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Rajasthan: Large cache of weapons, explosives dropped by drones near Indo-Pakistan border; 2 held

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 14, 2026 9:01:20 AM IST

A joint operation by the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) and the Border Security Force (BSF) near the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan's Sriganganagar district led to the recovery of a large quantity of weapons, cartridges and explosives dropped into I ... read..

Tripura govt pushes to resume flights at Kailashahar Airport

Agartala (Tripura) | October 14, 2026 9:01:17 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that the present state government, committed to developing the state's air connectivity, is pushing to resume flights at Kailashahar Airport. ... read..

"Nothing can break their spirits": Abhijeet Dipke backs CJP activists after preventive arrest by Delhi Police

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 9:01:15 AM IST

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the political satire movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), on Wednesday shared a photograph purportedly showing party activists Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde inside the Parliament Street Police Station, saying th ... read..

HP High Court reiterates ban on construction, tarring of forest roads; 55 roads in Seraj flagged for violations

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 14, 2026 9:01:12 AM IST

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has reiterated its directive prohibiting the construction and tarring of forest roads until further orders while hearing public interest litigations concerning road construction in ecologically fragile areas. ... read..

"Deeply tragic": President Murmu expresses grief over deaths of 13 children in Bihar boat capsize

Hajipur (Bihar) | October 14, 2026 9:01:10 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday expressed grief over the deaths of 13 children in a boat capsizing incident in Bihar's Vaishali district, as rescue operations continued in the Ganga River following the tragedy. ... read..

Maritime State Development Council adopts targets for 2030, 2047; sets March 2027 deadline for One Nation One Port Process reforms

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 9:01:08 AM IST

The 21st Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) meeting concluded in Mumbai with the adoption of targets under Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, along with a March 2027 deadline for implementing key port reforms across the ... read..

Rijiju alleges DK Shivakumar "humiliated" by Rahul Gandhi; Karnataka CM says "video can't tell whole story"

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 8:01:22 AM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar should stand up to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over what the BJP leader described as humiliation, sharing a video from the INDIA bloc protest on Oc ... read..

Maharashtra: Fire breaks out at high-rise building in Nalasopara, 15 rescued

Nalasopara (Maharashtra) | October 14, 2026 7:02:15 AM IST

A massive fire broke out on the eighth to tenth floors of the Imperial Heights building in Nalasopara in Maharashtra's Palghar district, prompting a rescue operation by fire brigade personnel. ... read..

SDAL delivers 450 Nagastra 1R loitering munitions to Indian Army

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 7:02:11 AM IST

Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL) has completed the delivery of 450 Nagastra 1R loitering munitions to the Indian Army in what the company described as its largest single-batch supply of the system. ... read..

Delhi Police arrest CJP activists for trespassing at Jantar Mantar: Ratna Singh

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 6:30:52 AM IST

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

Telangana: BRS leader Karthik Reddy alleges illegal land acquisition in name of bullet train project

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 14, 2026 6:02:13 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Karthik Reddy Patlolla alleged that the Congress government in Telangana was acquiring land in the name of the bullet train project despite the Centre not having finalised the alignment or sent any requisition for land ... read..

"Resolution to remove CEC was originally moved by LoP Vijayan," claims CPI(M)'s KN Balagopal

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | October 14, 2026 6:02:10 AM IST

CPI(M) leader and former Keralam Finance Minister KN Balagopal on Tuesday claimed that the Keralam Assembly resolution seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar was originally moved by the Leader of the Opposition, Pinarayi Vi ... read..

Won't back down: AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj ahead of Oct 15 protest demanding CEC's resignation

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 6:02:08 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will hold a protest in Delhi on October 15 against alleged "vote chori" and demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Delhi AAP president Saurabh Bharadwaj said on Tuesday. ... read..

Tripura HC refuses to quash FIR against former CM Manik Sarkar over alleged provocative speech

Agartala (Tripura) | October 14, 2026 5:31:56 AM IST

The Tripura High Court has dismissed a petition filed by veteran leader and former Chief Minister Manik Sarkar seeking to quash a First Information Report (FIR) registered against him over an allegedly provocative public speech. ... read..

