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Tripura: Two arrested with three pistols, 50 rounds of ammunition; probe underway

Agartala (Tripura) | November 5, 2026 5:41:22 AM IST

Two persons were arrested, and three pistols and 50 rounds of ammunition were seized during an operation conducted based on secret information in the Battala area of West Tripura, police said on Wednesday. ... read..

"Political parties operate as per their own agendas": RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on SIR

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | November 5, 2026 5:11:22 AM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Wednesday said the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls should not be turned into a political issue, arguing that the process of removing ineligible entries should b ... read..

14C warns Banks, NBFCs of AI-powered Cyberattacks

New Delhi | November 5, 2026 5:11:28 AM IST

The National Cybercrime Threat Analysis Unit (NCTAU) of Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and CERT-In, Ministry of Electronics and IT has noticed a trend in cyber-attacks based cyber frauds on Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and ... read..

"Congress and INDI alliance are threat to democracy": Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | November 5, 2026 3:11:21 AM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday accused the Congress and the INDI alliance of undermining democratic institutions, citing the Emergency, the dissolution of elected state governments under Article 356 and their criticism of Electron ... read..

"Punjab government is on its way out": Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Gurugram (Haryana) | November 5, 2026 2:41:20 AM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday targeted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab and claimed that the "party is on its way out". ... read..

Police recover Rs 1.2 crore from 'TMC office' in West Bengal; party says, 'fake and fabricated evidence'

Howrah (West Bengal) | November 5, 2026 2:11:23 AM IST

Police said that they have recovered cash amounting to more than Rs 1.02 crore allegedly from the "Trinamool Congress Office" in Sarisha, Diamond Harbour, South 24 Parganas district. Police are examining the source of the money and transaction records. ... read..

Ensure foolproof Diwali arrangements: MP Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to officials

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | November 5, 2026 2:11:20 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday virtually held a meeting with Collectors and Superintendents of Police (SPs) at CM House, directing officials to ensure foolproof law and order arrangements for peaceful Diwali celebrations. ... read..

India progressing towards sending its first human deep-sea mission to depth of up to 6,000 metres by 2028: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi | November 5, 2026 1:11:22 AM IST

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Wednesday outlined India's ambitious plans for deep-sea exploration and human spaceflight, saying that India is progressing towards sending its first human deep-sea mission to a depth of ... read..

"A brilliant decision": Retired defence officers welcome changes to Agniveer scheme

New Delhi | November 5, 2026 1:11:21 AM IST

Retired Rear Admiral Gurinder Singh Jawanda has welcomed the Union Cabinet's approval of an additional two-year engagement period for Agniveers under the Agnipath scheme, describing it as a very welcome change that could bring the recruitment arrangemen ... read..

Vital for speedy justice: MP CM Yadav welcomes centres decision to extend fast track courts

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | November 5, 2026 12:41:20 AM IST

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday welcomed the Union Cabinets decision to extend the Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) scheme for another five years, till March 31, 2031, saying that it plays a crucial role in ensuring speedy justice for women and ... read..

Former Tripura CM Sarkar condemns attack on BSF personnel in Sonamura, calls for firm action against border crimes

Agartala (Tripura) | November 4, 2026 11:41:28 PM IST

Former Tripura Chief Minister and CPI(M) leader Manik Sarkar has strongly condemned the alleged attack on two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Asavari village under Sonamura subdivision on November 2, describing the incident as highly unfortunate ... read..

Instant freeze on substandard drugs: Health Ministry moves to immediately suspend manufacturing licences for critical quality failures

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 11:11:33 PM IST

In a major regulatory crackdown aimed at safeguarding patient safety and bolstering public health, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed decisive amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945. ... read..

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi meets Amit Shah, discusses post-cyclone situation

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 11:11:23 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed the post-cyclone situation in the state, relief and restoration efforts, and measures to strengthen disaster-resilient infrastructure. ... read..

HC intervenes in Mansa youth death case: Family reaches Chandigarh for post-mortem, cremation amid protests

Chandigarh (Punjab) | November 4, 2026 11:11:22 PM IST

Following explicit directives from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the family of Daljit Singh, a resident of Bhamme Kalan village in Punjab's Mansa district who died under suspicious circumstances, arrived in Chandigarh on Wednesday for his fresh post- ... read..

