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2 Brothers Found Dead Amid Rituals In Chhattisgarh: Cops

Press Trust of India | Saturday October 19, 2024, Janjgir, Chhattisgarh

Two brothers were found dead under mysterious circumstances and four other members of the family were hospitalised in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district on Friday, police said.

Sugar Content In Baby Foods Among Issues Under Parliamentary Panel Scanner

Press Trust of India | Saturday October 19, 2024, New Delhi

Sugar content in packaged baby foods, safeguarding consumer rights in the banking sector and rising prices of medicines are some of the issues that have come under the scanner of the parliamentary panels.

PFI Wanted To Create Islamic Movement, Start Civil War In India: Probe Agency

Press Trust of India | Saturday October 19, 2024, New Delhi

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said the Popular Front of India (PFI), a proscribed terrorist organisation, was working to create an Islamic movement in India through a "jihad" that included non-violent air raids.

5 More Arrested In Connection With Baba Siddique's Murder, Total Arrests Now 9

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

Five more persons were held on Friday in connection with the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, taking the total number of arrests in the sensational case to nine, a Mumbai police official said.

Video: AI Safety System Stops Train As Elephants Cross Tracks In Assam

NDTV News Desk | Friday October 18, 2024, New Delhi

A safety system driven by artificial intelligence (AI) helped stop a train in Assam while a herd of elephants were crossing the tracks at night.

Investors Can Use 3-In-1 Accounts To Apply For Some Debt Securities: SEBI

Press Trust of India | Friday October 18, 2024, New Delhi

Markets regulator Sebi clarified that investors can continue using 3-in-1 accounts to apply online for public issues of debt securities, non-convertible redeemable preference shares, municipal debt securities, and securitised debt instruments.

In 1st Case Under Gujarat Black Magic Law, Man Arrested For 'Supernatural Powers' Claim

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

Gujarat police have arrested a 29-year-old man for allegedly performing some rituals inside a crematorium and sharing a video of it on social media claiming that he possessed supernatural powers, an official said on Friday.

Senior IAS Officer, Ex RJD MLA Arrested In Bihar Tender 'Scam' Case

Reported by Prabhakar Kumar | Friday October 18, 2024, Patna

A senior bureaucrat and a former RJD MLA have been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate for their alleged involvement in a tender 'scam' in the Bihar power ministry.

"Child Marriage Deprives Children Of Agency, Autonomy": Supreme Court

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday October 18, 2024, New Delhi

Issuing a slew of directions for the effective implementation of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, the Supreme Court said that child marriage deprives children of their agency, autonomy, and right to fully develop and enjoy their childhood

'Leaked Letter' By 19 MLAs Sparks Rebellion Buzz Against Manipur Chief Minister, Again

NDTV News Desk | Friday October 18, 2024, Guwahati/New Delhi

Local media reports of a purported letter allegedly written by 19 BJP MLAs in Manipur to their party's central leadership has again sparked a buzz over rebellion against Chief Minister N Biren Singh.

On Roads "Better Than US" Question, Madhya Pradesh Minister's "Impractical" Reply

Written by Anurag Dwary | Friday October 18, 2024, Bhopal

Seven years after then Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan asserted that the roads in Madhya Pradesh are better than those in the United States, a minister from his party has taken a more cautious approach.

India Dispatches 11 Tons Of Medical Aid To Lebanon

Asian News International | Friday October 18, 2024, Beirut

India on Friday dispatched the first tranche of 11 tons of medical supplies to Lebanon as part of a humanitarian effort to support the nation amid rising tensions and the ongoing conflict in southern Lebanon.

MK Stalin Asks Centre To Recall Tamil Nadu Governor In Row Over Anthem

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Friday October 18, 2024, Chennai

Tensions between the Tamil Nadu government and governor rose significantly on Friday after Chief Minister MK Stalin said a line with the word 'Dravida' was skipped when the Tamil anthem was sung at an event attended by Governor RN Ravi.

Opinion | BJP May Have An Opportunity In Jharkhand

Amitabh Tiwari | Friday October 18, 2024

The BJP has been bolstered by the return of former CM Babulal Marandi. His party, JVM(P), won three seats with a 5.5% vote share in 2019 and harmed the BJP's chances in two seats during the assembly polls.

Adani Group Donates Rs 100 Crore For Skills University In Telangana

NDTV News Desk | Friday October 18, 2024

The Adani Foundation, which is the corporate social responsibility arm of the Adani Group, has donated Rs 100 crore to the Telangana government for the establishment of a university that will help young people develop industry-specific skills.