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Rekha Gupta accuses Rahul Gandhi of prioritising political ambitions; Bhupendra Yadav defends SIR process

General News | October 13, 2026 12:31:32 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday accused Rahul Gandhi and the opposition of prioritising political ambitions over public interest, alleging that they did not care about party workers, the public, journalists or police personnel. ... read..

Nandan Nilekani pitches for AI generated question papers, nationwide CBT to avoid paper leaks

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 12:31:26 PM IST

Former UIDAI Chairman and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani on Tuesday proposed a radical shift in the country's examination framework, suggesting the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to generate question papers on the day of the exam to eliminate the ... read..

Keralam Assembly witnesses stormy scenes over medicine shortage; opposition walks out after adjournment motion denied

General News | October 13, 2026 12:31:21 PM IST

The Keralam Assembly witnessed heated exchanges on Tuesday after the opposition raised concerns over an alleged crisis in the state's healthcare sector, including medicine shortages, with Health Minister K Muraleedharan dismissing the allegations and blam ... read..

Karnataka to discuss approaching Supreme Court against HC verdict striking down law to increase quota for SC/ST

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 13, 2026 12:31:15 PM IST

After the Karnataka High Court struck down provisions of a 2022 state law that increased reservation quota for SC and ST communities, Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara on Tuesday said the state cabinet would decide on the next course of action. He adde ... read..

"Whoever thinks hoisting tricolor at Jantar Mantar is violation is a traitor": CJP's Abhijeet Dipke

Hingoli (Maharashtra) | October 13, 2026 12:31:08 PM IST

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activist Abhijit Dipke on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the government following the detention of his team members in Delhi, declaring that those who view the hoisting of the national flag at Jantar Mantar as a violati ... read..

Delhi HC to hear plea seeking SOPs for protests, traders claim Rs 2,000 crore losses

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 12:01:19 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday agreed to hear two petitions seeking standard operating procedures (SOPs) to regulate protests, after the petitioners claimed that recent demonstrations had caused business losses of around Rs 2,000 crore and disrupted acce ... read..

"Who is Home Ministry to take away our Jantar Mantar?": CJP activists detained, vow to continue protests

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 12:01:13 PM IST

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activist Saurav Das and several others were detained by the Delhi Police on Tuesday after they entered Jantar Mantar to stage a demonstration, asserting that the site remains a legitimate venue for democratic protest. ... read..

Delhi HC plea seeks uniform SOP for protests, strict enforcement of rules to prevent road blockages

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 3:31:33 PM IST

An advocate has approached the Delhi High Court seeking strict enforcement of existing rules governing public protests and a uniform standard operating procedure (SOP) to prevent demonstrations from obstructing roads, disrupting traffic and affecting acce ... read..

"Power to empower": PM Modi emphasises need to ensure tech progress reaches wider section of society

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 11:31:31 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he had come to the Bloomberg New Economy Forum with the vision of power to empower, emphasising that the real question was not who possessed power but how it was being utilised to benefit people. ... read..

INDIA bloc petition under scrutiny: Sanjay Raut says "we will rectify, repair" errors

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 11:31:26 AM IST

Addressing the ongoing legal and political battle by the INDIA bloc against the Election Commission of India (ECI), Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday asserted that the opposition is determined to hold the constitutional body accountable. ... read..

14 basic mistakes, fees not paid: Bihar BJP chief hits out at INDIA bloc over petition against ECI in SC

Patna (Bihar) | October 13, 2026 11:31:23 AM IST

Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi criticised the INDIA bloc over its petition in the Supreme Court (SC), alleging procedural errors in the filing and accusing the opposition of creating a political drama over the country's electoral system. ... read..

Haryana: Goddess Kaali at Ambala Temple bathed with 300 kg of milk on third day of Navratri

Ambala (Haryana) | October 13, 2026 11:31:19 AM IST

On the third day of Navratri, the Goddess Kaali idol at Dukhbhanjani Temple in Ambala City was ceremonially bathed with around 300 kilograms of milk on Tuesday as devotees gathered to perform the ritual and seek blessings for prosperity. ... read..

