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103 Ancient Gold Coins Discovered During Renovation of Historic Tamil Nadu Sivan Temple
Nov 04, 2025 09:32 pm CST
Workers renovating an ancient Sivan temple near Javvadu hills in Tiruvannamalai uncovered a remarkable archaeological treasure of 103 gold coins dating back to the Chola era. The coins were found in a mud pot during sanctum sanctorum renovations at the temple believed to have been built during the reign of Rajaraja Cholan III. Officials from the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department are now investigating the historical significance of this valuable discovery.
Police Intercept Truck Carrying Rs 17 Lakh Worth Illegal Liquor Headed to Election-Bound Bihar
Nov 04, 2025 09:31 pm CST
UP police seized illegal liquor worth approximately Rs 17 lakh from a Bihar-bound truck in Ballia district. The driver, identified as Chandan Singh Yadav, was arrested while attempting to transport various brands of alcohol to election-bound Bihar where liquor is prohibited. The operation took place during routine police patrols, with voting in Bihar scheduled for November 6 and 11.
Tamil Nadu Political Shift: AIADMK Lawmaker Manoj Pandian Joins DMK, Accuses EPS of Being 'BJP Proxy'
Nov 04, 2025 09:27 pm CST
In a significant political development in Tamil Nadu, six-time MLA Manoj Pandian from the influential Nadar community has defected from AIADMK to join the ruling DMK party. Pandian accused AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami of aligning the party with BJP, claiming only DMK can protect Dravidian ideology. This defection represents a major setback for O Panneerselvam's faction in the ongoing AIADMK power struggle and potentially impacts the Nadar community's voting patterns in future elections.
India's Tri-Service Exercise 'Poorvi Prachand Prahar': Enhancing Military Integration in Arunachal Pradesh
Nov 04, 2025 09:25 pm CST
India is set to conduct 'Poorvi Prachand Prahar', a comprehensive tri-service military exercise in Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh, focusing on integrating capabilities across army, navy, and air force. The exercise will feature special forces, unmanned platforms, and precision systems operating in high-altitude conditions, representing India's continued advancement in military interoperability and joint operational effectiveness.
Mamata Banerjee Leads Massive Protest Against Voter List Revision in Bengal, Challenges BJP's Citizenship Claims
Nov 04, 2025 09:05 pm CST
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a 3.8km protest march in Kolkata against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, calling it politically motivated and discriminatory. She defended Bengali speakers against BJP's claims linking them to Bangladesh, while criticizing the selective implementation of the revision in opposition-ruled states only. The confrontation intensifies as BJP has raised concerns about potentially fraudulent identity documents being issued in Bengal.
Hospital Security Breach: How Default Password 'admin123' Led to Patient Privacy Violation and Pornographic Distribution
Nov 04, 2025 08:50 pm CST
An investigation reveals how poor cybersecurity practices at a Gujarat maternity hospital allowed hackers to access CCTV footage of gynecological examinations, which was subsequently uploaded to pornographic websites and sold on Telegram. The breach was part of a larger attack affecting 80 facilities across India, all using the default password "admin123" for their surveillance systems.
Prashant Kishor Challenges Tejashwi Yadav's Election Promises in Bihar Assembly Polls
Nov 04, 2025 08:48 pm CST
In Bihar's upcoming two-phase assembly elections, Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has publicly criticized RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav for making "unrealistic" campaign promises. While campaigning in Bhojpur, Kishor mockingly suggested Yadav should prepare retirement plans, claiming the RJD leader faces inevitable electoral defeat. Meanwhile, Yadav has doubled down on his Mahagathbandhan's flagship "Mai Bahin Maan Yojana" promising Rs 30,000 to women if elected to power.
Adani Enterprises Records 84% Profit Growth with Rs 25,000 Crore Rights Issue Approval for Infrastructure Expansion
Nov 04, 2025 08:39 pm CST
Adani Enterprises reported an 84% profit increase to Rs 3,199 crore in Q2 FY25-26, boosted by a one-time gain of Rs 3,583 crore from stake sale in AWL Agri Business. The board approved a Rs 25,000 crore rights issue to fund infrastructure expansion across airports and clean energy projects. While coal trading declined, airport operations saw 39% revenue growth and new energy initiatives continued steady progress, highlighting the company's strategic shift toward sustainable infrastructure development.
Controversy Erupts as Congress Leader Digvijaya Singh Calls Jailed Umar Khalid "Innocent" Prompting BJP Outrage
Nov 04, 2025 08:34 pm CST
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh has sparked political controversy by describing former JNU scholar Umar Khalid as "innocent" and demanding his release after five years in custody. BJP representatives have responded with severe criticism, accusing Singh of sympathizing with individuals charged in national security cases. Khalid remains detained under UAPA in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots investigation.
Maharashtra Cabinet Approves 21 Key Decisions Ahead of Local Body Elections
Nov 04, 2025 08:32 pm CST
The Maharashtra cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, passed an unprecedented 21 decisions in a single meeting as local body elections approach. Key approvals include closing MAHA ARC Limited, funding infrastructure projects, establishing educational institutions, healthcare reforms, and economic development initiatives across the state, demonstrating the government's focus on development priorities before upcoming elections to municipal corporations and zilla parishads.