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Congress has become breeding ground for anti-national agents: BJP's CR Kesavan

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 11:01:01 AM IST

BJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, alleging that the party has become a "toxic breeding ground for anti-national agents of anarchy" hatching a conspiracy to overturn Indian democracy. ... read..

"Will release 'Jan-Man Manifesto' on Constitution Day": announces SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 11:00:59 AM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday announced that his party will unveil the "Jan-Man Manifesto" for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections on November 26, marking the occasion of Constitution Day. ... read..

Anti-establishment forces: BJP MP Rekha Sharma draws parallels between unrest in Europe and protests in India

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 11:00:57 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Rekha Sharma on Monday warned against what she described as anti-establishment forces seeking to damage public property, drawing parallels with the unrest in Europe and targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the CJP. ... read..

Keralam to intensify Operation Toofan, launches crackdown on illegal spas and drunk driving: Ramesh Chennithala

Thrissur (Keralam) | October 19, 2026 11:00:51 AM IST

Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has announced plans to intensify Operation Toofan, a police initiative aimed at curbing drug-related activities, while also highlighting a crackdown on illegal spas, sexual exploitation and drunk driving across the ... read..

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat offers prayers at Durga Puja Pandal in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2026 11:00:47 AM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday offered prayers at the Sri Sri Sarvajanik Durga Puja pandal in Dhantoli, Nagpur. ... read..

"Respect Delhi Police has for gangsters": Abhijeet Dipke over 'Sahab' remark on Lawrence Bishnoi

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 11:00:46 AM IST

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke on Monday criticised the police over their handling of gangsters and protesters following the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, questioning the police's priorities. ... read..

"CM monitoring every hour": TN Health Minister assures preparedness as IMD predicts heavy rainfall across state

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 19, 2026 10:30:46 AM IST

As the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, State Health Minister KG Arunraj reviewed monsoon preparedness and relief operations at the Directorate of Medical a ... read..

"They made country's biggest gangster their son-in-law": Kejriwal targets Centre on firing incident involving Tiger Shroff

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 10:30:38 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday criticised the Centre over the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, questioning its handling of crime and security. ... read..

Dilip Ghosh reviews Durga Puja safety concerns after Chorbagan stampede

Bidhannagar (West Bengal) | October 19, 2026 10:30:34 AM IST

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Sunday emphasised that the government, alongside the Chief Minister and police officials, is maintaining a vigilant watch to prevent any recurrence of the Chorbagan tragedy, which claimed 19 lives and left at least 25 i ... read..

Sachin Pilot slams Punjab govt over extortion, gun violence and drugs; says "issues require strong leadership"

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 19, 2026 10:00:37 AM IST

Congress in-charge of Punjab Sachin Pilot on Monday expressed concern over the rising incidents of extortion, gun violence and drug-related deaths in Punjab, saying the state deserves safety, peace and a prosperous future. ... read..

"Massive failure of government, police": Congress leader Atul Londhe Patil on Tiger Shroff firing incident

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2026 10:00:32 AM IST

Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe Patil on Monday criticised the state government and police administration following the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, alleging a failure of law enforcement and raising questions over ... read..

"True devotion to Maa Durga lies in ensuring respect for women": President Murmu extends greetings on Durga Puja

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 9:31:21 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu extended heartfelt greetings to citizens across the nation and abroad on the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja, highlighting the festival as a celebration of India's spiritual heritage and an occasion to reaffirm respect and rever ... read..

Telangana: Around 15 injured in collision between TGRTC bus and truck in Rangareddy

Rangareddy (Telangana) | October 19, 2026 9:31:14 AM IST

Around 15 passengers sustained injuries in an accident involving a TGRTC bus and a truck near Batasingaram village, under Abdullapurmet Police Station limits in Rangareddy district, police said. ... read..

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy calls for a transparent process to appoint CEC

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 9:31:12 AM IST

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy called for a transparent and impartial process for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), saying that the practice of ruling parties sele ... read..

"Criminals will be apprehended at earliest": Maharashtra DyCM Sunetra Pawar condemns shooting on Tiger Shroff's vehicle

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2026 9:31:09 AM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar on Monday condemned the shooting incident on actor Tiger Shroff's vehicle, calling it reprehensible. ... read..