Madras HC upholds Speaker's acceptance of resignations of 6 AIADMK MLAs; disqualification proceedings can continue

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 13, 2026 11:31:18 AM IST

The Madras High Court on Tuesday upheld Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakars decision to accept the resignations of six AIADMK MLAs who defected to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). ... read..

World gives thumbs up to Indian economy under PM Modi: BJP hails IMF's projection, slams Rahul Gandhi as agent of chaos

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 11:31:12 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pradeep Bhandari on Tuesday welcomed the International Monetary Funds (IMF) projection that India will be the fastest-growing major economy, and used the occasion to target Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. ... read..

Bullying, blackmailing: Congress Pawan Khera claims Centre unable to persuade two ECs for joint press conference with CEC

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 11:31:07 AM IST

Congress MP Pawan Khera on Tuesday alleged that the government has been bullying and blackmailing two Election Commissioners to force them into a joint press conference with Gyanesh Kumar. ... read..

"We grow with the world and for the world": PM Modi highlights startup growth, digital innovation

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 11:31:05 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted India's digital ecosystem and the role of technology in promoting inclusion, citing the country's digital payment platform as an example of how businesses of different scales can access the same system. ... read..

Delhi Police registers FIRs under BNSS Section 163 for violation during Opposition protest

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 11:01:27 AM IST

Delhi Police has registered multiple FIRs in connection with the Opposition's protest on Monday, including cases for alleged violation of prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Delhi Police said on Tuesday. ... read..

"Vote theft truth, back-breaking inflation reality": Jairam Ramesh targets Centre over inflation, claims food inflation hits 7.74 per cent

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 11:01:23 AM IST

Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday launched a fresh attack on the Narendra Modi-led government over rising inflation, claiming that prices of almost every food item have "crossed all limits". ... read..

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia interacts with Students at Mizoram University, discusses Viksit Bharat

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 11:01:21 AM IST

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, interacted with students at Mizoram University on Monday during his two-day visit to Mizoram. ... read..

JMM's Manoj Pandey calls INDIA bloc protest a 'massive public uprising', alleges government trying to protect 'corrupt individual'

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | October 13, 2026 11:01:20 AM IST

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Manoj Pandey described the INDIA bloc's protest as a massive public uprising against alleged corruption, accusing the government of protecting the individual at the centre of the controversy. ... read..

Fire breaks out at furniture godown in Hyderabad's Gudimalkapur

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 13, 2026 11:01:14 AM IST

A fire broke out at a furniture godown in Gudimalkapur in the early hours of Tuesday. ... read..

Why is Election Commission reversing its decisions? asks Tejashwi Yadav

Patna (Bihar) | October 13, 2026 11:01:12 AM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday questioned the Election Commission's decisions, alleging electoral malpractice and asking why the poll body was reversing its earlier rules and decisions. ... read..

From constitutional firmness to personal warmth: Governor Arlekars Keralam tenure ends; but his commitment to duty continues

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | October 13, 2026 11:01:02 AM IST

Even as the announcement of his appointment as the Governor of Tamil Nadu marked a new chapter in his public life, Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar began Tuesday with a familiar commitment to his scheduled engagements, boarding the 4 am Vande ... read..

"Spirit of resistance": CJP's Dipke criticises denotification of Jantar Mantar as protest site

Hingoli (Maharashtra) | October 13, 2026 11:00:57 AM IST

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activist Abhijit Dipke on Tuesday launched a fierce attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of harboring a "dictatorial" disdain for dissent following recent actions against protesters at Jantar Mantar in the nati ... read..

