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"His life reminds us that humble beginnings need not limit great ambitions": Leaders pay tribute to Missile Man APJ Abdul Kalam

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 10:00:53 AM IST

Leaders paid tributes to former President and Bharat Ratna recipient APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary, remembering his contributions to India's scientific development and his efforts to inspire the country's youth. ... read..

Arrests of Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka don't solve anything: YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy

Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 10:00:52 AM IST

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed solidarity with Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka following their detention. ... read..

Delhi Police files affidavit in SC, details security measures, metro restrictions during Oct 10 protest

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 10:00:50 AM IST

Delhi Police has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court stating that the police have taken the necessary steps to comply with the Supreme Court's directives. ... read..

"Happening under Punjab Police, Mann govts patronage": Pargat Singh on anti-drug activists killing in Mansa

Fazilka (Punjab) | October 15, 2026 9:30:30 AM IST

Punjab Congress President Pargat Singh on Wednesday accused the Punjab Police and the Bhagwant Mann-led government of shielding drug peddlers, alleging that the deteriorating law and order situation in the state had contributed to the killing of anti-drug ... read..

Himachal Central University to expand Chinese language courses for border communities, soldiers

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 9:30:28 AM IST

The Central University of Himachal Pradesh plans to expand Chinese language learning through online courses to benefit personnel serving in border areas and local communities interested in acquiring the language, Vice-Chancellor Professor Sat Prakash Bans ... read..

Keralam law student alleges assault by Delhi Police during protest in Delhi; Zero FIR registered

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | October 15, 2026 9:30:26 AM IST

A Keralam woman law student and NSUI activist, Athira Vijayan, from Pullaloor in Kozhikode, has alleged that she was brutally assaulted by Delhi Police personnel during a protest near Connaught Place on Tuesday (October 13). ... read..

Congress' Balmoor Venkat slams BJP over Jantar Mantar's de-notification as protest site, says trying to suppress voices

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 15, 2026 9:30:23 AM IST

Congress leader Balmoor Venkat on Thursday criticised the BJP and the Election Commission of India over what he described as attempts to deprive common people of their right to vote, while opposing the de-notification of Jantar Mantar as a designated venu ... read..

"Seva Sankalp Abhiyan aims to promote patriotism and social responsibility": CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | October 15, 2026 9:30:21 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that, keeping in mind the glorious and historic chapter of 25 years of public service by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, various programmes have been taken up under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan since September 17. ... read..

Punjab Bandh: Heavy police deployment in Amritsar over anti-drug activists killing in Mansa

Amritsar (Punjab) | October 15, 2026 9:30:20 AM IST

There was heavy police deployment in Amritsar on Thursday amid a Punjab bandh called by several farmers' and workers' organisations over the murder of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota in Mansa district. ... read..

UP CEO Rinwa announces special camps to check missing voter names on Oct 17, Oct 24

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 9:01:10 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa has said that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed states where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has been completed to conduct a campaign to identify voters whose na ... read..

Union Home Secretary tenders unconditional apology to SC over alleged non-compliance with order on Delhi restrictions

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 9:01:08 AM IST

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan has tendered an unconditional and unqualified apology to the Supreme Court in response to a contempt notice, submitting that there was no wilful or deliberate non-compliance with the court's October 9 order on restriction ... read..

UP: CM Yogi Adityanath inspects Namo Ghat ahead of PM Modi's Varanasi visit

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 9:01:06 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Varanasi for a two-day visit and conducted a site inspection at Namo Ghat to assess the preparations being made for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in the air show to be held at Namo Gha ... read..

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi to lay foundation stone for 600-flat housing project on land reclaimed from Atiq Ahmed

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 11:30:27 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday will lay the foundation stone for the Padma Lok Awas Yojana, an affordable housing project comprising around 600 flats on land reclaimed from mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed in Prayagraj. ... read..

Himachal: Governor Kavinder Gupta releases Prof. Sat Prakash Bansal's book 'Akshar Se Atmabodh Tak'

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 9:01:01 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta released a new book, 'Akshar Se Atmabodh Tak: Tribhasha Sutra', written by Prof. Sat Prakash Bansal, Vice-Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh Central University. ... read..