Telangana CM directs officials to seek student feedback on school uniform quality, colours and designs

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 4, 2026 11:11:20 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to collect feedback from students on the quality, colours and designs of school uniforms supplied to government educational institutions, emphasising the need to provide high-quality and attr ... read..

"Very important and excellent decision": Defence expert Sanjeev Srivastava hails Agnipath's tenure extension

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | November 4, 2026 10:41:25 PM IST

Defence Expert Sanjeev Srivastava on Wednesday hailed the Centre's decision to grant a two-year extension to 75 per cent of Agniveers as a "very important and excellent decision" that will give them a fresh opportunity to serve and a chance for permanent ... read..

Agniveer extension: Centre calls it Second Tour of Duty, Opposition cries election gimmick as experts term it win-win

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 10:41:24 PM IST

The Union Cabinet's approval of a two-year 'Second Tour of Duty' for Agniveers under the Agnipath scheme has triggered a political debate, with the BJP welcoming the decision as a major step towards strengthening the armed forces, while Opposition parties ... read..

Karnataka CM Shivakumar signs Rs 206 crore CSR deals to strengthen 112 Govt schools

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 4, 2026 10:11:48 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday participated in the 'Namma Shale Namma Javabdari' (Individual CSR) programme at Vidhana Soudha, which brought together CSR partners to strengthen the government education system. ... read..

Jairam Ramesh says Congress has sounded 'bugle of change' in Punjab, targets AAP over drugs, corruption

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 10:11:46 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday said the party had sounded the bugle of change in Punjab through its 'Insaaf Rally' in Sangrur, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of failing to fulfil its promise of eradicating drugs and alleging t ... read..

"Keep vehicles ready, departure could come at any moment": Akhilesh Yadav takes jibe at BJP

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 4, 2026 10:11:44 PM IST

Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav took a jibe at the BJP, saying those in power should keep their vehicles and convoys ready as their departure could come at any moment, adding that there was not even ... read..

"Great scheme for national security": CLAWS DG Lt Gen Dushyant Singh backs Agnipath's tenure extension

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 10:11:42 PM IST

Terming the Agnipath scheme a "beneficial proposal" for national security and the operational preparedness of the armed forces, Director General of the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), Lt Gen Dushyant Singh, said that in addition to the mandatory ... read..

Himachal HC bans commercial stalls within 100-metre zone of Renuka Lake

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 4, 2026 10:11:36 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued a series of stringent directions to regulate commercial activities, noise pollution, sanitation and waste management during the upcoming Renuka Ji Fair, emphasising the need to protect the ecologically fragile Re ... read..

Dehradun: 4 killed as speeding container truck overturns onto car on Dehradun-Delhi Highway

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | November 4, 2026 10:11:34 PM IST

Four people were killed after a speeding container truck loaded with cargo overturned onto a car near Mohabbewala on the Dehradun-Delhi Highway on Wednesday afternoon. A six-year-old child was rescued safely in the accident, which triggered a major rescue ... read..

Amit Shah, CM Yogi, Delhi CM hails Cabinet nod for Second Tour of Duty for Agniveers

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 10:11:27 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday welcomed the Union Cabinet's approval of an additional two-year engagement period for Agniveers under the Agnipath scheme, saying the decision would make the Indian Army more youthful, equip it with modern milita ... read..

Karnataka Backward Classes Association urges former CM Siddaramaiah to implement caste survey report

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 4, 2026 10:11:25 PM IST

Representatives of the Karnataka Backward Castes Association, led by their president Ramachandrappa, met former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and submitted a memorandum urging the state government to expedite the implementation of the social, economic and e ... read..

Delhi HC orders removal of Kriti Sanon deepfakes, impersonation content; says personality rights cannot be basis for omnibus injunction

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 9:41:37 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has directed online intermediaries to take down or disable access to identified URLs containing content that allegedly impersonates actor Kriti Sanon, including sexually explicit deepfakes, morphed images and other objectionable mater ... read..

YSRCP demands free and fair elections, warns SEC of legal action

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | November 4, 2026 9:41:35 PM IST

YSRCP demanded mandatory CCTV surveillance, videography and webcasting at every polling station during the forthcoming MPTC and ZPTC elections, warning the State Election Commission against allowing a repetition of the widespread irregularities witnessed ... read..

Delhi Court denies bail to supplier arrested in corruption case linked with medical goods supply

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 9:41:33 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday refused to grant bail to Rajiv Kumar alias Rajiv Rangeela, arrested in a corruption case linked to an alleged Rs 840-crore scam involving the supply of medical goods to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) ... read..

