Amid the ongoing hijab controversy in Kerala, state Education Minister V. Sivankutty on Thursday accused a church-run school in Kochi of attempting to politicise the incident and portraying the government in a negative light. The minister emphasized that the Kerala government will not tolerate any actions intended to create communal divisions, stressing that the law will take its own course.…

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Amid warnings of heavy rainfall issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), schools in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district were closed on Thursday, as waterlogging and flooding affected several parts of the region. The District Administration declared the holiday to ensure the safety of students and residents in areas experiencing severe weather. According to a tweet from the IMD on Wednesday,…

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In a major institutional move toward professionalising its public outreach and digital engagement, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has decided to appoint an external agency to handle its public relations, social media management, and communications strategy. The agency will also assist in setting up and maintaining a museum of archives to preserve the institute’s rich history,…

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Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday came out in strong defence of his cabinet colleague, IT-BT and rural development minister Priyank Kharge, who recently urged the state government to prohibit all Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activities within government premises. The chief minister’s remarks came amid political uproar over Kharge’s statement and the circulation of a…

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Former President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday called attention to a new generation of human rights challenges arising from rapid technological advancements and climate change. Speaking at the 32nd Foundation Day celebrations of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in New Delhi, Kovind emphasized that these transformations are reshaping the nature of vulnerability—particularly…

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In a major political realignment in Nagaland, the Naga People’s Front (NPF) has officially joined the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party-Bharatiya Janata Party (NDPP-BJP)-led People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA)government, marking a significant consolidation of regional political forces in the state. The development, announced on Thursday, signals a renewed focus on regional unity and the long-standing Naga peace process. Officials familiar…

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In a move that could have wide-ranging implications for aviation safety and transparency in India, the father of late Captain Sumeet Sabharwal — the pilot commanding the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad on June 12 — has approached the Supreme Court seeking a judicially monitored investigation into the…

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In the days leading up to his tragic death, Haryana Police assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Sandeep Kumar Lathar appeared increasingly disturbed, colleagues say — haunted by an ongoing investigation into an alleged corruption case linked to late Inspector General of Police (IGP) Y. Puran Kumar. On October 14, 2025, Sandeep Lathar was found dead of a…

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Former U.S. ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel has strongly criticised former President Donald Trump’s handling of U.S. policy in Asia, arguing that his trade and diplomatic decisions severely weakened Washington’s decades-long strategic efforts to counter China’s growing influence. Speaking on a podcast hosted by MediaTouch, Emanuel accused Trump of undermining critical alliances, mishandling relations with…

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As Delhi braces for the festive season, its residents are once again grappling with the familiar and alarming sight of hazy skies. Even before the onset of winter and the lighting of Diwali firecrackers, the capital’s air quality has begun to deteriorate sharply. On Thursday, October 16, 2025, the city recorded an Air Quality Index…

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