BUSINESS
'Every attack makes us stronger': Gautam Adani breaks silence on US bribery allegations
Gautam Adani broke his silence on the matter nearly two weeks after US prosecutors charged him with helping drive a $250 million bribery scheme.
WORLD
Bangladesh detains ISKCON monk Krishna Das Prabhu, bars him from leaving country
Information and Broadcasting Ministry advisor Kanchan Gupta took to social media to announce the prominent Bangladeshi Hindu religious leader’s arrest, while adding that the monk has been detained on sedition charges
INDIA
Thermal power plants polluting Delhi NCR's air 16 times more than stubble burning, study finds
This finding comes as Delhi's air quality worsened further on November 17, reaching an AQI of 441, making it the second-most polluted city in the country
WORLD
Meet Suhas Subramanyam, the Indian-American who may become newest member of 'Samosa Caucus'
Subramanyam, who would make history as the first Indian-origin leader to be elected from Virginia and the East Coast if he wins, was former United States president Barack Obama’s technology advisor a decade ago.
WORLD
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump tie in first Election Day vote at Dixville Notch
It seems fitting that in the ongoing neck-and-neck battle between the two presidential hopefuls, the first votes cast on Election Day were evenly split, with three for Trump and three for Harris.
WORLD
Right-wing populism will not die with Trump even if Harris wins: Report
Political scientists Matt Grossman and David Hopkins outlined in their book ‘Polarized by Degrees’ that the political divide has realigned from class to education and forged stronger alliances that wouldn’t be affected by the changes in political personnel.
INDIA
What happens after an airline gets a bomb threat? Here are the protocols that they follow
According to independent aviation expert Sidharath Kapur, “Whenever the (bomb) threat comes in, it (the plane) has to land at the nearest airport.”
INDIA
Bhagwant Mann: 'If PM Modi can stop Ukraine war, why can't he stop stubble burning?'
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said the farmers do not want to burn stubble or even cultivate paddy but are forced to because MSP is not available on alternative crops.
INDIA
UAE rolls out new visa-on-arrival policy for Indians: All you need to know
These passports shall be valid for six months, the Indian mission in the UAE announced via a post on social media on October 17.
WORLD
All you need to know about US anti-missile defence system THAAD being sent to Israel
The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, or THAAD, is a critical part of the US military's layered air defense systems and adds to Israel's already formidable anti-missile defenses
INDIA
PM Internship Scheme rolled out on pilot basis; Cabinet likely to approve Budget outlay in FY25
The Prime Minister's Internship Scheme, which was announced in the Union Budget 2024, will also provide insurance coverage to the interns.
WORLD
Israel-Iran War: Check out latest developments since Iran’s missile blitzkrieg on Israel
Iran said its missile attack on Israel was over, barring further provocation. No injuries were reported in Israel and Washington called Iran's attack ineffective.
INDIA
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim gets 20-day parole ahead of Haryana polls
In view of the upcoming polls in the state, the Election Commission has set stringent terms for granting parole to rape convict Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh
WORLD
Hezbollah confirms Nasrallah's death in Israeli air strike; EU urges airlines to avoid Lebanese, Israeli airspace
The European Commission and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) warned in a statement of "an overall intensification of air strikes and degradation in the security situation".
BUSINESS
PC Jeweller to hold board meet on September 30 to consider stock split
If the board agrees to make the shares cheaper, it will be the LIC-backed multibagger small cap company’s first stock split
INDIA
UP boy, kidnapped 17 years ago, grows up to become lawyer and puts abductors behind bars
A seven-year-old boy from Agra, Uttar Pradesh, was kidnapped 17 years ago. He grew up to study law and put his kidnappers behind bars. Here’s his story.
WORLD
I call you 'Rashtradoot', says PM Modi while addressing Indian diaspora in New York
Modi also announced that India has decided to open two new consulates in Boston and Los Angeles
INDIA
Rahul Gandhi assures Anna Sebastian's parents he will fight for her 'in capacity as Leader of Opposition'
During the interaction, Rahul Gandhi lauded the family's "courage and selflessness" to speak up during this difficult moment to address larger concerns of working conditions, the AIPC said in a release.
INDIA
'Speculative and misleading': MEA refutes report on diversion of Indian defence exports to Ukraine
Dubbing it as 'speculative and misleading', MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the report implies violations by India, where none exist, and hence, is inaccurate.
INDIA
Karnataka Milk Federation issues clarification after Andhra CM alleges animal fat in Tirupati laddu
The Karnataka Milk Federation clarified that the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board has not purchased ghee (clarified butter) from them for the last four years
POLITICS
My relation with Prime Minister is that of an unbreakable bond, says Chirag Paswan
When asked why he makes statements that make people wonder whether is working for or against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, union minister Chirag Paswan said, 'My relation with my Prime Minister is that of an unbreakable bond that will remain so till my last breath… no power in the world can break it.'
BUSINESS
DPIIT to launch BHASKAR platform for startups tomorrow. Check key features
The primary goal of BHASKAR is to build the world’s largest digital registry for stakeholders within the startup ecosystem
INDIA
Bengaluru Shocker: Woman slapped by auto driver for cancelling Ola ride
Bengaluru ADGP (Traffic and Road Safety) Alok Kumar has taken cognizance of the incident and assured her that necessary action will be taken.
INDIA
RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh moves SC against CBI probe for alleged graft
An SC bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice Manoj Mishra, and Justice JB Pardiwala will be hearing Ghosh's plea on September 6.
