Election Commission announces second phase of SIR in 12 states, UTs after Bihar
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday addressed a press conference and said the second phase of SIR (Special Intensive Revision) will be carried out in 12 States and Uts. Giving further details, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said in the states where the SIR will be conducted, electoral rolls will be frozen at midnight, today and voters will be given unique enumeration forms with all details later.
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Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 OTT release date announced, Hindi version to release later
Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1, National Award-winning actor and director’s, sequel will hit Amazon Prime Video on October 31. The blockbuster epic that has been going strong at the box office even after more than 3 weeks of it’s release will now be available for the OTT audiences.
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Yunus gifts book to Pakistan general showing India’s northeast as part of Bangladesh, sparks diplomatic row
Bangladesh’s interim Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus has found himself at the centre of a major diplomatic controversy after presenting a book featuring a disputed map to Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee chairperson, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, during his visit to Dhaka over the weekend.
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Paris Police arrests suspects behind daring Louvre crown jewel heist
French authorities have arrested suspects in connection with last week’s audacious theft of crown jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris- a heist valued at an estimated 88 million euros ($102 million). The brazen operation, which lasted less than eight minutes, has shaken the art and security world alike.
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’21st century belongs to India and ASEAN’: PM Modi declares 2026 as year of maritime cooperation
At the 22nd ASEAN Summit 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a virtual address emphasising the deepening strategic and cultural partnership between India and the ASEAN region. Acknowledging ASEAN as a crucial pillar of India’s “Act East Policy,” Modi highlighted the shared historical ties, values, and trade relations that bind the two regions. He also welcomed Timor-Leste as ASEAN’s newest member and expressed condolences on the passing of Thailand’s Queen Mother. Modi reiterated India’s unwavering support for ASEAN’s centrality in regional and global affairs, noting that together, the two regions represent a quarter of the global population. The Prime Minister underscored the importance of the India-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in maintaining global stability and development, especially during times of uncertainty.
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Maharashtra: Father allegedly murders twin daughters in Buldhana over family dispute
In a horrifying incident from Maharashtra’s Buldhana district, a father allegedly murdered his twin daughters. The two innocent girls, aged just two and a half years, were killed in a remote area of Andhera village. The accused has been identified as Rahul Chavan, the father of the victims.
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Bihar Elections: Congress releases list of 40 star campaigners for phase 1 polling including Rahul Gandhi
As Bihar gears up for the crucial 2025 Assembly elections, the Congress party on Sunday (October 26) released an official list of 40 star campaigners for Phase 1 of polling. The list reflects the party’s attempt to mobilise its national leadership and regional influencers to strengthen its presence in the state, where it is contesting as part of the opposition INDIA bloc.
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Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Nitish Kumar’s JDU expels 16 leaders so far for alleged anti-party activities
In a sweeping disciplinary move just days before the Bihar Assembly elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United) has expelled a total of 16 leaders for alleged anti-party activities. The latest round of expulsions, announced on Sunday (October 26), comes a day after 11 party figures were removed on similar charges.
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Bihar reservation politics: Will caste census influence voter choices in upcoming polls? Explained
Bihar released the results of a historic caste-based survey in October 2023, mapping the state’s demographic and economic landscape. This comprehensive exercise counted all castes for the first time since independence and revealed vital data about economic status, education, and social composition.
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‘Saansein ruk jaati hain…’: Remembering Satish Shah’s soul-stirring dialogue on life and death
Satish Shah, the veteran actor known for his unforgettable roles in film and television, once delivered a dialogue that continues to resonate with audiences: “Zindagi ki khasiyat hai yeh kabhi jhukti nahi saanse ruk jati hai magar zindagi rukti nahi,” which translates into English as, “It is the speciality of life that it never bows down. Breath may stop, but life never stops.”
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