North railway to run festival special trains from Delhi to eastern India for Diwali and Chhath | Check details

With the festive season of Diwali and Chhath approaching, the Indian Railways is gearing up to handle the surge in passenger demand by launching 17 special festival trains from various Delhi stations on October 20, 2025. These trains will connect Delhi to key cities in Bihar, Jharkhand, and other parts of Eastern India, providing much-needed relief to travellers eager to reach home during the celebrations.

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Railways probe viral video alleging ‘reuse of food containers’ on Amrit Bharat Express train

A viral video from the Amrit Bharat Express (Train No. 16601) has sparked widespread criticism after it allegedly showed disposable food containers being washed and reused to serve meals to passengers. The video led to sharp public outrage, with many accusing railway authorities of negligence and poor hygiene standards despite charging passengers full fare for premium services.

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‘After 500 years of darkness, Ayodhya’s light of truth shines bright,’ says Yogi Adityanath | Video

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, addressing the nation during the grand Deepotsav 2025 celebrations in Ayodhya, said, “When we celebrated the first Deepotsav in 2017, our only aim was to show the world how Ayodhya welcomed Lord Ram when the entire world was facing darkness.” He further added, “Today, lakhs of diyas illuminate Ayodhya as a symbol of the victory of faith after centuries of struggle. Every diya reminds us that truth can be troubled but never defeated.”

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Australia thump India in rain-marred clash in Kohli-Rohit’s international return, take advantage in ODI series

India took on Australia in the first ODI of their ongoing series. The two sides locked horns at the Optus Stadium in Perth on October 19. The clash was disrupted several times due to rain, and Australia emerged victorious eventually after a significantly shortened game. 

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Massive fire erupts at Cargo Village of Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | Video

A fire broke out this afternoon at a section of the Cargo Village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Bangladesh’s Dhaka, prompting an immediate emergency response. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and authorities are yet to confirm whether there were any casualties or injuries.

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Mamata Banerjee urges PM Modi to revoke appointment of Gorkha interlocutor, calls move ‘unilateral’

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing “surprise and shock” over the Centre’s unilateral appointment of a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, Pankaj Kumar Singh, as interlocutor on issues concerning Gorkhas in Darjeeling Hills, Terai, and Dooars. She urged the Prime Minister to withdraw the decision, stating that the state government had not been consulted on the matter.

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SSC CHSL tier one exam 2025 date out; details here

SSC CHSL tier one exam date 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the dates for the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination (CHSL) tier one exam 2025. SSC CHSL tier one exam will commence on November 12, 2025. The candidates can check the SSC CHSL tier one exam schedule 2025 on the official website- ssc.gov.in. 

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Mohammed Shami stars with seven-wicket match haul in Bengal’s win over Uttarakhand in Ranji Trophy

Mohammed Shami delivered a Player of the Match performance as he starred with a match haul of seven wickets in Bengal’s Ranji Trophy opener against Uttarakhand. 

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Bihar elections: NDA’s Seema Singh among four candidates disqualified in Marhaura, key contest narrows

In a significant development from Saran’s Marhaura Assembly constituency during the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, the election authorities have rejected the nominations of four candidates. Among those disqualified is NDA-backed Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) candidate Seema Singh. The others include former JDU district president Altaf Alam Raju (independent), BSP’s Aditya Kumar, and independent Vishal Kumar. The returning officer cited discrepancies and technical errors in the nomination papers as reasons for cancellation.

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Who is Harcharan Singh Bhullar? The IPS officer who allegedly had over Rs 7cr cash, luxury cars and watches

Move over, Bollywood celebrities—Punjab’s DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar might just give you a run for your money! Arrested by the CBI for allegedly accepting an Rs 8 lakh bribe, Bhullar’s luxury-loaded lifestyle has stunned investigators, with recent raids uncovering a fortune that looks more like a film set than a cop’s home.

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