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YSRCP willing to do anything, commit any crime to secure political power: Chandrababu Naidu alleges

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 8:00:39 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said the next 20 years would be crucial for the state's future, stressing the need to curb violence and keep criminal elements away from public life and politics. He urged people to elect good le ... read..

Around 35,000 people clean 70 Yamuna ghats in Delhi; Amit Shah to launch Rs 8,941-crore projects on Oct 22

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 8:00:37 PM IST

Around 35,000 people took part in the Chalo Yamuna campaign on Sunday, cleaning 70 locations along both banks of the Yamuna in a single morning. The drive brought together residents, students, NGO volunteers and government departments to remove waste fr ... read..

Rijiju replies to Mallikarjun Kharge's letter to PM Modi over delimitation, says "Govt consistently sought Oppn's support"

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 7:31:37 PM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday replied to a letter by Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over delimitation,stating that the government had made ... read..

BJP preparing organisations for upcoming election; Congress government will be ousted: BJP's Rajiv Bindal

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 7:31:22 PM IST

BJP Himachal Pradesh President Rajiv Bindal on Monday accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its election guarantees, burdening people with rising costs and neglecting development, asserting that public resentment against the ruling party ha ... read..

Punjab: School peon arrested for allegedly molesting minor student in Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab) | October 19, 2026 7:31:17 PM IST

A school peon was arrested in Punjab's Ludhiana district following allegations of engaging in inappropriate behaviour and molesting a minor student on campus, police said. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: NSG holds meeting with Indore police on counter-terrorism mock drill preparedness

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 7:31:15 PM IST

National Security Guard (NSG) officials held a meeting with Indore Police on Monday to discuss preparations for counter-terrorism mock drills and coordination with the local administration and police, an official said. ... read..

Amit Shah to pay homage on Police Commemoration Day on October 21; flag-off bike rally of 90 police riders

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 7:31:11 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will pay homage to the slain police personnel on Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on October 21. ... read..

Raipur: Fire breaks out at tar manufacturing factory, no injuries reported

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 19, 2026 7:01:09 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a tar manufacturing factory in Raipur. However, no injuries were reported in the incident. ... read..

From self-driving cars to Mars energy: Young Indians push the frontiers of future technology

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 7:01:07 PM IST

From autonomous vehicles navigating roads without a driver to experimental batteries designed to use carbon dioxide in the Martian atmosphere, young Indian innovators are working on technologies that could shape the future of mobility and space exploratio ... read..

Delhi Minister Sirsa reviews pollution control measures in NDMC area, warns of strict action

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 7:01:05 PM IST

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday inspected anti-smog guns and water mist systems in the NDMC area as the government steps up efforts to control pollution ahead of winter. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhis intellect has been stolen, not votes": Acharya Pramod Krishnam questions 'vote theft' claims

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 7:01:01 PM IST

Former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Monday criticised Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his allegations of vote theft, challenging him to present 13 people whose votes were allegedly stolen. ... read..

Delhi LG presses Directorate of Prosecution to minimise adjournments, ensure timely production of witnesses

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 7:00:59 PM IST

Delhi LG Sardar TS Sandhu chaired a meeting on Monday to review the functioning of the Directorate of Prosecution, GNCTD. ... read..

Jagan using Gen Z as political pawns: CM Chandrababu Naidu slams YSRCP chief over his criticism of Election Commission

Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 7:00:56 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu accused Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy of double standards towards the State Election Commission (SEC), accusing him of supporting election authorities when their de ... read..

Young innovators bring AI, wearable technology to healthcare

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 19, 2026 7:00:54 PM IST

From AI-powered eye screening to wearable devices for arthritis patients, young Indian innovators are developing technology-driven solutions to make healthcare more accessible and convenient. ... read..

From farm-fresh foods to future fuels, innovation takes root

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 8:00:46 PM IST

From a family-run organic farm in Delhi to green hydrogen research at IIT Jodhpur, young Indian innovators are turning practical ideas into ventures focused on sustainable agriculture, value addition, employment and clean energy. ... read..

Ladakh: Leh Police arrest 21-year-old with heroin at KBR Airport

Leh (Ladakh) | October 19, 2026 7:00:45 PM IST

Leh Police arrested a 21-year-old man after recovering 21.02 grams of heroin from his carry bag at KBR Airport in Leh, police said on Monday. ... read..

