Incessant rain and gusty winds severely disrupted Durga Puja festivities across Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapada districts, leading to the collapse of at least nine pandals on Thursday. A major incident near Balikuda injured six people and damaged vehicles, blocking traffic for hours.
A 14-year-old girl’s nude body was recovered from a pond in Begusarai, leading to local allegations of rape and murder at a wedding hall owned by a former minister. Villagers initially resisted police, demanding an immediate investigation and protesting at the minister’s house before the body was sent for postmortem.
Prashant Kishor has ignited a political firestorm in Bihar, levelling explosive corruption allegations against top NDA leaders, including Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary and Minister Ashok Choudhary. While leaders deny charges, Kishor claims proof. The state BJP has retaliated, accusing Kishor of funding irregularities.
Prashant Kishor has ignited a political firestorm in Bihar, levelling explosive corruption allegations against top NDA leaders, including Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary and Minister Ashok Choudhary. While leaders deny charges, Kishor claims proof. The state BJP has retaliated, accusing Kishor of funding irregularities.
The National Human Rights Commission has sought a report from Rayagada administration. This follows a complaint about the absence of a permanent bridge over the Nagabali river. Nine tribal villages remain cut off from basic amenities. Advocate Anup Kumar Patro filed the petition. The NHRC directed an action taken report within four weeks. Villagers face…
Karnataka Medical College and Research Institute successfully delivered a baby with a rare “foetus-to-foetus” condition on September 23. An inner, undeveloped foetus, described as a parasitic twin with rudimentary spine and skull, was found within the newborn. Both mother and baby are stable. Doctors deem this a “rarest of the rare” case, planning further tests…
India’s startup boom has birthed a new generation of ultra-wealthy entrepreneurs, highlighted by the Hurun India Rich List 2025. Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas, 33, emerges as the nation’s youngest and richest tech billionaire with Rs 22,000 crore, underscoring India’s growing global influence in AI. Several other young titans under 40 are also redefining success across…
Today’s career horoscopes for October 5, 2025, provide personalized guidance for professional and financial growth. Each zodiac sign receives advice on making meaningful progress, exploring new opportunities, aligning work with personal values, and fostering creativity. These insights encourage strategic thinking and self-awareness to enhance productivity and wealth-building journeys effectively.
AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio urgently warns against rapid AI development, citing risks like deception, goal misalignment, and existential threats. He highlights AI’s potential to prioritize its objectives over human safety, likening it to HAL 9000. Bengio stresses independent oversight and rigorous validation are crucial, as companies race ahead, leaving humanity a narrow window—possibly just years—to…
India’s top and middle order dominated Day 2 of the Test against West Indies, as KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Ravindra Jadeja all scored centuries. Rahul ended his home century drought, while Jurel and Jadeja forged a crucial partnership. India finished at 448/5, leading by 286 runs, poised for a Day 3 victory.
