In Karnataka, the son of a BJP leader assaulted a toll worker, saying, “You don’t know who I am; the staff had stopped me from going for free.”
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In Karnataka, the son of a BJP leader assaulted a toll worker, saying, “You don’t know who I am; the staff had stopped me from going for free.”

The son of a BJP leader and his friends assaulted a toll worker at a toll booth on the Vijayapura-Kalburgi Highway in Karnataka. The toll worker refused to allow the BJP leader's son to cross the toll free of charge. The accused has been identified as Samarthgouda Patil, son of BJP leader and former Babaleshwar candidate Vijugouda Patil. CCTV footage…
NDA manifesto released, promises 1 crore jobs; FIR filed against Anant Singh for murder of RJD leader; Nitish holds rally in Samastipur
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NDA manifesto released, promises 1 crore jobs; FIR filed against Anant Singh for murder of RJD leader; Nitish holds rally in Samastipur

The NDA released its manifesto for the Bihar Assembly elections on Friday. It promised jobs for 10 million people, financial assistance of up to 2 lakh rupees to women, and the transformation of 10 million women into Lakhpati Didis. The manifesto also promised free education from KG to PG for the poor. It also stated that metro services would be…
BJP claims Kejriwal built a ‘Sheesh Mahal’ in Chandigarh as well: AAP MP says he visits Punjab frequently, but lives in Delhi.
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BJP claims Kejriwal built a ‘Sheesh Mahal’ in Chandigarh as well: AAP MP says he visits Punjab frequently, but lives in Delhi.

The BJP shared a post on social media regarding former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal. Sharing a satellite image on its X handle, the Delhi BJP wrote, "Kejriwal, who pretends to be a common man, has built another magnificent Sheesh Mahal." The post further read, "After the Sheesh Mahal in Delhi was vacated, Punjab's…
Heavy snowfall on the India-China border, red alert in Sikkim; Cyclone Montha causes rain in Chhattisgarh, delays several trains; rice crops destroyed in Uttar Pradesh
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Heavy snowfall on the India-China border, red alert in Sikkim; Cyclone Montha causes rain in Chhattisgarh, delays several trains; rice crops destroyed in Uttar Pradesh

Heavy snowfall occurred in areas along the India-China border on Friday, causing temperatures to drop significantly across Sikkim. The mercury dropped below freezing in many high-altitude areas, disrupting traffic on these roads. Heavy to very heavy snowfall was recorded in and around Nathula, Kupup, and Tsomgo (Changu) Lakes since morning. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a red alert…
Lenskart’s IPO opens, investors can bid from ₹14,874: The company plans to raise ₹7,278 crore at a valuation of ₹70,000 crore.
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Lenskart’s IPO opens, investors can bid from ₹14,874: The company plans to raise ₹7,278 crore at a valuation of ₹70,000 crore.

The IPO of eyewear company Lenskart is opening today, October 31st. Investors will be able to bid for this IPO until November 4th. The price band for this issue is ₹382 to ₹402 per share. Investors can bid for a minimum of ₹14,874 for one lot, i.e., 37 shares. The company's shares will be listed on BSE-NSE on November 10th.…
Sonam Wangchuk is included in Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list; his wife says, “Our government is calling him anti-national; he is in jail in connection with the Ladakh violence.”
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Sonam Wangchuk is included in Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list; his wife says, “Our government is calling him anti-national; he is in jail in connection with the Ladakh violence.”

Sonam Wangchuk has been included in TIME magazine's list of "The 100 Most Influential Climate Leaders of 2025." The magazine wrote, "Wangchuk is an engineer, academic, and social activist. Last month, he was arrested during a protest demanding full statehood for Ladakh. For the past decade, he has been working to integrate ancient cultural traditions and new scientific technologies into…
Markets fluctuated by 800 points today: Sensex fell 465 points to close at 83,938, Nifty fell to 25,700; IT and metals saw selling.
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Markets fluctuated by 800 points today: Sensex fell 465 points to close at 83,938, Nifty fell to 25,700; IT and metals saw selling.

On Friday, October 31st, the last trading day of the week, the Sensex fell 465 points to close at 83,938. The Nifty also fell 155 points to close at 25,722. The market fluctuated by 800 points during the day's trading. Out of the 30 Sensex stocks, 25 declined. Bharat Electronics rose 4%. Zomato, NTPC, and Kotak Bank fell up to…
PM says Patel wanted all of Kashmir to be ours; Nehru divided it; Congress did what the British couldn’t, cutting out the Vande Mataram section.
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PM says Patel wanted all of Kashmir to be ours; Nehru divided it; Congress did what the British couldn’t, cutting out the Vande Mataram section.

PM Modi arrived in Gujarat on Friday to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He paid floral tributes to the 182-meter-tall statue of Sardar Patel (the Statue of Unity) in Ekta Nagar, Narmada district. The National Unity Day parade was held in Ekta Nagar. Addressing the event, the PM said, "Sardar Patel wanted to integrate all of…
The country’s fiscal deficit increased by 70% in four months: it reached ₹4.68 lakh crore in April-July; infrastructure spending increased by 31%.
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The country’s fiscal deficit increased by 70% in four months: it reached ₹4.68 lakh crore in April-July; infrastructure spending increased by 31%.

The central government's fiscal deficit has increased by 70% year-on-year in the first four months of this financial year (2025-26). According to data from the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), the deficit in April-July was ₹4.68 lakh crore, representing 29.9% of the full-year estimate. It was ₹2.77 lakh crore in the same period last year. This increase in fiscal deficit…
Mumbai hostage case: Child’s grandmother says the accused behaved well; demanded ₹1 crore each from four parents; Marathi actress says she was also invited.
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Mumbai hostage case: Child’s grandmother says the accused behaved well; demanded ₹1 crore each from four parents; Marathi actress says she was also invited.

An elderly woman, Mangala Patankar, revealed several details about the accused who held 19 people, including 17 children, hostage at RA Studios in Powai, Mumbai, on Thursday. She had taken her granddaughter for an audition. While police were working outside to rescue the children, Mangala played a key role in rescuing them. She also suffered head injuries from glass fragments.…