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Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of Dussehra celebrations in Dwarka

New Delhi | October 20, 2026 2:02:45 PM IST

As the national capital prepares for Dussehra celebrations, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory warning of possible traffic diversions and restrictions in Dwarka on Tuesday evening due to anticipated VVIP movement and heavy pedestrian and vehi ... read..

UP: Saraswat Brahmin community in Mathura performs aarti to Ravan on Vijayadashami, opposes effigy burning

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | October 20, 2026 2:02:43 PM IST

Members of the Saraswat Brahmin community on Tuesday offered special prayers and performed aarti to Ravan on the occasion of Vijayadashami, with the Patron of Lankesh Bhakt Mandal, Omveer Saraswat, condemning the burning of Ravan's effigy and highlighting ... read..

Bastar Dussehra witnesses traditional Nisha Jatra ritual in Chhattisgarh

Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh) | October 20, 2026 2:02:36 PM IST

The historic Bastar Dussehra witnessed the traditional Nisha Jatra ritual, featuring nightlong worship and special offerings for the peace and prosperity of the region on the occasion of Vijayadashami. ... read..

12001300 personnel deployed for Home Minister Amit Shahs Punjab visit: DGP MF Farooqui

Gurdaspur (Punjab) | October 20, 2026 2:02:34 PM IST

Punjab Director General of Police MF Farooqui on Tuesday said comprehensive security arrangements had been made ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shahs visit to the state, with approximately 1,2001,300 personnel deployed. ... read..

Air India Express flight suffers bird strike, all 148 passengers safe

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 20, 2026 1:32:36 PM IST

An Air India Express flight bound for Bengaluru suffered a bird strike but landed safely at Kempegowda International Airport on Tuesday, with all 148 passengers and crew members remaining unharmed. ... read..

Himachal: CM Sukhu congratulates HP police for ensuring safe, smooth darshan for over 10.25 lakh devotees during Navratri

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 20, 2026 1:32:33 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has congratulated Himachal Pradesh Police for ensuring safe, peaceful and smooth darshan for 10,25,726 devotees who visited seven prominent Shakti Peeths and temples across the State during Ashwin Nav ... read..

Rahul Gandhi wants regime change without votes, alleges BJP's Shahnawaz Hussain

New Delhi | October 20, 2026 1:32:31 PM IST

BJP National Spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Tuesday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his team of seeking a change of government without going through the electoral process, alleging that conspiracies were underway. ... read..

WWF-India EIACP launches nationwide Green Diwali campaign from Oct 20 to Nov 8, urges citizens to avoid firecrackers

New Delhi | October 20, 2026 1:32:29 PM IST

WWF-Indias Programme Centre Resource Partner (PC-RP), supported by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), has launched a nationwide Green Diwali Campaign from October 20, 2026 to November 8, 2026, urging citizens to avoi ... read..

"Judiciary is paramount": UP minister Om Prakash Rajbhar condemns attack on Albania's Supreme Court

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 20, 2026 1:04:32 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Tuesday condemned the attack on Albania's Supreme Court amid violent anti-government protests, saying the judiciary was paramount and that people should learn from such incidents. ... read..

Preparations for 'Ravan Vadh' near completion in Patna; 90-foot effigy to be burnt

Patna (Bihar) | October 20, 2026 1:04:28 PM IST

Preparations for the Ravan Vadh event at Patnas historic Gandhi Maidan on the occasion of Vijayadashami are nearing completion, with a 90-foot-tall effigy of Ravan set to be burnt along with those of Meghnad and Kumbhakarna. ... read..

Namami Gange launches cleanliness drive at Ramghat on Vijayadashami

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 20, 2026 1:04:14 PM IST

Namami Gange launched a special cleanliness drive at Ramghat on the occasion of Vijayadashami, conveying the message of the victory of cleanliness over filth and promoting the slogan of Prosperity through Cleanliness. ... read..