ED freezes Rs 200 crore in trading accounts during raids at 29 premises in Maharashtra, Gujarat in alleged "pump and dump" share manipulation scam

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 7:00:37 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate on Monday said it has frozen Rs 200 crores in trading accounts during searches carried out at 29 premises across Maharashtra and Gujarat in connection with the alleged "pump and dump" share manipulation scam involving certain c ... read..

TDPs toxic politics will become its own curse: YSRCP's Kasu Mahesh

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 6:33:00 PM IST

Former YSRCP MLA Kasu Mahesh Reddy on Monday alleged the TDP coalition was murdering democracy in the local-body elections and sowing a toxic political culture that would become its own curse. ... read..

"If actors, politicians aren't safe...": Congress slams Maharashtra govt over Tiger Shroff firing incident

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2026 6:32:55 PM IST

Questioning whether the rule of law "even exists" in Mumbai anymore, Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad on Monday mounted a fierce attack on the Maharashtra government over the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff, asking how ordinary citizens can feel se ... read..

Telangana: Congress leaders mark Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavna Yatra in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 19, 2026 6:32:51 PM IST

Telangana Congress leaders, including state party president Bomma Mahesh Kumar Goud, Congress leader Hanumantha Rao, and Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy, participated in the Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavna Yatra at Charminar in Hyderabad, where they highlighted the for ... read..

YSRCP President YS Jagan extends Vijayadashami greetings

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 6:32:50 PM IST

Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy extended Vijayadashami greetings to the people of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and to Telugu people across the world. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh CM meets injured in Gwalior truck mishap; promises strict action against those responsible

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 6:32:48 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, along with Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Monday visited a trauma centre in Gwalior and met people injured in the truck incident near the Sheetla Mata Temple, assuring them of the best possible medical t ... read..

UPSC aspirant from Andhra Pradesh dies in Delhis Rajendra Nagar: Police suspect 'suicide'

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 6:32:56 PM IST

A 25-year-old student from Andhra Pradesh preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination allegedly died by suicide in Delhis Rajinder Nagar, Delhi Police said on Monday. ... read..

Restore nominations in 22 Urban Local Bodies: YSRCP tells SEC

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 6:32:43 PM IST

YSRCP on Monday demanded fresh nominations or postponement of elections in 22 affected urban local bodies, submitting video evidence of attacks, intimidation and destroyed nomination papers to the State Election Commissioner. ... read..

Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra celebrates Indian culture and ideals of Lord Ram; honours artists

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 6:32:37 PM IST

The Department of Art, Culture and Languages, Government of Delhi, in collaboration with Meghvarn Art Gallery, organised a grand art exhibition and cultural programme at the Delhi Secretariat on the theme Shri Ram, the Guide to Humanity. ... read..

Chief Minister Rekha Guptainaugurates State-of-the-Art Biogas Plant at Goyla Dairy

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 6:01:43 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta on Monday inaugurated abiogas plant with a processing capacity of 200 metric tonnes per day at Goyla Dairy in the Najafgarh area. ... read..

Tiger Shroff firing case: Kin of minor accused claim he went to Gurugram for welding work, unaware of crime

Sonipat (Haryana) | October 19, 2026 6:01:41 PM IST

Following the emergence of Haryana links in the Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff firing case, the family of the minor accusedone of the suspected shooters hailing from Debru village in Sonipatexpressed shock over his alleged involvement, claiming he had lef ... read..

NGT directs Agra Police to provide security to petitioner alleging threats over Khari River floodplain construction

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 6:01:34 PM IST

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Commissioner of Police, Agra, to ensure full security and protection for a petitioner and his two family members after he alleged that persons claiming to be contractors or builders involved in constructi ... read..

"People sitting outside country are running show in India": Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury targets Centre over Tiger Shroff firing case

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 6:01:33 PM IST

Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury on Monday targeted the government over the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbais Juhu area, saying people sitting outside the country are running the show in India on a remote control. ... read..

Tender coconut prices rise to Rs 80 in Raichur amid scorching heat

Raichur (Karnataka) | October 19, 2026 6:01:31 PM IST

Even as the monsoon season has set in, scorching heat continues to prevail, keeping the demand for tender coconuts high and pushing prices up to Rs 80 per coconut in Raichur city. ... read..

