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Ola cabs directed to offer refund choices to users

THE Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed Ola to implement consumer-friendly changes, including offering refund options and providing receipts for auto rides.

Israel PM mulls plan to seal off aid to N Gaza

Aim of the proposal is to starve out Hamas of food & water and pressure them to release the remaining hostages

Joe Biden plans one-day visit to Germany on Friday: source

US President Joe Biden is expected to visit Germany next week, a government source said on Sunday, after a previously planned trip was canceled due to Hurricane Milton in Florida.

Returning booster of rocket caught at SpaceX launchpad

SPACEX pulled off the boldest test flight yet of its enormous Starship rocket on Sunday, catching the returning booster back at the launch pad with mechanical arms.

US to send air defence battery and troops to Israel

THE United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defence battery and troops to Israel, the Pentagon said on Sunday, even as Iran warned Washington to keep American military forces out of Israel.

Ukrainian recruiters raid Kyiv bars, restaurants to recruit men for army

UKRAINIAN military recruitment officers raided restaurants, bars and a concert hall in Kyiv, checking military registration documents and detaining men who were not in compliance, media and witnesses reported.

Canada MP in House raises Khalistani attack on journos

A prominent Canadian MP of Indian origin has voiced concern over attacks on journalists who report on Khalistani extremism in Canada and asked the authorities to deal with the situation with an iron hand \"before it is too late\".

Vietnam, China agree to calm SCS tensions as they sign new trade deal

VIETNAM and China agreed to calm tensions in their South China Sea (SCS) dispute, Vietnamese state media reported on Sunday, days after Hanoi accused Beijing of a \"brutal\" attack on its fishermen.

Tiger safari zone to be launched in Ramnagar

IN a move poised to revitalise the state's eco-tourism landscape, the Uttarakhand forest department is set to introduce a tiger safari zone in Ramnagar, fostering wildlife enthusiasts' encounters with the big cats in a new arena.

Marking error in math fails Class X student, Guj teachers fined again

TEACHERS have again been penalized in Gujarat for errors in evaluating board exam papers. In the latest incident in the Gujarat board exams, several teachers were found making mistakes while totaling marks. One case involved a Math teacher who made a significant totaling error of 30 marks, resulting in a student failing the Class X board exam.

Schools focus on attendance in cybercrime hub

IN one of its kind initiative to prevent children's involvement in cyber crime related activities, attendance at this school in Jamtara is taken thrice to ensure that the students do not sneak out for any kind of phishing activities.

Maha murder ignites political war

MVA says law & order has worsened in state; BJP says Oppn leaders indulging in petty politics

Poll panel urges Centre for forces deployment ahead of Maha, J'khand polls

EVEN though the poll schedules have not been announced yet, preparations for the next round of assembly elections have begun. The Election Commission of India (EC) has urged the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for pre-poll advance deployment of the Central Armed Police Forces (CRPFs) in Jharkhand and Maharashtra.

Railways grapples with 'sabotage' attempts

Nearly 24 derailment bids by placing objects on tracks were reported in the last few months, say officials

Indigenous Bofors guns delivery to miss '26 deadline

GOING by the tardy delivery of the indigenously produced advanced Bofors gun Dhanush to the Indian Army, it will be difficult to meet the March 2026 dateline, officials said.

GatiShakti completes 3 yrs, Modi calls it 'transformative'

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP) has emerged as a transformative initiative aimed at revolutionising India's infrastructure and is driving faster and more efficient development across sectors.

Ex-DU prof GN Saibaba's kin to donate his body to Hyderabad medical college

THE family members of former Delhi University professor GN Saibaba, who passed away on Saturday night, have decided to donate his mortal remains to the state-run Gandhi Hospital.

CHENNAI AIRSHOW DEATHS SHOW ORGANISERS' FAILURE

OCTOBER 6, 2024 was a memorable day but not in the way the Tamil Nadu government and the Indian Air Force may have intended it to be.

NETA'S SHOCKING SUPARI MURDER SHOWS POOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

THE shocking mafia-style hit job of a powerful ruling party neta in Mumbai revived concerns over the law and order situation in the Maximum City ahead of assembly polls in Maharashtra.

KAMAKSHI TEMPLE IN THE SOUTH INDIAN SALVATION CITY

ITH the Sharad Navaratri festival in honour of the Devi just over, I found I was thinking a lot about Kamakshi Devi in Kanchipuram and would like to share some interesting facts as a follow-up to the festival.

REMEMBERING A GREAT GANDHIAN SCHOLAR IN INDIA

Dharampal's work has enjoyed a revival after being neglected for decades, largely due to the efforts of his admirers. Re-reading them is crucial to understanding modern India

Heavy downpour leaves Madurai waterlogged

HEAVY rains lashed Madurai all throughout Saturday night -- an average of 60.74mm, according to the IMD -- causing severe water logging at several locations across the district. The collector and mayor on Sunday inspected the affected areas and directed officials to remedy the situation at the earliest. Work is under way to drain stagnant water from low lying areas in Madurai city, corporation officials said.

SFIO questions Veena Vijayan

UDF, BJP accuse each other of nexus with CPM ahead of bypolls in KL

Gauri Lankesh murder accused felicitated in K'taka

TWO persons, accused in the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh—who were released on bail recently—were welcomed and honoured by leaders of Hindutva organisations here on Saturday evening.

1,300 teacher posts lie vacant, SC/STs hit: EPS

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday alleged that the DMK government has been neglecting the interests of SC/ST people.

Don't blow up Samsung workers' stir, resolve it: LPF to CITU

THE Labour Progressive Front (LPF), DMK-affiliated trade union, on Sunday, appealed to the CITU to 'not blow up' the issues with regards to the ongoing Samsung workers protest, instead of trying to resolve it.

Be wary of low-grade crackers, don't fall for discounts, warn manufacturers

With Deepavali around the corner, cracker manufacturers and traders have alleged illegal production of fireworks and sale of low-grade and unauthorised goods. They have urged the public to be conscious while purchasing firecrackers and not fall prey to discounts and fake advertisements.

Tenders floated for ₹488-cr Kalaignar convention centre

THE Public Works Department has floated e-tenders for eligible registered contractors constructing the Kalaignar International Convention Centre at Muttukadu in Chengalpattu district.

Min to Edappadi: Park zipline fine, no compromise on public safety

AGRICULTURE Minister MRK Panneerselvam on Sunday refuted the statement of AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami that the 500-metre zipline at the recently-inaugurated Kalaignar Centenary Park got damaged. He also said the safety of every visitor to the park is ensured.

Committal proceedings should end in time, says HC, decries '18 case delay

THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently directed the Registrar General of the high court to issue a circular to all judicial magistrates instructing them to responsibly handle petitions filed by accused persons seeking exemption from appearance during committal proceedings.