Marianne Livingston

  Asserting that democracy is an "alien" concept for Pakistan, India has called upon Islamabad to end grave human rights violations in territories under its illegal occupation, where the population is in "open revolt" against military occupation, repression, brutality and exploitation. Responding to references made by Pakistan's envoy at the U.N. Security Council's open debate on 'The United Nations Organisation: Looking into the Future' on Friday (October 24, 2025), India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, said, "The people of Jammu and Kashmir exercise their fundamental rights in accordance with India’s time-tested democratic traditions and constitutional framework." Powered by:PlayStream 00:00 "We, of course, know that these are concepts alien to Pakistan," he said. The Envoy reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir “has been, is, and will always be” an integral and inalienable part of India. Strongl...

 The V Kaveri Travels bus that met with a fatal accident near Kurnool district, claiming several lives, was registered in Rayagada district of Odisha, according to Telangana Transport Department officials. The bus was travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru when the accident occurred on early Friday (October 24, 2025). Also read: Kurnool bus accident LIVE updates Officials said the bus, bearing registration number DD 01 N 9490, had accumulated e-challans to the tune of ₹23,120 for violations such as overspeeding, driving on the wrong side of the road, and obstruction of the carriageway. “Since the bus is registered in Rayagada, Odisha, our administrative role is limited. However, we will be extending all logistical and inter-departmental support required,” a senior transport department official said. The official added that once an investigation is initiated, authorities typically verify whether any unauthorised modifications were made to the vehicle, including additional seating or...