?200 crore extortion case: Delhi High Court advances Sukesh Chandrasekhar's plea against MCOCA charges for final hearing on Dec 9

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 9:41:32 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday advanced the hearing in an appeal filed by alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar challenging the charges framed against him under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in the ?200 crore alleged extortion ca ... read..

"Karnataka's farmers are not beggars, they are annadatas": Parameshwara hits back at R. Ashoka for calling drought relief plea 'begging'

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 4, 2026 9:41:27 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on Leader of Opposition R Ashoka for terming his letter to the Centre seeking drought relief as "begging". ... read..

TVS Holdings amended RPT policy months before Emerald sale to promoter-group entity

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 9:41:25 PM IST

TVS Holdings amended its related-party transaction (RPT) policy less than five months before selling its entire stake in real estate subsidiary TVS Emerald to a promoter-group company, changing the benchmark for determining when property transactions woul ... read..

Bihar CM chairs meeting on implementation of paperless e-Cabinet system; emphasises use of AI

Patna (Bihar) | November 4, 2026 9:41:24 PM IST

A meeting regarding the implementation and effective execution of the e-Cabinet system was held today at the Sankalp Auditorium located at the Lok Sewak Awas, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. ... read..

Priyanka Chaturvedi backs open debate between Rahul Gandhi and PM Modi, says Parliament must discuss key issues

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 9:41:22 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday said that all debates on issues concerning the country should take place in Parliament, while supporting the proposal for an open debate between national parties to allow people to assess their respe ... read..

"Our understanding of maritime security must evolve": Rajnath Singh calls for protecting undersea cables, critical infrastructure beyond sea lanes

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 9:11:40 PM IST

Stressing the expanding scope of global maritime vulnerabilities, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday emphasised that national security strategies can no longer focus solely on defending traditional sea lanes. ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel attends conference on Higher Education for Future Workforce Readiness

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | November 4, 2026 9:11:38 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel emphasised the importance of preparing a workforce for Viksit Bharat by building a bridge between industry and employment. ... read..

Telangana CM highlights Yadav community's contribution to Hyderabad, announces Rs 5 crore for Sadar Festival

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 4, 2026 9:11:34 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday highlighted the historical contribution of the Yadav community to Hyderabad's growth and development, while announcing that the state government had allocated Rs 5 crore for organising the Sadar Festiv ... read..

Foreign airlines recommend shifting select international flights from Mumbai Airport to NMIA during T1 redevelopment

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 9:11:30 PM IST

Foreign airlines operating from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) have recommended shifting select international services to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on a destination basis during the redevelopment of Terminal 1 (T1 ... read..

Gaurav Gogoi visits Barpeta residence of Bharali family killed in Guwahati shootout

Guwahati (Assam) | November 4, 2026 9:11:24 PM IST

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President and Member of Parliament Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday visited the Barpeta residence of the Bharali family, who lost their lives in the sensational shootout at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati a few days ago, and e ... read..

Agnipath scheme: All Agniveers to be offered regular enrolment after 2-year extended engagement

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 8:41:42 PM IST

All Agniveers will be made permanent soldiers upon completion of their two-year extended engagement, top Defence officials said. ... read..

"Telangana will be 1st rapidly developed State in country": CM Revanth Reddy seeks Yadav communitys support for Musi & Future City projects at Sadar Sammelanam

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 4, 2026 8:41:37 PM IST

Reaffirming his administration's vision to transform Indias youngest state into a premier economic hub, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy declared that Telangana is on course to become the country's first rapidly developed state. ... read..

"We are descendants of Krishna, we fear no one": Tejashwi Yadav attacks BJP, RSS; targets Thageshwar Shastri over remarks on Lord Krishna

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 4, 2026 8:41:34 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), accusing them of targeting his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav ... read..

Telangana: Excise officials seize 3.323 kg ganja in Medchal, three arrested

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 4, 2026 8:41:27 PM IST

Excise State Task Force officials seized 3.323 kg of ganja near a pub in Gundla Pochampally in Telanganas Medchal-Malkajgiri district and arrested three persons in connection with the case. ... read..

NIA raids 8 places in Bihar, Jharkhand, Bengal in FICN recovery case

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 8:41:26 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted searches at eight places across Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal in connection with a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) recovery case. ... read..