Punjab Minister Aman Arora raises four questions for Amit Shah over drug trafficking, border security

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 20, 2026 1:04:12 PM IST

Punjab Cabinet Minister Aman Arora on Tuesday welcomed Union Home Minister Amit Shahs visit to Punjab, raising four questions concerning drug trafficking and border security. ... read..

Ladakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena notifies LAHDC (Amendment) Regulation 2026, paving way for Hill Councils in all 8 districts

Leh (Ladakh) | October 20, 2026 1:04:08 PM IST

Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday notified the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDC) (Amendment) Regulation, 2026, paving the way for the establishment of Hill Councils in all eight districts of the Union Territory, in ... read..

Commitment to Seva and nation building: PM Modi lauds Mohan Bhagwats address at RSS centenary event

New Delhi | October 20, 2026 1:04:01 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwats address at the organisations centenary Vijayadashami celebrations in Nagpur, highlighting his remarks on national progress, social unity, self-relianc ... read..

Tragedy in Mansa: Punjab cop kills family, shoots himself after domestic feud

Mansa (Punjab) | October 20, 2026 1:03:04 PM IST

A devastating incident of domestic violence turned fatal in Ward No. 5 of Mansa on Tuesday, after a Punjab Police personnel allegedly opened fire on his family members using his service weapon before turning the gun on himself. ... read..

"Vote Chori Sarkaar perfected theft of rural wages": Jairam Ramesh says replacement of MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G is 'surgical strike'

New Delhi | October 20, 2026 12:31:26 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday alleged that the replacement of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with VB-G RAM G was a surgical strike on the social safety net protecting rural India, citing reports of allege ... read..

"Two laws cannot run in the country": Rajasthan Congress leaders demand FIR over alleged assault on Ritu Barala

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 20, 2026 12:31:24 PM IST

Rajasthan Congress leaders continued their protest at the Jaipur Police Commissionerate on Tuesday, demanding the registration of a Zero FIR over the alleged assault on NSUI National Secretary Ritu Barala by female police personnel during a demonstration ... read..

"Just like Ravan, demon-like Chitta would also be killed": BJP's Ravneet Singh Bittu ahead of Amit Shahs Punjab visit

Ludhiana (Punjab) | October 20, 2026 12:31:19 PM IST

Ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shahs visit to Punjab, where he will meet the families of anti-drug activists who lost their lives fighting, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravneet Singh Bittu on Tuesday said Shah will meet the families of people w ... read..

"Regime change neither happened nor will it happen": RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | October 20, 2026 12:31:17 PM IST

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said that regime change has neither happened nor will it happen, while referring to protests in France and developments in Albania, Nepal and Bangladesh. ... read..

Telangana's EAGLE Force busts inter-State synthetic drug network, uncovers clandestine lab in Maharashtra

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 20, 2026 12:31:14 PM IST

Telangana's EAGLE Force has exposed an alleged inter-State network involved in the illegal manufacture and supply of synthetic drugs, uncovering a clandestine manufacturing facility at Maregaon village in Maharashtra's Gondia district and identifying 11 a ... read..

Meghalaya: Three UDP MLAs submit merger application to join NPP; Speaker to examine legal aspects

Shillong (Meghalaya) | October 20, 2026 12:31:08 PM IST

Three United Democratic Party (UDP) legislators, Paul Lyngdoh, Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar and Nujorki Sungoh, have submitted their merger application to the Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, Thomas A Sangma, seeking to merge with the National ... read..

"Our daughter is being subjected to brutality": Rajasthan Congress demands Zero FIR over alleged assault on NSUI leader

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 20, 2026 12:01:43 PM IST

Congress leaders staged a protest at the Jaipur Police Commissionerate on Tuesday, demanding the registration of a Zero FIR over the alleged assault on NSUI National Secretary Ritu Barala by female police personnel during a demonstration in Delhi. ... read..

Corruption costs you; integrity builds prosperity: Himachal Vigilance takes anti-corruption campaign to people

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 20, 2026 12:01:41 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SV&ACB) will observe Vigilance Awareness Week from October 26 to November 1 under the theme "Probity for Prosperity", with a statewide campaign to encourage public participation in the f ... read..

