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23:19 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Fire Breaks Out at Factory in Delhi's Khanpur Extension; Doused

Fire officer Shravan Lal Meena said, "There was a clothing factory here where a fire broke out... 4 to 5 fire trucks were present at the scene... The fire is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit... The fire has been completely extinguished... There are no casualties."

22:52 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Rajnath Singh Calls for Constant Vigilance Amid Ongoing Threats, Highlights 2047 Development Goal

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Our enemies, whether external or internal, never remain inactive. They are always active in one form or another. In such a situation, we will have to keep a constant sharp eye on their activities, and accordingly take appropriate and effective steps. Our goal is clear that by 2047, we must establish India as a developed and self-reliant nation. Naturally, in achieving this goal, the role of our armed forces will be extremely crucial."

22:30 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Police conduct flag march ahead of Kali Puja immersion in Cuttack

Police conducted flag march ahead of Kali Puja immersion in Cuttack, Odisha.

22:06 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Rain lashes Mumbai in Maharashtra

Rain lashes parts of Mumbai; visuals from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT).

21:31 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Delhi Set for First-Ever Artificial Rain on October 29 to Curb Pollution, Says CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said, "Preparations have been completed for the first time in Delhi to induce artificial rain through cloud seeding. Today, experts have successfully tested it in the Burari area. The weather department has indicated the possibility of cloud presence on October 28, 29, and 30. If conditions remain favourable, Delhi will experience its first artificial rain on October 29. This initiative is not only historic from a technical perspective but is also set to establish a scientific method to combat pollution in Delhi. The government's objective is to make the capital's air clean and the environment balanced through this innovation. Best wishes to our cabinet colleague Manjinder Singh Sirsa and all officials involved in making this effort successful."

21:27 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacts with soldiers in Jaisalmer

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with soldiers in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

20:27 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor holds roadshow in Gopalganj

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor holds roadshow in Gopalganj, Bihar on Thursday.

20:04 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Witnesses Light and Sound Show at Shaurya Van in Jaisalmer

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh witnesses the light and sound show in Shaurya Van, Longewala War Memorial, Jaisalmer.

19:51 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: CDSCO Launches Digital System to Track High-Risk Pharmaceutical Solvents Production and Movement

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has rolled out a digital system to monitor the production and movement of high-risk pharmaceutical solvents.

18:54 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: A New Era Of Women's Empowerment Will Begin In Bihar, Says PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi said, "...After coming to power on November 14th, a new era of women's empowerment will begin in Bihar." "Bihar's daughters have showcased their talent everywhere...During 'Jungle Raj', there were scams. Our regime guarantees development. They imprisoned Bihar's daughters within four walls. Therefore, it is crucial to keep them away from power... Over 12 million sisters have received 10,000 rupees in each bank account to start their own businesses. At every booth, compile a list of women who have not yet received the benefits of the CM Rojgar Yojana. Sit with them. Assure them that once the government is formed again on November 14th, their names will be added to the list of beneficiaries. After coming to power on November 14th, a new era of women's empowerment will begin in Bihar..."

18:36 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Ghats Construction Underway on Yamuna Banks Ahead of Chhath Festival in New Delhi

Construction of ghats is underway on the banks of the Yamuna River ahead of the Chhath festival.

18:23 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: PM Modi Highlights Bihar’s Growth Under NDA, Cites Youth’s Call for ‘Phir Se NDA Sarkar’

PM Narendra Modi addressing the workers said, "...When there's stability, development accelerates. This is the strength of Bihar's NDA government, and that's why every young person in Bihar is enthusiastically saying, "Raftaar pakad chuka Bihar, Phir se NDA Sarkar."

18:21 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: ECI's two-day Conference of CEOs on SIR preparedness concludes

The Commission directed the CEOs to finalise their preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in their respective States/UTs. After the presentations by senior officers of the Commission on the SIR process, queries raised by the CEOs were also clarified.

18:19 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: PM Modi Engages with Bihar Workers in ‘Mera Booth Sabse Majboot’ Program

PM Narendra Modi interacted with workers from Bihar through the 'Mera Booth Sabse Majboot' program.

18:00 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: India and Bhutan Review Security Cooperation and Border Management in 14th Bilateral Meeting

In the 14th India-Bhutan meeting held in Thimphu, Bhutan, from October 16–17, 2025, both sides reviewed bilateral security cooperation and border management issues, including mobile signal spill over, future roadmap for Integrated Check Posts, maintenance of boundary pillars and cross-border movement: Ministry of Home Affairs.

