One crore govt jobs & more: NDA releases manifesto for Bihar polls; key promises

Rs 2cr dues, moral demands: What triggered Rohit Aarrya’s hostage act in Mumbai - timeline of events

A social entrepreneur, Rohit Aarrya, held 17 children and others hostage in a Mumbai studio after feeling betrayed by the government over his civic initiative. The standoff ended in a police shootout, with Aarrya dead and the hostages rescued. His actions stemmed from a perceived lack of accountability and stolen ideas.

One crore govt jobs & more: NDA releases manifesto for Bihar polls; key promises in ‘Sankalp Patra’

Man with air gun shot in chest: How Mumbai’s tense hostage drama unfolded; cops reveal details

A tense hostage situation in Mumbai concluded with the captor, Rohit Aarrya, dead after firing at police. Aarrya held 17 children and two others at a recording studio for nearly two hours. Negotiations failed, and police claim they returned fire in self-defense after Aarrya shot first. The incident stemmed from a past dispute over project dues.

Ceasefire at last: Pak, Afghanistan agree to truce after Istanbul talks; follow-up meet on Nov 6

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to uphold a ceasefire during peace talks in Istanbul, following recent deadly military confrontations. Turkey announced the agreement, with a follow-up meeting scheduled for November 6 to determine implementation. Both nations seek lasting peace based on mutual respect and non-interference, though Pakistan warned against cross-border terrorism.

How to let Trump take credit, and still win the game - Xi has cracked the code

Taliban & TTP: Why Pak is missing the US; drone admission exposes reliance

Google AI Pro plan worth Rs 35,100 free for Reliance Jio users: these users to get priority access

Reliance Industries and Google are joining forces. Eligible Jio users will receive 18 months of free Google AI Pro. This initiative aims to make artificial intelligence accessible to everyone in India. Young Jio 5G users aged 18 to 25 will be the first to benefit. The partnership also extends to enterprise AI solutions, empowering Indian businesses with advanced AI tools and infrastructure.

CBSE Board Exam 2026: Dates announced; check full schedule

CBSE has released the final schedule for Class 10 and 12 board examinations 2026, starting February 17, 2026, at 10:30 AM (IST). The tentative schedule was earlier released on September 24, 2025. The final date sheet considers student subject combinations, entrance exam dates, and teacher availability, ensuring no clashes. Students, teachers, and schools can now plan preparations, evaluations, and logistics in advance. The complete timetable is available for download on the official CBSE website.

Justice Surya Kant appointed as 53rd CJI; oath on Nov 24

Justice Surya Kant has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India. He will formally take oath on November 24, succeeding Chief Justice Bhushan Gavai, and will become the first top justice from Haryana.

Mumbai hostage crisis ends: Kidnapper dies of bullet injuries, had shot at cops; 19 rescued

A man, identified as Rohit Arya, took 19 people, including 17 children, hostage in a Mumbai flat on Thursday. Arya died in a police crossfire after threatening to harm himself and the children. All children were safely rescued, and police suspect work-related dues as the motive.

Big diplomatic win: India gets exemption from US sanctions on Chabahar port

‘Because of other countries ...’: Trump says US to resume n-weapons tests; follows Russia’s trials

Fabulist Donald Trump indicates trade deal with India imminent

US President Donald Trump signaled an imminent trade deal with India, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claiming he averted an India-Pakistan war with tariff threats. The provisional agreement reportedly lowers US tariffs on Indian exports and includes India increasing US energy imports and purchasing US corn and military hardware.

Compulsory KYV is here: Stuck and fleeced at toll gate, thanks to bureaucracy & bad tech

Have FASTag? Now, prove that it’s authentic. Be prepared to upload documents and photos of your car on apps that refuse to work. If you have doubts, don’t expect easy answers amid general confusion and a process that’s user-unfriendly