Ashish Verma

The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, West Bengal, Sikkim and Jharkhand from October 28–31, with widespread rain expected in Bihar from October 29-31.

The results came as a blow to Anant Singh, who had just weeks before quit the JDU and backed the Jan Suraaj Party candidate in the polls.

Indian para-athlete Neeraj Yadav, a three-time Asian Para Games gold medallist, has allegedly died by suicide after reportedly consuming poison at his residence.

Voting for 11 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council seats -- five graduates' and six teachers' constituencies- was held on Friday. Ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, the polls are seen as a prestige battle between the BJP and the SP.

With 89.8 per cent of votes counted, Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is projected to secure 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset. The opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party, was expected to win 48 seats, leaving both sides short of the 61 seats required to form the government.

Iran has expressed willingness to pursue diplomacy and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that renewed hostilities could severely disrupt global markets and energy supplies.

The stampede took place around 7.30 pm on October 17 at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal after sudden rain triggered a rush near the exit gate. Several women reportedly crowded the exit to protect their outfits and makeup from getting wet, leading to congestion and jostling as the crowd swelled.

Under the new guidelines, individuals involved in organisations advocating violent methods to change the existing social order may be deemed ineligible for government jobs.

Arab-led parties have emerged as potential kingmakers in Israel's 2026 election, with the Joint List and Ra'am projected to win a combined 19 seats in the 120-member Knesset.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition has emerged as the largest bloc in Israel's general election but failed to secure a