Bhagwant Mann's former OSD Manjit Singh Sidhu joins Congress ahead of 2027 Punjab polls

Chandigarh | October 14, 2026 5:02:10 AM IST

Former Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Manjit Singh Sidhu, joined the Congress in the presence of State Congress Committee chief Pargat Singh, saying that he had been associated with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) since it ... read..

Karnataka: Bengaluru court grants ex parte injunction against videos targeting former CM Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 14, 2026 4:02:35 AM IST

The Additional City Civil and Sessions Court in Bengaluru on Tuesday granted an ex-parte temporary injunction in a complaint filed by the former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. ... read..

Bihar boat tragedy: Death toll rises to 13, seven rescued, says Vaishali DM

Hajipur (Bihar) | October 14, 2026 3:32:28 AM IST

Thirteen children aged 15 years or below died after a boat carrying them capsized in Bihar's Vaishali district on Tuesday evening, District Magistrate Varsha Singh said. ... read..

Congress hits back at Amit Shah's "crushing defeat in 2029" remark, questions functioning of electoral system

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 3:32:26 AM IST

Congress General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal on Tuesday criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on the BJP's electoral victories and the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, accusing him of undermining the electoral system. ... read..

Delhi Court issues open-ended NBW against Vaishali Mane in RCOM money laundering case

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 2:32:12 AM IST

A Special CBI Court at Rouse Avenue, New Delhi, on Tuesday issued an open-ended non-bailable warrant (NBW) against Vaishali Mane, who has been chargesheeted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in an alleged money laundering case worth Rs 40,000 crores con ... read..

Bihar CM announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia for families of Vaishali boat accident victims; Chirag Paswan expresses condolences

Patna (Bihar) | October 14, 2026 2:02:10 AM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday expressed grief over the 11 lives lost in a boat accident in the Raghopur area of Vaishali district and announced an ex-gratia assistance of Rs 4 lakh each for the families of the deceased. ... read..

Tejashwi Yadav condoles deaths in Bihar boat capsizing incident, says will visit Raghopur

Patna (Bihar) | October 14, 2026 2:02:07 AM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and Raghopur MLA, Tejashwi Yadav, on Tuesday expressed grief over the boat capsizing incident in the Raghopur Diara area of the Vaishali district. ... read..

"Blatant lies": Congress MP Bimol Akoijam slams JNU inquiry, alleges confidentiality breach amid sexual harassment allegations

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 2:02:05 AM IST

Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam on Tuesday has strongly criticised the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration over the handling of a sexual harassment inquiry against him, alleging grave procedural lapses, media leaks, and a violation of stat ... read..

Bihar boat accident: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased, Rs 50,000 for injured

New Delhi | October 14, 2026 2:02:02 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over the loss of life in a boat capsizing incident in Bihar's Vaishali district and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of e ... read..

Delhi Police questions maintainability of NSUI office-bearers plea seeking probe into alleged assaults during protest

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 9:01:41 PM IST

The Delhi Police on Tuesday questioned the maintainability of a petition filed by an office-bearer of the National Students Union of India (NSUI) before the Delhi High Court, seeking an independent probe into alleged assaults on protesters and members of ... read..

"Stop blaming machines": Amit Shah questions Rahul Gandhi's 'SIR' narrative, points to Congress' "decades of failure" in Bengal, Tripura

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 9:01:39 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on the Congress party, rejecting allegations that electronic voting machines (EVMs) are behind the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) electoral dominance and dismissing the Oppositions 'SI ... read..

"Did a mob ever take to streets against any CEC before?": Congress's Pawan Khera; hits back at Piyush Goyal

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 8:32:06 PM IST

Stepping up his attack on the Centre, Congress MP and party spokesperson Pawan Khera on Tuesday launched a sharp retort to Union Minister Piyush Goyal, questioning the unprecedented nature of the ongoing protests against the Election Commission of India ( ... read..

"Congress hasn't won a single election in 41 years in Gujarat": Amit Shah targets Rahul Gandhi after BJP's local poll sweep

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 8:32:04 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party following the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) "resounding victory" in the Gujarat local body elections, pointing to the oppositions prolonged electoral drought in th ... read..

