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"Baseless, misleading": Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust refutes rumours of missing gold, structural damage

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 14, 2026 7:01:01 PM IST

The Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust on Wednesday refuted various circulating reports across social media, electronic media, and the daily newspaper 'Hindustan' claiming that the temple's main spire (Shikhar) is severely damaged and that gold has gone m ... read..

3 SP rebel MLAs Rakesh Pratap Singh, Abhay Singh, Vinod Chaturvedi join BJP today

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 14, 2026 6:31:41 PM IST

Three rebel Samajwadi Party MLAs, Rakesh Pratap Singh, Abhay Singh, and Vinod Chaturvedi. joined the BJP in Amethi on Wednesday in the presence of BJP Uttar Pradesh President Pankaj Chaudhary, ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. ... read..

Delhi LG reviews progress of TOD, urban infrastructure projects with DDA, NBCC officials

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 6:31:38 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday reviewed the progress of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and key urban infrastructure projects with Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Vice-Chairman and senior officials of DDA and NBCC. ... read..

Uttarakhand to organise Pravasi Uttarakhandi Sammelan-2026 on international scale

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 14, 2026 6:31:32 PM IST

A meeting of the committee constituted to oversee preparations for Pravasi Uttarakhandi Sammelan-2026 was held at the Secretariat on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary RK Sudhanshu. The meeting held detailed discussions on the success ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami announces additional aid for hailstorm-hit farmers, seeks 3-month KCC loan deferment

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 14, 2026 6:31:18 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken key decisions to provide relief to farmers affected by hailstorms in the state and directed the concerned officials to take necessary action. ... read..

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

Agartala (Tripura) | October 14, 2026 6:31:13 PM 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..

PM Modi to interact with contingent of Indian athletes who participated in Asian Games 2026 tomorrow

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 6:01:23 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to interact with the Indian contingent that participated in the Asian Games 2026 on October 15 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi. ... read..

Tripura CM Manik Saha says over 1,400 teacher appointment letters issued, cites 26,000 jobs since 2018

Agartala (Tripura) | October 14, 2026 6:01:21 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said more than 1,400 teacher appointment letters had been issued at a programme in Agartala, highlighting the state government's recruitment efforts and commitment to transparent hiring. ... read..

Centre calls for convergence of JJM 2.0, VB-G RAM G to ensure sustainable rural drinking water

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 6:01:14 PM IST

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, on Wednesday called for stronger coordination between Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 and VB-G RAM G to ensure sustainable drinking water sources and strengthen Gram Pa ... read..

"Overkill: SC on Ghaziabad polices conduct in seeking digital records of journalist Abhishek Upadhyay in road rage case

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 6:01:11 PM IST

The Supreme Court has termed the Ghaziabad Polices attempt to obtain extensive digital data of journalist Abhishek Upadhyay in connection with an alleged road-rage incident as an overkill. ... read..

IPS Officer Alok Kumar writes to Karnataka Chief Secy, rebuts govt stand before Supreme Court

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 14, 2026 6:01:09 PM IST

Senior IPS officer Alok Kumar, DG Prisons and Correctional Services, has written to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, contesting the State Government's submissions before the Supreme Court questioning his integrity. ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate five development projects worth around Rs 3,350 crore in Ladakh tomorrow

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 6:01:01 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and dedicate to the nation five major development projects worth around Rs 3,350 crore in Ladakh on October 15, via video conferencing. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. ... read..

"Deeply satisfied": Saurabh Rajputs mother welcomes capital punishment for Muskan and Sahil in Meerut 'blue drum' murder case

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) | October 14, 2026 6:00:53 PM IST

In a verdict in the "blue drum murder case," a Meerut court has sentenced Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla to death for the murder of Muskan's husband, former Merchant Navy officer Saurabh Rajput. ... read..

Telangana to become $1 trillion economy by 2034, $3 trillion by 2047: CM Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 14, 2026 5:31:03 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday said the state aims to become a one-trillion-dollar economy by 2034 and a three-trillion-dollar economy by 2047, outlining a development strategy based on three zones CURE, PURE and RARE. ... read..

Cabinet approves continuation of National Social Assistance Programme for five years from 2026-27 to 2030-31

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 5:30:59 PM IST

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of the Department of Rural Development for Continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) with total outlay of Rs 53,428 crore for five years from 202 ... read..

