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Bihar Election 2025: NDA vs INDIA - who is likely to win? New poll reveals 'extremely close' fight and a 'paradox'

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- A new "Mood of Bihar" poll revealed an "extremely close contest" between the BJP-JDU-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition Mahagathbandhan or India bloc in the... Read More


Rlwy worker stabs friend over affair suspicion, jumps before train; dies, friend critical

India, Oct. 8 -- A 40-year-old railway employee who stabbed his close friend following a fight over suspicions of an affair with his wife, and later jumped before a local train in a suicide attempt, d... Read More


Over 30,000 affected as floods ravage Jalpaiguri dist

Jalpaiguri, Oct. 8 -- Severe flooding has wreaked havoc in Jalpaiguri district, affecting all eight blocks to varying degrees, with over 30,000 people impacted. The worst-hit areas include Nagrakata, ... Read More


Abducted 3-yr-old rescued in 25 mins

Malda, Oct. 8 -- In a remarkable display of prompt police action, a three-year-old girl was rescued within 25 minutes of being abducted from Kotol village under Harishchandrapur Police Station in Mald... Read More


MALDA: Dengue cases surge amid festive season; admin on high alert

MALDA, Oct. 8 -- Even as the festive spirit grips Malda, a fresh surge in dengue cases has set off alarm bells across the district. According to the district Health department, as many as 49 new cases... Read More


Taruya Basti's charm washed away: 60 families homeless after flood

Siliguri, Oct. 8 -- Once known for its scenic riverside views and bustling picnic spots, Taruya Basti in Dudhiya now lies in ruins. The tranquil village, nestled between the Balasan River and the surr... Read More


Autopsy backlog mounts at Dakshin Dinajpur Dist Hosp

BALURGHAT, Oct. 8 -- Post-mortem examinations at Dakshin Dinajpur District Hospital have been stalled for weeks following the prolonged absence of its sole forensic expert, leaving nearly a hundred au... Read More


Israel blocks Gaza aid, seizes 3 freedom flotilla shipsPublished on: October 8, 2025 5:41 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 8 -- Israel's navy has intercepted and seized three ships from the Freedom Flotilla that were carrying aid to Gaza. The incident took place about 120 nautical miles from the Israeli blo... Read More


'What happened to My Choice?': Deepika Padukone gets trolled over hijab look in Abu Dhabi tourism ad, fans react

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Bollywood's power couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are winning hearts again - not on the big screen, but in a brand-new Abu Dhabi tourism ad. However, what was meant to b... Read More


Drunk driver swerves off Coastal Road into sea, survives 30-feet fall

India, Oct. 8 -- A 29-year-old Tardeo resident, Frashogar Darayush Battiwala, had a narrow escape on Monday night as his four-wheeler plunged into the Arabian Sea while he was speeding along the Coast... Read More