Jhota murder case to be transferred to CBI: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Chandigarh | October 20, 2026 11:31:26 AM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced that the murder case of Parminder Singh Jhota would be transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). ... read..

They have some nexus here too: Dilip Ghosh alleges Bangladesh-linked groups provoking Indians via social media

New Town (West Bengal) | October 20, 2026 11:31:11 AM IST

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday alleged that certain groups with links to Bangladesh were attempting to provoke people in India through social media, claiming that money was being channelled from abroad to support such efforts. ... read..

India is ultimate target: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on regime change efforts, calls for restraint in protests

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | October 20, 2026 11:31:02 AM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday alleged that demonic forces were making efforts to break India, Hindus and the Sangh, describing these efforts as dismantling, amid repeated protests by opposition parties and student or ... read..

J-K: Over 72,000 students appear for Class 10 board exams in Kashmir

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 20, 2026 11:30:59 AM IST

A total of 72,232 students appeared for the Class 10 board examinations across the Kashmir Valley, with the School Education Department making arrangements at 687 examination centres, Director School Education Kashmir Naseer Ahmad Wani said. ... read..

"Remarkable century of service, nation-building": PM Modi greets RSS Swayamsevaks on foundation day

New Delhi | October 20, 2026 11:30:47 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Swayamsevaks on the organisation's foundation day, describing its 100-year journey as a "remarkable century of service, nation-building and social harmony". ... read..

One-sided development causing instability in Himalayan region: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Nepal disaster

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | October 20, 2026 11:00:18 AM IST

Highlighting how one-sided development is destroying the Himalayan region, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday instead suggested that a balanced approach in the region might offer better outcomes. He highlighted how such insta ... read..

"India will never become Bangladesh", says BJP leader Kali Prasad Rao on "regime change" remark row

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 20, 2026 11:00:16 AM IST

BJP State Executive Member Kali Prasad Rao on Tuesday criticised the opposition over its remarks on regime change, asserting that India would not become Bangladesh and that any change in government must take place through elections. ... read..

"Sangh aimed at awakening self-awareness, strives to make India united, strong": Mohan Bhagwat at RSS centenary celebrations

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | October 20, 2026 10:31:00 AM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday recalled the contributions of Sant Ravidas, Swami Shraddhanand and Swami Lakshmanananda Saraswati, highlighting their role in promoting spiritual devotion, social harmony and the pr ... read..

Albanias burning Supreme Court sparks political fire in India as BJP, Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Raut trade barbs

New Delhi | October 20, 2026 10:30:56 AM IST

What began as violent street action targeting the Supreme Court in Tirana, Albania, has ignited a high-decibel political war in India. As reports uncover a coordinated ideological web spanning Europe, South America, and Asia, Indian political parties are ... read..

J-K: Devotees throng Mata Marada Shrine in Udhampur on Mahanavami

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 20, 2026 10:30:55 AM IST

Devotees thronged the sacred Mata Marada Shrine in Tehsil Ghordi of Udhampur district on the ninth day of Sharadiya Navratri, celebrated as Mahanavami. ... read..

UP: Eight detained after two families exchange fire in Meerut village

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) | October 20, 2026 10:30:51 AM IST

Police have detained eight people after two families allegedly exchanged fire following a dispute between neighbours in Fafuda village under the Lohia Nagar police station limits in Meerut, police said. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Jana Sena leader Kiran Royal alleges YSRCP workers damaged road built at cost of Rs 4.75 Crore

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 20, 2026 10:01:44 AM IST

Jana Sena Party's Tirupati in-charge Kiran Royal on Tuesday alleged that YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) workers deliberately damaged a road built in Pullampet village by driving a lorry over it, and called for strict action against those responsible. ... read..

