Messi mess continues: Indian fans left waiting as Argentina cancels November visit to Kerala

IANS | October 25, 2025 12:15 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 25 (IANS) The Messi conundrum surrounding Argentina’s much-hyped visit to India has taken a fresh twist, with sponsors confirming that ace footballer Lionel Messi and his team will not be coming to Kerala in November. The clarification came soon after the Argentina Football Association (AFA) announced that the national team would play only in Angola next month.

SI raped me, MP pressured me to falsify medical reports of accused in police cases, says Maha doctor in 4-page suicide note

IANS | October 25, 2025 10:53 AM

Satara (Maharashtra), Oct 25 (IANS) A 26-year-old female doctor who allegedly committed suicide in Maharashtra’s Satara district, left behind a detailed four page suicide note apart from the inked note on the palm of her hand, stating that a police officer raped her four times and exerted pressure on her to issue fake fitness certificates of accused in police cases. It has now emerged in her note that she was allegedly under pressure not only from police officials but even from a Member of Parliament (MP) and his personal assistants.

Chirag Paswan accuses RJD of using Muslims as 'bonded vote bank'

IANS | October 25, 2025 9:18 AM

Patna, Oct 25 (IANS) Union Minister for Food Processing Industries and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), accusing it of exploiting the Muslim community for votes while denying them top political positions.

Maharashtra: Woman doctor’s suicide sparks outrage across political spectrum

IANS | October 24, 2025 10:51 PM

Mumbai, Oct 24 (IANS) A death of a woman doctor, allegedly by suicide at a government-run hospital in Maharashtra’s Phaltan taluka in Satara district in a hotel room, has evoked angry reactions from ruling and opposition party leaders. She left a note on her palm, accusing a police officer of raping and sexually harassing her over the past five months.