes Vijaya Dashami

President Paudel wished peace, prosperity and happiness to all Nepalis on the tenth day of Nepal's largest Hindu festival Dashain while Prime Minister Oli called for cooperation and harmony among all citizens. Urging all Nepalis to extend help at individual levels too to the disaster hit people to return to normalcy, Oli, in a statement, assured the disaster survivors of necessary assistance on the part of the government.

3:50 PM

UAE: Sustainability Week 2024 concludes attracting 526 business community representatives

During this year's Sustainability Week, which was organised by the chamber's Centre for Responsible Business from 7th-11th October, Dubai Chamber of Commerce launched a digital training platform to equip the local business community with essential knowledge and skills in sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.

3:44 PM

'Shastra Puja' clear indication if need be, weapons will be used with full force: Rajnath

On the occasion of Vijayadashami, Singh performed "Shastra Puja" (worship of weapons) at the Sukna military station in West Bengal, and said that the ritual is a "clear indication that if need be, weapons and equipment will be used with full force". The Sukna-based 33 Corps, popularly known as the 'Trishakti' Corps, is responsible for guarding the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in the Sikkim sector.

3:34 PM

Adityanath performs puja at Gorakhnath Temple on Vijayadashami

The chief minister, who is also the Gorakhnath Math Peethadhishwar (head seer) performed the rituals for Shrinath, an incarnation of Guru Gorakhnath, dressed in traditional Nath sect attire.

3:17 PM

Balasore repeated as data-logger video shows train changed track before collision in TN: Experts

Train number 12578, Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express, collided with the stationary goods train at the Kavaraippettai railway station in the Chennai rail division in Tamil Nadu at around 8:30 pm on Friday, leading to injuries to nine passengers.

3:10 PM

India expresses concern over attack on Puja mandap, theft at B'desh temple, calls for safety of Hindus

In a statement, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "We have noted with serious concern the attack on a Puja mandap in Tantibazar, Dhaka and the theft at the revered Jeshoreshwari Kali temple at Satkhira." He further said, "These are deplorable events. They follow a systematic pattern of desecration and damage to temples and deities that we have witnessed over several days now." 

2:59 PM

Rajasthan govt committed to getting Bharatpur international recognition: CM

The chief minister visited the entire area of the park, walking from the main gate to the bird 'viewpoint'. He expressed happiness on seeing the lakes filled with rainwater.

2:39 PM

Gujarat CM attends bhoomi pujan of National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism

2:38 PM

We have noted with serious concern the attack on a Puja mandap in Dhaka: MEA

On attack on Puja Mandap and desecration and damage to Hindu temples in Bangladesh, MEA says, "We have noted with serious concern the attack on a Puja mandap in Tantibazar, Dhaka and the theft at the revered Jeshoreshwari Kali temple at Satkhira. These are deplorable events. They follow a systematic pattern of desecration and damage to temples and deities that we have witnessed over several days now. We call upon the Government of Bangladesh to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and all minorities and their places of worship, especially during this auspicious festival time."

2:36 PM

Several people feared trapped after wall of private company collapses in Gujarat

The collapse took place near Jasalpur village in Kadi taluka of Mehsana district. The administration has started rescue operation. Ambulance and police are present at the spot

2:06 PM

Centre releases finance commission grant for RLB's in Andhra, Rajasthan

The Union Government has released the first instalment of the 15th Finance Commission grants for 2024-25 to Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan, the panchayati raj ministry said in a statement.

1:47 PM

Gazing at your dog can connect your brain with theirs, research shows

The linking of brains is probably important in shaping responses during social encounters and might result in complex behaviour that would not be seen in isolation, such as enhancing teamwork or learning. When social species interact, their brains connect. But this case of it happening between different species raises interesting considerations about the subtleties of the human-dog relationship and might help us understand each other a little better.

1:37 PM

VHP leader's murder: Pak-based terrorist among six chargesheeted by NIA

Prabhakar, also known as Vikas Bagga, was shot dead by the terrorists belonging to a BKI module at his confectionary shop at Nangal in Punjab's Roopnagar district on April 13, 2024.