World gives thumbs up to Indian economy under PM Modi: BJP hail IMF's projection, slam Rahul Gandhi as agent of chaos

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 11:00:55 AM IST

Police detain CJP's Saurav Das, Ranka and Ajinkya as they attempt to breach Jantar Mantar

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 10:31:17 AM IST

Delhi Police on Tuesday detained Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activists Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das, and Ajinkya Shinde after they attempted to break the cordon and enter Jantar Mantar after it had been denotified as a protest spot. ... read..

UP polls 2027: SP steps up political outreach with Navratri-themed banner highlighting women-centric schemes

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 13, 2026 10:31:13 AM IST

Ahead of the forthcoming 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, political parties have begun public outreach. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has put up a Navratri-themed banner highlighting women-centric welfare schemes associated with its governance agenda. ... read..

Assam CM Sarma reviews Khel Maharan 3.0, Mission Basundhara 4.0

Guwahati (Assam) | October 13, 2026 10:31:10 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired a review meeting with District Commissioners of all districts at Lok Sewa Bhavan in Guwahati to assess preparations for Khel Maharan 3.0, implementation of Mission Basundhara 4.0 and revenue-related issues ... read..

"Jantar Mantar reclaimed": CJP activists claim victory despite detention after attempt to breach Jantar Mantar

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 10:31:08 AM IST

Despite being detained by the Delhi Police in their attempt to breach the Jantar Mantar site CJP activists have claimed victory and once again raised voice for the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. ... read..

Former Manipur CM Biren Singh asks people to embrace Manipuri identity, condemns brutal killings in Kangpokpi

Imphal (Manipur) | October 13, 2026 10:01:05 AM IST

Former Manipur Chief Minister (CM) N Biren Singh on Monday visited the JNIMS Hospital mortuary in Imphal to meet and console the bereaved family members of Ajinbou Ringkangmai and Dibambou Ringkangmai, who were brutally killed in a suspected militant atta ... read..

Delhi Police registers multiple FIRs over Opposition protest, cites barricade breaking

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 10:01:03 AM IST

Delhi Police has registered multiple FIRs at Barakhamba Road and Tilak Marg police stations in connection with the Opposition's protest on Monday, Delhi Police said. ... read..

Delhi Metro assault case: Brother seeks death penalty for retired IAS officer, son

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 10:00:56 AM IST

The brother of Pawan Sharma, a 48-year-old man who died after an alleged assault inside a Delhi Metro train, has demanded the death penalty for the alleged accused, a retired IAS officer and his son, who have been sent to 14 days of judicial custody, acco ... read..

Newly appointed Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar maintains schedule, travels to Palakkad

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | October 13, 2026 10:00:54 AM IST

Outgoing Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Tuesday took an early morning Vande Bharat train to Palakkad, continuing with his official duties hours after the announcement of his appointment as the Governor of Tamil Nadu, sources said. ... read..

Business at standstill: Khan Market traders say protests over SIR hurting livelihoods, seek SC intervention

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 9:31:43 AM IST

Traders at Khan Market on Tuesday said ongoing opposition protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls have brought business to a standstill, urging the Supreme Court to shift the protest site to the Delhi border. ... read..

After protest march Rahul Gandhi invites opposition MPs for high tea, next phase of action against EC on agenda

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 9:31:40 AM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has invited opposition MPs for high tea at his residence on Tuesday, a day after INDIA bloc leaders and supporters marched towards the Supreme Court over alleged irregularities in the Special Intens ... read..

Only Congress knows how to misuse democracy: Dilip Ghosh targets INDIA bloc over SC protest

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 13, 2026 9:31:35 AM IST

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday criticised the INDIA bloc's protest against the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the opposition of misusing democracy and attempting to undermine constitutional institutions. ... read..

SC Registry flags 14 defects in Rahul Gandhi, INDIA bloc leaders plea against ECI

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 9:31:34 AM IST

The Supreme Court Registry has flagged 14 defects in the writ petition filed by Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and nine other INDIA bloc leaders challenging aspects of the Election Commission of Indi ... read..

