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Jehovah's Witnesses, whose prayer meeting in Kochi was marred by devastating bomb blasts on Sunday in which two people died and 52 others are seriously injured, is a Christian religious group that traces its origins to 19th century America. According to historians, Jehovah's Witnesses was considered an offshoot of the International Bible Students' Association, founded by Charles Taze Russell in Pittsburgh in the year 1872. Unlike mainstream Christian denominations, Jehovah's Witnesses do not believe in the Holy Trinity (God, the Father; God, the Son — Jesus; and God the Holy Spirit) but worship Jehovah as the «the God of the Bible and the Creator of all things».

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caste census report either in November or December, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Sunday. “Our government was the first to conduct a caste census in the entire country. I had got the caste census with the objective of knowing the economic, social and economic status of each caste,” he said, speaking at an event in Bengaluru. State Backward Classes Commission Chairman K Jayaprakash Hegde told ET early this month that the CM had asked for submission of the report in November.

Donald Trump pledged to restore the “travel ban" that targeted seven Muslim-majority countries, if he is re-elected to the White House next year. “You remember the travel ban? On day one I will restore our travel ban," Donald Trump said on October 28, while addressing a Republican Jewish Convention in Las Vegas. Donald Trump was referring to the 2017 order issued by his administration, that imposed a blanket ban on the entry of travellers from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, Iraq and Sudan.

person died and over 20 were injured after a multiple explosions took place at a prayer meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses in the Kalamassery area of Kerala's Kochi on today morning, police said. Track our LIVE updates on the situation here Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to Kerala CM Vijayan, as per reports. Further, teh Home Ministry has deployed teams of the National Investigative Agency (NIA) and National Security Guard (NSG) to immediately rush to the spot and start investigations.

Sheikh Hasina and calling for a free and fair vote under a caretaker government. Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets as clashes erupted when tens of thousands of supporters of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) gathered in the capital Dhaka, chanting slogans against the government. Dozens of vehicles, including police vans and ambulances, were set on fire, police and media said.

inflation picked up along with consumer spending as the third quarter drew to a close, government figures showed ahead of the Federal Reserve’s penultimate policy meeting of the year. Consumer price growth also gathered pace in Tokyo, an indicator of nationwide inflation. Bank of Japan officials also meet next week, as do Bank of England policymakers.

pro-Palestine rally in Kerala, saying it was time to add Hamas to India's terror list. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Israeli envoy wrote, “Unbelievable! #HamasTerrorist Khaled Mashal speaks from Qatar in a #Kerala event under the slogan ‘Uproot bulldozer Hindutva & Apartheid Zionism’." "Mashal calls participants to: Take the streets and show anger, prepare for jihad (on Israel), support Hamas financially, promote Palestinian narrative on social media, it's time to add #HamasISIS also to #India's terror list," he further said. Mashal virtually attended the event which was organized by Solidarity Youth Movement, the youth wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami in Kerala.

Hamas chief Khaled Mashal at a pro-Palestine rally in Kerala, Israel's ambassador to India Naor Gilon said it was time to add Hamas to India's terror list. «Unbelievable! #HamasTerrorist Khaled Mashal speaks from Qatar in a #Kerala event under the slogan 'Uproot bulldozer Hindutva & Apartheid Zionism',» the Israeli envoy posted from his official handle on 'X'. «Mashal calls participants to: Take the streets and show anger, prepare for jihad (on Israel), support Hamas financially, promote Palestinian narrative on social media, it's time to add #HamasISIS also to #India's terror list,» he posted further. Mashal virtually addressed the event, which was organised by Solidarity Youth Movement, the youth wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami in Kerala. The former Hamas chief addressed the gathering in Arabic. Responding to the pro-Palestine protest and Mashal's virtual address, the BJP's vice president in Kerala, VT Rema, said a «group of Islamic terrorists» laid bare «their real mindset» in a secular India. «I was shocked to learn of this protest. It was deplorable and extremely unfortunate that a group of Islamic terrorists, inhabiting a secular country, and our southernmost state Kerala, laid bare their real mindset so blatantly.

Trump used a speech to a Republican Jewish convention Saturday to promise reimposition of a controversial travel ban that targeted a slew of mostly Muslim countries if he gets re-elected. «We will keep radical Islamic terrorists the hell out of our country,» Trump told the audience attending the annual summit of the Republican Jewish Coalition. «You remember the travel ban? On day one I will restore our travel ban.» At the start of his presidency in 2017, Trump imposed sweeping restrictions on the entry of travelers from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen and, initially, Iraq and Sudan.