17:15 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Samrat Choudhary Slams Mahagathbandhan’s CM Pick Tejashwi Yadav, Calls It a ‘Shameful Day for Democracy’

On RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav being announced as Mahagathbandhan's CM face, Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary said, "Lalu Yadav declared the CM face of Mahagathbandhan through hooliganism torturing Congress and other parties, just the way they spread jungle raaj in Bihar... Now, his son, a registered criminal, is envisioning himself as the CM, and this is a shameful day for democracy..."

17:14 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attends Naval Commanders’ Conference in Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended Naval Commanders’ Conference in Delhi.

17:09 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Shimla receives heavy rainfall and hailstorm

Shimla in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday received heavy rainfall and hailstorm.

16:59 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Delhi Customs Seize 3kg Hydroponic Weed from Passenger Arriving from Bangkok at IGI Airport

Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, Delhi, intercepted a passenger arriving from Bangkok on October 20, 2025. The passenger was followed and stopped after crossing the Customs green channel. Upon examination of the baggage, officers recovered six packets of a green-coloured substance, suspected to be hydroponic weed (ganja), weighing approximately 3,000 grams. Further investigation into the case is underway: Delhi Customs.

16:12 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Mahagathbandhan to Release Joint Manifesto for Bihar Assembly Elections on October 28 in Patna: Reports

Mahagathbandhan to release joint manifesto for the Bihar Assembly elections on October 28 in Patna. Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav will address joint rallies before the first Phase of voting and after that for the seats in the second phase of voting: Sources.

16:07 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Reviews Preparations for Chhath Puja at Rail Bhavan War Room

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed preparations for Chhath Puja at Rail Bhavan War Room on Thursday.

14:47 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Amit Shah, CM Bhupendra Patel Lay Foundation Stone For Major Infrastructure Project in Ahmedabad

Anand, Gujarat: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel laid the foundation stone for an infrastructure project in Ahmedabad.

14:23 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Uttar Pradesh - Man Brutally Assaulted and Forced to Lick Urine in Lucknow Temple

Lucknow, UP: On being allegedly thrashed and forced to lick his urine in a UP temple, victim says, "They forced me to lick urine. When I refused to do so, I was forced further to lick the urine. They kicked me and left. Later, several leaders intervened in the matter, offering assurances of action. There was no prior enmity. We live in a peaceful neighbourhood with a temple. People involved in this act live near the Katra Bazar area."

14:22 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan CM face Tejashwi Yadav Expresses Confidence Ahead Of Bihar Elections

RJD leader and CM face of Mahagathbandhan, Tejashwi Yadav, says, "We are very confident. Iss bar NDA ki sarkar jaane waali hai aur Mahagathbandhan ki sarka ban'ne waali hai."

13:22 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Massive Fire Breaks Out in Maharashtra; Residents Rescued by Firefighters

Maharashtra: Saliq Khan, a neighbouring resident, says, "When we woke up this morning, we saw fire at the top four floors of the building. It was a massive fire. I called the PCR, and the fire team arrived. The fire was later controlled. Some people have been trapped in the building. They are getting rescued by the fire officials..."

13:01 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: BJP Workers Detained in Hyderabad During Protest Over Shooting of Cow Vigilante

Hyderabad, Telangana: BJP workers are being detained by the Police in Hyderabad, as they protest against the incident last night where a cow vigilante, Prashant alias Sonu, was shot in Hyderabad. He is admitted to a hospital. State BJP president N Ramchander Rao and others are participating in the protest.

12:59 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: 'Even My Shadow Won’t Be Spared if It Errs, I Will Punish It Myself' Says Tejashwi Yadav

"Tejashwi ki parchhai (shadow) bhi agar galat kaam karegi toh usko bhi Tejashwi saza dilane ka kaam karega, yeh sankalp hai. Ek naya Bihar banane ka kaam hum karenge." says RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan's CM face, Tejashwi Yadav

12:57 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Tejashwi Yadav Promises to Achieve 20 Years’ Work in 20 Months If Elected

RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan's CM face, Tejashwi Yadav says, "...I would like to say this confidently that not 5 years, if the people of Bihar give us 20 months, Tejashwi and our Govt will complete in 20 months what these people did not do in 20 years. We have pledged that there will be no family without a government job."

