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Academicians and experts lend support to ‘ancient wisdom in solving modern challenges’ symposium

IANS | November 2, 2026 6:15 PM

Varanasi, Nov 2 (IANS) A host of academicians, experts and scholars attending the ongoing three-day world symposium here on “Ancient Wisdom for Modern Challenges” echoed the importance of utilising long-drawn traditions in addressing the contemporary challenges while laying emphasis on the need to engage in dialogue and discussion with the youth.

Pilots seek PM Modi’s help to check rising helicopter accidents in hilly areas

IANS | November 2, 2026 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention into the "increasingly disturbing pattern" of helicopter accidents in India, particularly those involving operations in the Himalayan region and high-altitude terrain.

Opposition insults Parliament, has no evidence to back claims: BJP

IANS | November 2, 2026 5:13 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 2 (IANS) BJP National Secretary Rohan Gupta on Monday accused the Opposition of undermining the sanctity of Parliament by repeatedly disrupting proceedings and staging walkouts, saying its decision to hold a mock Parliament reflected its inability to raise substantive issues within the legislature.

‘Fight between Sharia and Constitution’: Maha Minister targets INDIA Bloc over Ramlila Maidan rally

IANS | November 2, 2026 5:07 PM

Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane on Monday alleged that the INDIA Bloc wanted to introduce Sharia law in the country and accused its leaders of opposing the Constitution drafted by Babasaheb Ambedkar.

SP brought riots, curfews, and crime to UP: CM Yogi

IANS | November 2, 2026 5:05 PM

Gonda (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 2 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that whenever the Samajwadi Party (SP) came to power in the state, it brought devastation, as riots, curfews, and crime were rampant during its rule, while adding that under the BJP government, people no longer live in fear.

India's economic resilience driven by aspirations and domestic demand: FM Sitharaman

IANS | November 2, 2026 4:18 PM

Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said India's economic resilience is rooted in the aspirations of its people and strength of its large domestic market, while highlighting the government's focus on financial inclusion, social security, skills development and fiscal prudence.

Bhopal man suspected of killing mother, wife, two minor children before dying by suicide

IANS | November 2, 2026 3:42 PM

Bhopal, Nov 2 (IANS) In a horrifying incident that has sent shockwaves across Madhya Pradesh, a 35-year-old man allegedly killed his mother, wife and two minor children at their residence in Bhopal before allegedly dying by suicide by jumping in front of a moving train, preliminary police findings suggested on Monday.

SC permits green crackers in Delhi-NCR, limits bursting to Nov 7-8, complete ban from Nov 9

IANS | November 2, 2026 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court has permitted the sale and use of certified green crackers in Delhi-NCR for a limited period ahead of and on Diwali, while issuing a series of directions to regulate their manufacture, storage, sale and bursting, and directing that the complete ban on firecrackers be restored from November 9.

Top economist Jeffrey Sachs lauds Adani Group's role in India's infra growth, sustainable development

IANS | November 2, 2026 3:36 PM

Varanasi, Nov 2 (IANS) Renowned economist Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs on Monday acknowledged the scale of the work undertaken by the Adani Group and the Adani Foundation, the social welfare and development arm of the infrastructure major, in sustainable development in India and globally.

SIT formed to probe liquor smuggling network after cop's death in MP's Dewas

IANS | November 2, 2026 3:15 PM

Dewas, Nov 2 (IANS) A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to probe the alleged liquor smuggling network and identify those involved in the illegal transportation of liquor after a police station in-charge was crushed to death by a truck in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district, a senior police officer said on Monday.

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Academicians and experts lend support to ‘ancient wisdom in solving modern challenges’ symposium

Pilots seek PM Modi’s help to check rising helicopter accidents in hilly areas

Opposition insults Parliament, has no evidence to back claims: BJP

‘Fight between Sharia and Constitution’: Maha Minister targets INDIA Bloc over Ramlila Maidan rally

SP brought riots, curfews, and crime to UP: CM Yogi

India's economic resilience driven by aspirations and domestic demand: FM Sitharaman

Bhopal man suspected of killing mother, wife, two minor children before dying by suicide

SC permits green crackers in Delhi-NCR, limits bursting to Nov 7-8, complete ban from Nov 9

Top economist Jeffrey Sachs lauds Adani Group's role in India's infra growth, sustainable development

SIT formed to probe liquor smuggling network after cop's death in MP's Dewas

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