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23:31 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

No CM Face Before Polls, Says Pappu Yadav; Rahul Gandhi Should Lead INDIA Alliance Campaign

On the CM face of Mahagathbandhan, Independent MP Pappu Yadav from Purnea said, "The public is eager to vote for the INDIA alliance...They want to form a new government...We have the biggest ideological leader, Rahul Gandhi, we will fight the elections under his leadership...When we fight the elections under his leadership, the people of the backward community, SC, ST will vote for us...Elections should not be fought on any CM face, this will not be good for the INDIA alliance...You can make anyone the Chief Minister after the elections, but before the elections, the face should be Rahul Gandhi."

#watch | On the CM face of Mahagathbandhan, Independent MP Pappu Yadav from Purnea says, "...The public is eager to vote for the INDIA alliance...They want to form a new government...We have the biggest ideological leader, Rahul Gandhi, we will fight the elections under his… pic.twitter.com/5qNfmCGUGx
— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025

22:53 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

US President Donald Trump to meet Chinese President in South Korea

US President Donald Trump said, "I'm going to see President Xi in two weeks, going over to South Korea. We're going to meet in South Korea. We're going to talk about a lot of things. They want to discuss the fact that they're paying a 157 per cent tariff. It's a little higher than they thought. We're doing very well. I think we're going to do well in that negotiation."

#watch | US President Donald Trump says, "I'm going to see President Xi in two weeks, going over to South Korea. We're going to meet in South Korea. We're going to talk about a lot of things. They want to discuss the fact that they're paying a 157 per cent tariff. It's a little… pic.twitter.com/bNasKkuVB0
— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025

22:01 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

Mahagathbandhan to Hold Joint Press Conference in Patna Tomorrow

Mahagathbandhan will hold a joint press conference in Patna tomorrow. They will start their election campaigning after the press conference.

#biharelection2025 | Mahagathbandhan to hold a joint press conference in Patna tomorrow. They will start their election campaigning after the press conference.
— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025

21:47 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

Centre Issues Gazette Notification of Gallantry Award Citations, Includes Operation Sindoor

The Central Government has recently issued a gazette notification in which the citations of the gallantry awardees of defence forces from different operations, including Operation Sindoor, have been notified. The gallantry award citations included in the gazette are mainly of Indian Air Force and Indian Army personnel.

The Central Government has recently issued a gazette notification in which the citations of the gallantry awardees of defence forces from different operations, including Operation Sindoor, have been notified. The gallantry award citations included in the gazette are mainly of… pic.twitter.com/Wd7IWCbyvZ
— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025

21:20 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

President Droupadi Murmu Arrives in Thiruvananthapuram, Received by Kerala Governor and CM

Governor of Kerala, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and MoS George Kurian received President Droupadi Murmu on her arrival at Thiruvananthapuram.

#watch | Governor of Kerala, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and MoS George Kurian received President Droupadi Murmu on her arrival at Thiruvananthapuram.(Video Source: Kerala CMO) pic.twitter.com/qErCLOhR9R
— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025

21:06 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath attends RSS centenary program.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath attended the RSS centenary program on Tuesday and addressed the workers. He said, "It is India's good fortune that it has a voluntary organisation like the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which was formed without the support of any government and with the help of volunteers...The RSS has done better work in Naxalite areas within the country than any other government.... The whole world is watching as an RSS volunteer leads India as the Prime Minister... 5 to 7 years ago, people from the Congress, Samajwadi Party, and those associated with the INDI alliance used to ask, 'Will you be able to build the Ram temple in Ayodhya?' We and the Sangh volunteers used to say it would definitely be built. They were imprisoned, lathi-charged and shot at…The result is before us: the construction of the temple of Lord Ram in Ayodhya."

#watch | Gorakhpur: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath attends the RSS centenary program. He says, "...It is India's good fortune that it has a voluntary organisation like the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which was formed without the support of any government and with the… pic.twitter.com/PEro3Z3k6N
— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025

20:41 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

Puducherry, Karaikal Schools and Colleges to Remain Shut Tomorrow Due to Rain

Puducherry | Due to a heavy rain warning, all government and private schools and colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal to remain closed tomorrow (22/10/25), Wednesday.

Puducherry | Due to a heavy rain warning, all government and private schools and colleges in Puducherry and Karaikal to remain closed tomorrow (22/10/25), Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/QCYAMlKIwH
— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025

20:24 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

It's NDA vs Jan Suraaj in Bihar Elections, Says Prashant Kishor

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor said, "The fight for Bihar Election is only between the NDA and Jan Suraaj."

#watch | Patna, Bihar | Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor says, "The fight for #biharelection2025 is only between the NDA and Jan Suraaj..." pic.twitter.com/Kfdlx1QUhQ
— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025

19:50 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

Golden Temple Illuminated with Lights for Bandi Chhor Diwas Celebrations

Golden Temple in Amritsar decorated with lights, on the occasion of Bandi Chhor Diwas. Devotees light candles and diya here on the occasion.

#watch | Punjab | Golden Temple in Amritsar decorated with lights, on the occasion of Bandi Chhor Diwas. Devotees light candles and diya here on the occasion. pic.twitter.com/7WMfwZ3FD7
— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025

19:00 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

Rain lashes Puducherry

Rain lashed several parts of Puducherry on Tuesday.

