09 Oct, 23:38 (IST)

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) of Tamil Nadu has predicted normal to heavy rains in the state until October 15. A weather department official said that a yellow alert has been issued in Salem, Karur, Tiruchi, and Kallakurichu districts, while heavy rains are forecasted in six more districts on October 10.

09 Oct, 22:11 (IST)

The Bihar government transferred IPS officer Shivdeep Wamanrao Lande to the post of Inspector General (IG) of the Police Training Centre in Patna following his resignation from service. Lande, a 2006 batch IPS officer, was previously posted in the Purnea division.

09 Oct, 21:02 (IST)

Ratan Tata, the chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, has been admitted to the ICU in critical condition at a Mumbai hospital, according to a Reuters report.

09 Oct, 19:52 (IST)

In a significant political engagement, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and JMM leader Kalpana Soren met with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi today in New Delhi.

09 Oct, 17:57 (IST)

In a strategic move ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) on Wednesday, Ocotber 9, released its second candidate's list, featuring 10 Muslim candidates. This latest announcement highlights the party's commitment to diverse representation and includes individuals who have recently defected from the Congress party.

09 Oct, 16:16 (IST)

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Wednesday, Ocotber 9, awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to David Baker for his pioneering work in computational protein design, while Demis Hassabis and John M Jumper received the other half of the prize for their contributions to protein structure prediction.

09 Oct, 14:34 (IST)

Karnataka Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni has filed a counter FIR against a 34-year-old woman who previously accused him of rape, kidnapping, and making threats. The counter complaint, registered at Bengaluru's Sanjay Nagar police station, cites sections under BNS 2023.

09 Oct, 13:24 (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for various development projects in Maharashtra, amounting to over INR 7,600 crore, including the upgrade of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur and the New Integrated Terminal building at Shirdi Airport. Additionally, he inaugurated 10 government medical colleges and the Indian Institute of Skills and Vidya Samiksha Kendra, enhancing the state’s infrastructure and educational facilities.

09 Oct, 12:50 (IST)

The BSF on Wednesday, October 9, said the troops have apprehended one Pakistani national near International Border in Jammu. Further investigation is going on.

09 Oct, 12:24 (IST)

The body of a Territorial Army jawan, who was abducted by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag, has been recovered with gunshot wounds. He had been reported missing since yesterday.

Mumbai, October 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to virtually lay the foundation stone for several key development projects in Maharashtra today, October 9, worth over INR 7,600 crore, including the upgradation of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur, with an estimated project cost of INR 7,000 crore. Additionally, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for the New Integrated Terminal Building at Shirdi Airport, with a project value exceeding INR 645 crore.

In a significant political development, the National Conference (NC) and Indian National Congress (INC) alliance secured a decisive victory in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, marking the first elected government in the region since the abrogation of Article 370. The alliance won 48 out of the 90 seats, with the NC emerging as the leading party, capturing 42 seats. BJP also made notable gains, winning 29 seats, its best performance in the region to date. This electoral milestone represents a crucial step towards restoring democratic processes in Jammu and Kashmir, which had been disrupted for the past five years. Haryana Assembly Elections Results 2024: PM Narendra Modi Hails BJP’s Hat-Trick, Says ‘Lotus Blooms for 3rd Time As Truth and Good Governance Won’ (Watch Video).

Meanwhile, in Haryana, the ruling BJP celebrated a significant milestone by securing a historic third term in the state assembly elections. With 48 seats won, the BJP halted a potential comeback by the Congress party, which managed to secure only 37 seats. Furthermore, in the realm of entertainment, Mithun Chakraborty received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 70th National Film Awards on October 8, further solidifying his status as a Bollywood legend. Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Election Result 2024: NC-Congress Alliance Comes to Power, Bags 48 Seats; BJP Distant Second With 29 Seats.

On the international front, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the death of Hashem Safieddine, a key figure poised to succeed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. In Russia, the messaging platform Discord was officially banned for violating local laws, as announced by the country's regulatory authority. Additionally, Sheena Wright resigned as New York City's First Deputy Mayor amid ongoing federal corruption investigations impacting Mayor Eric Adams' administration.