Tiger Shroff firing case: Kin of accused claim he went to Gurugram for welding work, unaware of crime

Sonipat (Haryana) | October 19, 2026 6:01:29 PM IST

Following the emergence of Haryana links in the Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff firing case, the family of an accusedone of the suspected shooters hailing from Debru village in Sonipatexpressed shock over his alleged involvement, claiming he had left home ... read..

DMK questions Tamil Nadu govt over 137-kg meth seizure; MDMK's Vaiko accuses CEC of voter deletions

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 19, 2026 5:31:34 PM IST

DMK Advocate Wing Deputy Secretary I Paranthamen on Monday questioned the Tamil Nadu government's response to the seizure of 137 kg of methamphetamine in a case involving the arrest of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) cadres. ... read..

BJP begins preparations for 2027 Himachal Assembly polls, LoP Jairam Thakur targets Congress government

Shahpur (Himachal Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 5:31:29 PM IST

With the 2027 Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections approaching, political activity in the state is gaining momentum, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) projecting its performance in the recent Panchayati Raj Institutions and urban local body elections a ... read..

"ECI should clear up the mess created by SIR": Jairam Ramesh alleges wrongful deletions from voter lists in Delhi

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 5:31:23 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday targeted the BJP and the Election Commission, alleging wrongful deletions of voters in the Absent, Shifted, Dead and Duplicate (ASDD) categories in the national capital during the Special Intensive Revision ( ... read..

Fire Department puts South Kolkata Puja Pandals under special scrutiny after fatal stampede in Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 19, 2026 5:31:19 PM IST

The Kolkata Fire Department has placed five Durga Puja pandals in South Kolkata under special scrutiny following a fatal stampede in the Chorbagan area, the department announced on Monday. ... read..

Two rounds of discussions held with students on hunger strike: JNU administration

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 5:31:17 PM IST

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Monday said that it had held two rounds of discussions with the protesters and its administration was providing medical care to students sitting on a hunger strike, including rusticated students. ... read..

Swachhata Campaign generated nearly Rs 6,000 crore from scrap in 5 years: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 5:31:12 PM IST

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday said the government has generated nearly Rs 6,000 crore or more in revenue over the past five years through scrap disposal under the Swachhata campaign, highlighting how effective waste management has contributed to ... read..

MP: Fire breaks out at biscuit factory in Jabalpur, rescue operations underway

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 5:31:10 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a biscuit factory located in the Richaai industrial area in Madhya Pradeshs Jabalpur district on Monday afternoon, prompting the administration to deploy around eight fire tenders to control the blaze, an official said. ... read..

Akhilesh Yadav alleges multiple entries in a woman's name in UP voter lists

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 5:01:27 PM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday alleged irregularities in voter lists in Uttar Pradesh, claiming that multiple entries had been found in the name of a woman. He urged the Election Commission to remain vigilant to prevent alleged vote theft ... read..

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari performs Pushpanjali ritual on Maha Ashtami

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 19, 2026 5:01:25 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday performed the Pushpanjali ritual at his residence in Contai, Purba Medinipur on the occasion of Maha Ashtami. ... read..

MNRE working to bring agrivoltaics under Centre-supported scheme: Secretary Santosh Sarangi

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 5:01:23 PM IST

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is working on a mechanism to bring agrivoltaics under a Centre-supported scheme to encourage states to adopt the model that allows farmers to generate solar power while continuing agricultural activities on ... read..

Jamia forms 7-member panel to address students grievances amid hunger strike, protests

By Vishu Adhana New Delhi | October 19, 2026 4:32:01 PM IST

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has constituted a seven-member high-level committee to engage with protesting students, examine their demands and take steps to restore normalcy on campus, following a hunger strike and protests over students demands. ... read..

"Winning matters, not the seats": SP's Ramashankar Rajbhar on seat-sharing for 2027 UP polls

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 4:31:49 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Ramashankar Rajbhar on Monday claimed that seat-sharing arrangements between the Samajwadi Party and the Congress for the upcoming 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections had been finalised, adding that the top leadership of both ... read..