"Handle registered in Pakistan": Delhi Police probe fake social media posts inciting chaos during protest

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 5:30:54 PM IST

The Delhi Polices Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit has launched an investigation into social media handles spreading rumours and inflammatory content during recent protests in the national capital, tracing at least one suspicious ... read..

Meerut blue drum murder case: Muskan Rastogi, Sahil Shukla sentenced to death for killing Saurabh Rajput

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) | October 14, 2026 5:30:44 PM IST

A court in Meerut on Wednesday sentenced Muskan and Sahil to death in the murder case of Saurabh Rajput, popularly known as the blue drum murder case. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP alleges coalition fears them in local body polls

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | October 14, 2026 5:00:38 PM IST

YSRCP has accused the coalition government of misusing official machinery and obstructing its candidates because it fears defeat in the upcoming local body elections. ... read..

Punjab CM Mann assures strictest punishment for killer of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota

Chandigarh | October 14, 2026 5:00:36 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday termed the killing of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota in Mansa an unfortunate incident and assured that those responsible would be given the strictest punishment. ... read..

"Peaceful protest is your right": Rahul Gandhi urges youth to keep records of 'unlawful detention'

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 5:00:33 PM IST

Stepping up his offensive against the Centre, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday issued a stern warning, asserting that those attempting to "silence the voice of democracy" will soon face the "harsh hand of justice." ... read..

AIADMK MLAs' disqualification verdict to be delivered within two months: TN Speaker Prabhakar

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 14, 2026 5:00:20 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar on Wednesday stated that a verdict regarding the disqualification of MLAs would be delivered within two months, in compliance with the Madras High Courts order. ... read..

Foodgrain production increased by 49% in 10 years; India now world's No 1 in rice: Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 5:00:18 PM IST

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said India would emerge as the world's "food basket" while further improving farmers' livelihoods, asserting that the country had moved from dependence on imported foodgrains to self-reliance, ... read..

Cabinet approves Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for 78 days to Railway Employees

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 5:00:12 PM IST

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days' wages for 11,40,770 railway employees, involving an outlay of Rs 2,009.61 crore. ... read..

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary transfers Rs 112.52 crore to over 2.48 lakh flood-hit farmers

Patna (Bihar) | October 14, 2026 5:00:03 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday transferred Rs 112.52 crore in agricultural input subsidy to the bank accounts of 2,48,704 farmers whose crops were damaged due to heavy rainfall and floods in the state in August. ... read..

Tamil Nadu announces board exam schedule for 2026-27, Plus 2 exams from March 3

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 14, 2026 4:30:43 PM IST

The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations on Wednesday announced the schedule for the 2026-27 public examinations for Class 10 and Class 12 students, along with the examination dates for Plus 1 private candidates. ... read..

Owaisi moves petition, review plea in SC over SIR, says AIMIM fighting exercise legally, politically

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 14, 2026 4:30:30 PM IST

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday said that his party has filed a petition and a review petition in the Supreme Court over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, raising questions about the process and changes made to statutory f ... read..

Delhi: Cabinet approves Delhi Industrial Policy 2026 under chairmanship of CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 4:30:25 PM IST

The Delhi government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has taken a step towards developing the capital into a clean, modern and technology-driven industrial hub. ... read..

Disabled man confronts TN minister over alleged nine-acre land encroachment; demands action against MLA

Tenkasi (Tamil Nadu) | October 14, 2026 4:30:20 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Police in Tenkasi district have registered a land grab case against six individuals, including a sitting Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), following allegations by a differently abled man that his property was fraudulently transferred. ... read..

Telangana will be best destination for global investments: CM Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 14, 2026 4:30:18 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy affirmed that the youngest state of Telangana would be promoted as the best destination for global investments. ... read..

Disha Salian case linked to Sushant Singh Rajput & Aryan Khan drug probe, claims family's advocate

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 14, 2026 4:30:14 PM IST

In a dramatic shift in the ongoing probe into the death of Disha Salian, Advocate Nilesh Ojha, representing the family of the deceased, has levelled explosive allegations regarding the trajectory of the investigation. ... read..

