One dead after massive fire engulfs several food shops in Noida

IANS | October 24, 2026 4:27 PM

Noida, Oct 24 (IANS) A massive fire broke out at several food and beverage shops located behind the Raipur Temple under the jurisdiction of Sector-126 police station in Noida on Saturday, police said, adding that one person was killed in the incident.

Asian Para Games: President Droupadi Murmu hails India’s record 114-medal haul

IANS | October 24, 2026 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday hailed India’s para-athletes for their unprecedented success at the Asian Para Games 2026, saying the record medal haul of 114 reflected their hard work, perseverance and self-belief and would inspire young people to dream big and remain undaunted by challenges.

Racial abuse video row: Amir Shokeen sent to five-day police custody

IANS | October 24, 2026 12:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) A Delhi court on Saturday sent social media influencer Amir Shokeen to five days of police custody in connection with the racial harassment and humiliation case of an individual from Tripura, depicted in a video circulating on social media.

'November 1 rally will cause significant business losses, better if Congress postpones it’: Praveen Khandelwal

IANS | October 24, 2026 11:52 AM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal has urged Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, to postpone the Congress party’s proposed mega rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on November 1, warning that political demonstrations during the peak festive season could cause significant losses to traders and disrupt commercial activities across the national Capital.