Languages can strengthen national unity, says Himachal Governor at "Akshar Se Atmabodh Tak: Tribhasha Sutra book launch

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 8:31:18 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday said Indian languages and regional dialects were integral to the country's cultural identity and national unity, stressing the need to promote mother-tongue education and multilingual learning while pr ... read..

West Bengal Governor RN Ravi inaugurates Dhakuria Durga Puja pandal themed on Maha Milan

By Ujjwal Roy

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 15, 2026 8:31:16 AM IST

West Bengal Governor RN Ravi inaugurated the 77th Dhakuria Sahidnagar Sarbojanin Durga Puja in Kolkata, where the pandal has been designed around the theme of Maha Milan, highlighting the journey and struggles of the refugee community. ... read..

Defamation suit against Dhruv Rathee: SC-AOR Amita Sachdeva says "video on Lord Ram, Sita reuploaded despite govt order"

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 7:30:49 AM IST

A defamation suit has been filed against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee at Delhi's Saket Court over a video allegedly claiming that Lord Ram and Goddess Sita consumed meat and alcohol during their exile, Supreme Court Advocate-on-Record Amita Sachdeva said. ... read..

Ankita Bhandari's parents released by Delhi Police after being detained at India Gate

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 7:30:42 AM IST

Ankita Bhandari's parents, who were detained by Delhi Police during a protest at India Gate in the early hours of Thursday, have been released from Tilak Marg Police Station. ... read..

UP: Fire breaks out at three clothing showrooms in Mainpuri

Mainpuri (Uttar Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 7:00:25 AM IST

A massive fire broke out at three clothing showrooms near Christian Tiraha in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri late Wednesday night, with eight fire tenders deployed to bring the blaze under control, Superintendent of Police Arun Kumar Singh said. ... read..

Delhi Police detains Ankita Bhandari's parents, Congress leaders amid protest at India Gate

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 6:01:01 AM IST

Delhi Police on Thursday detained Ankita Bhandari's parents and several opposition leaders during a sit-in protest at India Gate, with Congress leaders accusing the police of manhandling demonstrators and demanding justice in the case. ... read..

Tripura: Factory-made pistol, 14 rounds of live ammunition seized in raid near Agartala Airport; one detained

Agartala (Tripura) | October 15, 2026 5:30:37 AM IST

Agartala Airport Police recovered a factory-made 7.65 mm pistol, 14 rounds of live ammunition, a magazine and firearm-cleaning accessories during a raid at a residence in the Bhagalpur area near Agartala Airport on Wednesday night. One person, identified ... read..

Telangana: KTR raises coal shortage concerns at Singareni, alleges bid for privatisation

Godavarikhani (Telangana) | October 15, 2026 4:30:39 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Wednesday accused the Congress government in Telangana of conspiring to privatise Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) and alleged irregularities in the company's operations. ... read..

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi writes to Karnataka CM Shivakumar, seeks SAP and relief measures for sugarcane growers

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 4:30:37 AM IST

Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi has written to Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, urging the state government to take relief measures, including the implementation of a State Advised Price (SAP), to protect ... read..

Odisha: Clashes between student groups at Utkal University ahead of student union elections; police deployed

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 15, 2026 4:30:35 AM IST

Ahead of the student union elections, clashes broke out between Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD) members at Utkal University's Vani Vihar campus in Odisha. ... read..

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai attends Shivrinarayan Mahotsav

JanjgirChampa (Chhattisgarh) | October 15, 2026 4:30:32 AM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday attended the first day of the Shivrinarayan Mahotsav and participated in the Maha Aarti of the Mahanadi River, extending greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Navratri. ... read..

"Nobody has monopoly over issue": Owaisi terms INDIA bloc an elite club amid protests against SIR

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 15, 2026 4:30:30 AM IST

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi described the INDIA bloc as an elite club," stating that no party has a monopoly over the issue of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. ... read..

Ankita Bhandari murder case: KC Venugopal urges President Murmu to intervene, says Dushyant Gautam's "governorship must be revoked"

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 3:30:44 AM IST

Congress General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of shielding the alleged person involved in the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case and urged President Droupadi Murmu to reconsider the appointment of BJP leader ... read..

"Ecosystem at war within": Jairam Ramesh targets Centre over Dhankhar's resignation amid reports of RSS event invite

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 2:31:30 AM IST

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday claimed a 'war within the RSS-BJP ecosystem' amid reports of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) inviting former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to its annual Vijayadashmi event in Nagpur. ... read..