Rajasthan Police register extortion FIR against Inventiva publisher Nitin Naresh; Delhi High Court orders add to legal scrutiny

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 19, 2026 4:31:47 PM IST

Legal proceedings involving Inventiva publisher Nitin Naresh have intensified after Rajasthan Police registered a criminal case against him, Nine Network Private Limited and other unidentified individuals following allegations of extortion, criminal intim ... read..

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu accuses YSRCP of creating election tensions by bringing in interstate criminals

Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 4:31:45 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Monday launched a fresh attack on Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, accusing the opposition party of resorting to violence, criminal activities and deliberate obstr ... read..

AISA President Neha Bora moves Delhi High Court against Rs 10,000 Peace Bond notice, seeks protection from coercive action

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 4:01:13 PM IST

All India Students Association (AISA) president Neha Bora has moved the Delhi High Court, challenging a notice issued by a Special Executive Magistrate directing her to show cause why she should not execute a personal bond of Rs 10,000 with one surety to ... read..

Uttarakhand LoP Yashpal Arya welcomes Ram Sharan Nautiyal back to Congress

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 4:01:01 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, Yashpal Arya, welcomed former BJP leader Ram Sharan Nautiyal into the Congress, stating that his return would strengthen the organisation and bring valuable experience. AICC General Secreta ... read..

"Elections are won in field, not at press meets": Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh on record nominations in local body polls; hits back at YS Jagan

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 3:32:02 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh on Monday said a record of over 22,800 nominations has been filed for the urban local body elections across the state. ... read..

Himachal: Former Union Minister Anand Sharma alleges SIR violates voters' rights, calls for scrapping exercise

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 3:32:00 PM IST

Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Anand Sharma on Sunday alleged that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls had serious legal and constitutional shortcomings, demanding that the exercise be scrapped and full access ... read..

"India not Bangladesh or France": Congress rejects 'regime change' allegations, says demand is for free and fair elections

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | October 19, 2026 3:31:58 PM IST

Even as several reports pointed to a wider consipracy behind riots in France with footprints traced to India, the Congress has rejected the comparision of the two situations. ... read..

He wants to make Pakistan inside India": Congress leader Shama Mohamed criticises Asaduddin Owaisi

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 3:31:54 PM IST

Congress leader Shama Mohamed on Monday criticised All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi over his remarks about providing young Muslims a platform to emerge as leaders, questioning why his party contests only nine of the 11 ... read..

AISA President Neha Bora takes ?10,000 peace bond notice to Delhi High Court, asks for urgent hearing

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 3:31:50 PM IST

Neha Bora, president of the All India Students' Association (AISA), has gone to the Delhi High Court to contest a police notice that asks her to submit a ?10,000 personal bond along with a surety, as a guarantee of keeping the peace while an inquiry is un ... read..

Kumari Selja welcomes Ram Sharan Nautiyal back to Congress, accuses Uttarakhand government of corruption

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 3:31:47 PM IST

AICC General Secretary and Uttarakhand in-charge Kumari Selja welcomed Ram Sharan Nautiyal back into the Congress party, stating that his experience within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had given him an understanding of its functioning. She also launch ... read..

Mamata faction TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh appears before Police on Mahashtami, demands accountability for Chorbagan stampede

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 19, 2026 3:31:43 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee faction Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh on Monday voluntarily appeared before the Narkeldanga police station on Mahashtami after receiving an opposition-filed FIR notice, emphasising his commitment to being a law-abiding citizen. ... read..

"Don't want to make anybody victims; just want due process of law": Tharoor on Pinarayi Vijayan's ED summons

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | October 19, 2026 3:01:31 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday reacted to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons to former Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the CMRL-Exalogic case, saying the development was not a new story and that due process should be followed. ... read..

Karnataka CM writes to PM Modi seeking urgent Intervention as Sugarcane protests delay crushing season in N. Karnataka

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 19, 2026 3:01:27 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking urgent intervention of the Government of India to resolve the demands of sugarcane farmers in Karnataka and facilitate the commencement of the crushing season. ... read..

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates 200 TPD Biogas Plant at Goyla Dairy, announces six more plants

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 3:01:21 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday inaugurated a 200 tonne-per-day (TPD) biogas plant at Goyla Dairy under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, in the presence of Delhi Minister Ashish Sood. ... read..

