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Patna, Oct 19 (PTI) Union minister Giriraj Singh has once again courted controversy by making a scathing remark against a minority community, saying that he doesn’t need the votes of ‘namak haraams’ (betrayers). He made the remark while addressing a public rally in Bihar’s Arwal district on Saturday. The BJP MP from Begusarai said, “Once I asked a ‘maulvi’ (cleric) whether he had Ayushman Bharat health card and he replied in the affirmative. I asked whether such cards were distributed on the basis of Hindu-Muslim and he replied in the negative.” “When I asked him whether he had voted for…

Paramount Beginning life in 1966, “Star Trek” is among the best sci-fi franchises of all time, and features arguably some of the most famous starships in all of fiction. From the Klingon Bird of Prey to the unmistakable Borg Cube, there are several ships in “Star Trek” that most folks on the street could name. And that doesn’t even include the original starship Enterprise, whose history is written in decades, and whose fame is so legendary that the original model is now housed in the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. But…

KYIV, Ukraine — Viktor Anisimov, one of Ukraine’s top fashion designers, first worked with the future president of Ukraine about 20 years ago. That was when Volodymyr Zelenskyy was part of a comedy troupe whose members all dressed in T-shirts and leather pants. Anisimov coaxed them into trying classic suits. So in January, when Zelenskyy’s wife wanted a new look for her husband, and her office reached out to Anisimov, he had a familiar thought. Suits.It didn’t matter to him that Zelenskyy had repeatedly said he would not wear a suit until the war with Russia was over and that…

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader Chirag Paswan on Sunday opened up about his chief ministerial aspirations, alliance dynamics within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), and his relationship with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras as the Bihar election dates approach. Asked whether he sees himself as a contender for the Chief Minister’s post, Chirag Paswan told news agency ANI, “Every party wants its leader to become the Chief Minister. I myself wanted my father to become the Chief Minister or even…

The Karnataka government Sunday extended the last date for the Socio-economic and Educational Survey carried out by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes till October 31. While teachers roped in as enumerators for the Survey will return to their teaching duties, the Survey will be completed by deputing government officials. The announcement extending the last date was made by Backward Classes Welfare Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi, following a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to review the progress of the Survey. While the Survey was initially scheduled to be held between September 22 and October 7, it was first extended…

Focus Features With the dozens of streaming services at our fingertips and over 100 years of cinema and television to feature, newer theatrical releases that don’t receive “Challengers” or “Weapons” levels of viral attention can easily go unnoticed. “Black Bag” is one such film, a sophisticated spy drama from celebrated director Stephen Soderbergh (“Ocean’s Eleven”). It follows a team of British government agents, with a particular focus on power couple, Kathryn (Cate Blanchett) and George (Michael Fassbender), who are known for their unwavering loyalty and proven competence.  Soderbergh was hopeful that…

China issues blue alert for typhoon Fengshen (Lead) Beijing, Oct 19 (IANS) China’s national observatory on Sunday issued a blue alert for typhoon Fengshen, the 24th typhoon of the year, as it intensified and is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the country’s southern regions. As of 5 p.m. on Sunday, the typhoon was located over waters off the west coast of Luzon Island, the Philippines, with maximum winds of 72 km per hour near its centre, according to the National Meteorological Centre (NMC), Xinhua News Agency reported. The typhoon is expected to move northwestward…

Israeli Ambassador extends wishes to people of India on Diwali New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Israel’s Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Sunday extended greetings to the people of India on the occasion of Diwali. He noted that Diwali signifies the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil, calling it a “timeless and universal message of hope and renewal.” In a video message shared on the social media platform X, Azar said that people in Israel are especially grateful this year as the remaining living hostages have been reunited with their families, allowing them to feel the spirit…

Bangladesh: One more person dies of dengue, fatalities rise to 245 in 2025 Dhaka, Oct 19 (IANS) One person died due to dengue in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till Sunday morning, raising the total number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in 2025 to 245, local media reported on Sunday. The new death has been reported in Barishal Division, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the United News of Bangladesh reported. During this period, 950 more people were admitted to the hospital with viral fever, increasing the total number of cases in 2025 to 59,849. Presently,…

Pain can drive us to extreme measures, and for an 82-year-old woman from Hangzhou, China, it led her to a drastic decision: eating live frogs. This act, inspired by local folklore, was an attempt to relieve her severe back pain caused by a herniated disc. However, what followed was a serious medical emergency, raising questions about the legitimacy and safety of traditional medicine in the modern world. This case isn’t isolated. Many folk remedies involve consuming animal parts, driven by centuries-old cultural beliefs. But could there be some truth behind these unusual practices, or was the woman simply misinformed? Let’s…