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Ashok Gehlot Meets Lalu Prasad to Resolve INDIA Bloc Tensions Before Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 22, 2025 09:22 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot met RJD chief Lalu Prasad to address alliance tensions in Bihar elections. Despite "friendly fights" in several constituencies between Congress and RJD, Gehlot emphasized the importance of opposition unity against the NDA. The meeting comes amid speculation about Congress' reluctance to endorse Tejashwi Yadav as chief ministerial candidate, with Bihar polls scheduled for November 6 and 11.
Who Is Satish Jarkiholi: The Rising Political Figure Positioned As Siddaramaiah's Potential Successor in Karnataka
Oct 22, 2025 09:19 pm CST
Satish Jarkiholi, Karnataka's Public Works Department Minister and Siddaramaiah loyalist, has emerged as a potential successor following comments from the Chief Minister's son. A prominent Scheduled Caste leader from the Valmiki community and member of the influential Ahinda coalition, Jarkiholi's political trajectory gains significance amidst Karnataka's evolving leadership dynamics.
Enforcement Directorate Intensifies Investigation into Hyderabad's Rs 40 Lakh Baby Selling and Surrogacy Racket
Oct 22, 2025 08:57 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has launched a comprehensive investigation into Universal Srushti Fertility Centre in Hyderabad for alleged money laundering connected to a decade-long illegal operation involving fraudulent surrogacy, baby-selling, and deception of childless couples. The investigation has uncovered a network spanning multiple states where babies were allegedly purchased from vulnerable women and sold to couples for up to Rs 40 lakh through falsified medical procedures and documentation.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's Son Suggests Father Should Mentor Satish Jarkiholi in Political Succession Plan
Oct 22, 2025 08:46 pm CST
Yathindra Siddaramaiah creates political stir by suggesting his father, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, should mentor PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi as he enters the final phase of his political career. This statement comes amid persistent speculation about leadership transition involving Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, highlighting factional dynamics within Karnataka's Congress government.
Rajasthan's Iconic Pushkar Fair: Where Tradition, Tourism and Trade Converge
Oct 22, 2025 08:28 pm CST
The annual Pushkar Fair, running until November 7 in Rajasthan's Ajmer, showcases livestock trading, traditional competitions, and cultural events. This three-week celebration features camel shows, horse trading worth lakhs to crores, and coincides with the auspicious Kartik Purnima, attracting traders and tourists alike to one of India's most vibrant cultural gatherings.
Belgium Court Approves Mehul Choksi Extradition: Inside the Prison Cell Awaiting PNB Fraud Accused
Oct 22, 2025 08:24 pm CST
A Belgium court has cleared the way for fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi's extradition to India, rejecting his claims about poor Indian jail conditions. The court was presented with detailed images of Arthur Road Jail showing a secure, well-ventilated cell with proper amenities where the PNB fraud accused would be housed if extradited. Choksi, who fled India in 2018, has 15 days to appeal the decision to the Belgian Supreme Court.
Tragic Monsoon Fatality: Mother and Daughter Die in Tamil Nadu Wall Collapse Following Heavy Rainfall
Oct 22, 2025 07:58 pm CST
A mother and daughter became the first casualties of Tamil Nadu's northeast monsoon season when a neighboring wall collapsed onto their thatched home in Cuddalore district after intense rainfall measuring 174mm. Local officials including Agriculture Minister MRK Panneerselvam have responded to the incident as the IMD continues to monitor weather conditions across coastal regions.
7 Injured in Mumbai Building Collapse: Emergency Response at Fanuswala Building in Madanpura
Oct 22, 2025 07:50 pm CST
A partial collapse of the single-storey Fanuswala Building in Mumbai's Madanpura area resulted in seven injuries on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services quickly responded with four fire engines deployed to the scene, where debris removal operations continue as authorities address this central Mumbai building safety incident.
Kerala Nun Sister Sabina Wins 55-Plus Category at State Masters Athletics Meet Before Retirement
Oct 22, 2025 07:45 pm CST
Former national-level hurdler Sister Sabina, a Kerala nun, made a remarkable comeback by winning the 55-plus category at the State Masters Athletics meet. Competing in her religious attire and barefoot, she impressed spectators with her performance before her upcoming retirement from teaching physical education.
Political Figure Arrested for Attempted Sexual Assault on 13-Year-Old Girl in Andhra Pradesh
Oct 22, 2025 07:37 pm CST
A 60-year-old man with political connections has been arrested in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada district for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a 13-year-old schoolgirl after luring her from Jagannadhagiri Gurukulam residential school. The incident has triggered protests from the victim's family and Dalit community, while both ruling and opposition parties have condemned the act and demanded justice. Police have registered a case under the POCSO Act as questions arise about security protocols at educational institutions.