Kota Police nabs 3 shooters in Tiger Shroff firing case; accused were plotting to flee abroad

Kota (Rajasthan) | October 19, 2026 3:01:17 PM IST

Kota City Police on Monday apprehended three shooters accused in the firing on the vehicle of Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai's Juhu area. ... read..

"Zero tolerance for gangsters": Maharashtra MoS Home Yogesh Kadam on Tiger Shroff firing incident

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2026 3:01:15 PM IST

Maharashtra Minister Yogesh Kadam on Monday said the state government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards gangsterism and assured strict action against those responsible for the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. ... read..

Over 25 lakh devotees offered prayers at Vindhyavasini Dham: UP CM Yogi Adityanath on Shaktipeeths

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 2:31:25 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday that lakhs of devotees have thronged Shaktipeeths and temples across the state on the occasion of Navami of Sharadiya Navratri. ... read..

"Power in Rams name, silence over chanda theft": Jairam Ramesh slams double standards in Ayodhya Temple offering probe

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 2:31:23 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday slammed the ruling BJP government regarding the handling of the alleged donation theft at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. ... read..

"Immense joy for Devbhoomi": CM Dhami congratulates Dhal Singh Bisen on taking oath as Uttarakhand Governor

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 19, 2026 2:31:15 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday congratulated Dhal Singh Bisen on taking the oath as the Governor of Uttarakhand, expressing confidence that the state would benefit from his political and administrative experience. ... read..

"Chief Minister aware of the facts": Karnataka Deputy CM Parameshwara says amid former CM Siddaramaiah sting operation row

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 19, 2026 2:31:13 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara on Monday replied to Union Minister H D Kumaraswamys allegations regarding former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's sting operations, saying the state government would handle it, adding that Chief Minister DK Shiv ... read..

Tiger Shroff firing case: Anil Pandit linked to Lawrence Bishnoi gang, was in touch with accused, says Kota SP

Kota (Rajasthan) | October 19, 2026 2:31:09 PM IST

Kota Superintendent of Police (SP) Tejaswani Gautam on Monday said preliminary questioning of the accused in the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff revealed that gangster Anil Pandit, who is linked to Lawrence Bishnoi, had been in cont ... read..

JP Nadda extends Mahanavami wishes, prays for happiness and prosperity

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 2:31:00 PM IST

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda extended his heartfelt wishes to people on the occasion of Mahanavami during Shardiya Navratri, offering prayers to Goddess Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Goddess Durga, for happiness, prospe ... read..

MP CM Yadav reviews preparations, development works for Simhastha 2028 in Ujjain; gives necessary directions to officials

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 2:30:56 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday held a review meeting regarding preparations and ongoing development works for Simhastha 2028 in Ujjain, directing officials to ensure better facilities for devotees, smooth movement and timely completio ... read..

Elon Musk is no further behind in queue, Ambani is no further ahead: Shashi Tharoor on Starlink entering Indian Market

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | October 19, 2026 2:30:54 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday said that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's Starlink and other companies seeking to enter India's satellite internet market should be allowed to go through the same process, adding that the government has said all companies are f ... read..

Threats, fear, emotional pressure: Court denies anticipatory bail to former teacher in sexual exploitation case

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 2:30:49 PM IST

Observing that allegations of intimidation, threats to circulate objectionable videos and continued pressure raise serious concerns about a womans ability to make free and informed choices, a Delhi court has refused anticipatory bail to a former teacher ... read..

Drought situation extremely serious; Govt taking measures to support farmers and public: Karnataka Dy CM

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 19, 2026 2:30:47 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara said the drought situation remains extremely serious across large parts of Karnataka, affecting food production and creating shortages of fodder and drinking water. ... read..

3 shooters with links to Lawrence Bishnoi gang arrested for attack on Tiger Shroff, planned to escape to Nepal

Kota (Rajasthan) | October 19, 2026 2:00:30 PM IST

Kota Superintendent of police (SP) Tejaswani Gautam on Monday said the three accused in the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, identified as Rehan alias Sukka of Haryana, Hritik Kurmi alias Roshan of Bihar, and a minor, will be handed ... read..