"Democracy cannot just run on streets": Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar slams INDIA bloc's "Chalo Dilli" march

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 13, 2026 9:31:29 AM IST

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar launched a scathing attack on the opposition over the "Chalo Dilli" march to the Supreme Court, saying that "democracy cannot just run on the streets". ... read..

Delhi govt to dedicate 150 new electric buses, inaugurate five public EV charging stations

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 9:31:27 AM IST

The Delhi Government will dedicate 150 new zero-emission electric buses to the people in the city and dedicate five public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Swami Vivekanand ISBT Anand Vihar and four DTC depots at Nand Nagri, Rohini Sector-37, Na ... read..

"May her grace bring welfare to all": PM Modi extends Navratri greetings

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 9:31:24 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to devotees on the third day of Sharadiya Navratri, invoking Goddess Chandraghanta and wishing happiness, prosperity and success for all, as devotees offered prayers at temples across the country. ... read..

Madras High Court to pronounce verdict on resignation of 6 AIADMK MLAs today

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 13, 2026 9:01:18 AM IST

The Madras High Court, on Tuesday, will pronounce its verdict on Tuesday on petitions challenging the Speaker's decision to accept the resignations of six All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLAs. ... read..

Ankita Bhandari row: Uttarakhand Congress chief Godiyal to protest Dushyant Gautam's appointment as Sikkim Governor

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 13, 2026 9:01:12 AM IST

Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee (UKPCC) President and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Ganesh Godiyal on Tuesday announced a one-hour silent fast in Dehradun to protest the appointment of a person as Governor, whom the parents of Ankita Bhan ... read..

Odisha: Man arrested for allegedly ramming car into people

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 13, 2026 9:01:07 AM IST

A 20-year-old man was arrested after allegedly ramming a car into people who had stopped to help an accident victim on the Puri bypass road in Bhubaneswar, police said. ... read..

Three Gujarat districts receive awards under PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | October 13, 2026 9:01:05 AM IST

Three districts of Gujarat - Kutch, Dahod and Chhota Udepur- have received awards for excellence under the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), which completed its first year on Monday, the Gujarat Chief Ministers Office said. ... read..

Himachal: JP Nadda lays foundation stone of ICMR's High-Altitude Research Centre in Keylong

Keylong (Himachal Pradesh) | October 13, 2026 9:01:02 AM IST

Union Health Minister JP Nadda laid the foundation stone for the Indian Council of Medical Researchs (ICMR) High-Altitude Research Centre at an altitude of 10,000 feet. The project is estimated to cost Rs 36 crore. ... read..

"Serious setback": Siddaramaiah as Karnataka HC strikes down law to increase quota for SC/ST

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 13, 2026 8:30:57 AM IST

Former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah termed the Karnataka High Courts judgment striking down the law to enhance reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) communities as a "serious setback" to the aspirations ... read..

IIT Guwahati researchers create brain-inspired device for low-energy visual processing

Guwahati (Assam) | October 13, 2026 8:30:55 AM IST

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) researchers, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, have developed a light-sensitive device that can detect, store, and process visual information with very little energy cons ... read..

Gujarat: Deputy CM to distribute Indian citizenship certificates to 158 refugees under CAA

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | October 13, 2026 8:00:57 AM IST

A total of 158 refugees will receive Indian citizenship certificates at a ceremony organised by the Ahmedabad district administration at SAL Institute in Sola on Tuesday in the presence of Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi. ... read..

OBC-Dalit representation in focus as President Murmu appoints six Governors in major reshuffle

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 7:30:47 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed four new Governors to the States, naming Sudha Yadav as Karnataka Governor, Dhal Singh Bisen as Uttarakhand Governor, Braj Mohan Ram as Odisha Governor and Dushyant Gautam as Sikkim Governor, according to a statement ... read..