"Vijayadashami symbolises victory of truth over falsehood": Andaman and Nicobar LG Dinesh Sharma extends greetings on Vijayadashami

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 20, 2026 10:01:34 AM IST

Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Dinesh Sharma on Tuesday wished everyone on the occassion of Vijayadashami and conveyed a message of humanity, moral values and self-defence. ... read..

4 significant initiatives launched for Ladakh, including Green Wall, digital initiatives, online recruitment portal and transparency

Leh (Ladakh) | October 20, 2026 9:30:50 AM IST

Four significant initiatives, including the Green Wall, digital services and an online recruitment portal aimed at promoting transparency in recruitment, were launched in Ladakh by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Sunday. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu extends Vijayadashami greetings

New Delhi | October 20, 2026 9:30:48 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended greetings to Indians on the occasion of Vijayadashami and called upon people to uphold the ideals of India's cultural traditions and contribute towards building an inclusive society and a Viksit Bharat. ... read..

Maharashtra: RSS holds Vijayadashami celebrations in Nagpur as centenary year concludes

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | October 20, 2026 9:30:47 AM IST

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Tuesday held its annual Vijayadashami celebrations at Reshimbagh ground in Nagpur as part of the concluding year of its centenary celebrations. ... read..

CM Revanth Reddy reviews Invest Telangana Global Summit preparations, lays foundation stone for NIUM at Bharat Future City

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 20, 2026 9:30:44 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Monday visited Young India Skills University in Bharat Future City and reviewed preparations for the Invest Telangana Global Summit2026, scheduled to be held from December 7 to 9, according to the Telangana Chief ... read..

"Massive achievement": Retired Chief Justice Raftan on J-K High Court's Ladakh bench in Leh

Leh (Ladakh) | October 20, 2026 9:30:43 AM IST

Retired Chief Justice Raftan welcomed the establishment of a High Court bench in Ladakh, calling it a significant achievement that would make justice more accessible to people in the region, who earlier had to travel to Srinagar or Jammu to pursue legal c ... read..

PM Modi extends greetings on Vijayadashami, wishes for "every life to be enriched with happiness, prosperity, success"

New Delhi | October 20, 2026 9:01:44 AM IST

As India's festive fervour is felt across the country on the occassion of Vijayadashami, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished the people of the country on the occassion, calling for everyone's happiness, prosperity and success. ... read..

"Ladakh inseparable from India": Former LAHDC CEC condemns China's remarks, calls for renaming Aksai Chin as 'Aksai Hind'

Leh (Ladakh) | October 20, 2026 9:01:42 AM IST

Former Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh, Tashi Gyalsan, on Sunday strongly condemned China's objection to India's Union Territory status for Ladakh and called on the Centre to rename the territory occ ... read..

Historic milestone for administration of justice in Union Territory of Ladakh, CJI inaugurates Ladakh bench of JK HC

Leh (Ladakh) | October 20, 2026 9:01:40 AM IST

In a historic milestone for the administration of justice in the Union Territory of Ladakh, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, on Sunday, inaugurated the newly established Ladakh Bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Melongtha ... read..

Ashok Gehlot joins Congress delegation demanding Zero FIR over alleged assault on NSUI leader

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 20, 2026 9:01:37 AM IST

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot joined a Congress delegation led by State Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra at the Jaipur Police Commissionerate, demanding the registration of a Zero FIR over the alleged assault on N ... read..

J-K: 1 GREF labourer dead, five injured in landslide during road construction in Poonch

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 20, 2026 8:32:21 AM IST

One General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) labourer died and five others were injured after debris fell on them during road construction work on the Sawjian-Gulmarg road via Aangan Pathri in the Sawjian area of Mandi in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, ... read..

"Modi-rule is totally Undemocratic", says Telangana Congress Chief Mahesh Kumar Goud

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 20, 2026 8:32:12 AM IST

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) chief and MLC Mahesh Kumar Goud on Tuesday criticised the BJP government supporting Rahul Gandhis remarks, alleging that the Centres policies were "undemocratic" and "against the Constitution". ... read..