Diwali gift for Agniveers: Former Navy Chief Dinesh K Tripathi hails tenure extension, outlines naval roles following rescue of Iranian nationals

By Amrashree Mishra New Delhi | November 4, 2026 8:41:30 PM IST

Terming the reported extension of service for 75 per cent of outgoing Agniveers a "Diwali gift," former Chief of the Naval Staff Dinesh K Tripathi has stated that the move presents a "win-win situation" for both the personnel and the armed forces. ... read..

Gujarat: Bharat Parv 2026 draws 25,000 visitors, celebrates India's cultural diversity

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | November 4, 2026 8:41:20 PM IST

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in association with Gujarat Tourism, organised Bharat Parv 2026 at Ekta Nagar, near the Statue of Unity, from 1st to 15th November 2026, celebrating India's rich cultural diversity and the spirit of Ek Bharat ... read..

Bharat Parv 2026 draws over 25,000 visitors in first three days at Ekta Nagar

Ekta Nagar (Gujarat) | November 4, 2026 8:11:37 PM IST

Bharat Parv 2026, a celebration of India's cultural diversity and the spirit of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat', has attracted more than 25,000 visitors in its first three days at Ekta Nagar, near the Statue of Unity. ... read..

"Nothing but blackmail, cheating farmers": Karnataka LoP Chalavadi Narayanaswamy slams Congress govt over Nandini milk price hike

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 4, 2026 8:11:28 PM IST

Launching a scathing attack on the Karnataka government following the hike in the retail price of Nandini milk, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Karnataka Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, accused the Congress administration of "blackmailing ... read..

MP HC rejects bail plea of former judge Giribala Singh in Twisha Sharma death case

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | November 4, 2026 8:11:27 PM IST

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has rejected the bail application of Giribala Singh, former district judge and mother-in-law of deceased Twisha Sharma, in the case related to the latters death at her matrimonial home in Bhopal. ... read..

"Better data means better decisions, better policies": PM Modi hails Cabinet approval to VISTAR scheme

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 8:11:20 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the Union Cabinet's approval of the VISTAR Scheme, aimed at transforming India's statistical system through the use of technology and artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on micro-level data and int ... read..

Stood by our family: Sidhu Moosewalas father thanks Rahul Gandhi, raises concern over Punjab law and order

Sangrur (Punjab) | November 4, 2026 7:41:50 PM IST

Sidhu Moosewala's father, Balkaur Singh Sidhu, on Wednesday thanked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for standing by his family following the Punjabi singer's murder, saying the Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition continues to enquire about the progress of the ... read..

Good ground to protest: SC dismisses plea for rotation of SC/ST-reserved Assembly seats in UP

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 7:41:47 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking rotation of Assembly constituencies reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Uttar Pradesh, observing that the issue could be a legitimate ground for protest but should be taken up with ... read..

"We steal people's hearts, not votes; Rahul should spend time at BJP office to understand this": Assam CM

Guwahati (Assam) | November 4, 2026 7:41:45 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of spending more time abroad than in India and taking a dig at his electoral record, saying that while cricketer Sachin Tendulkar s ... read..

Will Agniveers get benefits like regular soldiers? Owaisi questions Centre's new 2-year extension

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 4, 2026 7:41:40 PM IST

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday questioned the Centre's decision to grant an additional 2-year engagement period to 75 per cent of Agniveers who were earlier set to exit after 4 years, asking whether they would get benefits on par with regular s ... read..

AIUTUC condemns Karnataka govt's bus fare hike, demands immediate rollback

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 4, 2026 7:41:38 PM IST

The All India United Trade Union Centre (AIUTUC), Karnataka State Committee, has strongly condemned the state government's decision to hike bus fares and demanded its immediate withdrawal. ... read..

"Learn what firmness of resolve is": Sudhanshu Trivedi targets Rahul Gandhi on Punjab's drug menace deadline

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 7:41:32 PM IST

Dismissing the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's scepticism over the Central governments resolve to wipe out drug abuse, BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi on Wednesday questioned the Congress leader's understanding ... read..

ED arrests four more in Rs 261-crore US fake call centre scam; total arrests reach seven

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 7:41:30 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested four more accused in connection with an international fake call centre scam targeting US nationals, taking the total number of arrests in the money laundering case to seven, the agency said on Wednesday. ... read..

Investment in ocean sciences remains low: Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan calls for greater regional cooperation

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 7:41:27 PM IST

Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Wednesday highlighted the need for greater investment in ocean sciences and regional cooperation, citing warming oceans, rising sea levels, erratic rainfall patterns, intense cyclones and marine pollution. ... read..