CJP activists Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka to be produced before SEM at 2 pm: Ratna Singh

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 2:00:25 PM IST

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka will be produced before the Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) at 2 pm on Monday, their legal counsel said, as their judicial custody ends. ... read..

Congress' Udit Raj flags growing menace of gangster extortion, links Tiger Shroff firing incident to wider law and order concerns

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 2:00:22 PM IST

Congress leader Udit Raj expressed concern over the reported firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, alleging that criminal gangs and international extortion networks had become a serious threat across the country. He questioned the govern ... read..

"I find it laughable": Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Rahul Gandhis BJP expiry date remark

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 1:30:28 PM IST

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday criticised Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhis remark predicting an expiry date for the BJP, calling it 'laughable'. ... read..

Congress' Kumari Selja accuses BJP government of undermining democracy, seeks fair probe into Ankita Bhandari case

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 1:30:23 PM IST

Congress leader and AICC General Secretary Kumari Selja criticised the BJP-led government over alleged attacks on democracy, the handling of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and the investigation into the Ankita Bhandari murder case in Uttarak ... read..

Veteran BJP leader Advani discharged from hospital after 3 days

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 1:01:31 PM IST

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani, who was admitted to Apollo Hospitals on October 16th with a chest infection, is being discharged today. ... read..

Yogi Adityanath highlights women's empowerment, development and law and order in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 1:01:24 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the state's progress in women's empowerment, economic growth, employment generation and infrastructure development in a post on X, asserting that the state had undergone a significant transformation ... read..

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra extend greetings on Mahanavami

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 1:01:21 PM IST

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday extended greetings to people on the occasion of Mahanavami, wishing them happiness, peace and prosperity. ... read..

Telangana: Fire breaks out at cloth shop; 5 fire tenders deployed

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 19, 2026 1:01:10 PM IST

A fire broke out at a cloth shop in Madina Market near Charminar in Hyderabad on Monday, prompting the deployment of five fire tenders to douse the blaze. ... read..

"Heartfelt gratitude to serve Devbhoomi": Dhal Singh Bisen takes oath as Uttarakhand Governor

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 19, 2026 12:31:46 PM IST

Dhal Singh Bisen on Monday took the oath of office as the Governor of Uttarakhand at Lok Bhavan in Dehradun. ... read..

DoPT launches Special Campaign 6 with pledge for disposal of pendencies

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 12:31:44 PM IST

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday said it has successfully completed the preparatory phase of Special Campaign 6 and formally launched the one-month-long implementation phase, ensuring timely disposal of pending matters and promoti ... read..

SP to release manifesto on Constitution Day for 2027 UP Polls: Fakhrul Hasan Chand

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 12:31:41 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) to release "Jan-Man Manifesto" for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections on Constitution Day, on November 26, citing its commitment to protecting the Constitution and strengthening democracy, said SP leader Fakhrul Hasan Chand on ... read..

UP CM Adityanath performs Kanya Pujan; appeals for safe Vijayadashami celebrations

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 12:31:37 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed 'Kanya Pujan' on the occasion of Maha Navami on Monday, washing the feet of young girls and offering prayers. ... read..

From barren hills to a Centre of Excellence: Balethi village in Surat creates history in Joint Forest Management

Surat (Gujarat) | October 19, 2026 12:31:35 PM IST

A tribal hamlet in Gujarat's Surat district that turned around decades of environmental devastation through sheer community resolve is now set to become the training ground for thousands of forest conservators across the state. ... read..

"Anti-India forces can never break India": Kiren Rijiju slams Congress after Indian flags seen with Pakistan, PoK flags at London protest

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 12:31:29 PM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday criticised the Congress over a protest in London, alleging that the party's flags were displayed alongside those of Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and said that anti-India forces can ne ... read..

Dushyant Kumar Gautam takes oath as Sikkim Governor at Lok Bhavan

Gangtok (Sikkim) | October 19, 2026 12:31:25 PM IST

Newly appointed Sikkim Governor Dushyant Kumar Gautam took oath as the Governor of the state at Lok Bhavan today on Monday. ... read..

Sanjay Raut accuses Maharashtra government of jungle raj after Tiger Shroff firing incident, demands change in regime

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2026 12:00:31 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut launched a sharp attack on the Maharashtra government over the reported firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, accusing Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis of failing to maintain law and o ... read..