One dead in road accident in Sendariya Kat, Ajmer; villagers block road over safety concerns

Ajmer (Rajasthan) | October 19, 2026 9:31:05 AM IST

A person died in a road accident in the Sendariya Kat area under Adarsh Nagar police station limits in Ajmer, Rajasthan. The deceased has reportedly been identified as Meva Meva Rawat. Following the accident, local villagers became agitated and blocked th ... read..

"We will not make Nehru, Gandhi, Yadav our leaders": Owaisi says Muslims have potential but lack platform

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 9:31:02 AM IST

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi said his party was working to provide young Muslims a platform to emerge as leaders and seek justice for the oppressed, asserting that the community had the talent and potential to lead ... read..

PACS president shot dead, block chief's husband injured in Patnas Maner; 4 assailants open fire amid Dussehra festivities

Patna (Bihar) | October 19, 2026 9:31:00 AM IST

A longstanding political rivalry turned violent during Dussehra festivities in Patna district after motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire on local leaders in Byapur village, under the Maner Police Station area, leaving one dead and another seriously inj ... read..

"May blessings of Mother Mahagauri brighten everyone's future": PM Modi extends Durga Puja greetings

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 9:30:57 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the auspicious festive occasions of Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami, extended warm greetings to citizens across the country, praying for the happiness, success, and well-being of all. ... read..

Haryana CM Nayab Saini slams Punjab government over drug menace, calls for collective effort to save youth

Jalandhar (Punjab) | October 19, 2026 9:30:55 AM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini criticised the Punjab government over the growing drug menace in the state, expressing concern about the impact of substance abuse on young people and their families. Speaking in Jalandhar, Saini also referred to t ... read..

Delhi Police strengthens security at Ramlila ground, sets up awareness kiosks for Ramlila events

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 9:01:09 AM IST

Following the organisation of Ramlila events in Delhi's West District, Delhi Police has deployed personnel at Ramlila Ground to ensure the smooth conduct of the festivities. Security arrangements include CCTV surveillance and public grievance redressal m ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Artisans in Raipur work round-the-clock as Ravan effigy demand soars ahead of Dussehra

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 19, 2026 9:01:06 AM IST

With the festival of Dussehra just around the corner, artisans and effigy makers in Chhattisgarhs capital, Raipur, are witnessing a significant surge in demand for Ravana effigies as preparations for 'Ravan Dahan' gain momentum across the city. ... read..

"Utmost priority": Haryana CM Nayab Saini responds to Omar Abdullah after arrests in parking dispute altercation

Chandigarh | October 19, 2026 9:01:01 AM IST

Responding directly to concerns raised by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah regarding an altercation in Haryana, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini declared that the safety of every citizen and visitor in the state remains his governmen ... read..

J-K: Young women break age-old barriers to perform daily rituals, train as 'Panditains' at Jammu's Raghunath Temple

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 19, 2026 8:30:35 AM IST

In a historic initiative aimed at breaking gender stereotypes and reviving ancient traditions, young girls in Jammu are taking centre stage in performing daily temple rituals and aartis at the historic Shri Raghunath Ji Temple. ... read..

Delhi's Ramlila Committee to burn 30-foot cockroach effigy alongside Ravana on Dussehra

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 8:30:31 AM IST

The Shri Keshav Ramlila Committee will burn a 30-foot effigy of a cockroach along with the traditional effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad this Dussehra, to spread the message of cleanliness. ... read..

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai offers prayers at Durga Pandal in Mana Camp; prays for prosperity

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 19, 2026 8:30:26 AM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday visited the Durga Pandal at Mana Camp to offer prayers and seek blessings on the occasion of Navratri. ... read..

"We cooperated fully": CBI intensifies probe into alleged corruption case; questions former Punjab Deputy Speaker for hours

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 19, 2026 8:30:24 AM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its probe into a corruption case involving alleged irregularities in administrative postings and transfers in Punjab, summoning key figures following digital evidence. ... read..