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis announces first-ever Rs 5000 advance assistance to drought affected farmers. 1.25 cr farmers to benefit

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 14, 2026 4:00:54 PM IST

Sources in Maharashtra Government have told ANI that the state government led by CM Devendra Fadnavis has taken a major decision by advancing Rs 5000 as assistance to farmer. According to sources, this is the first time in the states history, drought-aff ... read..

Odisha targets $500 bn economy in a decade: CM Majhi unveils 46 industrial projects worth Rs 40,000 cr

Jajpur (Odisha) | October 14, 2026 3:31:36 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 46 industrial projects valued at approximately Rs 40,000 crore across the state, outlining a roadmap to transform the state into Eastern Indias primary m ... read..

NCW chairperson to look into JNU harassment case, says BJP Mahila Morcha chief after submitting memorandum

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 3:31:26 PM IST

National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Vijaya K Rahatkar has assured that she will look into the allegations of sexual harassment involving Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam and 11 female students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), said BJP M ... read..

Uttarakhand bans sale of gutkha, paan masala, tobacco products for one year: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 14, 2026 3:31:24 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said the state government has imposed a one-year ban on the sale of gutkha, paan masala and tobacco products, stressing the need to curb addiction and protect the younger generation. ... read..

Assam: Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika holds discussion with Assam Agricultural University Authorities in Jorhat

Jorhat (Assam) | October 14, 2026 3:31:22 PM IST

Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Pijush Hazarika on Wednesday held a fruitful discussion with the Vice-Chancellor of Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Dipjyoti Rajkhowa, and the Deans of the university at the universitys guest house in Jorhat, in t ... read..

Air India's Frankfurt-Delhi flight departs from Jaipur after security clearance over hijack alert

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 14, 2026 3:31:17 PM IST

Air India flight AI-2030, operating from Frankfurt to Delhi, departed from Jaipur International Airport for its onward destination on Wednesday afternoon after security agencies conducted a comprehensive sanitisation sweep and cleared the aircraft followi ... read..

Telangana: YSRCP alleges coalition fears them in local body polls

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | October 14, 2026 3:31:14 PM IST

YSRCP has accused the coalition government of misusing official machinery and obstructing its candidates because it fears defeat in the upcoming local body elections. ... read..

SFI, DYFI hold march demanding reclamation of Jantar Mantar as a protest site

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 3:00:58 PM IST

The Students' Federation of India (SFI) and the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) held a joint protest march from Firoz Shah Road to Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and seeking to reclaim Jan ... read..

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary transfers crop damage aid to farmers

Patna (Bihar) | October 14, 2026 3:00:54 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday transferred financial assistance directly into the bank accounts of farmers affected by crop damage under the Agriculture Input Subsidy Scheme. ... read..

"Election Commissioners given immunity even President doesn't enjoy": CPI(M)'s MA Baby

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 3:00:46 PM IST

Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary MA Baby on Wednesday hit out at the Centre over legal protections extended to poll officials, asserting that the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners have been granted an immunit ... read..

Tripura CM Manik Saha Distributes Appointment Letters to Assistant Professors, Youth Organisers; Scooties Given to Meritorious Girls

Agartala (Tripura) | October 14, 2026 3:00:40 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha distributes appointment letters to Assistant Professors under the Higher Education Department and Youth Organisers under the Youth Affairs and Sports Department, besides distributing scooties to meritorious girl students ... read..

Kochi synagogue arson accused was paid to carry out attack, police probe links to "larger network"

Kochi (Keralam) | October 14, 2026 3:00:37 PM IST

The man arrested in connection with the October 12 arson attack near the Kadavubhagam Synagogue in Kochi was paid to carry out the act and was in contact with another person who had allegedly asked him to commit such acts, police said on Wednesday. ... read..

Manipur to host BHASHINI workshop, inaugurate eSeva Kendra, exchange MoU with Microsoft

Imphal (Manipur) | October 14, 2026 3:00:34 PM IST

The Manipur government will focus on expanding multilingual digital services, strengthening technology partnerships and creating employment opportunities for youth at the one-day BHASHINI Manipur Rajyam Workshop on Wednesday. ... read..

Delhi: 34-year-old man shot dead by two motorcycle-borne assailants in Sonia Vihar

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 2:31:47 PM IST

A 34-year-old man was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants in Delhi's Sonia Vihar area, with police saying that multiple teams have been deployed and there are substantial leads on the suspected persons. ... read..