Uttrakhand CM Dhami urges people to overcome Ravana within, promote harmony on Vijayadashami

Dehradun (Uttrakhand) | October 20, 2026 8:32:11 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday extended greetings on the occasion of Vijayadashami and urged people to overcome ego, anger and evil while promoting love, harmony and unity in society. ... read..

Anti-chitta walkathon: Himachal CM Sukhu calls for peoples participation to protect youth from drug abuse

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 20, 2026 7:01:18 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu addressed the Anti-Chitta Walkathon in Shahpur virtually from Shimla and urged people to join hands to fight drug abuse and build a drug-free State. ... read..

Delhi Traffic Police issues Dussehra advisory, urges commuters to plan journeys in advance

New Delhi | October 20, 2026 7:01:16 AM IST

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory and put security arrangements in place across the national capital in view of Dussehra celebrations on Tuesday, warning commuters of possible congestion and diversions on major roads, particularly in ... read..

BRS Legal Cell issues notices to 3 Congress leaders over Konda Pochamma Sagar allegations

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 20, 2026 6:30:47 AM IST

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Legal Cell has issued legal notices to Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Mahesh Kumar Goud, Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy and MP Gaddam Vamsi Krishna over social media posts alleging that water from ... read..

Varanasi: Municipal Commissioner inspects preparations Bharat Milap event at Naati Imli, issues strict instructions

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 20, 2026 5:31:47 AM IST

The Municipal Corporation administration has intensified preparations to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe environment for the world-famous Bharat Milap event at Naati Imli. ... read..

Delhi Legislative Assembly strengthens security with eight watchtowers, UVSS, RFID, advanced surveillance systems

New Delhi | October 20, 2026 5:31:45 AM IST

The Delhi Legislative Assembly is undertaking a comprehensive strengthening of its security infrastructure through the installation of eight watchtowers, development of a dedicated CRPF patrolling track, automatic sliding doors at various Assembly Gates, ... read..

Delhi: Woman dies after being stabbed while trying to save son in Najafgarh; one arrested

New Delhi | October 20, 2026 5:01:41 AM IST

A woman was stabbed to death while trying to save her son from an assault in the Najafgarh area, police said. ... read..

MCD seals 3 unauthorised dhobi ghats in Old Delhi to prevent polluted water from contaminating Yamuna River

New Delhi | October 20, 2026 4:30:44 AM IST

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has sealed three unauthorised dhobi ghats (laundry facilities) in the Old Delhi Zone to prevent untreated wastewater from polluting the Yamuna. ... read..

Uphold cultural ideals for 'Viksit Bharat': President Droupadi Murmu extends Vijayadashami greetings

New Delhi | October 20, 2026 4:00:42 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday called upon citizens to uphold the cultural values of morality and duty and contribute towards building an inclusive society and a developed nation on the occasion of Vijayadashami. ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel participates in 89th Kalibari Durga Puja Mahotsav, prays for well-being of people of State

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | October 20, 2026 4:00:38 AM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel attended the 89th Kalibari Durga Puja Mahotsav organised by the Bengal Cultural Association on Sindhu Bhavan Road in Ahmedabad. ... read..

35,000 Delhiites clean 70 Yamuna ghats; Amit Shah to launch Rs 8,941 crore water projects on October 22

New Delhi | October 20, 2026 4:00:37 AM IST

More than 35,000 people joined the Chalo Yamuna campaign on October 18, cleaning 70 locations along the river and removing 76,755 kg of waste in one morning. Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh shared the details on Monday and announced that Union Home M ... read..

DDA to begin booking for 2,516 LIG flats in Narela at 25 per cent discount on Dussehra

New Delhi | October 20, 2026 3:30:55 AM IST

Online booking for 2,516 Low Income Group (LIG) flats in Delhi's Narela under the Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) Awas Nivesh Yojana 2026 will commence on Monday at 12 noon on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. ... read..

