<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[General News - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest General News news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-in</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:03:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA['Insult to India itself': Rajnath Singh attacks Kharge over 'baap' remark against PM Modi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defence minister Rajnath Singh has taken a strong stand against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's statements about Prime Minister Modi, labeling them as disrespectful to both the leader and the nation. Singh asserted that Modi remains focused on serving citizens and undeterred by such comments. Following these remarks, a protest by the BJP's Patna Metropolitan unit was promptly organized.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/insult-to-india-itself-rajnath-singh-attacks-kharge-over-baap-remark-against-pm-modi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/insult-to-india-itself-rajnath-singh-attacks-kharge-over-baap-remark-against-pm-modi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rahul Gandhi acquitted in 2018 defamation case over remarks on Amit Shah]]></title><description><![CDATA[A special MP/MLA court in Sultanpur dismissed a defamation case against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday. This case originated in 2018 due to remarks Gandhi made about Amit Shah during a rally. Vijay Mishra, a local BJP politician, filed the complaint alleging Gandhi's comments were defamatory. Rahul Gandhi appeared before the court in 2023, where he secured bail successfully.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/rahul-gandhi-acquitted-in-2018-defamation-case-over-remarks-on-amit-shah/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/rahul-gandhi-acquitted-in-2018-defamation-case-over-remarks-on-amit-shah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI model uses face photos to estimate biological age, predict survival risk in cancer patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new AI model, FAHR-Face, estimates biological age and predicts cancer patient survival risk using facial photos. This model was trained on millions of images and showed an average error of about five years. Alongside this, another model identified high-risk cancer patients based on their appearance, highlighting significant survival differences. While results were promising in the US and Netherlands, further validation is needed in other populations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/ai-model-uses-face-photos-to-estimate-biological-age-predict-survival-risk-in-cancer-patients/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/ai-model-uses-face-photos-to-estimate-biological-age-predict-survival-risk-in-cancer-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BJP files police complaint against Kharge over 'baap' remark targeting PM Modi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bharatiya Janata Party has lodged a police complaint against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in Patna. The complaint relates to Kharge's remarks about Prime Minister Modi during an event during 139th birth anniversary Bihar's first CM, Shrikrishna Singh. Krishna Kumar Singh, a BJP worker, demands an apology from Kharge within 24 hours. The initial report was filed at Kotwali police station, then transferred to Gandhi Maidan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/bjp-files-police-complaint-against-kharge-over-baap-remark-targeting-pm-modi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/bjp-files-police-complaint-against-kharge-over-baap-remark-targeting-pm-modi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EC refuses to give details of SIR software, cites ‘trade secrets, IPR']]></title><description><![CDATA[Election Commission of India declined to share the name of the software used for identifying electoral roll errors. The request for information was made under the Right to Information Act. A social activist from Telangana sought details about the software and algorithms used in the process. The Commission stated that no new software was developed for the exercise conducted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/ec-refuses-to-give-details-of-sir-software-cites-trade-secrets-ipr/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/ec-refuses-to-give-details-of-sir-software-cites-trade-secrets-ipr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former CJI D Y Chandrachud was more deferential to government than needed, says Justice Kaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul has expressed concerns about how former Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud dealt with the government. He believes Chandrachud was too lenient during the process of judicial appointments, which raises worries about the independence of the judiciary. This could potentially undermine the separation between the courts and the government, according to Kaul.