"Businesses should not become collateral damage": Trade bodies across India flag festive trade disruptions, urge Rahul Gandhi to halt SIR protests, seek PMs intervention

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 2:31:43 PM IST

Amid an upturn in political protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, several trade and industry associations across the country have written to Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Justice of ... read..

"He became voice of deprived and poor": UP CM Yogi Adityanath felicitates Ram Nath Kovind at launch of former President's autobiography

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 14, 2026 2:31:41 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday felicitated former President Ram Nath Kovind at the launch of his autobiography, 'Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles', and recalled his journey from a humble background to the coun ... read..

One voice, the voice of India, dont stand against it: Rahul Gandhi tells Amit Shah, PM Modi as he backs NSUI protesters

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 2:31:36 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday warned that those responsible for allegedly assaulting protesters during demonstrations demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar would face consequences. ... read..

Punjab: House of accused in anti drug activist Jhota's murder demolished; police deployed

Mansa (Punjab) | October 14, 2026 2:31:31 PM IST

Hours after the arrest of the prime accused Asvini, involved in the killing of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota, the district administration on Wednesday carried out a demolition drive at the residence of the accused amid heavy security deployment ... read..

Delhi HC seeks Centre, FSSAIs response on sale of non-dairy products as Paneer

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 2:31:27 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Delhi government on a public interest litigation alleging that non-dairy products are being sold and served as paneer wit ... read..

"Attempt to intimidate, silence entire generation": Mamata Banerjee on CJP activists' arrests

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 14, 2026 2:31:25 PM IST

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday condemned the arrest of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activists Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, calling it an "attempt to intimidate and silence an entire generation" and urging people to unite ... read..

Grand Ramlila celebrations medium to pass Sanatan traditions to next generation: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 2:00:50 PM IST

At the Ramlila organised by the Sanatan Sanskaaram Parivar under the theme Sanatan Sanskaaram From Tradition to the Future at the DDA Ramlila Ground, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta witnessed the enactment of Lord Rams divine leela with devotion and rever ... read..

In Karnataka's Udupi residents face severe issues of sewage discharge, say "drainage water flows into our village"

Udupi (Karnataka) | October 14, 2026 2:00:46 PM IST

Residents of Karnataka's Udupi district, a popular temple town and home to several students, and nearby villages have raised concerns over the lack of an underground drainage (UGD) system in several areas, saying that sewage from Manipal and other urban a ... read..

3 Samajwadi Party rebel MLAs Rakesh Pratap Singh, Abhay Singh, Vinod Chaturvedi to join BJP today

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 14, 2026 2:00:45 PM IST

Three Samajwadi Party (SP) rebel MLAs, Rakesh Pratap Singh, Abhay Singh and Vinod Chaturvedi, are set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, with the leaders citing development under the Narendra Modi and Yogi Adityanath governments as a k ... read..

Arunachal CM announces creative economy programme, mini NITI Aayog to boost startups, investment

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | October 14, 2026 2:00:40 PM IST

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday announced a slate of new initiatives to deepen the State's startup and investment ecosystem, including an Arunachal Creative Economy (ACE) programme from the Chief Minister's Office and an expert thi ... read..

"It is unfortunate": RJD MP Manoj Jha says Jantar Mantar denotification reflects government's fear

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 2:00:36 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha on Wednesday criticised the decision to denotify Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site, calling it unfortunate and asserting that people would reclaim the venue. ... read..

Maharashtra declares drought in 305 talukas, announces Rs 5,000 Diwali bonus for farmers: Fadnavis

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 14, 2026 1:31:47 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced that the state had declared drought in 305 talukas, up from the earlier 265, and decided to provide a Rs 5,000 Diwali bonus to farmers, with the amount to be credited to their bank accoun ... read..

Illegal arms manufacturing unit busted in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 14, 2026 1:31:37 PM IST

Acting on information from sources, a raid was conducted by West Bengal STF on Tuesday at a house in Ayubnagar, under Nadial PS, Kolkata, leading to the detection of an illegal arms manufacturing unit. ... read..

iOS 27.2 introduces a new black-and-white Apple Music app icon

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 1:31:35 PM IST

Apple has introduced a new black-and-white app icon for Apple Music with the release of iOS 27.2 beta 4, replacing the red-and-white design that has been associated with the app for years. ... read..