Delhi HC issues notice on plea of IYC against denial of permission to hold protest against CEC

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 8:32:02 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice on the plea of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) against the denial of permission to hold the protest against the CEC Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar. ... read..

Delhi Police take down nearly 500 Social Media posts aimed at triggering unrest

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 8:32:00 PM IST

The Delhi Police has taken down around 500 social media posts on Tuesday that allegedly created rumours or tried to create unrest among people, a Delhi Police Source said. ... read..

"It is a long fight": Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on anti-CEC protest

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 8:31:57 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday said that the INDIA bloc's "fight" calling for the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, over the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls will be "long". ... read..

Rahul Gandhi needs to be ready for crushing defeat in 2029: Amit Shah

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 8:31:53 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and INDIA bloc leaders should brace themselves for crushing defeat as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to secure a massive majority in the ... read..

"Rarely have people turned out in such vast numbers": Mallikarjun Kharge on anti-CEC protests

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 8:03:30 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said that a large number of people came out to support the recent protests calling for the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensi ... read..

"Democracy will not survive if people won't get their right to vote": UP Congress chief

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 8:03:28 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President Aradhana Misra Mona on Tuesday voiced strong concern over alleged irregularities in voter lists, terming the recent INDIA bloc protest a "people's movement" aimed at safeguarding the democratic fabric of the nati ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi did not push anyone": Pawan Khera rejects BJP's allegations of Congress leader manhandling woman journalist

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 8:03:26 PM IST

Congress MP Pawan Khera on Tuesday strongly refuted claims that his party leader Rahul Gandhi manhandled a woman journalist during protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. ... read..

YSRCP accuses TDP coalition govt of targeting Jagan Reddy for political gains

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 13, 2026 8:03:22 PM IST

YSRCP leader Jupudi Prabhakar Rao on Tuesday accused the TDP-led coalition government in Andhra Pradesh of resorting to what he described as manipulative politics against party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, alleging that the ruling alliance was apprehensive ... read..

"This is Rahul Gandhi storm": Congress MP Imran Masood backs INDIA bloc protest

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | October 13, 2026 7:33:27 PM IST

Congress MP Imran Masood on Tuesday mounted a fierce defence of Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, saying that the ongoing agitations against the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission of India (ECI) are a "storm" drive ... read..

"MVA won seats on EVMs in 2024 polls, problem only when Mahayuti came to power": NCP's Sunil Tatkare

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 13, 2026 7:33:23 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Sunil Tatkare on Tuesday defended the Election Commission amid the INDIA blocs protest in Delhi over alleged electoral roll irregularities, saying that differences of opinion did not justify expressing distrust in an a ... read..

"Entirely Innocent": Siddaramaiah denies links to viral sting video allegations; alleges political intent

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 13, 2026 7:33:19 PM IST

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Tuesday strongly refuted allegations linking him to a circulating sting operation video, denouncing the digital footage as a deliberate attempt to tarnish his political career. ... read..

"Constitution torn up, fighting to restore democracy in country": Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 7:33:14 PM IST

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said the INDIA blocs protest against alleged electoral irregularities had a singular objective of restoring democracy in the country. ... read..

IIT Madras Pravartak signs MoU with Medhastra to develop indigenous defence AI solutions

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 13, 2026 7:33:12 PM IST

IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, the technology innovation hub of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hyderabad-based defence AI company Medhastra Techsystems Private Limited to accel ... read..

"Our team is not going to stop": Rahul Gandhi vows to continue fight, says "political resistance will triumph"

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 7:33:07 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday asserted that his partys ongoing struggle against the government will not cease, declaring that the collective political resistance will continue until it reaches its "end goal ... read..

"No one is permitted to take law into their hands": Harpal Singh Cheema condemns death of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 13, 2026 7:33:05 PM IST

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema condemned the death of an anti-drug activist in Mansa, saying that no one is permitted to take the "law into their hands." ... read..