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/former-cji-d-y-chandrachud-was-more-deferential-to-government-than-needed-says-justice-kaul/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/former-cji-d-y-chandrachud-was-more-deferential-to-government-than-needed-says-justice-kaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPFO considers Rs 25,000cr war chest to stabilise interest payouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation is exploring the establishment of a Rs 25,000-crore Interest Stabilisation Reserve. This reserve aims to protect members’ interest payouts from corporate bond defaults and other market fluctuations. A report suggested that the fund should be built via surplus ETF gains and will invest in government securities. Historical performance indicates that this reserve can effectively manage interest rate stability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/epfo-considers-rs-25000cr-war-chest-to-stabilise-interest-payouts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/epfo-considers-rs-25000cr-war-chest-to-stabilise-interest-payouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BJP calls protest over Kharge’s ‘baap’ remark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's comment about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's father sparked widespread outrage among BJP members. Following the incident, the BJP announced nationwide protests against Kharge's remarks, labeling them indecent and offensive. Union home minister Amit Shah criticized Congress for personal attacks and blamed it on their electoral disappointments. Kharge also condemned the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, describing it as a threat to democ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/bjp-calls-protest-over-kharges-baap-remark/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/bjp-calls-protest-over-kharges-baap-remark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delhi Police file FIR against opposition MPs over alleged trespassing at Jamia during student protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Delhi Police has launched an FIR targeting Congress MPs who attended the student protests at Jamia Millia Islamia. The MPs are accused of entering the university without permission amid ongoing demands for reinstating the students' union. Protesters are also calling for a halt to disciplinary measures against students and improved campus facilities, while university officials draft guidelines for upcoming union elections, adding to the complexity of the situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/delhi-police-file-fir-against-opposition-mps-over-alleged-trespassing-at-jamia-during-student-protest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/delhi-police-file-fir-against-opposition-mps-over-alleged-trespassing-at-jamia-during-student-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian American physician Navin Shah commits $525,000 to infectious disease program in Pune]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Navin C. Shah has committed $525,000 to establish a new infectious disease program at BJ Government Medical College. The initiative aims to enhance research, medical training, and patient care for underserved communities in Pune. Collaborating with Johns Hopkins University, the program will focus on public health challenges like tuberculosis and HIV. Faculty and student exchanges are also planned to foster international cooperation in medicine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/indian-american-physician-navin-shah-commits-525000-to-infectious-disease-program-in-pune/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/indian-american-physician-navin-shah-commits-525000-to-infectious-disease-program-in-pune/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BSF apprehends four Pakistani fishermen in Kutch, seizes boat]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday, four Pakistani fishermen were intercepted by the Border Security Force in the Kutch district of Gujarat. Suspected of illegally fishing in Indian waters for crabs, they were detained following precise intelligence alerts. The crew members, hailing from Chach Jaan Khan village in Sindh province, are now under investigation as the BSF maintains vigilance over the sensitive border region to thwart unauthorized entries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/bsf-apprehends-four-pakistani-fishermen-in-kutch-seizes-boat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/bsf-apprehends-four-pakistani-fishermen-in-kutch-seizes-boat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Too deferential to govt': Former SC judge questions ex-CJI Chandrachud’s approach to appointments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congress flags judicial independence concerns over claims in ex SC judge's memoir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/too-deferential-to-govt-former-sc-judge-questions-ex-cji-chandrachuds-approach-to-appointments/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/too-deferential-to-govt-former-sc-judge-questions-ex-cji-chandrachuds-approach-to-appointments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Give priority to local artisans’: PM Modi’s festive shopping appeal as Diwali approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to support local artisans by prioritizing their products while shopping for festivals. He emphasized that doing so would strengthen the 'Vocal for Local' campaign and promote a self-reliant India. Modi highlighted successful local exports such as makhana and arhar dal to various international markets. Additionally, he discussed efforts aimed at reviving traditional skills and farming practices, including natural cotton cultivation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/give-priority-to-local-artisans-pm-modis-festive-shopping-appeal-as-diwali-approaches/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/give-priority-to-local-artisans-pm-modis-festive-shopping-appeal-as-diwali-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Don't be spectator, show leadership': EAM Jaishankar to UN on terrorism, global crises]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his latest statements, external affairs minister S Jaishankar called for a more robust leadership from the UN to confront pressing world issues. He highlighted a significant gap in global decision-making that leaves many regions, particularly in the Global