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In the most high-profile exit from the Assam BJP since it came to power in the state, veteran leader and former Union Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain resigned from the party on Thursday.Gohain, 74, a former Assam BJP president and four-time Nagaon MP, submitted his resignation at the party state headquarters in Guwahati Thursday afternoon, along with 17 of his supporters. A part of the BJP for over three decades, Gohain had in recent years emerged as the most prominent face of the internal rift within the Assam unit between the old guard and the new crop that…

Uber is set to broaden its Intercity Motorhomes offering to three new cities—Mumbai, Bangalore, and Pune—starting from October 15, 2025. This comes after a highly successful pilot in Delhi NCR. Bookings for the service will open on October 13, allowing riders in these cities to reserve the custom-designed motorhomes for their outstation road trips. The service will continue to operate in Delhi NCR until December 31, 2025.Also read: Uber launches India’s first dedicated Uber black pickup zones at Bengaluru airportRising Demand for Comfortable Road TravelLaunched in August 2025, the Intercity Motorhomes initiative has garnered significant attention for offering a unique,…

Bengaluru: For over a week now, a group of Dalits representing Karnataka’s 59 most vulnerable micro communities has been doing the rounds of the Congress head office in Delhi, seeking an audience with Rahul Gandhi after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah turned down their requests to provide them with any internal reservations or other safeguards.The mostly nomadic groups are pinning their hopes on the Congress brass to get justice and protection as the Siddaramaiah government’s new internal reservation formula for Scheduled Castes (SC), they say, leaves them further marginalised. “In around 22 caste groups, not even one person has ever gone to school,…

Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan made history by becoming the first Afghan bowler to take 200 ODI wickets. He achieved the feat during the first ODI against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi, finishing with figures of 3/38 in his full quota of 10 overs. Rashid dismissed Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, and Nurul Hassan, cementing his status as one of the world’s premier spinners. In 115 ODIs, Rashid has now taken 202 wickets in 107 innings, with a bowling average of 20.28 and an economy rate of 4.23. His best ODI figures are 7/18, and his career also includes…

MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia’s air defense were to blame for downing an Azerbaijani jetliner in December that killed 38 people, his first admission of responsibility for the crash in an effort to ease tensions between the neighbors.Putin said the missiles fired by Russian air defenses to target a Ukrainian drone exploded near the Azerbaijani Airlines plane flying from Baku as it was preparing to land in Grozny, the regional capital of the Russian republic of Chechnya, on Dec. 25, 2024. Ukrainian drones have regularly struck deep inside Russia.Speaking at a meeting with Azerbaijan’s President…

After days of suspense and speculation, BBK Season 12 is officially back on track! The show resumes inside the reopened  Bigg Boss house with contestants re-entering amid huge excitement.The mystery that had fans and contestants on edge has finally ended, Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 is officially back! After the Bigg Boss house had been sealed, there were fears among audience that the season might be cut short but now the show has now received the green light to continue filming.Also Read:NewsFirst IMPACT: BESCOM to roll out UPI, NEFT payment system within a monthFor over a week, speculation was rife across…

20th Century Fox In the nearly five decades that have passed since the 1979 release of “Alien,” the terrifying galaxy encompassing Ridley Scott’s original film has expanded into a force more formidable than first conceived. What began as one woman’s fight against an apex predator in the desolation of space has evolved into a black mirror for humanity’s hubris and greed. With nine films to date, a streaming Hulu series, and one award-winning video game later, the mythology of “Alien” has become one of the best developed in the world of…

Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami has broken his silence after missing out on the Men in Blue’s squad for the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia, which is set to begin on October 19. The 35-year-old last represented India in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final in March. Despite being India’s joint-highest wicket-taker in that tournament with nine scalps in five matches, he was not considered for any format in the current series.  Addressing his non-selection on his YouTube channel, Shami said, “People want to know my opinion on the non-selection for the Australia series. I will just say that getting…

The Innovation in Rare Earths and Lithium (IRLi 2025) Summit, hosted by CMA India, kicked off today at The Capitol Hotel in Bengaluru. The event gathers policymakers, global experts, scientists, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss India’s role in the rapidly expanding critical minerals and clean energy sectors.Also read: IISc Bangalore retains position as India’s top university in Times Higher Education RankingsThe two-day summit, themed Innovation for a Sustainable Future, aims to drive progress in Rare Earth Elements (REE) and Lithium, which are essential for clean technologies, energy storage, and future manufacturing. The event’s focus aligns with India’s increasing leadership…

Despite having no MLAs, Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani is one of the most sought after leaders in Bihar for his influence among the Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs). Championing the cause of the Nishad caste group, the party projects itself to have considerable influence among the boatmen and fishermen communities that live in the riverine belts of North Bihar. According to the 2023 caste survey, Nishads comprise approximately 9.6% of the state’s population, while the Mallah sub-caste, to which Sahani belongs, has a 2.6% share of the total population. In a closely contested election, the Nishad votes could…