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Man Who Vandalised Idol In Hyderabad Watched Hate Preacher Zakir Naik's Videos: Cops

Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 16, 2024, Hyderabad

A 30-year-old engineering graduate, who allegedly desecrated an idol at a temple here on October 14, was self-radicalised by watching videos of Islamic preacher Zakir Naik and others on social media.

"Varanasi, You've Touched My Soul": US Envoy After Watching Ganga Aarti

Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 16, 2024, New Delhi

US Ambassador Eric Garcetti on Wednesday was all praise for Varanasi as he shared his thoughts on witnessing sunrise from its famed ghats and watching the Ganga aarti which, he said, was a "beautiful reminder of how tradition shapes us".

Video: Andhra Family Wades Through Waist-Deep Water For Man's Funeral

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday October 16, 2024

Andhra Pradesh was hit by heavy rains after a low depression area was formed over the Bay of Bengal. Amid heavy showers, a family in the state's Chittoor district crossed a canal to complete the last rites of a man.

Video: Bitten By Snake, Man Walks Into Bihar Hospital With Reptile In Hand

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday October 16, 2024

A Russell's Viper - one of the most venomous snakes in the world - bit a man in Bihar's Bhagalpur. What he did next was unexpected.

6 Dead, 14 Hospitalised After Allegedly Consuming Toxic Liquor In Bihar

Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 16, 2024, Bihar

At least six people died and 14 others were hospitalised after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in dry Bihar's Siwan and Saran districts, officials said on Wednesday.

Minor In Custody Over Bomb Threats To Airlines, Wanted To Frame Friend: Cops

Reported by Radhika Ramaswamy, Edited by Rohit Paul | Wednesday October 16, 2024, Mumbai

A minor has been taken into custody by the Mumbai Police over a series of bomb threats being issued to various airlines since Monday, leading to some flights being diverted, including to a remote airport in Canada.

"Karnataka Ex Minister Used Scam Funds To Influence Voters In Lok Sabha Polls": Probe Agency

Asian News International | Wednesday October 16, 2024, New Delhi

A total of Rs 15 crore of Rs 89.63 crore funds siphoned in the alleged Valmiki scam by former Karnataka Minister Nagendra and his aides was allegedly used "during the 2024 Lok Sabha election expenditures to influence voters", the ED has said.

Chandrababu Naidu Announces 6 Key Policies, Says Will Create 20 Lakh Jobs

Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 16, 2024, Amaravati

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said that the government has brought six game changer policies for the state which deal with industries, MSMEs, food processing and other sectors.

With New Justice Statue In Supreme Court, A 'Law Is Not Blind' Message

Reported by Ashish Kumar Bhargava | Wednesday October 16, 2024, New Delhi

The blindfold has come off a new Lady of Justice statue in the Supreme Court and the Constitution has replaced the sword in one of its hands to send a message that the law will no longer be blind in the country, and nor will it symbolise punishment.

AI Adoption Can Unlock Major Economic Growth To India By 2030: Report

Asian News International | Wednesday October 16, 2024, New Delhi

The report titled "An AI Opportunity Agenda for India" outlines how artificial intelligence can drive economic growth, social progress and global leadership for the nation.

"5-Year Flight Ban For Hoax Callers," Say Sources Amid Bomb Threat To Airlines

Reported by Pallav Mishra, Edited by Divyam Sharma | Wednesday October 16, 2024

In less than 72 hours, 12 airlines received bomb threats, prompting a security scare which has not been witnessed before.

"If Good Neighbourliness Is Missing...": S Jaishankar's Swipe At China, Pakistan

Written by Abhishek Chakraborty | Wednesday October 16, 2024, Islamabad

Speaking about the challenges faced in the region, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in his address at the SCO Summit in Islamabad today made a veiled reference about China and Pakistan.

Video: A Thrilling Face-Off Between Cobra And Scorpion

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Wednesday October 16, 2024

In the clip, the cobra is seen lounging in what appears to be its small den when a scorpion makes its way into the snake’s territory

Don't Create Green Corridor For Cavalcade: Omar Abdullah To J&K Top Cop

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday October 16, 2024, Srinagar

In his first people-friendly gesture, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday directed DGP Nalin Prabhat to ensure that no 'green corridor' is created for the CM's movement to inconvenience the common citizens.

"Congratulations": Priyanka Gandhi Wishes J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

Asian News International | Wednesday October 16, 2024, Srinagar

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday congratulated National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on taking oath as the Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.