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Kerala Education Minister Offers Support to Muslim Student Denied Entry Over Hijab in Private School
Oct 18, 2025 05:46 pm CST
Kerala's Education Minister V Sivankutty has pledged government assistance to a Muslim girl student barred from wearing hijab at a Church-run private school in Kochi. The minister promised a special order to facilitate her admission to any institution of her choice after the incident caused significant distress to the student, whose father confirmed she would not return to St Rita school. The controversy has drawn support for the student from the Indian Union Muslim League, which criticized the school's stance as "utmost intolerance" in a state known for its cultural diversity.
Major Fire Breaks Out at Rajya Sabha MPs' Residential Complex in Delhi's BD Marg
Oct 18, 2025 05:36 pm CST
A significant fire incident occurred at Brahmaputra Apartments, the residential complex for Rajya Sabha MPs in Delhi, causing substantial damage to the lower floors. Emergency services responded with six fire engines after receiving an alert at 1:20 pm, while residents reported non-functional fire safety systems that hampered initial containment efforts.
The Future is Brown: Parag Khanna on How Asian Demographics and Global Migration Are Reshaping Humanity
Oct 18, 2025 05:14 pm CST
Renowned futurist Parag Khanna explains why "the future is brown" at the NDTV World Summit, highlighting Asian demographic dominance and the five key drivers of unprecedented global migration: demographic imbalances, political upheaval, economic dislocation, technological disruption, and climate change. Khanna urges countries like India to adapt to these realities and reduce barriers to human mobility.
BrahMos Missiles Cover All of Pakistan: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Highlights India's Strategic Capabilities
Oct 18, 2025 05:05 pm CST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that every part of Pakistani territory is now within range of BrahMos missiles during the inauguration of a new BrahMos manufacturing facility in Lucknow. Referring to Operation Sindoor as "just a trailer," Singh emphasized India's growing defence capabilities and self-reliance in military technology, marking a significant advancement in India's strategic position.
Mother Takes Justice Into Her Own Hands: Uttarkashi Woman Beats Man For Allegedly Harassing Her Daughter
Oct 18, 2025 04:20 pm CST
A viral video from Uttarkashi shows a mother confronting a man with her slipper after he allegedly misbehaved with her daughter. The incident, which occurred in Matli Bandarkot, has sparked widespread attention as the accused has reportedly fled the area. This case highlights similar incidents of public retribution, including a recent Uttar Pradesh case where a mother punished a man for sharing doctored images of her daughter.
DMK-TVK Clash Intensifies: Vijay Criticized for Not Visiting Karur Stampede Victims as Political Blame Game Continues
Oct 18, 2025 04:03 pm CST
The political confrontation between DMK and actor Vijay's TVK party has escalated over the Karur stampede that killed 41 people. DMK criticizes Vijay for not visiting victims' families, while TVK claims the government is creating obstacles to prevent such visits. The tragedy occurred at Vijay's overcrowded political rally, with compensation announced and arrests made amid ongoing blame exchanges.
Prasad E D Appointed as New Chief Priest of Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple Ahead of Annual Pilgrimage Season
Oct 18, 2025 03:29 pm CST
The renowned Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple has appointed Prasad E D from Thrissur as its new chief priest (melsanthi) through traditional selection methods, weeks before the annual Manadalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage begins. Meanwhile, Manu Namboothiri M G will serve as the chief priest of the nearby Malikappuram shrine. The temple is already witnessing heavy pilgrim crowds with President Draupadi Murmu scheduled to visit on October 22.
Former Peon Arrested for Conducting Illegal Fetal Sex Determination Tests in Morena
Oct 18, 2025 03:28 pm CST
A 30-year-old former peon posing as a doctor was caught red-handed conducting illegal fetal sex determination tests in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, a district known for its low sex ratio. The suspect operated a network across multiple states, charging Rs 2,000-4,000 per test and offering pregnancy terminations when female fetuses were detected.
Sovan Chatterjee Returns to Mamata Banerjee Administration After Seven Years: Strategic Political Move for TMC
Oct 18, 2025 03:28 pm CST
Former Kolkata Mayor Sovan Chatterjee has been appointed as chairman of the Newtown Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) after a seven-year hiatus from the Trinamool Congress administration. This strategic political comeback follows meetings with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and is viewed as a significant move to strengthen TMC's position amid current challenges, particularly in urban areas.
First Batch of BrahMos Missiles Manufactured at Lucknow Facility Flagged Off by Rajnath Singh and Yogi Adityanath
Oct 18, 2025 03:05 pm CST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have flagged off the first batch of indigenously manufactured BrahMos missiles from Lucknow's new state-of-the-art integration facility. This milestone achievement strengthens the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor and advances India's self-reliance in defense manufacturing capabilities.