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Andhra Pradesh train accident: Death toll rises to 14, CM to visit site

Vizianagaram/UNI: The death toll in the train accident that took place between Kantakapalli and Alamanda villages in Andhra Pradesh last night rose to 14.

Qatar death row: Jaishankar assures families of all efforts to secure release

New Delhi/UNI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met families of the eight Indians on death row in Qatar and assured that the "government will continue to make all efforts to secure their release".

Supreme Court rejects Manish Sisodia's bail plea in Delhi excise policy scam

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the bail pleas of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the excise policy scam case, media reports said.

Kashmir: Militant killed as infiltration bid foiled in Kupwara

Srinagar/UNI: Security forces foiled an infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district by killing an unidentified militant, police said on Monday.

Sikh identity crisis in diaspora: Fanning the flames of Khalistan

In recent years, the clamour around Khalistan, a proposed Sikh sovereign state, has found a louder voice not in its putative homeland, Punjab, but rather among the Sikh diaspora in Canada, Australia, the US, and other nations.

Punjab’s battle against drone drug trafficking: Pakistan’s alarming role

Punjab is currently facing a significant challenge – the infiltration of drones and drugs into its territory.

Andra Pradesh: 13 die as two passenger trains collide in Vizianagaram

At least 13 people died and 40 others were injured after two passenger trains collided near Alamanda-Kantakapalli in Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday (October 29, 2023).

Kerala: 2 die, over 50 hurt after multiple blasts rock prayer meet, suspect surrenders

At least two people died and over 50 others were injured after multiple blasts rocked a prayer meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses at Kalamassery region of Kerala on Sunday (October 29, 2023).

Andhra Pradesh: Six die as two trains collide in Vizianagaram

Two passenger trains collided near Alamanda-Kantakapalli in Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh which left at least six people dead and 18 others injured on Sunday (October 29, 2023).

6 killed, several injured after two trains collide in Andhra

Vizianagaram, Oct 29 (UNI) At least 6 people were killed, and several others were injured on Sunday after a passenger train collided with another passenger train near Alamanda-Kantakapalli in Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh: PAC jawan commits suicide in Farrukhabad

A Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) jawan deployed at Sankisa Buddha Teerth Sthal shot himself and committed suicide in the Merapur area of Farrukhabad district in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, police sources said.

Hyderabad: Husband kills wife by slitting her throat

In a horrifying incident, a 21-year-old woman was murdered by her husband by slitting her throat at NTR Colony, Champapet in Hyderabad on Saturday.

7,200 insurgents surrendered in Assam in last two and a half yrs: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati: Nearly 7,200 insurgents have surrendered in Assam since May 2021, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed on Saturday while addressing the ceremonial laying down of weapons by former cadres of Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) at the District Sports Association ground in Haflong.

Jammu and Kashmir: Police inspector shot, hurt by suspected terrorists in Srinagar

A Jammu and Kashmir police officer was shot at by militants in Eidgah area of Srinagar's old city on Sunday, officials said.

SCD College pays tribute to its illustrious alumnus Sahir Ludhianvi

The hallowed halls of SCD Govt. College in Ludhiana were filled with an air of nostalgia and reverence as the Alumni Association of the institution, in collaboration with the college authorities, came together to commemorate the 43rd death anniversary of the illustrious poet, Sahir Ludhianvi.

Serial blasts at prayer meeting in Kerala: Man surrenders before police

A person from Kochi surrendered at Kodakara Police station in Thrissur district and confessed that he planted the IED (Improvised Explosive Device) at a prayer meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses at Kalamassery region of Kerala on Sunday morning.

Security beefed up in Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh after serial blasts rock Christian prayer meet in Kerala

New Delhi: After serial blasts rocked a Christian prayer meeting in Kerala’s Ernakulum district, Delhi, Mumbai and all districts of Uttar Pradesh are on alert, media reports said.

NIA to probe Kerala serial blasts at Jehovah's Witnesses convention; Amit Shah speaks to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Ernakulam: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will now conduct the probe into the Kerala serial blast incident that occurred at a prayer gathering of 2,000 people, and a unit from the National Security Guard has been sent to the site, media reported

Bus driver saves 48 lives before dying of cardiac arrest in Odisha

Bhubaneshwar: A bus driver's heroic act in the last moments of his life saved the lives of 48 passengers travelling in the bus he was driving in the Kandhamal district on Friday night, media reported.

Punjab empowers marginalized communities with free civil service coaching

In a significant effort to uplift marginalized communities and empower them with the opportunity to serve their nation through civil services, the Government of Punjab recently organized an entrance test for free civil service coaching.

Punjab: Four Babbar Khalsa International operatives arrested

In a significant operation carried out on Saturday, the Punjab Police succeeded in busting a terror module linked to the banned pro-Khalistani outfit, Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).

1 dead, over 20 injured in Blast at Kerala convention centre: Report

Kochi/IBNS: One person died and over 20 were injured in a blast at a convention centre in Kerala's Kalamassery here on Sunday morning, police said. 

PM Modi, Egyptian President discuss Israel-Hamas war, agree on 'need for early restoration of peace'

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Saturday discussed the worsening security and humanitarian situation in West Asia amid the Israel-Hamas war. 

Hamas leader's participation in Jamaat-e-Islami youth wing's event in Kerala triggers controversy

Thiruvananthapuram: A Hamas leader, said to be involved in the October 7 attack on Israel, allegedly participated in a virtual rally organised by the Solidarity Youth Movement, the youth wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, in Malappuram, Kerala.

Priyanka Gandhi shocked over India's abstention from Gaza vote at UNGA; BJP schools her on Congress's past positions

New Delhi: A heated political debate has erupted following India's decision to abstain from a UN General Assembly vote on an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Priyanka Gandhi shocked over India's abstention from Gaza vote at UNGA; BJP schools her on Congress's past positions

New Delhi: A heated political debate has erupted following India's decision to abstain from a UN General Assembly vote on an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

'We have best shooters in India': Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani receives death threat

Mumbai: Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani was given a death threat earlier this week via an email, media reports said.

ED arrests two co-founders of Ashoka University in money laundering case

New Delhi: Two co-founders of the private institution Ashoka University are among three people arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for alleged money laundering, media reported, citing sources.

Uttar Pradesh: 1 injured as fire breaks out at sweets factory, owner booked

One person was injured when a fire broke out in a sweets factory after a cooking gas cylinder exploded in Pipari area of Kaushambi district in Uttar Pradesh.

Climate change and environmental sustainability in Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina’s vision

Bangladesh, a nation known for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity, is facing the immense challenge of climate change.