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Baba Siddiques '2+1' Security Team To Be Questioned By Crime Branch

Edited by Aastha Ahuja | Friday October 18, 2024, New Delhi

The Crime Branch of Mumbai Police will record statements of Baba Siddique's security personnel again, as part of the investigation.

Top Court Grants Bail To MLA Abbas Ansari In Money Laundering Case

IANS | Friday October 18, 2024, New Delhi

In a relief to Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) MLA Abbas Ansari, the Supreme Court on Friday granted him bail in connection with a money laundering case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Probe Agency Raids MUDA Office In Corruption Case Involving Siddaramaiah

Reported by Pratiba Raman | Friday October 18, 2024, Mysuru

A team of 12 Enforcement Directorate officials searched the city office of the Mysuru Urban Development Authority Friday in connection with the money laundering case against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Tomato Truck Flips On UP Highway, Overnight Police Watch To Prevent Theft

Edited by Anushka De | Friday October 18, 2024, New Delhi

A truck carrying 18 tonnes of tomatoes overturned on the highway in Uttar Pradesh late Tuesday night, leading to a chaotic scene as the produce scattered across the road.

Opinion | Iran Is Embattled. But It's Still Winning The Ideological War

Syed Zubair Ahmed | Friday October 18, 2024

What Iran cannot do militarily to Israel, it's doing with its soft power. It has encircled the Jewish state with a web of entities deeply influenced by its ideology.

In Big Relief For Sadhguru, Supreme Court Dismisses Case Against Isha Foundation In Madras High Court

Reported by Ashish Kumar Bhargava | Friday October 18, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Friday cancelled all proceedings against the Isha Foundation over a father's claims his two daughters had been "brainwashed" into joining spiritual leader Sadhguru's ashram in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore.

Supreme Court Clears Trial Against Ram Rahim In Sacrilege Cases, Removes High Court's Stay

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Friday October 18, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court today dealt a blow to rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh by lifting the stay imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on the trial against him in connection with the 2015 Bargari sacrilege cases.

Massive Fire At Kolkata Hospital, Patient Dies In ICU

Edited by Aastha Ahuja | Friday October 18, 2024, New Delhi

A massive fire broke out at ESI Hospital in the Sealdah area of Kolkata around 6 in the morning. 10 fire engines were rushed to the spot immediately.

NDTV Explains: US Charge Over Plot To Kill Terrorist, India's Reaction

Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Friday October 18, 2024, New Delhi

The US this week named n ex-Indian intelligence officer - once associated with the Research and Analysis Wing - as the shadowy central figure in a failed plot to kill Gurpatwant Pannun, a Khalistani terrorist.

Over 900 Voters Above The Age Of 100 In 1st Phase Of Jharkhand Polls 2024

Press Trust of India | Friday October 18, 2024, Ranchi

More than 900 centenarians, including 533 women, are eligible to exercise their franchise in 43 assembly constituencies going to polls in the first phase of Jharkhand elections on November 13, an official said.

Actor Tamannaah Bhatia Questioned Over Cryptocurrency Fraud Allegations

Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Samiran Mishra | Friday October 18, 2024, Guwahati

Bollywood actor Tamannaah Bhatia was questioned by probe agency Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Guwahati on Thursday night over alleged links to a digital platform named 'HPZ Token'.

India's Growth Rate Among Shiniest In Global Economy: World Bank Chief

Press Trust of India | Friday October 18, 2024, Washington

India's growth rate is the shiniest part in the global economy, World Bank president Ajay Banga said on Thursday, noting that a lot of this is driven by the domestic market.

Gold Prices Hit Record High, Cross ₹77,500 Per 10 Grams On Geopolitical Uncertainty

Reuters | Friday October 18, 2024

Gold prices crossed ₹77,500 per 10 grams on Friday for the first time, as US election jitters and simmering Middle East tensions boosted safe-haven demand, while a looser monetary policy environment also added fuel to the rally.

Omar Abdullah Passes Resolution For Restoration Of Statehood In J&K Cabinet

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday October 18, 2024, Srinagar

The Jammu & Kashmir Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has passed the resolution for the restoration of statehood.

Man Kills Wife For Not Taking Care Of Daughter, Gets Arrested

Press Trust of India | Friday October 18, 2024, Thane

A 27-year-old man has been arrested from Varanasi nearly ten days after he killed his wife in Maharashtra's Thane district for allegedly not taking care of their daughter, an official said on Friday.