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India's Wedding Season Set to Boost Economy with Rs 6.5 Lakh Crore and 1 Crore Jobs
Oct 30, 2025 10:32 pm CST
India's upcoming 45-day wedding season starting November 1 is projected to generate Rs 6.5 lakh crore from 46 lakh weddings, creating over 1 crore temporary jobs. With Delhi contributing Rs 1.8 lakh crore, the season highlights a significant shift toward locally-made products, with over 70% of wedding purchases now being Indian-made. The jewellery sector leads with a 15% contribution to this economic activity.
Former Supporters of Dharmasthala Mass Burial Case Now Seek FIR Cancellation in Karnataka High Court
Oct 30, 2025 10:30 pm CST
Four individuals who initially supported allegations of mass burials in Dharmasthala have petitioned the Karnataka High Court to dismiss the case, citing procedural violations in the SIT investigation. The court has granted an interim stay and prohibited coercive action against the petitioners while the case continues.
Tragic Discovery: Abandoned Newborn Found Dead in Kerala Quarry, Mother Faces Criminal Charges
Oct 30, 2025 09:57 pm CST
In a disturbing case from Kerala's Thrissur district, authorities discovered the decomposed body of a newborn infant abandoned in a quarry. The mother, who had concealed her pregnancy and attempted self-abortion, has been arrested and charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The case came to light when the woman sought medical treatment weeks after giving birth at home.
Mumbai Hostage Crisis: Man Takes 17 Children Captive at Web Series Audition, Police Rescue All After Two-Hour Standoff
Oct 30, 2025 09:38 pm CST
A tense two-hour hostage situation unfolded in Mumbai when Rohit Arya took 17 children captive at RA Studios during what was supposed to be a web series audition. Police successfully rescued all children after forcing entry into the building. Arya, described as mentally challenged, opened fire during the rescue operation and later died from injuries sustained when police returned fire.
Justice Surya Kant Appointed as 53rd Chief Justice of India: A Profile of His Landmark Verdicts and Legal Legacy
Oct 30, 2025 09:34 pm CST
Justice Surya Kant has been appointed as India's 53rd Chief Justice, taking office on November 24, 2025. With a distinguished two-decade legal career, the Haryana-born justice is known for landmark verdicts including the Article 370 abrogation, sedition law suspension, and rulings promoting electoral transparency and gender equality. His 14-month tenure will continue until February 2027, building upon a judicial legacy marked by protection of constitutional values and civil liberties.
Cyclone Montha Aftermath: 3 Dead, 1 Lakh Displaced in Andhra Pradesh as Government Launches Relief Efforts
Oct 30, 2025 09:33 pm CST
Cyclone Montha has caused significant devastation in Andhra Pradesh, resulting in three fatalities and displacing over 116,000 people to relief camps. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has announced compensation for victims' families while directing immediate restoration of essential services. The disaster has damaged crops across 87,000 hectares, affecting nearly 79,000 farmers, with infrastructure repair costs estimated at over Rs 1,400 crore. Government officials have been instructed to prioritize relief distribution, power restoration, and road repairs to mitigate the cyclone's impact.
Brother Murders Sister Over Family Inheritance Dispute in Uttar Pradesh
Oct 30, 2025 09:33 pm CST
In a disturbing case from Gorakhpur, 32-year-old Ram Ashish Nishad murdered his 19-year-old sister Neelam over a dispute regarding Rs 5 lakh compensation money. The perpetrator strangled his sister, broke her limbs, and transported her body 70 kilometers away to Kushinagar district. The crime was motivated by anger over their father's decision to use the money for the victim's wedding rather than sharing it with the son.
Delhi-NCR Businessman Acquires Four Luxury Apartments in DLF's The Dahlias for Rs 380 Crore
Oct 30, 2025 09:31 pm CST
A Delhi-NCR businessman has made headlines by purchasing four luxury apartments in DLF's The Dahlias on Golf Course Road, Gurugram for Rs 380 crore. The 35,000-square-foot acquisition marks the largest real estate deal in Delhi-NCR's super-luxury segment, highlighting the continued growth of premium property investments in India's major metropolitan areas.
Mumbai Hostage Crisis: 17 Children Rescued After Two-Hour Standoff with Armed Suspect
Oct 30, 2025 09:26 pm CST
A tense hostage situation in Mumbai ended with police rescuing 17 children aged 8-14 who were lured to a Powai studio under the pretext of an audition. The suspect, Rohit Arya, circulated a video making "moral and ethical" demands before threatening violence. After a two-hour standoff, police stormed the studio, rescuing all hostages. Arya later died in an exchange of gunfire with authorities.
12th Kalinga Literary Festival 2026: Where Literature Meets AI, Geopolitics and Contemporary Global Discourse
Oct 30, 2025 09:15 pm CST
The 12th Kalinga Literary Festival will transform Bhubaneswar into a global intellectual hub from January 8-11, 2026, featuring over 400 distinguished speakers discussing topics ranging from traditional literature to cutting-edge AI and geopolitics. This landmark cultural event celebrates India's diverse literary heritage while simultaneously addressing contemporary global challenges, complemented by the 10th Kalinga Art Festival showcasing visual creativity.