The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to urgently list a plea seeking to stay the release of veteran actor Paresh Rawal’s upcoming film “Taj Story,” which has stirred controversy over its alleged “provocative and fabricated” portrayal of the Taj Mahal’s origins. The movie, produced by CA Suresh Jha, is set to release on Friday and has been the…

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A fresh political controversy has erupted in Assam after a Congress event in the state’s Karimganj district featured the song “Amar Sonar Bangla,” which is officially the national anthem of Bangladesh. The incident has triggered sharp exchanges between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, with the former accusing the latter of “appeasement politics” and…

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The Union and Odisha governments have strongly opposed the imposition of a cap on iron ore mining in Odisha, arguing before the Supreme Court that such a restriction would impede India’s economic growth and undermine the vision of Atma Nirbhar Bharat. The case comes in response to a petition by the non-profit organization Common Cause, which seeks…

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Indian and Chinese military commanders have reaffirmed their commitment to maintain peace and stability along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, agreeing to use existing mechanisms to resolve any ground issues. The announcement follows the 23rd round of Corps Commander-level talks, held on October 25, 2025, at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point.This was the first Corps Commander-level meeting since…

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The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the escalating climate crisis and the widening financial gap for developing nations in its Adaptation Gap Report 2025: ‘Running on Empty’. According to the report, developing countries will need at least $310 billion annually by 2035 to adequately adapt to the impacts of climate change—a figure nearly 12 times…

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New Delhi: India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday underlined the significance of swiftly concluding the long-anticipated India-European Union (EU) trade deal, emphasizing that a timely agreement could have far-reaching implications for global economic stability and the strengthening of democratic forces worldwide. Speaking after a meeting with a high-level EU panel visiting India, Jaishankar noted that both sides…

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Bengaluru: In a significant administrative review on Wednesday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah convened a meeting at Vidhana Soudha to assess the implementation of internal reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs) in the state. The meeting brought together senior ministers, officials, and the chief secretary to ensure that the internal quota system is enforced fairly and in compliance with legal directives. Emphasis on…

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In a surprising political development, the Kerala government has decided to put on hold the implementation of the PM-SHRI (Schools for Rising India) scheme, following pressure from its coalition partner, the Communist Party of India (CPI). The move comes just days after the state signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union government in New Delhi to secure…

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The Rajasthan government has put forward a detailed proposal aimed at strengthening security and crowd management at the Ajmer Dargah, the revered 12th-century shrine of Muslim saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, to ensure a safer experience for pilgrims throughout the year. The proposal also seeks to improve monitoring and protection of this historic and heavily visited site. Expansion…

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Delhi woke up to another hazy morning on Thursday, October 30, 2025, as air pollution continued to plague the national capital. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi stood at 366 at 10 am, placing the city firmly in the ‘poor’ category, while several major areas recorded ‘very poor’ air quality…

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