12:55 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Tejashwi Yadav Says BJP Won’t Make Nitish Kumar CM Again, Predicts JD(U) Decline

RJD leader and Mahagathbandhan's CM face Tejashwi Yadav says, "The BJP will not make Nitish Kumar the Chief Minister again, and no one else has confirmed this, but Amit Shah has stated this... The NDA has been in power for 20 consecutive years. You've always announced the Chief Ministerial candidate. Why aren't you announcing Nitish Kumar as the Chief Ministerial candidate this time?... After the elections, these people will destroy the JD(U) as well. The party will cease to exist."

12:54 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Tripura Civil Society Calls 24-Hour Bandh Demanding Action on Illegal Immigration and ILP Enforcement

Agartala: Tripura Civil Society has called for a '24-hour Tripura bandh', with widespread protests at over 45 locations across the state, demanding action against illegal immigration, implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system, and enforcement of the Tiprasa Accord.

12:53 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Tejashwi Yadav - Mahagathbandhan Aims to Transform Bihar, Not Just Form Government

Patna, Bihar: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, "We, the people of Mahagathbandhan, do not just want to form the govt or become the CM, but we want to make Bihar, that is why we are together... I thank all the members of the Mahagathbandhan for showing trust in me. I want to tell all of them that I will do everything possible to live up to your expectations and together we will throw the 20-year-old government that is currently in power..."

12:52 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: VIP Chief Mukesh Sahani Named Mahagathbandhan’s Deputy CM Face for Bihar Election 2025

12:51 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Ashok Gehlot Questions BJP’s CM Face Ahead of Bihar Elections at Mahagathbandhan Press Conference

Patna, Bihar: At the Mahagathbandhan press conference, Congress observer for Bihar elections, Ashok Gehlot says, "... We want to ask Amit Shah ji and the president of their party who is the CM face of your alliance? This is our demand because we saw that the election was fought under the leadership of the then CM Eknath Shinde, but later we found out that someone else was chosen as the Chief Minister..."

12:29 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Tejashwi Yadav Named Mahagathbandhan’s Chief Minister Face for Bihar Assembly Elections 2025

12:24 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Patna-Bound SpiceJet Flight Returns to Delhi After Suspected Technical Glitch

Patna-bound SpiceJet flight was forced to return to Delhi shortly after taking off on Thursday (23 Oct) after the crew suspected a technical glitch. The Boeing 737-8A aircraft has been grounded for a detailed inspection, and checks are currently underway. An alternate flight is being arranged for the affected passengers: SpiceJet

12:14 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Mahagathbandhan Leaders Hold Joint Press Conference in Patna

Mahagathbandhan joint press conference begins in Patna, Bihar. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, Congress observer for Bihar elections, Ashok Gehlot, VIP Chief Mukesh Sahani, and other leaders present.

12:10 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Chairs Cabinet Meeting in Bhopal

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav holds a Cabinet meeting in Bhopal.

11:17 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Massive Fire Breaks Out at JMS Business Center in Jogeshwari West, Mumbai

Maharashtra: A massive fire breaks out in the JMS Business Center in the Jogeshwari West area of Mumbai. Fire tenders are present at the spot. More details awaited.

10:46 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Tamil Nadu DMK MLA K. Ponnusamy Passes Away Due to Health Complications

Tamil Nadu: DMK MLA K. Ponnusamy passed away this morning due to health complications. He experienced chest pain early in the morning.

10:14 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: PM Modi and Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Share Warm Dialogue Ahead Of ASEAN-India Summit

PM Narendra Modi tweets, "Had a warm conversation with my dear friend, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia...Look forward to joining the ASEAN-India Summit virtually, and to further deepening of the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership."

10:00 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Indian Navy Kicks Off 2025 Commanders’ Conference, CNS Highlights Operational Excellence in Operation Sindoor

09:40 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Suspected Blast Causes Damage to Railway Track in Assam's Kokrajhar

Assam: Damage was detected on a railway track in Kokrajhar district. Police say that it could be a suspected blast, but the investigation is in a preliminary stage. Train movement has resumed after repair work.

09:26 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: NDMC Sprinkles Water in Delhi's Safdarjung to Combat Pollution

Delhi: To mitigate pollution, water is being sprinkled with the help of NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Council) vehicles in the Safdarjung area.

09:04 (IST) 23 Oct 2025
Latest News Today Live: Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Confirms PM Modi Will Attend 47th ASEAN Summit Virtually

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim tweets, "Last night, I received a phone call from a colleague of PM Narendra Modi to discuss efforts to strengthen Malaysia–India bilateral relations to a more strategic and comprehensive level...We also touched on the organisation of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur at the end of this month. He informed me that he will attend virtually due to the ongoing Deepavali celebrations in India at that time..."

First published on: Oct 23, 2025 09:02 AM IST


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