“Sunita Williams Returns to Earth After 9 Months in Space: A Hero’s Welcome”
After spending 286 days in space, completing 4,577 orbits around the Earth, and travelling 195.2…
Major Relief for Agniveers: 75% to Get Two-Year Service Extension, Total Tenure May Rise to Six Years
Modi Government revises Agnipath framework as first batch approaches exit; extended-service personnel to get another opportunity for regular enrolment New Delhi, November 4, 2026: In a significant change to the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, the Union Cabinet has approved an additional two-year service engagement for 75 per cent of Agniveers who were originally scheduled to…
Democrats Win Control of US Congress in Major Midterm Setback for Trump
Washington, November 4: Democrats have won control of both chambers of the US Congress in the November 3 midterm elections, delivering a major political setback to President Donald Trump and setting the stage for a period of intense political confrontation in Washington. The Democratic victories in the House of Representatives and the Senate are expected…
Modi Government’s Gift to Kashmiri Pandits Who Fled the Valley Amid Terror Threats: Keys to 936 Transit Flats Handed Over
Srinagar, November 2, 2026: In a significant step towards the rehabilitation of displaced Kashmiri Pandits, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday handed over keys to newly constructed transit accommodation in Srinagar, providing 936 flats to employees appointed under the Prime Minister’s Rehabilitation Package. The housing complex at Zewan, Srinagar, is part of…
Pakistan Sees Halloween Wave Amid Criticism Over Islamic Values
Lahore/Islamabad: Halloween celebrations across Pakistan have sparked a fresh debate over cultural identity, religious values and the growing influence of Western trends, with videos of young people in spooky costumes drawing criticism from conservative sections of society. The celebrations, held on October 31, 2026, in major cities including Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad, featured themed parties,…
Actor Imran Khan Apologises Unconditionally to Bombay High Court Over SIR Protest
Mumbai: Actor Imran Khan has tendered an unconditional apology to the Bombay High Court following its criticism of his participation in a protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Mumbai. The apology came after the court observed that an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder does not have the same rights…
Setback for AAP Ahead of Punjab Assembly Elections as Three MLAs Join BJP
Punjab, November 2, 2026: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has suffered a significant political setback ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, with three of its MLAs leaving the party and joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The defections have triggered fresh political debate in the state, raising questions about AAP’s internal unity, candidate selection…
Rahul Gandhi Delivers Strong Message to CEC Gyanesh Kumar at INDIA Bloc Rally in Delhi
New Delhi, November 1, 2026: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi delivered a strong message to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of undermining democratic institutions and attempting to silence the voices of Indian citizens during a massive INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Sunday. Addressing thousands of…
UAE Honours Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar with Order of Zayed II for First-Class Bravery
Dubai | October 28, 2026 The United Arab Emirates has honoured Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar and other crew members for their courage and efforts to protect passengers during a serious mid-flight incident, according to reports by international media. Captain Machchhar was reportedly among those recognised with the Order of Zayed II, First Class, one of…
Taliban Bans Corneal Transplant Surgeries in Afghanistan, Leaving Hundreds Without Sight-Restoring Treatment
Kabul, Afghanistan | October 27, 2026 The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have banned corneal transplant surgeries, depriving hundreds of patients of access to a treatment that could restore their eyesight, according to international media reports. Doctors and patients told British newspaper The Telegraph that Taliban officials had ordered hospitals to stop performing the procedures, reportedly…
Theni Jailbreak: 13 of 17 Undertrial Prisoners Recaptured; Drones and 300 Police Personnel Deployed in Forest Search
Dramatic escape from Thekkampatti Sub-Jail; nine prison staff suspended; search intensified for the remaining four prisoners THENI: Police have recaptured 13 of the 17 undertrial prisoners who escaped from Thekkampatti Sub-Jail in Tamil Nadu’s Theni district after allegedly attacking prison guards. The prisoners reportedly staged an epileptic seizure inside their cell to mislead the staff…