"Righteous battles": Former CDS Gen Anil Chauhan draws lessons from Ramayana

New Delhi | October 20, 2026 3:00:18 AM IST

After attending the Ramleela celebrations at the Sadar Bazar Ramleela Ground in Delhi, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan (Retd) on Monday praised India's enduring cultural traditions and drew timeless lessons on ethical warfare from the ep ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel extends Vijayadashami greetings

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | October 20, 2026 2:31:12 AM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has extended his heartfelt greetings to citizens on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, describing the festival as a celebration of the victory of divine forces over evil. ... read..

SEM Court extends Judicial custody of Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, says deliberately breached bonds

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 11:31:27 PM IST

Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) Court situated in Police Station Mandir Marg on Monday extended the judicial custody of CJP leader Saurabh Das and Ashutosh Ranka till October 21. ... read..

Chandrababu misusing police to stop our candidates: YSRCP's Sajjala Reddy

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 11:31:23 PM IST

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) State Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy strongly criticised Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for misusing the police and government machinery to prevent opposition candidates from contesting municipal el ... read..

Jantar Mantar trespassing case involving CJP's Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das transferred to Crime Branch

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 11:31:22 PM IST

The Jantar Mantar trespassing case involving Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activists Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das has been transferred to the Crime Branch, police sources said on Monday. ... read..

"What issue does BJP have with this?": Sandeep Dikshit hits back at BJP's criticism of Rahul Gandhi's foreign visits

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 11:31:20 PM IST

Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Monday hit back at the BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandaris enjoying a holiday remark on Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhis trips abroad. ... read..

Seemed disoriented on stage...: Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal questions Daler Mehndis performance at Kunjapuri Mela, alleges lip-syncing

Narendranagar (Uttarakhand) | October 19, 2026 11:31:18 PM IST

Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister and Narendra Nagar MLA Subodh Uniyal questioned Punjabi singer Daler Mehndis performance at the Maa Kunjapuri Mela in Tehri Garhwal, alleging that the singer appeared disoriented on stage and was lip-syncing to his songs. ... read..

Let YSRCP candidates file nominations: SV Satish Kumar Reddy slams TDP govt

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 11:31:16 PM IST

YSRCP State General Secretary SV Satish Kumar Reddy challenged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to ensure that opposition candidates are protected and allowed to file nominations if he has confidence in his government and public support, ... read..

Miscreants open indiscriminate fire at tiles businessman's factory, car in Delhi's Bawana

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 11:31:15 PM IST

Miscreants opened indiscriminate fire targeting a tiles businessman's factory and vehicle in the Pooth Khurd area under the jurisdiction of the Bawana police station, officials said on Monday. ... read..

MHA warns against cyber fraud through fake welfare scheme ads on Facebook, Instagram

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 11:31:13 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday issued an advisory warning people against financial fraud through deceptive advertisements on Facebook and Instagram that use manipulated or deepfake videos of prominent public and political figures, including ... read..

Delhi: Indian Youth Congress installs Ravan effigy with CEC Gyanesh Kumars face

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 11:01:43 PM IST

As part of its continued protests over Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Monday installed a Ravan effigy bearing a cut-out of the CECs face in Delhi. ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy extends Vijayadashami greetings

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 19, 2026 11:01:41 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy extended warm greetings to the people of Telangana on the occasion of "Vijayadashami", a festival that symbolises the triumph of good over evil and righteousness over lawlessness. ... read..

Gujarat CMBhupendra Patel offers prayers at Shree Varadayini Mataji Temple in Rupal

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | October 19, 2026 11:01:37 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited Shree Varadayini Mataji Temple in Rupal, Gandhinagar district, on the ninth day of Navratri and offered prayers and sought the blessings of the Goddess. ... read..

DRI foils major ganja trafficking attempt; seizes 591 kg cannabis smuggled from Nepal

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 11:01:32 PM IST

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 591.3 kg of ganja (cannabis) in an intelligence-led operation conducted during 1718 October 2026 in Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

"Must make you feel very strong": Abhijeet Dipke targets PM Modi after Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka's judicial custody extended

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 11:01:31 PM IST

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke on Monday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the judicial custody of Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka was extended, accusing the government of intimidating young protesters. ... read..

