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At Least 4 Killed, Several Injured After Firecracker Factory Explodes In Bihar; Rescue Ops Underway

October 23, 2026

A deadly explosion at an unlicensed domestic firecracker unit in Bihar’s Siwan district killed at least four people, leaving several trapped and rescuers battling continuous secondary blasts.

France Reports First Human Case Of Shamonda Virus As WHO Monitors Public Health Risks

October 23, 2026

France reports its first human Shamonda virus case as WHO monitors the situation.

Katihar Dussehra Fair Horror: People Fall From Moving Break Dance Ride

October 23, 2026

Several people fell from a spinning Break Dance ride at Katihar’s Badi Durga Sthan fair, prompting panic as the cause remains unconfirmed.

CJP Activists Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das And Ajinkya Shinde’s Securities Verified By SEM Court; Next Hearing In November

October 23, 2026

The CJP activists face continuing legal proceedings over the October 13 Jantar Mantar protest, while Delhi Police pursues its investigation.

10,470 Voter Entries Flagged In UP’s Pilibhit; FIR Against Two Officers, Assistant Sacked

October 23, 2026

An inquiry uncovered 10,470 irregular voter-detail corrections in Pilibhit, prompting an FIR against two election officers and a dismissed computer assistant.

ITBP D-G Says Face-Offs With China Continue At Multiple Locations Along Arunachal Border

October 23, 2026

ITBP chief Shatrujeet Singh Kapur confirms continuing face-offs with Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh as the force strengthens high-altitude combat and drone capabilities.

Cabinet Secretariat Sent Election Commissioners’ Letters to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, RTI Reveals

October 23, 2026

An RTI disclosure reveals that the Cabinet Secretariat avoided executive intervention in the Election Commission by forwarding two commissioners’ administrative grievance letters directly to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Delhi SIR Protest: Several Detained While Marching To Election Commission

October 23, 2026

Several protesters were detained in central Delhi while marching towards the Election Commission headquarters against alleged voter deletions under SIR.

Anti-CEC Protest March Heads Towards ECI Office In Delhi, Traffic Diversions Until 5 PM

October 23, 2026

Farmers, students and civil society groups march against SIR, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation as Delhi Traffic Police warns of diversions in central Delhi until 5 pm.

Om Birla Says CEC Gyanesh Kumar Removal Motion Will Be Examined As Per Rules

October 23, 2026

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla says any fresh bid to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar will be examined under parliamentary rules amid escalating SIR protests.

48-Hour Nomination Extension In Andhra Pradesh Civic Polls After SC Intervention Over Alleged Violence, Threats

October 23, 2026

Andhra Pradesh has rescheduled urban local body elections to November 1 and reopened nominations in four local bodies following Supreme Court directions over allegations of obstruction.

At Least 16 Killed As 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Dozens Injured And Hundreds Of Homes Damaged

October 23, 2026

A powerful earthquake struck China’s remote Tibet region, killing 16 people, injuring 65 and damaging hundreds of homes as rescue teams continue operations.

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Tamil Nadu Ammonia Gas Tragedy Leaves 7 Dead, 60+ Hospitalised; CM Vijay Orders Probe, Announces Relief

A suspected ammonia leak at a seafood export factory in Tiruvallur killed seven workers, hospitalised over 60 people and prompted Chief Minister Vijay to announce financial assistance while authorities investigate possible safety lapses.

Bangladesh: ‘Jai Shri Ram’ Chants Echo In Dhaka As Thousands Protest Alleged Desecration Of Lord Ram’s Image

Hindu groups across Bangladesh staged protests demanding an impartial probe into the alleged desecration of Lord Ram's image and stronger protections for religious minorities.

‘No Water, No Lights Through The Night’: CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke Urges NEET Students To Join Day 2 Jantar Mantar Protest

As protesters spent the night at Jantar Mantar, CJP alleged denial of basic amenities and renewed its demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over examination-related controversies.

1 Killed, 26 Injured After Explosion at Firecracker Factory in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi

A powerful explosion at a fireworks factory in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district left one worker dead, injured 26 others, and triggered a probe into the cause of the accident.

India Rejects Pakistan President’s ‘Unwarranted’ Comments: ‘No Right to Comment on India’s Internal Matters’

India's Ministry of External Affairs rejected Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's remarks on the Varanasi mosque demolition notice, calling them absurd and highlighting Pakistan's poor human rights record.

International Yoga Day: How an Ancient Indian Practice Became A Global Wellness Movement

From its Indian origins to UN recognition, yoga has evolved into a global movement promoting health, mindfulness, and unity across cultures.