Former bureaucrat's daughter arrested for allegedly taking Rs 60 lakh to arrange German citizenship

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 2:01:02 AM IST

Delhi Police have arrested a woman, namely Poonam Jezler, a German national of Indian origin, for allegedly receiving Rs. 60 lakh from a man on the false pretext of arranging German citizenship. ... read..

"Not even waiting for CBI inquiry in Ankita Bhandari murder case?": Congress' Pawan Khera questions Dushyant Gautam's appointment as Governor

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 12:00:37 AM IST

Lodging a strong protest against the appointment of BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam as the governor of Sikkim, Congress leaderPawan Khera on Wednesday slammed the BJP over the handling of the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case. ... read..

Police targeting JDS social media team members for questioning honeytrap conspiracy against Siddaramaiah: HD Kumaraswamy

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 14, 2026 12:00:35 AM IST

Union Minister and JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday alleged that Karnataka police are targeting him and his social media team for questioning what he termed an organised conspiracy to defame former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the name of a hone ... read..

Tripura government distributes appointment letters, scooties to boost education, empowerment

Agartala (Tripura) | October 14, 2026 12:00:32 AM IST

The Tripura government has spread joy in the families of 1,536 youths of the state by handing over government appointment letters to them as graduate teachers. ... read..

KTR accuses Congress of "conspiring" to privatise Singareni, demands probe into "missing" coal

Peddapalli (Telangana) | October 14, 2026 12:00:30 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on the ruling Congress government and the BJP during the Singareni Karmika Garjana in Ramagundam, accusing the state leadership of pushing the public-sector coal miner t ... read..

Dhruv Rathee Defamation Case: Delhi Court orders fresh summons after years-long delay in service

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 11:31:06 PM IST

A Delhi court has ordered fresh summons to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a 2018 defamation complaint, taking note of the complainants submission that repeated efforts to serve him had not succeeded since the proceedings began. ... read..

Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu, MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri attend Ramlila in Rohini

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 11:31:02 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and South Delhi MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri attended the Adwitiya Ramlila 2026, organised by the Sanatan Sanskaram Society in Rohini Sector 23, here on Wednesday. ... read..

Karnataka to build structured framework for GCCgovernment collaboration on CSR: Priyank Kharge

General News | October 14, 2026 11:31:01 PM IST

The Government of Karnataka will work towards developing a structured framework to facilitate collaboration between Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and government departments on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Minister for Home, Inform ... read..

International Kullu Dussehra scheduled for October 2127 in Himachal Pradesh; curtain raiser held in New Delhi

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 11:30:59 PM IST

Chairman of the International Kullu Dussehra Organising Committee and Congress MLA Sundar Singh Thakur disclosed that the famous International Kullu Dussehra is being organised from October 21-27 in Kullu this year. ... read..

SEM Court sends CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka to judicial custody for 5 days

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 11:30:57 PM IST

Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) Court situated at Police Station Mandir Marg on Wednesday remanded CJP Leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to 5 days' judicial custody. They were produced before the SEM Mahesh Kumar Meena after their arrest by Delhi P ... read..

Rahul Gandhi insulted Karnataka, manhandled CM DK Shivakumar: Former Deputy CM CN Ashwath Narayan

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 14, 2026 11:30:52 PM IST

Former Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka and MLA CN Ashwath Narayan on Tuesday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's treatment of Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar was improper and an insult to the state. ... read..

Delhi: Advocate moves court against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, seeks direction for restraint, damages

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 11:30:47 PM IST

An advocate, along with others, has filed a civil suit against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee seeking damages from him. ... read..

KTR alleges ?10,000-crore scam in Singareni, demands CBI probe; warns of agitation

Peddapalli (Telangana) | October 14, 2026 11:01:25 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K. T. Rama Rao, popularly known as KTR, on Wednesday accused the Congress government led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of corruption and financial mismanagement in Singareni Collieries Company Limited (S ... read..

Ankita Bhandari murder case: Court rejects bail pleas of all accused again, state government reaffirms commitment to justice

Dehradun | October 14, 2026 11:01:23 PM IST

The court on Wednesday once again rejected the bail applications of all accused in the Ankita Bhandari murder case, with the Uttarakhand government reaffirming its commitment to ensuring justice for the victim and the strictest punishment for the guilty i ... read..

