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’Sedition’: BJP Slams National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah Over Controversial Remarks Crediting Pakistan for Kashmir’s Voice

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack on National Conference (NC) chief and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, branding his recent remarks regarding Pakistan and Kashmiris as “seditious” and “pro-Pakistan.”Farooq Abdullah’s Remarks at Baramulla ConventionSpeaking at a workers’ convention in Baramulla on Saturday, Farooq Abdullah claimed that the people…

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Four Philippine Air Force Pilots Killed As Two SF-260 Aircraft Crash During Training Flight

Manila: Four Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilots were killed after two SF-260 aircraft crashed during a training flight at Fernando Air Base in Batangas province on Friday, October 23, the air force confirmed on Saturday.According to the PAF, the accident occurred at approximately 3:51 pm local time, when both aircraft went down within the perimeter…

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Police’s efforts to prevent illegal drug trafficking.

SUBARNAPUR —To achieve the goal of Drug-Free India Campaign and Drug-Free Odisha, the Boudh District Police is focusing on preventing the illegal trafficking, smuggling and use of drugs and creating public awareness. In this regard, Superintendent of Police Kuldeep Meena gave this information in a press conference today. Drug abuse destroys the future of the…

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190 mobile phones, 15 gold chains stolen during Durga Puja in Bhubaneswar; 14 arrested

Bhubaneswar, Oct 24: Despite heightened security arrangements by the Commissionerate Police, thieves allegedly stole around 190 mobile phones and more than 15 gold chains from different Durga Puja pandals in Bhubaneswar, taking advantage of heavy crowds during the festivities.The police have arrested nine adult suspects, including four men and five women, along with five juveniles…

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SC-appointed panel to hear Jantar Mantar protest violence complaints October 29-30

New Delhi: The Supreme Court-appointed High Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC), probing the alleged violence during the July Jantar Mantar protests, will hold a two-day sitting October 29 and 30 to hear affected persons and record evidence on the alleged use of pellet guns and harassment of female protesters, officials said Saturday.The panel will hold its…

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Tiger Shroff Firing Case: Shooters Received Real-Time Updates From Handler, Monitored TV News

Mumbai: The investigation into the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has revealed that the shooters were in constant contact with their handler through phone calls and messages. Investigators suspect that the accused were also receiving real-time updates about the police investigation, including information broadcast on television news channels.According to sources, the shooters remained…

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Odisha signs Rs 53,893 crore investment proposals, attracts 20,210 jobs

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has attracted investment proposals worth ₹53,893.51 crore, with the potential to generate 20,210 employment opportunities, following Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s participation in India Chem 2026 in Mumbai on October 22 and 23.According to the Chief Minister’s Office, nine memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and four expressions of interest (EoIs) were secured during the…

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Four Philippine Air Force Pilots Killed as Two Trainer Aircraft Crash at Fernando Air Base

A routine training mission turned into a profound national tragedy on October 23, 2026, when two Philippine Air Force (PAF) SF-260 light aircraft crashed within the perimeter of Fernando Air Base, claiming the lives of four military pilots.According to official statements from the PAF, the fatal incident occurred at approximately 3:51 PM local time. Both…

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Sonia Gandhi recalls love story with Rajiv Gandhi in first X post ahead of memoir launch

New Delhi: Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has shared a video on social media recalling how her love story with former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi began in 1965 at a small Greek restaurant called The Varsity in Cambridge, England. In her debut post on X, Sonia Gandhi spoke about her upcoming memoir, ‘Belonging:…

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Kieron Pollard named Mumbai Indians head coach ahead of IPL 2027

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians, five-time IPL winners, have announced the appointment of ex-West Indies allrounder Kieron Pollard as their head coach ahead of the 2027 IPL season.Pollard takes over from Mahela Jayawardene who had resigned from the position last week, giving a fresh lease of life to the franchise’s coaching staff.Pollard, who has been with Mumbai…

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