"Agitation will not stop until CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns": RJD MP Manoj Jha

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 7:33:00 PM IST

Stepping up the pressure on the Election Commission, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Tuesday declared that the ongoing opposition agitation will continue until Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar resigns from his post. ... read..

"Send me to Tamil Nadu to strengthen BJP": L Murugan resigns as Union MoS, Rajya Sabha member

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 7:32:58 PM IST

Union Minister of State L Murugan on Tuesday announced his resignation from his ministry as well as his membership in the Rajya Sabha. ... read..

BSF DG reviews security situation, operational preparedness in Manipur

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 7:32:55 PM IST

Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Praveen Kumar reviewed the prevailing situation in Manipur with reference to the deployment and operational preparedness of force formations in the state. ... read..

"Height of cruelty": Rajasthan BJP chief Rathore slams police over alleged assault on RSS Pracharak

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 13, 2026 7:01:56 PM IST

Rajasthan BJP President Madan Rathore on Tuesday strongly condemned the alleged assault on RSS Pracharak Krishna Avatar, terming the incident a "heinous crime" and a "height of cruelty" by police officials. ... read..

"PM Modi, Amit Shah, CEC missing in action": Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 13, 2026 7:01:25 PM IST

Stepping up his attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday launched a scathing critique of the ruling party at the Centre, questioning the silence of top constitutional and political leadership while raising s ... read..

"Who is safe in Punjab?:" BJP President Nitin Nabin slams AAP government over death of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota

Mansa (Punjab) | October 13, 2026 6:32:28 PM IST

BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday targeted the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government over the death of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota, emphasising that if those fighting the drug mafia are not safe, then who is safe in the state and asser ... read..

Officials run amok with Naidus backing, allegesYSRCP's Bhumana

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | October 13, 2026 6:32:26 PM IST

YSRCP state spokesperson and former TTD chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy said Chandrababu Naidus "protection" had emboldened TDP representatives, workers and senior officials to indulge in corruption and lawlessness, extending their misconduct into neigh ... read..

Delhi HC seeks Centres stand on pleas seeking rules to regulate protests

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 6:32:22 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the Centres stand on two petitions seeking implementation of Supreme Court directions and existing rules to regulate protests and prevent disruption to traffic, business activities and public access in the national ... read..

Bihar CM sets March 2027 deadline for completion of 'Seva Sankalp and Kayakalp Abhiyan'

Patna (Bihar) | October 13, 2026 6:32:20 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary emphasized the government's commitment to good governance, stating that the objective of the 'Sahyog Shivir' is to ensure the transparent, fair, and time-bound resolution of public grievances, thereby ensuring public ... read..

Rahul Gandhi consults leaders, makes collective decisions: Congress MP Manickam Tagore

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 6:32:07 PM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Tuesday said Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi consults leaders and makes collective decisions as the Congress MP is hosting high tea for leaders from the INDIA bloc as well as student bodies. ... read..

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal slams Rahul Gandhi over INDIA Bloc meeting, alleges "he is misleading country to defame constitutional institutions"

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 6:32:01 PM IST

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Tuesday criticised the leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi over the INDIA bloc meeting, saying he is sometimes calling for tea parties, sometimes for dinner at a restaurant in Connaught Place, and he is doing all this in frustra ... read..

"Attack motivated by personal enmity:" Police on Punjab activist's death

Mansa (Punjab) | October 13, 2026 6:02:23 PM IST

Punjab Police, on Tuesday, citing a preliminary investigation, stated that the death of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota was motivated by "personal enmity". ... read..

Meghalaya Cabinet passes resolution thanking PM Modi; highlights development gains in state

Shillong (Meghalaya) | October 13, 2026 6:02:13 PM IST

The Meghalaya Cabinet on Tuesday passed a resolution expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership and support towards the development of Meghalaya and the Northeast, with Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma highlighting progress in r ... read..

Telangana HC lawyers protest against Rahul Gandhi following Supreme Court march; allege 'disparaging remarks' against judiciary

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 13, 2026 6:02:09 PM IST

Telangana High Court advocates on Tuesday staged a protest against Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, alleging that he made disparaging remarks against the judiciary at the Supreme Court in Delhi yesterday. ... read..