#watch | Rain lashes several parts of Puducherry. pic.twitter.com/LKZPaFhuYl
— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025

18:22 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

UP CM Yogi Adityanath participated in 'Ek Diya Shaheedon Ke Naam' event at Gorakhnath Temple

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath participated in 'Ek Diya Shaheedon Ke Naam' event at Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur.

#watch | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath participates in 'Ek Diya Shaheedon Ke Naam' event at Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur. pic.twitter.com/jmHtZNuCKj
— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025

18:14 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

India Restores Full Embassy Status in Kabul, Fulfilling Promise Made During Afghan FM’s Visit

In keeping with the decision announced during the recent visit of the Afghan Foreign Minister to India, the Government is restoring the status of the Technical Mission of India in Kabul to that of Embassy of India in Afghanistan with immediate effect.

In keeping with the decision announced during the recent visit of the Afghan Foreign Minister to India, the Government is restoring the status of the Technical Mission of India in Kabul to that of Embassy of India in Afghanistan with immediate effect. pic.twitter.com/ZtkQtsUwS5
— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025

18:12 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Inspects Festive Season Preparations at New Delhi Station

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects New Delhi Railway Station ahead of Chhath Puja to review the arrangements and preparations.

#watch | Delhi: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects New Delhi Railway Station ahead of Chhath Puja to review the arrangements and preparations. pic.twitter.com/iOC8kdzjI0
— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025

17:14 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

Steel, Cement, Electricity Drive 3% Growth in Eight Core Industries Index for September 2025

The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 3 per cent (provisional) in September 2025 as compared to the Index in September 2024. The production of Steel, Cement, Electricity and Fertilizer recorded positive growth in September 2025.

The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 3 per cent (provisional) in September 2025 as compared to the Index in September 2024. The production of Steel, Cement, Electricity and Fertilizer recorded positive growth in September 2025 pic.twitter.com/F6OQVm8RzC
— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025

17:05 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

Low Pressure Area in Bay of Bengal to Intensify, Odisha to Experience Rainfall for Next 7 Days

IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty said, "A low pressure area has formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal and is expected to intensify into a depression tomorrow afternoon and move towards the Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and South Andhra Pradesh coasts. The system is unlikely to have a direct impact on Odisha, but rainfall activity is likely to occur over the state for the next seven days. Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds (30-40 km/hr) is expected at isolated places in many districts..."

#watch | Odisha: IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty says, "A low pressure area has formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal and is expected to intensify into a depression tomorrow afternoon and move towards the Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and South Andhra Pradesh coasts. The… pic.twitter.com/n3wVmjXrMB
— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025

16:19 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

Heavy rain lashes Kancheepuram

Heavy rain lashes Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu.

#watch | Tamil Nadu | Heavy rain lashes parts of Kancheepuram. pic.twitter.com/CYtFv9Z3N9
— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025

16:11 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

Minor Fire Reported at Rashtrapati Bhavan Complex, Controlled by 2:15 PM

A minor fire was reported from the Rashtrapati Bhawan Complex. Fire was reported from Flat no. 19 of Narmada Apartments and Gate no.31 of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Fire was brought under control at 2.15 pm.

Delhi | A minor fire was reported from the Rashtrapati Bhawan Complex. Fire was reported from Flat no. 19 of Narmada Apartments and Gate no.31 of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Fire was brought under control at 2.15 pm.
— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025

16:09 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Highlights 20 Years of Continuous Development in Bihar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said, "Our government has been engaged in development work for 20 years continuously, but remember the condition of the government before us. People did not go out of their homes after evening... There was so much conflict in the society... The condition of education was also the same... There were very few roads and electricity was available in very few houses... But when we got the opportunity, we worked for everyone... Now there is no atmosphere of any kind of fear or intimidation. There is an atmosphere of love, brotherhood and peace in the state."

#watch | Muzaffarpur | Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar says, "Our government has been engaged in development work for 20 years continuously, but remember the condition of the government before us. People did not go out of their homes after evening... There was so much conflict… pic.twitter.com/TH7Xsa2MiK
— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025

09:32 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets, "On Police Commemoration Day, we salute the courage of our police personnel and recall the supreme sacrifice by them in the line of duty. Their steadfast dedication keeps our nation and people safe. Their bravery and commitment in times of… pic.twitter.com/OoaYemwOHe
— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025

09:31 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

A thin layer of smog witnessed in the Dadar Beach area in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

#watch | A thin layer of smog witnessed in the Dadar Beach area in Mumbai, Maharashtra. pic.twitter.com/hnfU17elj0
— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025

09:27 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

Delhi Struggles to Breathe After Diwali! Air Quality Worsens as AQI Shoots Up – 36 of 38 Stations in 'Red Zone'- Check more details here- https://news24online.com/india/delhi-ncr-choking-after-diwali-aqi-level-today-21-october-2025-air-quality-very-poor-36-stations-in-red-zone/654038/..

09:26 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

In a dramatic twist that is sure to keep the political cauldron bubbling in Bihar, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) announced that it would not participate in the upcoming assembly elections, just days after signalling its intention to run independently on six seats.

09:05 (IST) 21 Oct 2025

Video: Visuals from Akshardham temple as GRAP-2 invoked in Delhi. The Air Quality Index (AQI) around Akshardham was recorded at 358, in the 'Very Poor' category, in Delhi this morning as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

#watch | Visuals from Akshardham temple as GRAP-2 invoked in Delhi.The Air Quality Index (AQI) around Akshardham was recorded at 358, in the 'Very Poor' category, in Delhi this morning as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). pic.twitter.com/6JxECL9uPe— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2025

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