NEET Leak Scare in Ajmer: Caller Allegedly Shows Question Paper on Video Call, Demands ₹30,000; Probe Launched

Police have launched an investigation after a NEET aspirant in Ajmer reported receiving a video call in which an unidentified person allegedly displayed a question paper and demanded ₹30,000 for access to it.

Iran Says Hormuz Is Closed, US Says Traffic Continues: What Does This Mean For India?

Amid rising Middle East tensions, shipping continues through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's renewed warnings and concerns over global energy supplies.

SBI Life’s ‘Papa Hain Na’ Campaign Celebrates Fathers Who Know When To Step Back

SBI Life's 'Papa Hain Na' campaign explores fatherhood through trust, independence and quiet acts of care.

Delhi Deploys 100 Fogging Autos Across 250 Wards As Dengue Cases Reach 162 Ahead Of Monsoon

Delhi Launches 100 Anti-Mosquito Autos Across 250 Wards As Dengue Cases Climb Ahead Of Monsoon.

Temple Tragedy In Maharashtra: 7+ Killed As Temple Hall Collapses; More Than 30 Devotees Injured

A roof collapse at an under-construction temple assembly hall in Parbhani killed seven devotees and injured over 30 others during a religious gathering, triggering a major rescue operation and demands for accountability.

How An Indian-Origin Founder Helped Build A $60 Billion AI Giant In Just Four Years

How Indian-origin entrepreneur Aman Sanger helped build Cursor and landed a historic $60 billion AI deal.

Patna Civil Court Extends Relief To Khan Sir, Orders No Arrest In Coaching Clash Case

Patna Civil Court extended interim protection to educator Khan Sir in the coaching clash case while directing him to cooperate with the ongoing police investigation.

Why Universities in MP and Chhattisgarh Are Replacing ‘India’ With ‘Bharat’?

Universities cite cultural heritage as official records gradually shift from India to Bharat.

Norway Moves to Limit AI and Phones in Schools to Prioritise Reading and Maths

New education reforms limit AI use while promoting books and foundational learning skills.

India’s Biggest AI Bet? Why BharatGen’s Entry Into Project Tapestry Matters

BharatGen's entry into Project Tapestry highlights India's growing ambition to shape the future of sovereign AI.

Babies Sold for Up to ₹10 Lakh: Delhi Police Busted Inter-State Racket That Allegedly Trafficked 30 Infants

Police rescued five infants after exposing a network allegedly trafficking babies across states.

Indian Passport And Visa Services Across UAE Suspended For 5 Days From June 26 During Provider Transition

Routine Indian passport, visa, and attestation services across the UAE will pause from June 26–30 as Al Hind Tours and Travel takes over operations, with emergency assistance remaining available through Indian diplomatic missions.

Jio IPO is Finally Here, But Why Did Mukesh Ambani Wait So Long?

Reliance Jio's IPO marks a pivotal shift from telecom disruptor to digital infrastructure and AI powerhouse.

Abu Dhabi for NEET? NTA Technical Glitch Sends Nagpur Aspirant’s Exam Centre Overseas

NTA corrected the admit card after a Nagpur student was allotted Abu Dhabi.

NCW Issues 18-Point Advisory To Strengthen POSH Act Implementation Across States And Union Territories In India

NCW has issued an 18-point directive to enforce real, measurable workplace safety under the POSH Act through audits, digital monitoring, and stronger institutional accountability across India.

Mukesh Ambani Wants To Do For AI What Jio Did For Data In India

Mukesh Ambani's AI ambitions could redefine India's digital future by embedding intelligence into calls, apps and homes.

Lightning Strikes IndiGo Aircraft Onboard 140 Passengers At Kolkata Airport During Severe Monsoon Storm

An IndiGo aircraft carrying 141 passengers was struck by lightning at Kolkata airport, causing a brief power failure and emergency response, though all passengers and crew remained safe.

US-Iran Conflict Reshapes India’s Energy Strategy as Russian Crude Imports Reach Historic Highs

Hormuz disruptions and discounted Russian oil reshape India's energy import strategy significantly.

How Anant Ambani’s Vantara Initiative Could Revolutionize Animal Safety & Rescue In India

Vantara, translating to 'Star Of The Forest,' is located within Reliance's Jamnagar Refinery Complex, also known as the Green Belt Of Gujarat. The Vantara ecosystem encompasses a 3,000-acre Elephant Centre, which serves as the residence for over 200 rescued elephants.