In Agra, two floors of the historic Zohra Bagh tower collapsed. The Mughal-era monument was awaiting conservation. It is believed that rainwater may have caused the damage. Conservation plans were in place but delayed due to difficult access to the site. Local guides noted the last conservation was done almost 10 years ago.
Read MoreJharkhand CM Hemant Soren accused BJP of fostering societal divisions and neglecting marginalized communities. This followed Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s comments alleging Bangladeshi infiltration in Jharkhand. Soren criticized the central government for poor border security and highlighted his administration’s support for underprivileged groups. BJP leaders claimed rising Muslim population due to infiltration and...
Read MoreFollowing a confrontation during a Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting on the Waqf Bill, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee defended his actions against BJP’s Abhijit Gangopadhyay. Banerjee clashed with Gangopadhyay, leading to him hurling a glass bottle that injured him and Chairman Jagdambika Pal. Banerjee was suspended for a day for his conduct.
Read MoreA 20-year-old from Noida, Gufran Khan, was arrested for making a veiled threat regarding MLA Zeeshan Siddique and actor Salman Khan’s safety through a WhatsApp message and phone call. Khan’s intention was to solicit money by providing information about alleged threats, which turned out to be false.
Read MoreA 35-year-old from Gondia district, Maharashtra, responsible for hoax emails predicting fake terror attacks, has increased airport, airline, and railway security. Jagdish Uikey, on the run, claimed to have decoded a terror code and demands meetings with top officials, including PM Modi, escalating security measures.
Read MoreDespite a firecracker ban around Diwali since 2017, PM2.5 and sulphur dioxide levels spike significantly due to firework emissions, exacerbating air and noise pollution in Delhi. Last year’s data shows PM2.5 levels soared to 1,985 µg/m³ in Anand Vihar, far exceeding safe standards. Authorities stress strict compliance and broad pollution control measures across sectors.
Read MoreAjit Pawar, supported by a massive rally, and Yugendra Pawar, choosing a low-key ancestral visit, filed their nominations for the Baramati seat. Ajit criticized the rival faction for nominating his nephew, highlighting this as a family split. Issues like unemployment and agrarian crisis were emphasized.
Read MoreSwiggy Instamart has rolled out a ‘Shopping List’ feature on its quick commerce platform, influenced by a suggestion from a Gurgaon entrepreneur on X (formerly Twitter).
Read MoreShrinivas Vanga, a legislator from Shiv Sena (Shinde) in Palghar, went missing after losing his ticket for the 2024 elections to Rajendra Gavit. Vanga, who expressed regret for leaving Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray, was last seen leaving his home with a bag. Heavy police presence and searches are underway to locate him.
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