Maharashtra: Shipping company owner attacked near Baramati Airport, probe underway

Baramati (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2026 7:30:03 AM IST

The owner of a shipping company was attacked by unidentified assailants near Baramati Airport after they allegedly approached him under the pretext of offering a bouquet of flowers, police said. ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath extends greetings on Vijayadashmi; announces Reclaimed Land in Prayagraj to Be Developed as 'Shri Krishna Puri'

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 7:30:01 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday extended warm greetings to citizens on the culmination of Sharadiya Navratri and Vijayadashami. On the occassion, he emphasised the state's uncompromising commitment to the rule of law and public safe ... read..

Delhi Police register FIR against unknown persons for threatening SEM in Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka bail case

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 7:00:44 AM IST

The Delhi Police has registered an FIR against unidentified persons for allegedly threatening a Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) in connection with the bail proceedings of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, sources said. ... read..

Delhi: AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj flags stampede risk over reduced CR Park Durga Puja pandal timings

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 6:30:01 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi President Saurabh Bhardwaj warned that reducing the operating hours of Durga Puja pandals in Chittaranjan Park (CR Park) could lead to overcrowding and increase the risk of stampedes, urging the Delhi Police to allow organisers ... read..

Bihar: 2 critically injured after unidentified assailants open fire in Patna's Byapur village

Patna (Bihar) | October 19, 2026 6:30:00 AM IST

Two men were critically injured after unidentified assailants opened fire on them in Byapur village under the jurisdiction of Maner police station in Patna district, police said on Sunday. ... read..

Girish Park Police Station OC removed following Kolkata Pandal Stampede; Hirak Dalapati given interim charge

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 19, 2026 6:29:58 AM IST

Sumit Kumar Ghosh, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Girish Park Police Station, has been removed from his post following the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab pandal in Kolkata that claimed 19 lives. ... read..

"I have received 4 death threats in past two months": NCP's Zeeshan Siddique alleges security lapses after Tiger Shroff firing incident

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2026 6:00:28 AM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLC Zeeshan Siddique on Sunday raised concerns over security lapses in Maharashtra, alleging that he had received four death threats in the past two months without any enhancement in his security, amid renewed concerns fol ... read..

"No form of threat will be tolerated": Maharashtra Deputy CM Shinde after meeting Tiger Shroff following firing incident

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2026 4:30:52 AM IST

After meeting actor Tiger Shroff at his residence following the gunshot incident, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday stressed that no form of threat will be tolerated in Mumbai, assuring the Shroff family that the State administrati ... read..

Punjab: Rajnath Singh expresses grief over Sangrur road accident; CM Mann announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 4:00:08 AM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday expressed grief over the road accident in Punjab's Sangrur district, in which eight MGNREGA workers were reported dead and several others injured after a speeding car ran over them. ... read..

Tiger Shroff firing incident: First images show Heropanti star with bandages as Eknath Shinde meets him

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2026 4:30:54 AM IST

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff sustained minor injuries in a firing incident in Mumbai's Juhu area, following which Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited his residence on Sunday night to enquire about his well-being. ... read..

FWICE condemns firing incident involving Tiger Shroff, seeks immediate security for actor and family

New Delhi | October 19, 2026 3:30:30 AM IST

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) on Sunday strongly condemned the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's vehicle and called for immediate security measures to ensure the safety of the actor and his family. ... read..

Symbol of victory of good over evil: Himachal Pradesh CM on Kullu Dussehra organised in Canada

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 2:30:20 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu virtually addressed an event organised to mark the grand celebration of the world-renowned Kullu Dussehra at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada. ... read..

?Municipal Corporation on high alert for upcoming Air Show, Municipal Commissioner inspects ghat arrangements

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 2:30:18 AM IST

The Varanasi Municipal Corporation administration has stepped up preparations for the grand air show scheduled to be held at Namo Ghat to mark the 94th anniversary of Indian Air Force Day. ... read..

Andhra:Jagan Reddy urges Governor Nazeer's intervention, alleges TDP blocking YSRCP candidates' nomination in local body polls

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | October 19, 2026 12:02:16 AM IST

Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy met Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer at Lok Bhavan on Sunday and apprised him of the alleged coalition governments undemocratic practices, including blocking Opposition candidates from ... read..