Mangalore Priest remanded to judicial custody in POCSO case over alleged sexual harassment of minors

Mangaluru (Karnataka) | October 19, 2026 12:00:29 PM IST

Father Siprian Pinto, the Parish Priest of St. Vincent Ferrer Church in Valencia, was remanded to judicial custody by a local magistrate on Sunday following his arrest in connection with the alleged sexual harassment of minors. ... read..

Telangana: Fire breaks out at anti-drone manufacturing unit in Madhapur; no casualties reported

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 19, 2026 12:00:28 PM IST

A fire broke out at an anti-drone testing and manufacturing facility belonging to Unistring Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. in the Madhapur area of Hyderabad, officials said. ... read..

Delhi Police files chargesheet against 7 for mob lynching of Manipuri music teacher

By Dhiraj Kumar Beniwal New Delhi | October 19, 2026 12:00:20 PM IST

Delhi Police has filed a charge sheet in Saket Court against 7 persons for the alleged offence of mob lynching of a Manipuri Music Teacher, Chogtham Vikram Singh, in Kilokari in the area of Sunlight Colony police station in South East Delhi in September 2 ... read..

"Vijay is slave of BJP": DMK's Elangovan alleges Tamil Nadu CM fears centre over Karur stampede

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 19, 2026 12:00:18 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Monday accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay of being aligned with the BJP, alleging that he was not running his party independently and was afraid of the party over the Karur stampede matter ... read..

Parliamentary panel on Home to hear view of UP, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Keralam govts on crime against children on Nov 2

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 12:00:12 PM IST

The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has rescheduled its next meeting on November 2 to hear views of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Keralam governments on Crime against Children. ... read..

Maharashtra: Fire breaks out in hotel kitchen at Mumbai's Kohinoor Square building

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2026 12:00:07 PM IST

A Level-1 fire broke out in the kitchen of a hotel on the first floor of the 50-storey Kohinoor Square building in Dadar West on Monday morning, the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) said. ... read..

BJP'S NV Subhash condoles West Bengal stampede victims, accuses TMC of hampering Puja celebrations

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 19, 2026 12:00:06 PM IST

Telangana BJP chief spokesperson NV Subhash expressed condolences over the stampede incident in West Bengal that reportedly claimed 17 lives, describing it as deeply unfortunate. He also criticised the Trinamool Congress (TMC), alleging that the party had ... read..

Bihar: One dead, several injured as speeding SUV hits pedestrians on Patna's Atal Path

Patna (Bihar) | October 19, 2026 12:00:02 PM IST

One person was killed and several others were injured after a speeding SUV hit multiple people on Atal Path in Patna, police said. ... read..

Baba Ramdev performs Kanya Pujan, calls for system ensuring women's safety

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | October 19, 2026 11:30:54 AM IST

Yog Guru Baba Ramdev on Monday said that the Sanatan tradition views the divine feminine in every being and stressed the need to establish a system in India where no woman faces atrocities. ... read..

2 arrested in Hyderabad for Rs 29 lakh 'digital arrest' cyber fraud scheme

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 19, 2026 11:30:49 AM IST

The Hyderabad City Cyber Crime Police have arrested two men involved in a high-profile "digital arrest" cyber fraud operation that defrauded a 63-year-old retired employee and his daughter of Rs 29,17,668. ... read..

Grand Vijayadashami preparations in full swing: BLW Varanasi set for 70-foot Ravan dahan

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 11:30:45 AM IST

Preparations are in full swing at the Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) grounds for the upcoming grand Vijayadashami celebrations, featuring a towering 70-foot-tall eco-friendly Ravan effigy. ... read..

"Criminals in Maharashtra operating with complete ease": NCP-SP's Clyde Crasto on Tiger Shroff firing incident

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2026 11:30:44 AM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (SP) spokesperson Clyde Crasto on Monday said the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff reflected a lack of fear of the law among criminals in Maharashtra and called on Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to take i ... read..

"Stolen the Gandhi name": Telangana BJP chief targets Rahul Gandhi over vote chori, calls him a "real thief"

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 19, 2026 11:30:27 AM IST

Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao on Monday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is misleading people with his allegations of vote theft, claiming that he had failed to provide evidence to substantiate his claims. ... read..

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