Telangana CM assures UK Mayors of policy continuity, conducive business environment

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 14, 2026 11:01:21 PM IST

TelanganaChief Minister A Revanth Reddy assured investors and businesses from the United Kingdom of policy continuity, availability of a large talent pool and a conducive business environment. With a focus on expansion in the manufacturing sector, Telang ... read..

Indian surgeons use mothers bone grafts to rebuild childrens limbs, report five-year success

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 11:01:19 PM IST

A 16-year-old girl whose thigh bone was destroyed by chronic infection in 2021 is now five years past surgery, and the bone rebuilt with her mother's own fibula is still growing well. Her case led surgeons at Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital to ... read..

AP: President Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate National Saras Aajeevika Mela 2026 in Vijayawada

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | October 14, 2026 11:01:15 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the National Saras Aajeevika Mela 2026 at Punnami Ghat in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on October 15. This is the first time a national event will be hosted outside the Delhi-NCR region. ... read..

SC likely to hear Rahul Gandhi, INDIA bloc leaders plea against electoral roll revision tomorrow

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 11:01:13 PM IST

The Supreme Court is likely to hear on Thursday a petition filed by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and 12 other INDIA bloc leaders challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of ... read..

"No hope can be expected from misogynistic BJP": Rahul Gandhi on Ankita Bhandari murder case

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 11:01:12 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday joined the sit-in protest by the parents of Ankita Bhandari at India Gate in New Delhi. ... read..

West Bengal: Kolkata's Suruchi Sangha showcases Syama Prasad Mukherjee's life through Durga Puja pandal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 14, 2026 11:01:06 PM IST

Suruchi Sangha's Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata showcased the life and legacy of Syama Prasad Mukherjee through theme-based decorations, marking the 125th birth anniversary of the political leader. ... read..

Dharamshala hosts event on 'Viksit Bharat 2047', honours 72 students

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | October 14, 2026 10:30:48 PM IST

Dharamshala MLA and former minister Sudhir Sharma honoured 72 students with medals and certificates at a ceremony organised under the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' initiative, in which around 470 students from 12 schools participated in debate and painting competi ... read..

IITs can make significant contribution by aligning academic research with operational defence requirements: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 10:30:44 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for close collaboration among the Defence Forces, DRDO, academic institutions, defence public sector undertakings and private industry, including start-ups, to accelerate the development, adoption & continuous ... read..

Rahul Gandhi accuses Delhi Police of assaulting students, seeks accountability over alleged violence

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 10:30:43 PM IST

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused Delhi Police of assaulting student protesters and warned the Centre against suppressing their voices, as the Congress stepped up its criticism over alleged police excesses du ... read..

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Manjhi inaugurates 46 industrial projects across 14 districts

Jajpur (Odisha) | October 14, 2026 10:30:36 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Manjhi on Wednesday inaugurated 46 medium and large industrial projects worth around Rs 40,000 crore across 14 districts at Kalinganagar in Jajpur district. ... read..

Delhi Police register FIR under SC/ST Act over alleged casteist remarks against ACP

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 10:02:06 PM IST

Delhi Police have registered an FIR under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act on a complaint filed by Assistant Commissioner of Police Vivek Bhagat, alleging caste-based humiliation, intimidation and obstruction of off ... read..

UP CM inspected preparations for inauguration of Arvind Mills, scheduled to be held by PM Modi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 14, 2026 10:02:01 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inspected the preparations for the inauguration of Arvind Mills' new unit in Mirzamurad, Varanasi. ... read..

Karnataka CM Shivakumar announces measures to strengthen Gram Panchayat finances

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 14, 2026 10:01:58 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said the state government would take necessary measures to improve the financial condition of Gram Panchayats and strengthen decentralised governance. ... read..

Delhi Police detains NSUI, Indian Youth Congress workers while staging protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 10:01:56 PM IST

Delhi police on wednesday detained members of NSUI and Indian Youth Congress while staging a protest against the CEC Gyanesh Kumar outside Parliament Street Police Station. ... read..