"Message is important enough to deserve a sustained effort": Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Rahul Gandhis high tea meeting

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 6:02:07 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday said the message behind the high tea meeting at the residence of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was important enough to warrant sustained efforts. ... read..

"Unilateral decisions by CEC are illegal": Congress's Karti Chidambaram raises concerns over ECI functioning

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 6:02:03 PM IST

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Tuesday raised serious concerns regarding the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging that the poll body is operating in a manner that undermines democratic norms. ... read..

"U-turn on U-turn?": Jairam Ramesh questions deferment of UPI MDR charges until after Diwali

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 6:01:57 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday questioned the "u-turn" of the central government, stating that the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI transactions, which was scheduled to come into effect from October 15, has been deferred until a ... read..

Sonia Gandhi arrives at LoP Rahul Gandhis residence for key INDIA alliance high-tea meeting

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 6:01:55 PM IST

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi arrived at the residence of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday to attend a high-tea meeting aimed at fostering opposition unity. ... read..

"Sitting in Delhi for protests and ignoring problems of Telangana farmers": BJP MP K Laxman slams Congress

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 13, 2026 6:01:51 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP K Laxman on Tuesday criticised Telangana Congress leaders for participating in protests in Delhi, accusing them of prioritising the "Nehru-Gandhi family over public issues in the state. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi is biggest red flag": Piyush Goyal poses 10 questions for Congress MP on SIR, vote theft claims

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 5:32:19 PM IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday branded Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi as the "biggest red flag" for the Congress party, challenging him to answer 10 questions regarding SIR, the electoral process, and claims of vote theft. ... read..

Indian Coast Guard apprehends fishing boat suspected of mid-sea diesel smuggling off Mumbai coast

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 13, 2026 5:32:15 PM IST

In a swift and coordinated maritime operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) apprehended an Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Haridwar Krupa, suspected of engaging in illicit mid-sea diesel smuggling off the Mumbai coast, a release said. ... read..

PPPs must combine public purpose with private-sector capabilities: Delhi LG T S Sandhu

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 5:32:08 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Sardar T S Sandhu on Tuesday said public-private partnerships (PPPs) should not be viewed merely as an alternative source of financing but as a framework that combines public purpose with private-sector capabilities, clearly defi ... read..

"Frivolous narrative BJP is trying to push only exposes their frustration": Congress's Supriya Shrinate

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 5:32:06 PM IST

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the high tea to be hosted by theLeader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, at his residence. ... read..

"Role of CEC Gyanesh Kumar is questionable": Sachin Pilot

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 5:31:26 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Tuesday raised serious questions regarding the conduct of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, terming his actions "illegal" while addressing the media ahead of high-tea meeting at the residence of Lok Sa ... read..

Abhijeet Dipke alleges Delhi Police denying legal counsel access to detained party leaders

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 5:02:10 PM IST

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke on Tuesday alleged that party leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and Ajinkya Shinde remain in police detention, claiming that legal representatives are being denied permission to meet them. ... read..

Delhi HC says first come, first served cannot be sole basis for allotting Ramleela grounds

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 4:31:25 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has held that a first come, first served policy cannot be the sole basis for allotting public grounds for Ramleela and other cultural or religious events, observing that the approach may create unequal opportunities for applicants a ... read..

CJP condemns Jantar Mantar denotification, says the right to dissent cannot be erased by administrative order

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 4:31:23 PM IST

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has condemned the denotification of Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site, calling the move a serious setback for the right to peaceful assembly and democratic accountability. ... read..

Congress gave poll ticket to one CEC, made another minister: Piyush Goyal hits out at Oppn

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 4:02:06 PM IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday hit out at Congress, raising concerns over the oppositions own record in the context of their relationship with former Chief Election Commissioners (CECs) of India. ... read..

Police, anti-drug activists not safe: Akali Dal's Cheema lashes out at Bhagwant Mann over Jhota's murder

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 13, 2026 3:31:56 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Daljit Singh Cheema on Tuesday criticised the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government over the alleged murder of anti-drug activist Parminder Jhota in Mansa, raising concerns over the law and order situation in the state. ... read..

