India vs Pakistan high-voltage clash today, statehood to be restored in J&K, here are top news headlines

The T20 World Cup 2021 is underway and the Team India is all set to open their campaign against arch-rival Pakistan today (October 24). The Virat Kohli-led team is all geared up for the high-octane clash against Babar Azam's Pakistan and is full of confidence with MS Dhoni present in the dressing room as a mentor.

The Group 2 clash in the Super 12 stage will begin at 7:30 PM IST at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India and Pakistan had last met in the group stages of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, with the former convincingly defeating the old rivals to maintain their undefeated streak in World Cups. Read more

Amit Shah on Saturday (October 23 ) began his three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir. He said that August 5, 2019, will be written in Golden letters and that it was the end of terrorism, nepotism, corruption. 

Union Home Minister also stated that delimitation will happen, followed by elections and then restoration of statehood. Read more

The Centre has urged all states and Union Territories to maintain caution ahead of the festive season as the number of novel coronavirus cases rises sharply in China.

In a letter sent to the states, the Union Health Secretary advised caution saying a rapid increase in COVID-19 infections in many countries around the world has been witnessed and the trend suggests that it is because of COVID protocol not being followed diligently. Read more

ISKCON devotees across India protested against violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. The devotees extended their support to Hindus in several cities including Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Bhopal.

Not just in India, as many as 700 ISKCON temples across 150 countries in the world also decided to call out the wrongdoings against minorities in Bangladesh. Read more

Jacqueline Fernandez is being called to testify as a witness by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an over Rs 200 crore money laundering case, her spokesperson said on Saturday. The statement came two days after the actor deposed before the federal agency after skipping its summons at least thrice earlier.

Earlier on Wednesday, Jacqueline's statement was recorded under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in connection with a money laundering case filed against alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar and his actor wife Leena Maria Paul. Read more