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Samajwadi Party veteran Chaudhary, an eight-time MLA and former leader of the Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, died on September 25 while undergoing treatment in Lucknow

“India should bring in regulations. It could become horrible when one major incident happens, and somebody steals the secrets of one of the major departments or, say, atomic energy,” says Dr. Srinivas Padmanabuni

Several men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of violations under the Explosives Act. Residents of the nearby village of Whelford were evacuated to a leisure center in Cirencester. Police established a cordon around the area while an Army explosive ordnance disposal team assessed several vehicles. Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation but have not confirmed a link to RAF Fairford.

Second phase of Operation Toofan envisages the formation of Toofan Janajagratha Samithis through local bodies with the participation of residents’ associations. The committees will coordinate community-level activities aimed at preventing substance abuse and promoting public awareness

The move comes in the wake of the question paper leak of medical entrance exam NEET-UG earlier this year, which had sparked nationwide student protests and led to the resignation of then Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has unveiled enhancements to prepaid mobile recharge options, featuring more voice-and-SMS-only Special Tariff Vouchers. Users can now access plans with a validity of 30 days or less. This initiative is especially beneficial for senior citizens and budget-conscious individuals who prefer voice-only prepaid plans without data, addressing concerns raised by Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha.

Smugglers in Bihar are becoming increasingly inventive in their methods to transport liquor despite prohibition. They employ coded phrases to substitute recognizable brand names in their communications for secrecy. Various creative concealment techniques are used, such as hiding liquor in snack items, medication containers, and altered vehicles. As they adapt to enforcement efforts, authorities grapple with the challenge of dismantling these elaborate smuggling operations.

Kunal Ghosh claimed motorcycle-borne attackers smashed his car's windshield with hammers while one of them trained a gun at his security personnel in the Narkeldanga area.

The All India Mobile Retailers Association for the Delhi NCR region said retailers will symbolically cover UPI QR codes with black cloth and refrain from accepting UPI payments on Gandhi Jayanti

Akhilesh Yadav has accused the Election Commission of deliberately deleting votes belonging to the Samajwadi Party. He argues that this malpractice has been ongoing for years but is only now gaining attention. In his statement, he noted that voters from the 2019 elections were unjustly denied the opportunity to vote in 2022. This controversy follows recent revelations about objections within the Election Commission regarding the electoral rolls revision.

Species christened Begonia rajvikramanii after R. Raj Vikraman, former Head of the Garden Management Division, JNTBGRI

When a marked shorebird is sighted again, it provides a glimpse into the bird’s journey — where it travels, its stopover site, and how different parts of its migratory range are connected, says an expert

The whole idea of supporting movements for me is that these movements are on their own. So there are many people now for that issue, and I am happy to see that, says Activist Sonam Wangchuk

Amid discussions in India regarding diversification of its energy sources, Jaishankar also met Venezuela Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia Gonzalez on the UNGA sidelines

In a thrilling finish, Harita Bhadra grabbed a bronze in the women’s 200m race, recording 23.20 seconds. Just 0.01 seconds later, Japan’s Abigeirufuka Ido crossed the line. Gold went to Indonesia's Shanti Pereira and silver to China's Yujie Chen. With nine athletics medals amassed at the Aichi-Nagoya Games, India’s team is set to pursue more victories as the competition continues to heat up.

The Delhi High Court has taken a firm stance by ruling against a man who married a 16-year-old under Muslim personal law, emphasizing that this does not exempt him from POCSO charges concerning sexual activity. While the girl asserted her consent, the court reiterated the importance of legal safeguards for minors. Attempts to contest the FIR based on her claims were rejected, underscoring the inviolability of child protection laws.

Veterinarians from across India attended a hands-on canine tracheal stenting workshop in Chennai, showcasing fluoroscopy-guided deployment on cadavers and live dogs.

Captured on video during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar, Delhi, PWD Minister Parvesh Verma's unexpected slap to a young man has stirred controversy. Released by the Aam Aadmi Party, the footage shows Verma confronting the individual before a security guard intervenes. This incident has ignited debate regarding the behavior of public servants in the line of duty, attracting the attention of numerous onlookers.