TMC holds protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Kolkata; Kunal Ghosh accuses BJP of blocking peaceful rally

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 13, 2026 3:31:52 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday held a protest rally against Chief Election Officer (CEO), Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission in Kolkata, West Bengal. ... read..

Himachal Governor performs Navratri Yagya, calls for cultural values and national unity

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 13, 2026 3:31:38 PM IST

The Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Kavinder Gupta, on Tuesday performed a yagya and organised a bhandara at Lok Bhawan in Shimla on the occasion of the third day of the Navratri festival, praying for the state's prosperity, peace and protection from natura ... read..

Security tightens outside Union Minister Pralhad Joshi's Hubballi residence as sugarcane farmers intensify protest

Hubballi (Karnataka) | October 13, 2026 3:31:31 PM IST

A day after Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi in the national capital, security at the latter's residence in Hubballi district was tightened on Tuesday amid calls for a n ... read..

CJP's Dipke alleges volunteers detained separately, questions Centre

Hingoli (Maharashtra) | October 13, 2026 3:31:25 PM IST

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke on Tuesday alleged that party members detained in Delhi had been kept at separate locations and claimed that police prevented lawyers from entering a police station. ... read..

Supreme Court lawyers protest over detention of lawyers during ongoing protests

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 3:31:23 PM IST

Lawyers on Tuesday staged a protest at the Supreme Court premises against the alleged assault and detention of their colleagues by police during ongoing anti-CEC protests against the Election Commission (EC). They read the Preamble of the Constitution to ... read..

AAP will contest 2027 Himachal polls; Kejriwal to visit Shimla around November 15: Rituraj Jha

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 13, 2026 3:31:20 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Himachal Pradesh in-charge Rituraj Jha on Tuesday said the party was preparing to contest the 2027 Assembly elections in the state, asserting that it was strengthening its organisation from the grassroots and aiming to emerge as an a ... read..

Tripura CM Manik Saha drives grassroots growth with Tata Trusts MoU and livelihood initiatives

Agartala (Tripura) | October 13, 2026 3:31:18 PM IST

Reinforcing the BJP-led government's commitment to transparent governance and last-mile welfare delivery, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday spearheaded a series of development initiatives by inaugurating various projects and laying foundation st ... read..

Ministry of Education constitutes three member committee to examine student death at IIIT Ranchi

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 3:31:10 PM IST

The Ministry of Education has taken cognisance of the unfortunate death of a student at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Ranchi campus. ... read..

Indian Railways registers 6.14% growth in freight loading in September 2026

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 3:01:49 PM IST

Indian Railways recorded continued growth in freight and passenger segments during September 2026, with higher freight loading and growth across several key commodity categories. ... read..

ED questions Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan in Rampur jail in money-laundering case linked to Jauhar Trust and University

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 3:01:35 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday questioned Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan in Rampur Jail in connection with its ongoing money-laundering investigation relating to the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust and Mohammad Ali Jauhar University. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi invites oppn members for tea meeting, says movement to "protect democracy" will continue relentlessly

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 3:01:29 PM IST

After the INDIA bloc's "Chalo Dilli" march to the Supreme Court, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that the movement to "protect democracy" will continue. ... read..

Delhi Police registers more than 4 FIRs against social media handles for spreading fake posts during SIR protests

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 2:31:08 PM IST

The Delhi Police's Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit has registered more than four FIRs against social media handles allegedly spreading false narratives and vitiating the atmosphere in the country. ... read..

"Was pushed, fell on the stairs": Journalist Richa Parashar alleges being manhandled by Rahul Gandhi during protest at SC

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 2:31:01 PM IST

A journalist, Richa Parashar, has alleged that she was "manhandled" and violently shoved by Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and his security detail during a chaotic exit from the Supreme Court during the protest march on Monday, an inciden ... read..