"Maharashtra has never witnessed such situation before": Supriya Sule questions Home Ministry after Tiger Shroff firing incident

Beed (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2026 12:02:09 AM IST

NCP (Sharad Chandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule on Sunday slammed the Home Ministry over the law and order situation in Maharashtra following firing incidents in the state, questioning what action was being taken as they continue to occur. ... read..

"Is ordinary citizen safe in this country?": Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant slams BJP after Tiger Shroff firing incident

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 19, 2026 12:02:08 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant on Sunday condemned the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff and questioned the Maharashtra governments handling of law and order in Mumbai, expressing concern over the safety of ordinary citizens on Sunday. ... read..

CPI(M) MP John Brittas writes to President, seeks intervention over JNU students hunger strike

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 11:31:32 PM IST

CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas has written to President Droupadi Murmu seeking urgent intervention over the indefinite hunger strike by JNU Students Union (JNUSU) representatives and other students, which began on October 3 and entered its 16th day o ... read..

Ram Temple Trust extends 'Sugam Darshan Pass' booking window to 90 days

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 11:31:25 PM IST

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has expanded the availability of online Sugam Darshan passes for the general public on Sunday and plans to extend the advance booking window from 15 days to 90 days to make darshan of Shri Ram Lalla more accessibl ... read..

Police should focus on actual criminals: CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke slams police and govt over priorities after firing at Tiger Shroffs car

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 11:31:21 PM IST

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday criticised the police over their priorities after shots were fired at actor Tiger Shroffs car in Mumbai, saying law enforcement should focus on criminals instead of students and activists. ... read..

Projects worth Rs 1.01 lakh crore already in implementation stage: Uttarakhand Govt

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 18, 2026 11:31:20 PM IST

As the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi slammed the Dhami govt's investment claim, Uttarakhand Industries secretary Vinay Shankar Pandey on Sunday said investment projects worth over Rs 1.01 lakh crore had reached the implementation ... read..

IAF conducts short-notice casualty evacuation from Leh

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 11:31:16 PM IST

An Indian Air Force (IAF) C-130J aircraft undertook a short-notice casualty evacuation late at night, airlifting a critically ill 30-year-old civilian patient from Leh to Palam for further medical care, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday. ... read..

"Allegations baseless, he jumped from fourth floor": Accused Shraddha Dubey claims innocence in Shiva Sharma death case

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 11:31:11 PM IST

Shraddha Dubey, one of the three accused in the alleged murder of businessman Shiva Sharma, claimed that the victim died by suicide and that CCTV footage from her building will prove her innocence. ... read..

Gujarat CM orders criminal action against contractor over poor bridge construction quality

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | October 18, 2026 11:31:09 PM IST

The Gujarat government has initiated strict legal action against a contractor over serious quality deficiencies detected in the major bridge over the Karjan River on the RajpiplaRamgadh (Navagam) road in Narmada district. ... read..

Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi calls for stronger business ties with Japans Gujarati community

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | October 18, 2026 11:00:27 PM IST

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi interacted with members of the Gujarati and Indian communities in Kobe during his visit to Japan under the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit initiative, calling for stronger economic partnerships and sustained enga ... read..

NCRTC celebrates Namo Bharat Diwas 2026, marking three successful years of Namo Bharat operations

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 11:00:24 PM IST

NCRTC celebrated Namo Bharat Diwas 2026, marking three successful years of Namo Bharat operations and a transformative journey in regional mobility. The occasion was graced by Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Power, Manohar Lal; Union Min ... read..

Kolkata Puja stampede: 7 accused remanded to police custody; CM reviews crowd control

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 11:00:20 PM IST

The probe into the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal stampede, which killed 19 people, moved ahead on Sunday as the Bankshal Court remanded seven accused arrested to police custody for 10 days, until October 28. Police had sought 14 days. ... read..

West Bengal CM Adhikari visits central control rooms to review crowd management following Chorbagan Pandal stampede

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 10:32:29 PM IST

Following the Kolkata Puja Pandal stampede, which claimed 19 lives, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday visited the central monitoring facilities to review crowd management amid the festive season. ... read..

"Proud to have been part": 'Hundred Years Young' book contributor Brinda Kotak

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 10:32:27 PM IST

Early-stage investor and venture studio founder Brinda Kotak, who is a contributor to the book Hundred Years Young: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, expressed pride in being a part of the book. ... read..