Private schools should help develop govt schools, target to link 1,000 institutions: DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 4, 2026 7:41:26 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday urged private school managements across the state to adopt or partner with government schools in rural areas, saying the initiative would help improve the quality of education and reduce migration from v ... read..

Global maritime security environment strained by deliberate trade disruptions: Rajnath Singh at Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 7:11:44 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the global maritime security environment was under strain due to deliberate trade disruptions, challenges to freedom of navigation and the weaponisation of narrow maritime passages, warning that growing ins ... read..

No reason to worry: FICCI Telangana Chief says tech evolution will create alternative jobs amid AI concerns

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 4, 2026 7:11:34 PM IST

Chairman of the FICCI Telangana State Council, V V Rama Raju, on Wednesday said that concerns surrounding the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on employment could be addressed through technological advancements and continuous upskilling of the young ... read..

"These people are allergic to forging alliance with me": Owaisi on joining INDIA bloc

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 4, 2026 7:11:32 PM IST

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday said his party had opposed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls from the very beginning, and rejected suggestions of joining the Opposition's INDIA bloc. ... read..

"India must have capabilities to build technologies of the future!": PM Modi hails Cabinet approval of ?2,814 crore scheme for critical mineral processing

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 6:41:37 PM IST

In a major push toward self-reliance in the energy transition and advanced manufacturing sectors, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing with a total finan ... read..

HP: Anurag Singh Thakur targets Rahul Gandhi, questions Congress' approach towards constitutional institutions

Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh) | November 4, 2026 6:41:35 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday organised a massive public outreach march in Hamirpur under its campaign Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao (Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy), launching a strong political offensive against the Congress and the I ... read..

BRS leader questions BJP over unfulfilled Telangana commitments, raises voter deletion allegations

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 4, 2026 6:41:23 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader P Vishnuvardhan Reddy on Wednesday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over what he described as the Union government's failure to fulfil promises made to Telangana under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2 ... read..

Gateway to full service: Union Cabinet opens full absorption pathway for all Agniveers with 2-year extension package

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 6:12:07 PM IST

In a transformative development for India's military recruitment landscape, the Union Cabinet has officially created a complete pathway for all Agniveers to be absorbed into the Indian Defence Forces. ... read..

AAP slams Rahul Gandhis "below-the-belt" attack on Punjab CM, says state is Congress-BJP joint target

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 6:12:02 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi President Saurabh Bharadwaj on Wednesday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, describing them as a "below-the-belt attack" and saying that such comments were unbe ... read..

Congress no longer a national party due to continuous electoral defeats: BJP's Basavaraj Bommai

Haveri (Karnataka) | November 4, 2026 6:11:56 PM IST

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, alleging that its leaders were frustrated by continuous electoral defeats and claiming that the party had turned into an "immoral and w ... read..

KC Venugopal discusses PAC reforms, questions PM Modi over Rahul Gandhi's debate challenge

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | November 4, 2026 6:11:55 PM IST

AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal on Wednesday discussed the deliberations and outcomes of the National Conference of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairpersons, highlighting key issues concerning government expenditure, audit procedures and accountab ... read..

Chief Labour Commissioner engages with Railway Board to strengthen implementation of Labour Codes

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 6:11:48 PM IST

The Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Ministry of Labour and Employment, convened a meeting with senior officers of the Railway Board on November 3, 2026, to discuss the effective implementation of the Labour Codes, 2020, and strengthen i ... read..

"Until it becomes perfect, many things have to be changed, evaluated": Former Lt Gen DP Pandey hails Cabinet's Agnipath extension

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | November 4, 2026 6:11:27 PM IST

Welcoming the Union Cabinet's approval of a two-year extension under the Agnipath scheme, former Lieutenant General DP Pandey described the policy update as a well-thought-out, positive step that offers Agniveers an extended opportunity to serve the natio ... read..

Cabinet approves extension of 850 fast-track courts for rape, child abuse cases; clears 92 GWh energy storage & critical minerals scheme

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 6:11:25 PM IST

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved key decisions aimed at ensuring swift justice in cases of atrocities against women and children, bolstering India's green energy infrastructure, and advancing domestic processing of critical minerals, Union Minister ... read..