IIT Kanpur launches Greater Than Us, largest campaign by any IIT, to raise US$1 billion; ?4,155 crore already committed

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 10:01:48 PM IST

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) today launched Greater Than Us, a campaign to raise US$1 billion by March 2029, the largest fundraising campaign ever undertaken by any IIT. ?4,155 crore, nearly half of the goal, has already been com ... read..

Delhi Metro to begin services at 3.30 am on four lines for Vedanta half marathon on Oct 18

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 10:01:47 PM IST

Delhi Metro train services will begin at 3.30 am from terminal stations on four lines on Sunday, October 18, to facilitate participants of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2026, scheduled to be held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the Delhi Metro Rail Corpora ... read..

"Previous govts did nothing for Bangla, Bengali people": WB CM Adhikari credits PM Modi for state's cultural, developmental revival

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 14, 2026 10:01:41 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for promoting the states development and recognising its language, culture and traditions, while criticising previous governments for their alleged inaction. ... read..

Rajasthan Cabinet passes resolution honouring PM Modi for 25 years in public service

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 14, 2026 10:01:40 PM IST

The Rajasthan Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, on Wednesday passed a resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public service, highlighting his contributions to governance, development and India's ... read..

Cyber Shikshit Bharat workshop strengthens cybersecurity preparedness at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 10:01:50 PM IST

Staff at Rashtrapati Bhavan participated in a three-day Cyber Shikshit Bharat Workshop from October 12 to 14 to strengthen their awareness and response capabilities against cyber threats, including online fraud, social engineering and digital attacks. ... read..

Rajnath Singh launches IIT Kanpur's $1 billion campaign; institute plans defence drone hub to indigenise critical components

By Amrashree Mishra

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 10:30:34 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday underscored the need to develop indigenous defence technologies as IIT Kanpur announced plans to establish a major drone hub in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence to indigenise critical components curren ... read..

CJP activists sent to 5-day judicial custody, Opposition targets Centre; Dipke calls for Tiranga march

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 10:01:17 PM IST

Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activists Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and others for allegedly trespassing at Jantar Mantar. ... read..

J&K Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary visits Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple in Ganderbal, prays for "peace and harmony"

Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 14, 2026 10:01:11 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday visited Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple in Ganderbal during Navratri and prayed for peace, harmony and prosperity. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu begins Andhra tour, offers prayers at Vijayawada's Kanaka Durga temple

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | October 14, 2026 10:01:06 PM IST

Commencing an official tour of Andhra Pradesh, President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Vijayawada on Tuesday and offered special prayers at the historic Kanaka Durga Temple on Indrakeeladri. ... read..

Delhi Police files FIR against the NSUI women workers in bus assault case

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 10:01:04 PM IST

The Delhi Police on Wednesday registered an FIR against women workers of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) following a reported physical altercation inside a police detention bus during a demonstration against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over the SIR iss ... read..

Opposition wanted bogus entries removed from voter rolls, now contradicting their stand: Gujarat CM Patel

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | October 14, 2026 10:01:00 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday accused Opposition parties of adopting contradictory positions on electoral roll revision, alleging that leaders who had previously demanded the removal of duplicate and bogus voter entries were now oppo ... read..

Father of killed anti-drug activist says CM Mann, DGP should resign; calls for 'Punjab Bandh', CBI probe

Mansa (Punjab) | October 14, 2026 9:01:19 PM IST

Grief and outrage escalated following the murder of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota in Punjabs Mansa district. The slain activists father, Bhim Singh, launched a scathing attack on the state administration, demanding accountability at the highe ... read..

Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi urges industrialists to focus on quality, product finishing on World Standards Day 2026

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | October 14, 2026 9:01:16 PM IST

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi urged industrialists to focus on quality and product excellence on the occassion of World Standards Day 2026. He said that entering global markets requires more than just exporting products. Industries must ado ... read..

RJD will provide compensation to Raghopur boat capsize victims, CM Samrat unable to govern Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav

Patna (Bihar) | October 14, 2026 9:01:11 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Raghopur MLA Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday criticised the Bihar government following a fatal boat capsize in the Raghopur Diara area of Vaishali district, which claimed multiple lives, primarily children. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi meet Ankita Bhandari's parents at India Gate amid protests over Dushyant Kumar Gautam's appointment as Sikkim Governor

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 9:01:06 PM IST

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday met with the parents of the late Ankita Bhandari during their sit-in protest at India Gate in New Delhi. ... read..