Chirag Paswan warns of strict action if negligence found in Raghopur boat capsize incident

Vaishali (Bihar) | October 14, 2026 1:31:33 PM IST

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Wednesday warned of strict action against officials found guilty of negligence in the boat capsize incident in Bihar's Vaishali district, where several children lost their lives. ... read..

BJP Mahila Morcha delegation to meet NCW chief, seek action against Congress MP Akoijam in JNU harassment case

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 1:31:28 PM IST

A high-level delegation of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Mahila Morcha, led by its National President and MP Roop Kumari Chaudhary, will meet National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya K. Rahatkar and submit a memorandum demanding action ... read..

Keralam Assembly sees heated exchanges over power crisis; Opposition walks out after adjournment motion rejected

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | October 14, 2026 1:31:26 PM IST

The Keralam Assembly witnessed heated exchanges between the ruling and Opposition fronts on Wednesday over the state's power crisis, alleged undeclared power cuts and a hike in charges for new electricity connections, with the Opposition staging a walkout ... read..

BJP Keralam VP alleges plot, conspiracy to eradicate historical Jewish presence in Keralam after Kochi Synagogue arson bid

Kochi (Keralam) | October 14, 2026 1:01:47 PM IST

BJP Keralam Vice-President KS Radhakrishnan on Wednesday alleged a planned attempt to eradicate the historical Jewish presence in Kerala, linking an arson attack near the Kadavubhagam Synagogue in Kochi to an earlier fire at another Jewish site in Mattanc ... read..

Karnataka to declare 7 more taluks drought-hit; CM, Dy CM to lead delegation to Delhi for NDRF funds

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 14, 2026 1:01:45 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday announced that the state government will notify seven more taluks as drought-hit, taking the total tally to 226 affected taluks, and will finalise a comprehensive memorandum within a week to seek ... read..

Amit Shah was forced to come out: Congress MP Pramod Tiwari claims Amit Shah was forced to break his silence

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 1:01:42 PM IST

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Wednesday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah was forced to speak after remaining silent for a long time, adding that the Congress was on the path to a comeback. ... read..

Delhi HC seeks Tihar jail report on Yasin Maliks non-appearance in death penalty appeal

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 1:01:34 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a report from the Tihar Jail superintendent on the non-appearance of Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik through video conferencing during the hearing of the National Investigation Agencys (NIA) appeal seeking ... read..

Harvard-affiliated Indians flag concern over campaign against constitutional institutions, stress need to uphold rule of law

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 12:33:55 PM IST

A group of Indian citizens affiliated with Harvard University has expressed concern over what it described as a concerted campaign against India's constitutional institutions, including the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Supreme Court, the offi ... read..

"First vote theft, then theft of right to protest": Kharge accuses BJP of 'authoritarianism' over SIR, Jantar Mantar protest restrictions

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 12:33:26 PM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday accused the BJP of "authoritarianism" over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and restrictions on protests at Jantar Mantar, alleging that those questioning the government were being ... read..

Air India international flight diverted to Jaipur after pilot squawks hijack code; ATS deployed, NSG on standby

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 14, 2026 12:33:19 PM IST

An Air India international flight operating from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted and made an emergency landing at the Jaipur International Airport on Wednesday morning following a security scare triggered by a suspected hijack threat. ... read..

Police action will intensify campaign against Gyanesh Kumar: CPI MP P Sandosh criticise CJP activists remand

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 12:32:36 PM IST

Communist Party of India (CPI) MP P Sandosh Kumar on Wednesday said police action against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders would intensify the ongoing campaign demanding the removal or resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, asserting ... read..

Owaisi moves Supreme Court challenging Election Commission's SIR exercise

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 12:32:23 PM IST

AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court challenging the manner in which the Election Commissions (EC) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is being conducted. ... read..

Keralam: Man arrested after arson attack near synagogue in Kochi; probe into possible terror links underway

Kochi (Keralam) | October 14, 2026 12:03:06 PM IST

Kochi police have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with an arson attack targeting a nursery near the Kadavubhagam synagogue in Ernakulam Market on October 12 (Monday), with investigators probing possible international terror links and a wider cons ... read..

Fair, independent elections were not held in Bengal for past 50 years: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 14, 2026 12:03:05 PM IST

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday alleged that fair and independent elections were not held in the state for the past 50 years, claiming electoral results changed after people were allowed to vote freely. ... read..