Pawan Khera says Agniveer extension reflects Centre's 'U-turn' out of fear of polls

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 4, 2026 6:11:23 PM IST

Congress MP Pawan Khera on Wednesday criticised the Centre's decision to extend the engagement period of Agniveers by two years, alleging that the move reflected a "U-turn" by the government ahead of Assembly elections in several states and questioning wh ... read..

"Trump controls Modi: Rahul Gandhi renews debate dare, says he can prove PM a desh-drohi in 5 minutes

Sangrur (Punjab) | November 4, 2026 5:42:11 PM IST

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday renewed his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a face-to-face debate, claiming that he could prove within five minutes that the Prime Minister was a 'desh-drohi ... read..

"Abdul won't bow down anymore": Asaduddin Owaisi cites US Michigan win, pushes for Muslim political leadership in UP

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 4, 2026 5:42:10 PM IST

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday took a sharp swipe at both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Samajwadi Party (SP), asserting that Muslims will no longer be treated as mere vote banks and will emerg ... read..

"Fault of Karnataka govt": LoP R Ashok calls transport fare hike illegal, announces statewide protests

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 4, 2026 5:42:06 PM IST

Karnataka Leader of Opposition R Ashok on Wednesday criticised the state government's decision to increase transport fares, calling the hike illegal and alleging that the government had failed to clear dues worth over Rs 5,800 crore to the Transport Depar ... read..

SC seeks Centre, ECI response to plea challenging blanket legal immunity for CEC, Election Commissioners

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 6:41:21 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a petition challenging the constitutional validity of a provision granting blanket legal immunity to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and El ... read..

West Bengal CM reviews rural employment schemes, targets 22 crore person-days of employment under VB-G RAM-G

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 4, 2026 5:11:34 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday chaired a review meeting at the Panchayat and Rural Development Department to assess the progress of the VB-G RAM-G and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana schemes. The meeting focused on rural employment ge ... read..

MP CM Yadav along with Union Minister Nadda participate in Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao padyatra in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | November 4, 2026 5:11:29 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, along with Union Minister JP Nadda, participated in the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao (Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy) padyatra in Bhopal on Wednesday, with senior party leader ... read..

Ministry of Health proposes amendments to Schedule M to align Grade A microbial monitoring requirements with WHO guidelines

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 5:11:24 PM IST

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed amendments to Schedule M of the Drugs Rules, 1945, vide GSR No. 953(E) dated 28 October, 2026, to revise the prescribed limits for microbial contamination in Grade A clean areas in accordance wi ... read..

Lok Sabha Speaker calls for common digital audit monitoring platform for state legislatures on lines of Parliament

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | November 4, 2026 5:11:21 PM IST

Delivering the valedictory address on the conclusion of the two-day Conference of Chairpersons of Public Accounts Committees of the Parliament of India and States/UTs Legislatures at Thiruvananthapuram today, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla called for greater ... read..

"Demonstration of how peoples collective strength can defeat authoritarianism": Venugopal reacts to US midterm poll results

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 4:41:56 PM IST

Congress General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal on Wednesday hailed the outcome of the US midterm elections, calling it a "powerful demonstration" of the collective strength of ordinary citizens against authoritarian tendencies, corporate backing, ... read..

'Agnipath' scheme was not set in stone: CDS Gen NS Raja Subramani on 2-year extension of Agniveers, outlines pathway to regular army enrollment

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 4:41:51 PM IST

In a major update to India's military recruitment framework, Chief of Defence Staff General N S Raja Subramani on Wednesday said the Union Cabinet has approved an additional two-year engagement for 75 per cent of Agniveers who were to exit after their fou ... read..

Dimaagi Naxal a term, not a narrative: Rijiju hits back at Kharge over his remark targeting PM Modi

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 4:41:48 PM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday hit back at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his remarks on Dimaagi Naxal targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, listing four categories of people whom he described as Dimaagi Naxals. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi slams Bhagwant Mann over drug menace, says Punjab is being governed from Delhi

Sangrur (Punjab) | November 4, 2026 4:41:33 PM IST

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab over the drug menace, questioning its commitment to tackling substance abuse and alleging that the state was being go ... read..

Mahadev betting app kingpin Saurabh Chandrakar sent to 8-day police custody

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | November 4, 2026 4:41:22 PM IST

Saurabh Chandrakar, the alleged accused in the Mahadev betting app case, has been sent to eight days of police custody, until November 12, with permission to take the accused to Delhi for examination. ... read..