CM Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at Kaal Bhairav, Kashi Vishwanath temple

Varanasi | October 14, 2026 9:01:04 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday visited and offered prayers at Baba Kaal Bhairav Temple, known as the Kotwal of Kashi, and Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. ... read..

"Spoiling festive spirit of Dussehra-Diwali, traders suffering losses": Traders appeal to Rahul Gandhi to reconsider SIR protest

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 8:31:03 PM IST

Amid an upturn in political protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, traders representatives and business associations have appealed to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to reconsider the ongoing protests against the Special Inte ... read..

Smriti Irani welcomes three rebel SP MLAs into BJP, targets Rahul Gandhi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 14, 2026 8:31:00 PM IST

BJP National General Secretary Smriti Irani on Wednesday welcomed three rebel Samajwadi Party (SP) MLAs into the BJP in Amethi, saying their induction had created an atmosphere of celebration in Gauriganj and asserted that the party would win the upcoming ... read..

Delhi Cabinet passes resolution honouring PM Modis 25 years in public service

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 8:01:52 PM IST

The Delhi Cabinet has unanimously passed a resolution honouring Prime Minister Narendra Modis 25-year journey in public service. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced this at a press conference on Wednesday, thanking the Prime Minister on behalf of Delhi ... read..

DDA plans 138-hectare education hub in Narela under Delhi master plan 2047

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 8:01:48 PM IST

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Wednesday held its ninth and tenth stakeholder consultations under the Master Plan for Delhi-2047 (MPD-2047), focusing on the proposed education and medical hubs. The meetings were held under the guidance of Lieute ... read..

Assam BJP holds Jan Jagaran procession in Guwahati against Congress, INDIA bloc over SIR

Guwahati (Assam) | October 14, 2026 8:01:46 PM IST

The Assam State BJP on Wednesday organised a statewide Jan Jagaran procession in Guwahati against the Congress party and the INDIA bloc, accusing them of attempting to create political instability by opposing the Election Commission of India's (ECI) Speci ... read..

"Will oppose anyone who opposes Lord Shri Ram:" Former SP MLA Abhay Singh on his decision to join BJP

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 14, 2026 8:01:36 PM IST

MLA Abhay Singh on wednesday targeted the Samajwadi Party after joining the BJP in Amethi, declaring that he would oppose anyone who opposes Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram or the country. ... read..

PM Modi to unveil Leh airport terminal, key connectivity projects in Ladakh on Oct 15

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 8:01:34 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he would inaugurate and dedicate development projects worth around Rs 3,350 crore in Ladakh via video conferencing on October 15. ... read..

57 IIT (BHU) researchers feature in StanfordElsevier worlds top 2% scientists list

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 14, 2026 8:01:32 PM IST

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi have earned global recognition in the StanfordElsevier Worlds Top 2% Scientists database 2026. ... read..

ED attaches Rs 136.42 crore in case of Ocean Seven Buildtech Pvt Ltd in money-laundering case

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 8:01:30 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday said it attached immovable and movable properties worth Rs 136.42 crore in the case of Ocean Seven Buildtech Private Limited (OSBPL) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). ... read..

J-K: Fresh snowfall brings early winter at Gulmargs Apharwat Peak; tourists thrilled

Gulmarg (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 14, 2026 8:01:26 PM IST

A fresh spell of snowfall brought early winter delight to scores of tourists at Gulmarg's Apharwat Peak in Jammu and Kashmir, transforming the famous destination into a breathtaking winter wonderland. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh announces local body poll schedule, municipal elections on October 28

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | October 14, 2026 8:01:15 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha on Wednesday announced the schedule for local body elections in the state, stating that the entire process will begin on October 14 and conclude on December 2, 2026. ... read..

JNU harassment case: Delhi Police asks Congress MP Akoijam's residence to join probe; paste notice outside his residence

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 8:01:12 PM IST

Delhi Police served a formal notice to Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, asking him to join the probe over allegations of sexual harassment made against him. ... read..

"Why target Constitutional institutions?": BJP MP Jagdambika Pal questions INDIA bloc's protest strategy

Basti (Uttar Pradesh) | October 14, 2026 8:01:08 PM IST

Raising sharp concerns over the INDIA blocs protest strategy, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jagdambika Pal on Wednesday questioned the opposition's tendency to target constitutional institutions, accusing them of attempting to "destabilise" the nation ... read..

