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Navratri 2023: Know When Can You Play Garba And Its Significance

Edited by Ritu Singh | Thursday October 12, 2023

Navratri 2023: One of the main highlights of Navratri celebrations in the country is the traditional dance form 'Garba' which is a symbol of devotion and worship.

Unborn Child's Rights vs Mother's Choice: Chief Justice's Key Question

Reported by Ashish Kumar Bhargava, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

A woman's petition to abort her 26-week pregnancy has brought before the Supreme Court the tough task to balance the rights of an unborn child against a mother's bodily autonomy.

Mother, 8-Year-Old Daughter From Assam Killed In Bihar Train Accident

Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

A mother-daughter duo from Assam was among four killed in the Bihar train accident on Wednesday. They have been identified as Usha Bhandari, 33, and eight-year-old Aakriti.

New Parliament Building Among Pandal Themes This Durga Puja In Delhi

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

The decorations inside the pandal at Chittaranjan Park include 3D pictures of freedom fighters and national emblems.

First Ship Berths At Kerala's Deep Sea Vizhinjam Port

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, Thiruvananthapuram

The vessel named Zhen Hua 15 began its journey from China at the end of August.

40 Leaders From BJP, HD Kumaraswamy's Party Want To Join Congress: DK Shivakumar

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, Bengaluru

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday claimed that more than 40 BJP and Janata Dal Secular leaders opposed to the recently struck alliance between the two parties are willing to join the Congress.

Centre's 'Har Ghar Jal' Scheme "Inspired" By Telangana, Says KTR

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, Hyderabad

Telangana is the first state in independent India to have launched a project called 'Mission Bhagiratha' to provide a potable water connection to every home, BRS Working President K T Rama Rao said on Thursday.

Not In Rajasthan Chief Minister Race: BJP's Gajendra Shekhawat

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, Jaipur

Amid speculation that he too may be fielded by the BJP in the Rajasthan Assembly polls, Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said he is not in the race for the chief minister's post.

Rains Batter Several Parts Of Kerala, Alert Issued In 6 Districts

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, Thiruvananthapuram

Rains battered several parts of Kerala on Thursday with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert in six out of the 14 districts of the state.

India's Cyber Agency Issues High Severity Warning For Google Chrome

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

CERT-In has issued a high-severity rated warning cautioning against "multiple vulnerabilities" in web browser Google Chrome, which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause denial of service condition on targeted system.

Robbers Posing As Traffic Cops Check Delhi Man's Car, Loot Rs 50 Lakh

Asian News International | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

Two men posing as traffic police in Delhi's Indraprastha area robbed an employee of a pan masala company of Rs 50 lakh, police said.

"Suddenly, All Of Us Started Getting Tossed": Passengers Recall Bihar Train Accident Horror

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, Buxar

The guard of the Assam-bound train, Vijay Kumar, recalls having fallen unconscious from the impact of the derailment.

Congress Factions Come To Blows At Nagpur Meet, Fight Started Over The Mic

NDTV News Desk | Thursday October 12, 2023, Mumbai

Two factions of the Congress came to blows during a meeting to discuss the Lok Sabha seats under the Nagpur division. The meeting had been called by Maharashtra Congress president Nanata Patole.

Delhi High Court Commutes Batla House Convict's Death Penalty To Life Term

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

The Delhi High Court on Thursday commuted the death penalty awarded to Ariz Khan following his conviction in the sensational 2008 Batla House encounter in which decorated Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma died to life term.

"Putting Child To Death Through Court?" Chief Justice In Abortion Case

Reported by Ashish Kumar Bhargava, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday October 12, 2023, New Delhi

In strong observations while hearing a woman's request to terminate a 26-week pregnancy, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud asked if the petitioner wanted permission to kill the child through a court order.