South, behind in critical areas like finance, fuel, food, and fertilizer. Emphasizing the importance of fair AI development, Jaishankar encourages strategies that ensure widespread access to its benefits, fostering international cooperation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/dont-be-spectator-show-leadership-eam-jaishankar-to-un-on-terrorism-global-crises/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/dont-be-spectator-show-leadership-eam-jaishankar-to-un-on-terrorism-global-crises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Centre rushes 250 RAF personnel to Arunachal after violent protests over hydropower project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Centre has deployed two Rapid Action Force companies comprising around 250 CRPF personnel to Arunachal Pradesh following violent protests against the proposed 11,200-MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project. A mob torched an NHPC office and a police station in Pasighat, injuring over 40 police personnel. The project, seen as a strategic counter to China’s mega dam, faces opposition from indigenous tribes fearing displacement and submergence of villages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/centre-rushes-250-raf-personnel-to-arunachal-after-violent-protests-over-hydropower-project/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/centre-rushes-250-raf-personnel-to-arunachal-after-violent-protests-over-hydropower-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Thanks BJP for promoting': Rahul Gandhi takes swipe at Centre over Nov 1 rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan]]></title><description><![CDATA[On November 1, Rahul Gandhi is set to lead a rally to rally citizens against alleged vote theft, spotlighting issues like voter list inaccuracies and the response to complainants. The BJP has voiced concerns over the timing due to its proximity to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots memorial. Several organizations, including Delhi's Chamber of Trade and Industry, have expressed disapproval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/thanks-bjp-for-promoting-rahul-gandhi-takes-swipe-at-centre-over-nov-1-rally-at-delhis-ramlila-maidan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/thanks-bjp-for-promoting-rahul-gandhi-takes-swipe-at-centre-over-nov-1-rally-at-delhis-ramlila-maidan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM Modi to inaugurate RBI's Rs 169-crore data centre in Bhubaneswar, second after Navi Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India's data centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute. This inauguration is aimed at strengthening Odisha's digital infrastructure and enhancing financial data security. The data centre in Jatni will be the second of its kind in the country, following Navi Mumbai. Modi's visit includes a helicopter journey to Khurda before reaching the data centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-rbis-rs-169-crore-data-centre-in-bhubaneswar-second-after-navi-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-rbis-rs-169-crore-data-centre-in-bhubaneswar-second-after-navi-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug trafficking crackdown: Amit Shah hails Operation Trident; Rs 100 crore hawala transactions exposed, 18 arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[Union home minister Amit Shah announced Operation Trident, which targeted an international narcotics cartel in India. The operation, conducted in Assam, Mizoram, and Manipur, uncovered significant hawala transactions and led to arrests. Authorities froze numerous bank accounts and seized illegal items, including detonators and cash. Shah emphasized the government's commitment to eradicating drug networks by December 31, 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/drug-trafficking-crackdown-amit-shah-hails-operation-trident-rs-100-crore-hawala-transactions-exposed-18-arrested/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/drug-trafficking-crackdown-amit-shah-hails-operation-trident-rs-100-crore-hawala-transactions-exposed-18-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Prioritise welfare over military directives’: India raps Pak on minority rights at UN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking at an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues at the UN General Assembly's Third Committee, India's First Secretary at the Permanent Mission to the UN, Raghoo Puri, called out Pakistan's conduct and said its representatives should focus on the welfare of their own people instead of taking directions from the military.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/prioritise-welfare-over-military-directives-india-raps-pak-on-minority-rights-at-un/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 02:28:41 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/prioritise-welfare-over-military-directives-india-raps-pak-on-minority-rights-at-un/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspicious pigeon with coded ring, Pak currency causes a flutter in Jammu]]></title><description><![CDATA[An official pointed out that such episodes are not uncommon in border areas of J&amp;K and Punjab, where pigeons have been used for smuggling or for sending messages across the frontier. On Saturday, the pigeon was found near a temple in Samba’s border area of Mawa around 6.40am and was immediately captured by locals after they spotted a ring tied to its leg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/suspicious-pigeon-with-coded-ring-pak-currency-causes-a-flutter-in-jammu/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/general-india/suspicious-pigeon-with-coded-ring-pak-currency-causes-a-flutter-in-jammu/</guid></item></channel></rss>