Naveen Patnaik questions Odisha govt's "silence" over Kotia as Andhra Pradesh announces local body polls

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 19, 2026 10:31:31 PM IST

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik on Monday questioned the Odisha government over the announcement of elections by Andhra Pradesh in Kotia villages, urging Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to t ... read..

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary visits Durga Puja pandals in Munger, offers prayers

Munger (Bihar) | October 19, 2026 10:31:30 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary visited various Durga Puja pandals in Munger and offered prayers. ... read..

Manipur police step up intelligence-based operations after communal clashes, IED blast; ADGP vows strict action

Imphal (Manipur) | October 19, 2026 10:31:26 PM IST

A wave of violence across Manipur has claimed four lives and left multiple people, including three central security personnel, injured following communal clashes, an IED blast, and an armed ambush on villagers, state police said. ... read..

SC to hear Pinarayi Vijayan's plea against vigilance probe in CMRL-Exalogic case on October 21

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 10:31:25 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear a plea by former Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan seeking a stay on vigilance proceedings in the Rs 278-crore CMRL-Exalogic case, despite his apprehension of imminent arrest. ... read..

Man apprehended at Jama Masjid Metro station with 155 grams of unidentified substance

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 10:01:51 PM IST

A man was apprehended by CISF personnel at Jama Masjid Metro Station after he allegedly attempted to flee when a suspicious object was detected during baggage screening, with police later recovering around 155 grams of a gold powder-like substance conceal ... read..

"Regime change" row deepens: Congress rejects attempts to link protests against CEC to violent agitation in Europe

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 10:01:49 PM IST

The Congress has strongly dismissed attempts to link ongoing opposition protests against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise to the violent civil unrest sweeping France and other European nations, asserting that the opposit ... read..

Karnataka Governor Sudha Yadav offers prayers on occasion of Ayudha Puja, Vijaya Dashami

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 19, 2026 10:01:47 PM IST

Karnataka Governor Sudha Yadav on Monday offered special prayers at Lok Bhavan on the occasion of Ayudha Puja and Vijaya Dashami, seeking peace, prosperity and the well-being of the people of the state. ... read..

Court sends SFIO deputy director to judicial custody in Rs 1 crore bribery case

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 10:01:45 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday remanded Harish Tanwar to judicial custody after CBI interrogation in a corruption case. Tanwar is a deputy director in the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO). He has been arrested for allegedly demanding a bribe of ... read..

Odisha: Police detail traffic diversions, three-tier security, visarjan arrangements for Durga Puja

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 19, 2026 10:01:42 PM IST

A comprehensive security and traffic arrangement has been put in place across Bhubaneswar for the ongoing Durga Puja festivities, with police categorising around 200 pandals according to footfall, deploying specialised rescue teams, and enforcing strict c ... read..

CJP's Ratna Singh alleges liberty being curtailed as Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka sent back to judicial custody

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 9:31:56 PM IST

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were taken back to judicial custody from Mandir Marg Police Station in Delhi after their surety was rejected on Monday over a reported mismatch in documents, their lawyers said. ... read..

J-K: Indian Army conducts three-day Train with Your Army camp in Rajouri to strengthen civil defence preparedness

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 19, 2026 9:31:53 PM IST

The Indian Army conducted a three-day residential training camp in Rajouri to strengthen civil defence preparedness and equip volunteers and disaster response personnel with skills to tackle emerging security threats and emergencies. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh SEC Anil Chandra Punetha reviews local body election arrangements

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 9:31:46 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha, along with State Election Commission Secretary A Mallikarjuna and IG B Rajakumari, held a video conference on Monday with district collectors, Superintendents of Police (SPs), Police Commiss ... read..

YSRCP alleges TDP violence, abductions during municipal election nomination scrutiny

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 9:31:42 PM IST

YSRCP on Monday condemned statewide attacks, abductions and destruction of nomination papers during municipal election scrutiny, demanding protection for candidates and action against TDP leaders and police responsible for obstructing the process. ... read..