SSB warns personnel against honey traps, suspicious APK files and cyber fraud

By Rajnish Singh New Delhi | October 14, 2026 12:03:03 PM IST

The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has advised its personnel to remain vigilant against online honey traps, warning that cyber fraudsters use fake identities and emotional manipulation to gain trust and compromise personal, sensitive and financial information. ... read..

Don't mess with youth, they will end your dictatorship: AAP's Sanjay Singh warns PM Modi

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 12:02:47 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi against targeting young protesters after Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activists Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were sent to five days of judicial ... read..

"Detected, deleted, deported?": Jairam Ramesh poses 3 questions to Amit Shah over SIR

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 12:02:42 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday accused the Union Home Minister Amit Shah of using infiltrator rhetoric to deflect from large-scale disenfranchisement, dubbing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process as the "Shah Instigated Removal". ... read..

Delhi Police cites attempts to disrupt public peace, incite unlawful acts via social media in arrest of CJP activists

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 12:02:33 PM IST

Delhi Police on Wednesday said it arrested three Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activists, citing alleged repeated attempts to disturb public peace, violate the law and instigate others through social media to engage in similar unlawful activities. ... read..

Public rejected Congress, AAP: Rekha Gupta targets INDIA bloc over SIR protest, alleges political agenda

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 12:02:27 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday criticised the INDIA bloc's protest over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, questioning why objections were being raised now when the exercise had been conducted earlier as well. ... read..

"India stands ready to work with ASEAN as reliable, equal partner": Rajnath Singh

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 11:32:32 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday called for stronger defence cooperation between India and ASEAN countries, including joint research on maritime security, counter-drone systems, cyber defence and disaster response, stressing that regional chall ... read..

"Jantar Mantar belongs to people of India": Rahul Gandhi calls jailing of CJP activists an act of cowardice

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 11:32:25 AM IST

Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday backed peaceful protests at Jantar Mantar, saying that waving the national flag during a demonstration was not a crime and describing the jailing of young people for doing so as an act of cowardi ... read..

DRDO successfully tests Quantum Key Distribution(QKD) platform in live network

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 11:32:21 AM IST

The DRDO on Wednesday announed that it had successfully configured and tested Quantum Key Distribution(QKD) platform in the live network of the dynamic test ranges at Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur thereby advancing Indias capa ... read..

NEET UG Paper leak case: CBI files Supplementary chargesheet against 14th accused

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 11:32:19 AM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a supplementary chargesheet before a Rouse Avenue court in the NEET UG Paper leak case. The supplementary chargesheet is filed against Sheshrao Bajrang Suryavanshi. ... read..

Bihar: Bodies of 13 children killed in Vaishali boat capsize tragedy taken for cremation

Vaishali (Bihar) | October 14, 2026 11:01:40 AM IST

The bodies of children who lost their lives in a boat capsize incident in Bihar's Vaishali district were being taken for cremation on Wednesday, after at least 13 children aged 15 years or below died in the tragedy. ... read..

"Shah will not remain HM, Modi will not remain PM": Sanjay Raut dismisses BJP's 2029 poll claim

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 11:01:31 AM IST

Launching a blistering attack on the Centre, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday claimed that neither Narendra Modi will continue as Prime Minister nor will Amit Shah remain the Union Home Minister until 2029. ... read..

What values has Sonia Gandhi given her son?: Minister Annapurna Devi questions Congress amid JNU harassment row

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 11:01:23 AM IST

Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi on Wednesday accused the Congress leadership of double standards on womens safety, questioning Sonia Gandhi over Rahul Gandhis conduct and asking Priyanka Gandhi Vadra where her Ladki hoon, ... read..

Tarsem Singh accuses Punjab government of suppressing voices against drugs after Parminder Jhota's killing

Tarn Taran (Punjab) | October 14, 2026 11:01:16 AM IST

Akali Dal Waris Punjab De working President Tarsem Singh on Wednesday expressed grief over the killing of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota in Punjab's Mansa and accused the state government of failing to curb drug trafficking and suppressing those ... read..

Rahul Gandhi creating chaos to attract media attention: Telangana BJP's NV Subhash amid protest against CEC

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 14, 2026 10:31:13 AM IST

Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief spokesperson NV Subhash on Wednesday criticised Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his protest march in Delhi, saying the Raebareli MP should act more responsibly instead of creating a chaotic sit ... read..

