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Indian Soldiers Honor Fallen Comrade by Fulfilling Brother's Role at Sister's Wedding
Oct 04, 2025 01:09 am CST
In a heartwarming display of military brotherhood, soldiers stepped in to fulfill traditional brotherly duties at the wedding of their fallen comrade's sister in Himachal Pradesh. The servicemen escorted Aradhana to the wedding mandap and later to her in-laws' home, honoring their fellow soldier Ashish Kumar who was killed during Operation Alert in February 2024. Their emotional gesture, which included presenting the bride with a fixed deposit as a wedding gift, moved all attendees to tears.
Truck Driver Kidnaps Mentally Challenged Woman in Odisha: Brazen Abduction Captured on CCTV
Oct 04, 2025 12:36 am CST
A disturbing incident in Odisha where a truck driver kidnapped a mentally challenged woman was captured on CCTV. The abduction occurred on Thursday night near National Highway-16 in Bhadrak Town, showing the driver forcibly restraining the woman against a pillar before taking her away. Police have launched an extensive search operation using highway surveillance footage and transport records to locate both individuals.
Two Indian Nationals from Nagpur Killed in Fatal Accident Near Grosseto, Italy: Embassy Provides Assistance to Families
Oct 04, 2025 12:03 am CST
Two Indian nationals from Nagpur have died in a tragic accident near Grosseto, Italy, with several family members injured. The Indian Embassy is providing assistance to the affected families while Italian authorities investigate the collision between a van and a minibus carrying Asian tourists that resulted in three fatalities and five injuries, including two children.
Veteran Journalist TJS George Passes Away at 97: A Six-Decade Legacy in Indian Journalism
Oct 03, 2025 11:22 pm CST
Renowned journalist and Padma Bhushan awardee TJS George has passed away at 97 in Bengaluru. Known for his incisive writing and 25-year "Point of View" column in The New Indian Express, George leaves behind a remarkable six-decade legacy in journalism that influenced generations of readers and writers across India.
Air India Relocates 60 Domestic Flights to Delhi's Terminal 2 from October 26 as Part of Airport Expansion
Oct 03, 2025 11:19 pm CST
Air India will relocate 60 domestic flights to Delhi Airport's Terminal 2 starting October 26, 2025, while Air India Express moves its domestic operations to Terminal 1. The change is necessitated by Terminal 3 expansion work by DIAL to increase international capacity. Special flight numbering will help passengers identify terminal locations, with inter-terminal transfer services available for connecting travelers.
Judicial Commission Headed by Justice Soumitra Saikia to Investigate Zubeen Garg's Death: Assam CM Announces
Oct 03, 2025 10:56 pm CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the Gauhati High Court has approved the formation of a judicial commission led by Justice Soumitra Saikia to investigate the death of renowned singer Zubeen Garg. The CID has taken two band members into custody while investigating the case. The government has received the first autopsy report from Singapore and is making efforts to involve NRIs who were on the same yacht as Garg in the investigation.
India's Tallest Ravana Effigy Face Mysteriously Survives Flames During Kota Dussehra Celebration
Oct 03, 2025 09:47 pm CST
During Kota's Dussehra festival, India's tallest Ravana effigy at 233 feet experienced a technical glitch when its face refused to burn despite the rest of the structure being engulfed in flames. Municipal fire brigade eventually intervened with a hydraulic crane to complete the ceremonial burning, concluding the traditional celebration that symbolizes good triumphing over evil.
Delhi's New Excise Policy to Make Premium Liquor Available at All Stores
Oct 03, 2025 09:37 pm CST
Delhi is preparing to implement a new excise policy that would make premium liquor brands available across all liquor stores in the city. The policy draft, nearly finalized after consultations led by PWD Minister Parvesh Verma, aims to align Delhi's liquor market with the NCR region to prevent revenue leakage and improve consumer access.
Rainfall and Winds Improve Delhi's Air Quality to 'Satisfactory' Level After Dussehra Celebrations
Oct 03, 2025 09:29 pm CST
Delhi experienced a significant improvement in air quality following Dussehra celebrations, with the AQI dropping to 88 in the 'satisfactory' category due to beneficial rainfall and steady winds. This breaks a 21-day streak of moderate or higher pollution levels, with meteorologists forecasting additional relief from an approaching western disturbance bringing more precipitation in the coming days.
Gautam Adani Expresses Gratitude to Every Worker Behind Navi Mumbai International Airport's Development
Oct 03, 2025 09:29 pm CST
Ahead of its October 8 inauguration, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani personally visited the Navi Mumbai International Airport to thank the diverse workforce responsible for its construction. The state-of-the-art facility will accommodate both domestic and international flights with its 3,700-metre runway, modern terminals, and advanced systems, aiming to serve 20 million passengers annually with airlines like IndiGo, Akasa Air, and Air India Express already planning operations.