Demographic changes panel launches portal to seek public input on illegal immigration

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 8:01:07 PM IST

The high-level committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC), headed by retired Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar, has launched a dedicated web portal to seek public input and data on demographic changes, illegal immigration and abnormal settlement patterns i ... read..

V Muraleedharan flags security concerns over Kochi synagogue arson, seeks Centre, state intervention

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | October 14, 2026 7:30:38 PM IST

BJP leader V Muraleedharan on Wednesday raised concerns over the Kochi synagogue arson case, describing the incident as alarming and urging Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Keralam Chief Minister to take note of the situation. ... read..

Chirag Paswan flags negligence in Raghopur boat capsize, orders action against guilty

Patna (Bihar) | October 14, 2026 7:30:36 PM IST

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Wednesday flagged alleged negligence in the boat capsize incident in Raghopur of Bihar's Vaishali district, where several children lost their lives, and directed officials to take immediate action against those found respon ... read..

CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke calls for Tiranga march at Delhis Connaught Place on Oct 16

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 7:30:30 PM IST

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke has called upon people to gather at Central Park in Connaught Place on October 16 to hoist the Tricolour, alleging that activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were jailed for hoisting the national flag. ... read..

Mad Sandhu murder case: Key accused Jobanpreet Singh held from Mumbai; 3 pistols recovered

Chandigarh | October 14, 2026 7:30:28 PM IST

In a major breakthrough in the Mad Sandhu murder case, Counter Intelligence (CI) Jalandhar, in coordination with the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), has apprehended a key operative from Chembur in Mumbai, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punj ... read..

"No one will be let off hook": Punjab AAP on anti-drug activisit murder case

Chandigarh | October 14, 2026 7:30:24 PM IST

Punjab AAP General Secretary Baltej Pannu defended the state administration's handling of the murder case of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota, saying that arrests regarding the case were made within the stipulated time. ... read..

IYC chief Uday Bhanu Chib moves Delhi HC against Jantar Mantar denotification

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 7:30:22 PM IST

Indian Youth Congress (IYC) president Uday Bhanu Chib has moved an application before the Delhi High Court challenging the Delhi Police's October 11 order denotifying Jantar Mantar as a designated venue for protests and demonstrations. ... read..

Allahabad High Court directs UP Gram Panchayat elections to be held within three months

By Gaurav Arora

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | October 14, 2026 7:30:20 PM IST

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday called for the conduct of state Gram Panchayat elections within three months following the expiry of the tenure of sitting representatives. ... read..

Defamation suit filed against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee at Saket Court; next hearing on November 5

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 7:30:18 PM IST

A defamation suit has been filed against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in Delhi's Saket Court. According to the petitioner, Supreme Court Advocate-on-Record (AOR) Amita Sachdeva, a video posted by Dhruv Rathee featured objectionable claims regarding Lord Rama and ... read..

Gujarat Energy Limited sets new financial record; pays State govt its highest-ever dividend of Rs 384.67 crore in single year

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | October 14, 2026 7:30:16 PM IST

Gujarat Energy Limited (GEL) and GSPL Transmission Limited (GTL), state government undertakings, have set a new financial benchmark by paying a total dividend of Rs 384.67 crore to the State Government for the financial year 2025-26. ... read..

"No one will be let off hook": Punjab AAP on anti-drug activist murder case

Chandigarh | October 14, 2026 7:30:10 PM IST

SIR removes 34.25 lakh names from MP voter list, BLOs conduct door-to-door checks

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 14, 2026 7:30:08 PM IST

Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are conducting door-to-door verification in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal to identify eligible voters whose names were deleted from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), following the removal of over 34.25 ... read..

NIPER Raebareli and AstraZeneca India partner to strengthen clinical research capabilities across 25 emerging geographies

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 7:01:20 PM IST

To strengthen Indias clinical research capabilities and expand the countrys participation in global clinical trials, the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Raebareli, and AstraZeneca India have partnered to extend clini ... read..

ED seizes Rs 2,032.81 crore assets of Reliance Power Ltd under FEMA

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 7:01:06 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday said it has seized assets worth Rs 2,032.81 crores in India belonging to Reliance Power Ltd (RPL) in connection with its ongoing investigation under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). ... read..

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