Things are getting tense in Jammu and Kashmir as opposition parties are taking Omar Abdullah to task for his Cabinet's resolution that pushes for statehood but totally skips over Article 370. This has sparked accusations of betrayal against the National Conference's election promises.
Karnataka's about to hit up Zomato, Uber, and Swiggy payments with a new cess to support gig workers. Announced by Labour Minister Santosh Lad, this move aims to fund health insurance and education for these essential workers, with a bill set to drop in December.
A Vistara flight from Delhi to London was diverted to Frankfurt after a bomb threat showed up on social media. The plane landed safely and is now undergoing security checks. This comes amid a wave of similar threats hitting various flights, leading the Civil Aviation Ministry to think about tougher rules against these hoaxes.
The UDF in Kerala is revving up its campaign for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra ahead of the Wayanad bye-elections on November 13. They’re hitting the ground running with constituency events and home visits, hoping to rally the support that previously went to Rahul Gandhi.
A woman guard at AIIMS Delhi has accused the chief security officer of sexual harassment, sparking an internal investigation by the hospital management. The guard says the officer made inappropriate advances during a chat about her duty roster, leading her to file a formal complaint. A report from the inquiry is expected in about a week.
Rajasthan police jumped into action to save 18-year-old Sahil, who shared a concerning photo of a ceiling fan online. Their quick response averted a possible tragedy, highlighting the need to monitor social media for signs of distress.
Jody Thomas, Canada’s former national security adviser, testified that early intel suggested Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar was killed as payback for Ripudaman Singh Malik's murder. But later evidence hinted it could be an extra-judicial hit, adding more fuel to the already strained relations between Canada and India.
The Supreme Court has tossed out a petition asking for re-elections on 20 assembly seats in Haryana and won’t delay the swearing-in of the new state cabinet. The court called the petition ridiculous, while Congress made it clear they don’t back the folks who filed it, saying they acted without any party approval.
Salman Khan just got hit with a death threat via WhatsApp, aimed at the Mumbai Traffic Police, asking for a massive Rs 5 crore. The message hinted at serious trouble if the actor didn’t pay up, mentioning a recent murder. But the police are calling it a prank and have kicked off an investigation.
Two guys involved in the Bahraich violence during a Durga Puja procession got shot while trying to run away to Nepal. This has everyone worried about the rising tensions in the area after the clashes.