Union Cabinet approves two-year Second Tour of Duty for Agniveers under Agnipath scheme: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 4:11:28 PM IST

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a two-year Second Tour of Duty for Agniveers under the Agnipath scheme, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced on Wednesday. ... read..

"People will decide whose reputation is being tarnished": KSRTC chairman SR Srinivas on sting row

Tumakuru (Karnataka) | November 4, 2026 3:41:44 PM IST

Reacting to the ongoing 'sting operation' controversy, Congress MLA and KSRTC Chairman S R Srinivas said people are intelligent enough to decide whose reputation is actually being tarnished. ... read..

Delhi govt counsel gives consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against CJP leader Ratna Singh

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 3:41:42 PM IST

The Delhi governments Additional Standing Counsel (Criminal) has accorded consent for taking steps to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Ratna Singh over her social media posts allegedly suggesting that a ju ... read..

Supreme Court pulls up BMC commissioner Ashwini Bhide, withholds salary over Borivali encroachment issue

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 3:41:40 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rapped Brihanmumbai Municipal (BMC) commissioner Ashwini Bhide for failing to comply with its orders to remove encroachments from the land earmarked for a proposed bus station project in Borivali. ... read..

"Sidhu Moosewala's killers' mindset is roaming Punjab": Rahul Gandhi at Sangrur rally, calls singer's father on stage

Sangrur (Punjab) | November 4, 2026 3:41:37 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday recalled his meeting with slain Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala and said the "mindset" that shot him was now "roaming around every nook and corner of Punjab," as he addressed the Congress's "I ... read..

If we win Punjab, we will win all of India: Mallikarjun Kharge calls for unity at Congress Insaaf Rally in Sangrur

Sangrur (Punjab) | November 4, 2026 3:11:44 PM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday called on party workers to remain united and said that winning Punjab would pave the way for the party's victory across the country, while launching a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government ... read..

Pramoda Devi Wadiyar breaks silence, says "Ambari our private property; govt only does cultural Dasara, not Yadu Dynasty tradition"

Mysuru (Karnataka) | November 4, 2026 3:11:39 PM IST

Mysuru royal family member Pramoda Devi Wadiyar held a detailed press conference at her residence inside Mysuru Palace to place facts before the public amid the ongoing controversy over Mysuru Palace property rights, Ambari and Dasara celebrations. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay writes to PM Modi seeking Supreme Court bench in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 4, 2026 3:11:37 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting necessary action to set up a Bench of the Supreme Court at Chennai. ... read..

"Granted sanction for Vigilance probe into irregularities, corrupt activities of Gyanesh Kumar": Keralam HM Ramesh Chennithala

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 3:11:30 PM IST

Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Wednesday said he had granted sanction for a Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau inquiry into alleged irregularities and corrupt activities involving Gyanesh Kumar during his tenure as Public Works Department ( ... read..

TVK MLA alleges horse-trading attempts targeting party legislators; Claims AIADMK, DMK involved

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | November 4, 2026 3:11:23 PM IST

Musthafa, TVK MLA representing the Madurai Central constituency, on Tuesday alleged that attempts were being made to lure Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLAs through horse-trading, claiming that AIADMK members were contacting him and offering ?15 crore in ... read..

CDS announces two-year extension for Agniveers, says "willing ones will be enrolled in forces"

New Delhi | November 4, 2026 3:11:21 PM IST

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General NS Raja Subramani on Wednesday announced a two-year extension of the engagement period in the Centre's Agnipath scheme. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi being used by foreign tookit": BJP President Nitin Nabin at Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | November 4, 2026 3:11:20 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin on Wednesday targeted the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, amid the challenge to the Prime Minister for a debate, alleging that Gandhi is being used by a foreign toolkit n ... read..

"If they lose, they blame EVM": CM Yogi slams opposition over anti-SIR agitation

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | November 4, 2026 2:41:36 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a scathing attack on the opposition during the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao (Save Democracy, Eliminate Anarchy) march in Gorakhpur on Wednesday, accusing the Congre ... read..

"Where were votes stolen?": JDU's Shyam Rajak hits out at opposition, questions EVM allegations

Patna (Bihar) | November 4, 2026 2:41:33 PM IST

Janata Dal (United) leader Shyam Rajak on Wednesday hit out at the opposition over persistent claims of electoral malpractice, stating that elections were held using EVMs and that when the opposition lost, the blame was shifted onto the Election Commissio ... read..

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