Delhi HC enhances compensation for 74-year-old accident victim, says age cannot erase economic value of homemakers work

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 10:31:08 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has held that advanced age cannot be a ground to presume that an elderly person has stopped contributing economically to the family, emphasising that unpaid household work and caregiving services rendered by older women must be recogn ... read..

"Will they conduct an impartial investigation?": Jairam Ramesh questions PM over alleged liquor scam in MP

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 10:02:24 AM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday targeted the BJP over alleged corruption in Madhya Pradesh, claiming that a liquor scam had come to light in the state following a land scam. ... read..

J-K: SDRF organizes disaster awareness programme in Rajouri; introduces 'CD Warrior' initiative

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 14, 2026 10:02:21 AM IST

In view of heavy losses caused by flash floods and cloudbursts in July, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Wednesday organised a comprehensive disaster awareness and training programme in Rajouri to bolster disaster preparedness and emergency res ... read..

"Acting like cowards": CJP's Dipke crticises arrest of activists, offers tacit support to INDIA bloc's agitation against EC

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 10:02:17 AM IST

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday said the group's agitation against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar shared the same cause as the INDIA bloc's protests, while clarifying that CJP would continue to function as an i ... read..

Delhi: 34-year-old man shot at by two unidentified assailants in Sonia Vihar, police probe underway

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 10:02:14 AM IST

A 34-year-old man was severely injured after two unidentified assailants allegedly shot at him in northeast Delhi's Sonia Vihar area late Tuesday night, police said. ... read..

Main accused in anti-drug activist Jhota's murder case arrested from Rajasthan's Churu

Churu (Rajasthan) | October 14, 2026 9:32:33 AM IST

The Punjab Police, in a joint operation with Rajasthan Police, on Wednesday arrested the main shooter involved in the murder of Anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota from Salasar, Rajasthan, officials said. ... read..

"Government has exposed its true stance": Akali Dal Waris Punjab De claims hundreds of leaders, workers detained

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 14, 2026 9:32:29 AM IST

Akali Dal Waris Punjab De on Wednesday alleged that hundreds of its leaders and workers had been arrested or placed under house arrest for raising their voices against drugs in Punjab. ... read..

Advocate moves NHRC seeking safeguards for people detained during Delhi agitation; seeks food, water and medical care

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 9:32:27 AM IST

Advocate Virendra Vashist has approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), seeking preventive measures to ensure adequate food, safe drinking water, sanitation and medical assistance for people who may be detained in connection with the ongoing ... read..

Allahabad HC seeks fair probe, CBI inquiry into Akanksha Dubey death case

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | October 14, 2026 9:32:26 AM IST

The Allahabad High Court has ordered the filing of a petition seeking a fair and impartial investigation and a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into Bhojpuri actress Akanksha Dubey's death. ... read..

AAP repeating 1984-like law-and-order crisis in Punjab, Bhagwant Mann should resign: BJP after anti-drug activists killing

Amritsar (Punjab) | October 14, 2026 9:32:24 AM IST

BJP Amritsar district president Salil Kapoor on Wednesday accused the Bhagwant Mann-led government of pushing Punjab towards a situation similar to the "1984 insurgency", citing the killing of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota and alleging a failur ... read..

Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka sent to 5-day judicial custody; CJP accuses Govt of 'cowardly tactics'

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 9:32:22 AM IST

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have been sent to five days of judicial custody following their detention during a protest near Jantar Mantar, party member Ajinkya Shinde said on Wednesday, asserting that the activists ... read..

Cabinet passes resolution honouring PM Modis 25 years of public service: Tripura CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | October 14, 2026 9:01:24 AM IST

The Tripura Cabinet has unanimously passed a resolution expressing gratitude, respect and congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years of uninterrupted service as head of government, from October 7, 2001, to October 7, 2026, Trip ... read..

Maharashtra facing severe drought, state to provide aid based on Centre's recommendations: Dy CM Sunetra Pawar

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 14, 2026 9:01:22 AM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar has said the state was facing a severe drought and water crisis, adding that the government was "formulating" measures to address the situation and would extend assistance based on the recommendations of a C ... read..

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