Rohit Sharma joining KKR in IPL 2026? Mumbai Indians take dig with smart wit
After reports surfaced that Abhishek Nayar would be joining the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as their new head coach, speculation quickly arose that Rohit Sharma might follow him to the franchise. The two share a close bond, Rohit even trained under Nayar after the latter’s stint as India’s assistant coach ended, which fueled fans’ hopes that Nayar’s appointment could pave the way for Rohit’s move to KKR.
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Rohit Arya, who took children hostage in Mumbai’s RA studio, critical after bullet injury
A dramatic end came to the tense hostage situation in Mumbai’s Powai area on Thursday after the accused, Rohit Arya, reportedly critically injured following a police encounter. Arya, who had earlier taken several children hostage inside RA Studio, sustained gunshot injuries during a confrontation with police and was taken to Jogeshwari Trauma Hospital.
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Indian companies get licences to import rare-earth magnets from China, says MEA
Several Indian companies have been granted licences to import rare-earth magnets from China, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday. As per the media reports, the Indian companies to get the nod are Jay Ushin Ltd, De Diamond Electric India Pvt. Ltd, and the Indian units of German automotive component maker Continental AG and Japan’s Hitachi Astemo.
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India rejects OIC’s remarks on ‘internal matters’, says MEA | Video
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) firmly rejected recent statements issued by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretariat, asserting that the body has no locus standi to comment on India’s internal affairs. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Thursday (October 30) emphasised that such remarks are unwarranted and misrepresentative, reaffirming India’s consistent position that matters pertaining to its internal governance lie exclusively within its domestic jurisdiction.
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EC activates National Voter Helpline, 36 state and district-level helplines to address queries of citizens
The Election Commission on Wednesday activated the National Voter Helpline and all 36 State and District-level helplines with an aim to address all queries/grievances of citizens. The EC also launched ‘Book-a-Call with BLO’ facility using which citizens can directly contact their respective Booth Level Officer (BLO) through the feature available on the ECINET platform.
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Ikkis trailer out: Agastya Nanda looks improved in Sriram Raghavan’s directorial | Watch
The powerful trailer for Ikkis, based on the story of India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee – Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal has been released. The film will mark the theatrical debut of Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda and Akshay Kumar’s niece Simar Bhatia.
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80-Hour weeks? IISc’s new attendance policy faces students backlash; cite mental health concerns
The newly introduced integrated attendance and parking system by the Department of Electronic Systems Engineering (ESE) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru has faced a huge uproar from students over mental health concerns. Through an internal communication addressing students and staff, Professor Mayank Shrivastava, chairperson ESE said that the new attendance system was introduced in response to repeated requests for flexibility in attendance, as per reports.
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Why was the Bangladesh national anthem sung at Congress event in Assam? Govt orders probe
The Assam government has ordered an inquiry after Congress leader Bidhu Bhushan Das allegedly sang Amar Sonar Bangla, the national anthem of Bangladesh, during a party meeting in Sribhumi district of the Barak Valley. The incident has triggered a fresh political controversy at a time when tensions between India and Bangladesh have been high following Dhaka’s new map on a book cover that showed parts of Northeast India within its borders.
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India working to repatriate nationals detained in Thailand after crossing from Myanmar: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday (October 29) has confirmed that several Indian nationals have been detained by Thai authorities after reportedly crossing into Thailand from Myanmar in recent days. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Indian Mission in Thailand is actively coordinating with local officials to establish the detainees’ identities and ensure their safe return once necessary procedures are completed.
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Priyank Kharge sparks row after questioning Assam’s ‘talent’; CM Sarma calls him ‘first-class idiot’
A major political controversy has erupted between Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after Kharge reportedly questioned the “talent pool” in Assam and Gujarat while discussing the diversion of semiconductor investments away from Karnataka.
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