Delhi HC sets aside CIC order on PM Modi, Manmohan Singhs foreign travel records, cites security risks

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 9:31:40 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has set aside a Central Information Commission (CIC) order directing the Indian Air Force to disclose flight records relating to foreign visits undertaken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, holdi ... read..

Chennai Corporation deploys 15,000 personnel, 600 pumps for Northeast monsoon preparedness

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 19, 2026 9:01:52 PM IST

Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner GS Sameeran said on Monday that the civic body had mobilised 15,000 personnel and deployed around 600 pump sets as part of its preparedness for the Northeast monsoon, citing predictions of unpredictable weather con ... read..

"Punjab govt complicit in Jhota's murder": SAD MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal seeks CBI probe into anti-drug activist's killing

Chandigarh | October 19, 2026 9:01:51 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Monday criticised the Punjab administration, demanding a central investigation into the daylight murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. ... read..

Manipur: Protest erupts in Imphal after two villagers allegedly killed by armed militant outfit, CM chairs security meeting

Imphal (Manipur) | October 19, 2026 9:01:49 PM IST

A protest erupted at Khwairamband Ima market in Imphal, Manipur, after two villagers were killed and several others were left injured, allegedly by armed militant outfits. ... read..

MP CM Yadav meets families of Gwalior truck mishap victims, offer condolences

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 9:01:45 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, along with Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Monday visited the homes of families who lost their loved ones in the truck incident near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior and expressed their condolences and ... read..

Gujarat CM meets PM Modi; seeks guidance on state welfare initiatives, reaffirms commitment to 'Developed Gujarat'

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 9:01:42 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Monday to discuss ongoing welfare initiatives and strategic development goals for the state. ... read..

Jana Sena leader Kiran Royal slams YSRCP over road demolition

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 8:31:33 PM IST

Jana Sena Tirupati in-charge Kiran Royal on Monday strongly criticised the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), alleging that a road constructed at a cost of Rs 4.75 crore was demolished in the middle of the night out of fear of electoral defeat ... read..

Special Campaign 6.0 covered 8.34 lakh sites, generated Rs 491 crore from scrap disposal: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 8:31:31 PM IST

Special Swachhata Campaign 6.0 has covered 8,34,509 cleanliness campaign sites and generated Rs 491.28 crore through scrap disposal as of October 19, registering a significant improvement over the corresponding period of last year's campaign, Union Minist ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Helicopter service between Sanjauli, Rampur to begin on October 21

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 8:31:24 PM IST

Helicopter services between Sanjauli and Rampur will commence from October 21, with the service also available between Rampur and Reckong Peo, a state government spokesperson said on Monday. ... read..

Law and order completely collapsed in Maharashtra: Congress leader Charan Singh Sapra on Tiger Shroff firing incident

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2026 8:31:22 PM IST

Congress leader Charan Singh Sapra on Monday criticised the Maharashtra government over the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai, alleging that the "law and order" situation has completely "collapsed" in the state. ... read..

Goas tourism boom opens new doors for youth entrepreneurship, jobs

Panaji (Goa) | October 19, 2026 8:00:48 PM IST

Goas tourism boom is opening new avenues for youth employment and entrepreneurship, enabling local residents to turn small businesses and skills into sustainable livelihoods. ... read..

MCD regularised 1,467 sanitation workers in two months, 400 more to be regularised before Diwali: Delhi Mayor

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 8:00:44 PM IST

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has regularised 1,467 sanitation workers in two months, with around 400 more workers set to be regularised before Diwali, Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi said on Monday. ... read..

Defence Secretary launches new DBIM-compliant MoD and DoD websites

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 8:00:40 PM IST

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday launched the revamped websites of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Department of Defence (DoD). The modern, accessible and user-friendly platforms are fully compliant with the Digital Brand Identity Manu ... read..

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