High-voltage drama at Telangana Minister's residence as police seek OSD's arrest

IANS | October 16, 2025 9:08 AM

Hyderabad, Oct 16 (IANS) Amid growing rift between two ministers in Telangana, there was high drama at Endowments and Forest Minister Konda Surekha’s house in Hyderabad late Wednesday night as her family resisted the arrest of her former Officer on Special Duty (OSD) N. Sumanth over the allegations of misconduct and corruption.

SC to hear today pleas challenging SIR in Bihar

IANS | October 16, 2025 8:30 AM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court is set to hear on Thursday a clutch of petitions challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar.

India recommended to stage 2030 Commonwealth Games; Ahmedabad proposed as host city

IANS | October 16, 2025 12:14 AM

Ahmedabad, Oct 16 (IANS) In a landmark development for Indian sports, Ahmedabad has been recommended as the host city for the 24th Commonwealth Games, scheduled for 2030. The announcement was made during the Executive Board meeting of Commonwealth Sport, marking a historic moment as the Games will coincide with the centenary celebration of the Commonwealth Sport Movement.

Report of Sandalwood Development Committee launched

IANS | October 15, 2025 11:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The Report of the Sandalwood Development Committee was launched at an event held on Wednesday in New Delhi. The report launching event was sponsored by the Federation of Indian Plywood and Panel Industry (FIPPI).

Baksa violence: Gaurav Gogoi blames Assam Police and Home Department

IANS | October 15, 2025 11:07 PM

Guwahati, Oct 15 (IANS) Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday voiced strong concern over the “unprecedented and unfortunate” scenes that played out outside Baksa District Jail, urging people to uphold peace and calling out lapses in law enforcement.