"De-notification of democracy itself": CJP slams Centre, Delhi Police over barring protests at Jantar Mantar

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 2:01:59 PM IST

In a scathing attack on the Central government and Delhi Police over the decision to remove Jantar Mantar as an authorised demonstration site, a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist on Tuesday termed the move a blatant assault on constitutional rights, c ... read..

'Black day in country's history': Eknath Shinde slams Rahul Gandhi over INDIA bloc's march to SC, demands apology to 1.4 billion Indians

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 13, 2026 2:01:55 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday strongly criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the INDIA bloc's march to the Supreme Court to file a petition, calling it an "insult to India's highest judiciary" and demanding an apology t ... read..

EC extends deadline for filing claims and objections to draft electoral roll claims till Oct 26: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 13, 2026 2:01:53 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday informed that the Election Commission has extended the deadline to file claims and objections to the draft electoral roll until October 26, 2026, under the special summary revision programme. ... read..

SC stays defamation trial against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on PM Modi

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 2:01:46 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the trial court proceedings against the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, in a criminal defamation case over his alleged Chowkidar Chor Hai remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

BJP women MPs petition President Murmu, seek strict action against Congress' Bimol Akoijam over sexual harassment allegations

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 2:01:43 PM IST

A high-level delegation of women Members of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, submitting a memorandum seeking strict action against Congress MP and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) ... read..

MP CM Yadav inaugurates 5-star hotel in Indore, highlights its importance for upcoming Simhastha 2028

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | October 13, 2026 2:01:37 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday inaugurated the Taj Vivanta 5-star hotel in Indore and stressed its importance in view of the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028 in Ujjain. ... read..

Parminder Jhota's father seeks security for family, vows to continue fight against drugs

Mansa (Punjab) | October 13, 2026 1:31:47 PM IST

The father of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota, who was shot dead in Mansa, has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Home Minister to ensure the security of his grandchildren, alleging that the Punjab government failed to provide ... read..

Karnataka is witnessing extremely bad political culture, it must end: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 13, 2026 1:31:46 PM IST

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday said the recent political developments in the state are giving rise to an "extremely bad political culture" and that such a culture must come to an end. ... read..

14 people, including CJP activist Saurav Das, detained from Jantar Mantar, says advocate Pushp Sharma

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 1:31:36 PM IST

The Delhi Police detained Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activist Saurav Das along with Ashutosh Ranka and 12 others from Jantar Mantar and brought them to the Jaffarpur Kalan police station, their legal counsel Advocate Pushp Sharma said. ... read..

Student organisations hold protest in Patna, demand resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Patna (Bihar) | October 13, 2026 1:31:34 PM IST

The All India Students' Association (AISA) and the Revolutionary Youth Association (RYA) on Tuesday held a protest at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. ... read..

"No limit to Gyanesh Kumars shamelessness": Jairam Ramesh slams CEC

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 1:31:30 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the Election Commission of India (ECI) of "shamelessness" following the release of a press note by the West Bengal ... read..

Killing of Anti-drug activist Parminder Jhota in Punjab ignited political firestorm, opposition alleges failure of Mann govt

Chandigarh | October 13, 2026 1:01:42 PM IST

The killing of Anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhota in Mansa in Punjab has ignited a political firestorm with opposition leaders on Tuesday tearing into the Bhagwant Mann-led government alleging a failure of law and order and questioning the effective ... read..

Killing of Anti-drug activist Parminder Jhota in Punjab ignites political firestorm, opposition alleges failure of Mann govt

Chandigarh | October 13, 2026 1:01:40 PM IST

"Punjab gov is being run by drug mafia": Manjinder Singh Sirsa blames AAP govt for anti-drug activists murder

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 1:01:15 PM IST

Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, alleging a direct nexus between the administration and the "drug mafia" following the murder of Anti-drug activist Parminder Sing ... read..

"Witch hunt to silence me": Congress MP Bimol Akoijam alleges political vendetta after JNU dismissed him on charges of alleged sexual harassment

Imphal (Manipur) | October 13, 2026 12:31:45 PM IST

Congress Lok Sabha MP and expelled Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) faculty member, Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, has lashed out at the university administration for dismissing him after allegations of sexual harassment surfaced. Akoijam termed the entire proc ... read..

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