Tripura moving rapidly towards development under PM Modi's vision: CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | October 13, 2026 7:30:44 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said the state was progressing rapidly towards development under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reiterating the government's commitment to equitable development across the state. ... read..

"Election should be conducted using old list," says Mamata Banerjee amid protest against SIR, BJP hits back at Opposition

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 7:00:58 AM IST

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said elections should be conducted using the existing electoral rolls until the names of all eligible voters are included in the lists, amid the Opposition's protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar ov ... read..

BJP alleges Rahul Gandhi manhandled woman journalist during protest

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 6:31:29 AM IST

BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Tuesday alleged that the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, manhandled a woman journalist while she was covering a protest on October 12, claiming that she was injured and hospitalised following the i ... read..

AAP's Jarnail Singh writes to Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, questions alleged police action at Bangla Sahib

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 5:31:27 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi State Vice President and Tilak Nagar MLA Sardar Jarnail Singh has written an open letter to the president and members of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC), raising questions over the alleged violation of the ... read..

Goa: Court grants bail to Luthra brothers in Birch nightclub NOC forgery case

Panaji (Goa) | October 13, 2026 4:31:19 AM IST

The court has granted regular bail to brothers Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra in a case involving the alleged forgery of a Health Department no-objection certificate (NOC) to obtain an excise licence for the fire-ravaged Birch By Romeo Lane nightclub. ... read..

Haryana: Two alleged Lawrence Bishnoi gang members injured in police encounter in Panchkula

Panchkula (Haryana) | October 13, 2026 4:01:26 AM IST

Two alleged members of the Lawrence Bishnoi and Arju Bishnoi gang, identified as Arshdeep Singh and Jugraj Singh, were injured in a police encounter near Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Sector 3, Panchkula, police said. ... read..

CBI court dismisses contempt plea by Punjab CM's OSD Rajbir Singh Ghumman, rules no willful disobedience in FIR upload

Chandigarh | October 13, 2026 4:01:22 AM IST

The Special CBI Court in Chandigarh has dismissed a contempt application filed by Rajbir Singh Ghumman, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, holding that the investigating agency did not commit wilful disobedience of the c ... read..

Harvard Club of India clarifies alumni statement on Delhi protests not its official position

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 3:31:02 AM IST

The Harvard Club of India has clarified that it has neither issued nor endorsed any statement concerning the recent protests in New Delhi and the actions taken by authorities in connection with the agitation against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Minister Tank Ram Verma lauds CM Sai, MLA Bhawna Bohra as free bus service for female college students reaches Kui-Kukdur

Pandariya (Chhattisgarh) | October 13, 2026 3:01:34 AM IST

Female college students from the Baiga tribal region of Kui-Kukdur in Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham district will now have access to free transportation to pursue higher education, following the launch of a bus service by Pandariya MLA Bhawna Bohra. ... read..

Delhi SIR: 20 lakh logical discrepancies, unmapped cases resolved, says CEO

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 2:30:38 AM IST

Around 20 lakh cases out of nearly 33 lakh entries flagged for logical discrepancies or unmapped records in Delhi's voter list have been resolved under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Delhi, said. ... read..

Delhi: Magistrate court to hear afresh complaint against Sonia Gandhi over electoral roll issue

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 1:31:24 AM IST

Magistrate Court at Rouse Avenue Court will hear afresh the complaint connected with Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's name inclusion in the electoral list in 1980 prior to her becoming an Indian citizen in April 1983. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi to host opposition MPs for high tea at residence on Oct 13 amid ongoing agitation against CEC

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 1:31:22 AM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has invited opposition MPs for high tea at his residence on Tuesday. ... read..

Delhi: AAP leaders to observe one-day hunger strike in protest against CEC on Oct 15

New Delhi | October 13, 2026 1:31:18 AM IST

Amid ongoing agitation in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party has announced a one-day hunger strike as a symbolic protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. ... read..

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