Israeli military has intensified its attacks in the Gaza Strip, resulting in a significant disruption of internet and communication services. The military has opened a “second stage" in the war against Hamas. Israeli military aircraft carried out a series of intense nighttime airstrikes in northern Gaza, targeting around 150 underground facilities, according to an announcement by the army on Saturday.

San Diego has been identified as the costliest city in the United States, with Los Angeles, Honolulu, and Miami following closely behind. Santa Barbara secured the fifth position, according to a recent survey. The list of the most expensive places to reside, as per findings in US News and World Report, features three of the top five cities located in Southern California, according to a report. In total, eight cities in California found their way into the top 10, with San Francisco, Salinas, Santa Rosa, Vallejo, and Fairfield all included. The survey's rankings are determined by assessing the «median gross rent and annual housing costs for mortgage-paying homeowners» in each metropolitan area, the Deadline report stated. Meanwhile, a key indicator of US inflation stayed steady in September, the government reported Friday, as policymakers push on in their battle against persistent price increases. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, which is the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, rose 3.4 percent from a year ago — the same rate as in the preceding two months — said the Commerce Department. The data comes days before Federal Reserve policymakers gather for a two-day meeting to mull whether to raise interest rates again to combat stubborn inflation. While consumer inflation has cooled, the latest figures remain well above officials' two percent target and could prompt further action. Fed policymakers are due to announce their rate decision next Wednesday, with analysts generally expecting them to hold off further increases for now as the effects of earlier rate hikes ripple through the economy.

Mike Pence, the former Vice President of the United States, has officially withdrawn from the 2024 presidential campaign. He delivered this announcement during a gathering at the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas on a Saturday afternoon. Pence's reception among Republican voters did not match the initial expectations in a contest for the party's nomination, with former President Donald Trump leading the pack.

Hurricane Otis is evident everywhere due to broken windows, streets awash in mud, and a city with many people missing. Acapulco hasn't seen a calamity of this magnitude in decades, and the storm's sudden intensity caught even the most seasoned experts off guard. Hurricane Otis' wind speeds soared by 115 mph within just 24 hours, a time frame typically considered too short for such a drastic escalation. This unexpected surge has secured Otis' place as the second fastest-intensifying hurricane in recent history, as documented by the National Hurricane Center. The center didn't hold back, labeling Otis a «nightmare scenario.»

Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, saying the duo wouldn't see India's development because “their roots are from Italy". Addressing an election rally in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara, Amit Shah said while everyone is talking about the country's development, “the Congress wouldn't see it." “Everywhere, people are talking about India's development. The country is being hailed.

Sudhakar Prabhu, a tea stall owner in Kerala, has become an internet sensation overnight due to his striking resemblance to superstar Rajnikanth. Videos of Prabhu interacting with amazed people have gone viral on social media platforms, where he is often seen posing for photographs with fans who can't believe their eyes.

Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee announced that the doors of Shri Badrinath Dham and several other temples were shut at 4 PM on October 28. This action marked the commencement of the Sutak period, coinciding with the lunar eclipse.

Your govt bestowed him with Padma Vibhushan': Sanjay Raut slams PM Modi for criticizing Sharad Pawar's achievements Pawar also claimed that the fear of losing power might have pushed the PM to make such comments. "He (PM) was there to seek Darshan of Sai Baba in Shirdi, what was the need to take Darshan of Sharad Pawar there? If you see the nationwide picture, there are a lot of states where the BJP is not in power or either their government has come after some sabotage in other parties. And wherever there is a BJP government, they are on weak foot.

Narendra Modi has extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti. Taking to social media platform, X, PM Modi said, "Best wishes to the countrymen on Valmiki Jayanti. His precious thoughts related to social equality and goodwill are still irrigating Indian society.

West Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged multicrore ration scam, was admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata yesterday evening after complaints of dizziness, nausea and vomiting, officials said on Saturday. As per the medical bulletin of the arrested Bengal minister, released by the private hospital, Mallick was brought to the emergency department of the hospital around 7.05 pm with complaints of dizziness, nausea, vomiting and weakness of the left arm.

Scores of protesters have gathered in the streets of Ukrainian cities to demand a cap of 18 months on mandatory military service