‘Mirchi bombs’ account for bulk of Deepavali eye injuries at Hyderabad’s Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital
Of the 54 people who suffered from eye injuries, four were admitted to the Saroji Devi Eye Hospital in Hyderabad | Photo Credit: SIDDHARTH KUMAR SINGH HYDERABAD Over the last three days of Deepavali celebrations, State government-run Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital in Hyderabad has treated 54 patients with eye injuries caused by firecrackers. Most of... Read More
Maoism to become history soon: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. File | Photo Credit: PTI Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday(October 21, 2025) said the menace of Left Wing Extremism is soon going to become history in India due to the tireless efforts of police and security forces. The Minister was speaking on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day. He laid... Read More
Erode’s Bhavanisagar Dam level touches 102 feet, surplus water released
The Kodiveri anicut is closed to tourists due to flooding in Erode district in Tamil Nadu on October 21, 2025 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement With the water level in the Bhavanisagar Dam reaching 102 feet against its full reservoir level (FRL) of 105 feet, surplus water was released into the Bhavani River on Tuesday... Read More
Air quality remains ‘stable’ in Kerala capital Thiruvananthapuram after Deepavali
(file image) | Photo Credit: S. GOPAKUMAR The overall air quality in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, remained in the ‘satisfactory’ category on Tuesday (October 21, 2025) after slightly slipping to ‘moderate’ level at some locations on Monday and Sunday night following Deepavali celebrations. The Kerala capital’s average AQI recorded at Plammoodu was 76 on Tuesday morning, with... Read More
Watch: Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal booked over engineer’s death
A case was filed against Ola Electric founder Bhavish Aggarwal and senior officials after the death of 38-year-old engineer K. Aravind, who allegedly faced workplace harassment and unpaid dues. Source link
Mettur Dam reaches full capacity for seventh time this year
Surplus water is being discharged from the Stanley Reservoir after it reached its full capacity at Mettur in Salem district of Tamil Nadu. File | Photo Credit: E. Lakshmi Narayanan The Stanley Reservoir in Mettur of Salem district reached its full reservoir level (FRL) of 120 feet for the seventh time this year on Monday... Read More
Two cars destroyed in blaze triggered by firecrackers in Mumbai
Image used for representation Two cars were gutted in a fire sparked by firecrackers on Deepavali night near a hospital in Mumbai, officials said on Tuesday (October 21, 2025). No person was injured in the blaze reported to the fire brigade at 11.33 p.m. on Monday (October 20, 2025) at the Neelyog Vedanta building near... Read More
Hindi cinema loses its impish glee as Asrani passes away
Known for his unparalleled comic timing and expressive facial contortions, Govardhan Asrani’s ability to infuse everyday characters with wit and relatability withstood the test of time. Versatility was his middle name as he transcended the typical sidekick stereotype to become perfect foil for the lead character, blending slapstick with subtle satire and dramatic depth. Be... Read More
Michael Fassbender to lead Netflix’s ‘Kennedy’ drama series on America’s most iconic political family
Netflix has officially greenlit Kennedy, an eight-episode drama series chronicling the rise of America’s most storied political dynasty. Academy Award-nominated actor Michael Fassbender is set to headline the series as Joseph Kennedy Sr., the ambitious patriarch whose influence shaped generations of the Kennedy family. The show, produced by Chernin Entertainment, is adapted from Pulitzer Prize-winning... Read More
PM Modi pens letter to nation, calls this Deepavali special for districts where ‘Maoist terrorism was eradicated’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the armed force personnel during the Deepavali celebration onboard INS Vikrant, off Goa on October 20, 2025. | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (October 21, 2025) addressed Indian citizens in an open letter on the occasion of Deepavali, in which he says that this Deepavali is... Read More







