Bhubaneswar is set to host the 84th Indian Road Congress from November 6-10, drawing over 3,500 experts to discuss road construction innovations and policies. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate the event, which returns to Odisha after a decade. The congress aims to foster collaboration and showcase sustainable transport infrastructure advancements, featuring technical sessions and…
US transport secretary Sean Duffy has warned of “mass chaos” in air travel if the government shutdown persists. He highlighted worsening staff shortages among air traffic controllers and TSA personnel, predicting long queues, flight delays, and potential airspace closures. This shutdown, on track to be the longest, is impacting public services as political deadlock continues.
BJP leaders intensified their attacks on Tejashwi Yadav and the opposition during the first phase of Bihar assembly elections. Campaigning concluded with sharp criticisms of the RJD’s past rule, contrasting it with the NDA’s vision for a developed and secure Bihar, promising infrastructure development and economic progress.
Khagaria gears up for the first phase of polling on November 6, with 27,867 first-time voters set to cast their ballots. A total of 11,66,570 electors, including over 5.5 lakh women, will participate across four assembly segments. Beldaur constituency boasts the highest number of voters, while Khagaria has the fewest.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urged voters in Siwan to defeat candidates like ‘Osama’, drawing parallels to Osama bin Laden and alleging a connection to a convicted criminal. He emphasized the need to uphold the nation’s identity and warned against the spread of such elements, calling for a decisive victory for the NDA.
Odisha’s Chief Minister inaugurated the grand Bali Yatra festival in Cuttack, celebrating maritime heritage. This year’s event, spanning 60 acres, features 2,500 stalls, a 3D screen, laser shows, and the traditional floating of 21,000 sal-leaf boats. A new MSME pavilion will also showcase local entrepreneurs, blending tradition with environmental consciousness.
Four Kuki militants from the United Kuki National Army (UKNA) were neutralized by security forces in Churachandpur, Manipur. The operation followed unprovoked firing by the militants and recent atrocities, including the killing of a village chief. This action underscores the commitment to restoring peace and security in the region.
IAS officer Talo Potom received bail Tuesday following allegations of abetting a youth’s suicide. The 19-year-old victim, Gomchu Yekar, was found dead with suicide notes accusing Potom and another official of sexual exploitation and harassment. The second official, Likwang Lowang, died by suicide the same day.
Stephen Curry recently revealed on a podcast that seeing Trae Young enter the league, hailed as the ‘next Curry,’ made him realize his profound impact on a generation of players. He acknowledged how young athletes now emulate his style, a realization that shifted his perspective on his influence beyond just the game itself.
