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A newlywed woman walks towards a hotel room with her husband— and seconds later, collapses. 28-year-old Muskan is dead. Her family alleges murder. Chilling CCTV captures her final moments. Here's what we know!
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A seven-hour rescue operation in Kurseong ended in a heartwarming reunion after a mother and her calf, who had fallen into a water tank, were separated during their rescue. Forest department staff launched an extensive search to locate the mother and eventually reunited the pair. A touching video captures the forest officials’ efforts, but it is the mother’s emotional reaction upon seeing her calf again that has melted hearts online.
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Neither a bomb threat nor doctors’ advice could keep Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan away from his fans. The 84-year-old actor continued his beloved ‘Sunday Darshan’ outside his Mumbai residence, Jalsa, despite announcing a break last week to recuperate. Amid heightened security and accompanied by his son Abhishek Bachchan, Big B stepped out to greet and wave to fans gathered outside his home.
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“A society survives by institutions.” Former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud underscored the importance of strong institutions in safeguarding democracy while addressing the 55th anniversary event of UCMS in Delhi. His remarks come amid growing protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the Election Commission. Chandrachud emphasised that institutions are essential to sustaining democracy and ensuring stability in society.
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IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and Wife attend Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi
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Shashi Tharoor reacts to the row over Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks on PM Modi amid political backlash. Tharoor says people tend to “exaggerate the whole drama” and argues that Kharge was using a common expression, not insulting anyone.
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Thick plumes of black smoke engulfed the morning sky over Delhi’s historic North Block after a fire broke out on the rooftop of the iconic red-sandstone building on Raisina Hill. The blaze, reported around 11 am, prompted authorities to rush six fire engines to the spot. According to the fire department, a short circuit during ongoing welding work reportedly sparked the fire in a rooftop AC boiler. Firefighters have since brought the blaze under control.
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and two cabinet ministers doing the Gangnam Style? An AI-generated video of the trio dancing to PSY’s global hit has gone viral, crossing millions of views.
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“SpiceJet sasta hai, isliye aaye ho aap!” An alleged remark by a SpiceJet employee has sparked outrage online after a video of a heated confrontation at Delhi airport went viral on October 25. The clip shows angry passengers arguing with airline staff, with some shouting “Shame on SpiceJet!” The altercation reportedly broke out over a flight delay, while the employee’s alleged comment has triggered mixed reactions on social media.
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Donald Trump’s Michigan rally took an unexpected turn when he made a lewd remark about Nicki Minaj’s appearance, drawing cheers from the crowd before apologising for going off-topic. The rapper, who has openly declared herself Trump’s biggest fan, was right there at the rally!
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Several people, including Congress workers and security personnel, were injured after five vehicles in Rahul Gandhi’s convoy collided with an ambulance on Uttar Pradesh’s Purvanchal Expressway. The accident took place near Haliyapur, around 100 km from Lucknow. According to police, the vehicles involved were travelling at the rear of the convoy. The Congress MP is safe.
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A political firestorm has erupted over Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late father at an event in Patna. The controversy has sparked BJP protests across the country, with party leaders demanding an apology and accusing Kharge of crossing the limits of political decency. The Congress, however, has hit back, claiming Kharge was responding to an earlier insult and clarifying that his remarks referred to Modi’s “ideological father,” the RSS, and not his late father.
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Neha Bora has questioned the Delhi Police’s response to what she describes as a gathering of more than 50 right-wing men allegedly threatening violence outside Mandir Marg Police Station. In her statement, Bora asks whether the situation does not amount to a “breach of peace” and alleges a double standard in the treatment of protesters. She contrasts the alleged intimidation with the portrayal of peaceful protesters as disruptors, raising questions about equal enforcement of the law and the police’s response to threats.
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Jamia Millia Islamia’s student protest escalates into a clash with security guards, forcing classes online. Students demanding the restoration of an elected students’ union have been on an indefinite hunger strike. Why has Jamia had no elected students’ union since 2006? | Report By Shreja & Madan Lal | WATCH IN FULL | youtube.com/watch?v=n4PUMV2h…
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A political face-off has erupted after National Conference president Farooq Abdullah claimed that Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts were helping Kashmiris’ voices be heard internationally, while alleging that India’s intentions towards them were not right. BJP leader Ranbir Singh Pathania, hit back, calling Abdullah’s statement “absolutely off the hinge” and asserting that Jammu and Kashmir’s security and resilience stem from the sacrifices of security forces, the Indian Constitution and its people not Pakistan.
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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has urged European companies to invest in India, highlighting what he described as a fair and predictable business environment. Speaking at the Berlin Global Dialogue, Goyal invoked Alibaba founder Jack Ma’s experience to draw an apparent contrast with China, telling investors they would not “disappear one day” only to emerge later at a Japanese university. Ma faced regulatory scrutiny after criticising Chinese financial regulators in 2020 and subsequently kept a low public profile.
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A woman medical officer, Dr Shraddha Bhumre, was slapped by a man brought by police for a mandatory medical examination at a primary health centre in Talegaon Shyamji Pant village in Maharashtra’s Wardha district. According to reports. the accused, identified as Qadir Ali Razzaq Ali, struck the doctor after signing the required documents, before police personnel restrained him.
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