"AAP govt left no stone unturned in pushing Punjab into abyss of drugs: Amit Shah

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 10:32:26 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of pushing Punjab into a drug crisis and said he would meet the families of people who recently lost their lives after raising their voices against drug smugglers. ... read..

"Stepmotherly treatment": Saurabh Bharadwaj accuses Delhi Police of harassing Bengali community, CR Park Puja committees

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 10:32:22 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj accused Delhi Police of harassing the Bengali community and Durga Puja committees in Chittaranjan (CR) Park, alleging that police personnel cut electricity connections at a pandal. ... read..

Amit Shah to meet families of anti-drug victims in Punjab on October 20

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 10:32:17 PM IST

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will meet the families of people who recently lost their lives after raising their voices against drug traffickers in Punjabs Mansa, Sangrur and Gurdaspur districts on October 20. ... read..

Punjab: 9 killed as speeding car hits MGNREGA workers in Sangrur

Sangrur (Punjab) | October 18, 2026 10:32:15 PM IST

Nine people were killed after a speeding car rammed into MGNREGA labourers who were drinking water by the roadside in Punjabs Sangrur district on Sunday. ... read..

"Police will take action, accused will be arrested": Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tiger shroff firing incident

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 18, 2026 10:32:12 PM IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday termed the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff a sad incident and expressed confidence that the police would take necessary action and arrest the accused. ... read..

Maulana Ashhad Rashidi condemns stone-pelting on Srinagar-bound bus in Karnal

Panipat (Haryana) | October 18, 2026 10:01:21 PM IST

Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind (Uttar Pradesh) president Maulana Ashhad Rashidi on Sunday condemned the stone-pelting incident involving a Srinagar-bound bus in Karnal, calling attacks on innocent people unjustified. ... read..

Durga Puja stampede "failure of Governance," says Owaisi; demands probe

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 10:01:11 PM IST

AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday termed the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal stampede in Kolkata, in which 19 people lost their lives, a "failure" of governance and called for an examination of possible negligence. ... read..

Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad holds student rally in Lucknow, calls for upholding democratic values

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 9:32:00 PM IST

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) organised a student rally in Lucknow on Sunday under its nationwide call, Stop Anarchy, Embrace Democracy, with thousands of students and ABVP members participating in a march from Lucknow University to Gand ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM reviews Chennai monsoon preparedness; PMK demands release of Thirupugazh Committee's report

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 18, 2026 9:31:57 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay visited Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) headquarters on Sunday to review preparedness for the northeast monsoon and assess the city's rain-related situation. ... read..

"Every pandal must have police deployment": Odisha DGP underlines extensive arrangements for Durga Puja

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 18, 2026 9:31:51 PM IST

Odisha Police have beefed up security and crowd management measures at Durga Puja pandals across the state to prevent overcrowding and stampede-like situations, Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Vinaytosh Mishra said on Sunday. ... read..

Haryana CM Saini highlights Valmikis teachings on equality, outlines welfare measures in Jalandhar

Jalandhar (Punjab) | October 18, 2026 9:31:49 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday attended an event marking Bhagwan Valmiki Prakatotsav in Jalandhar, where he highlighted the spiritual and cultural connection between Punjab and the Ramayana and described the Vishal Teerth Yatra as a 'j ... read..

Haryana Police detain two after J-K bound bus targeted following violent altercation in Karnal district

Karnal (Haryana) | October 18, 2026 9:31:48 PM IST

Haryana Police have detained two local youths following a violent altercation in Karnal district that targeted a Jammu and Kashmir-registered passenger bus, prompting an official intervention from the J-K administration. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi made deliberate choice to insult Hindu deities": Uttarakhand CM slams opposition protests during festive season

Banbasa (Uttarakhand) | October 18, 2026 9:02:29 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the opposition, accusing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his party of orchestrating a deliberate conspiracy to disrupt the national economy and undermine Sanatan tradi ... read..

"BJP has turned Goa into its piggy bank": Rahul Gandhi

Margao (Goa) | October 18, 2026 8:31:20 PM IST

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused the BJP of electoral malpractice and alleged that the party was using its power to manipulate elections, while also targeting the Goa government over land issues, une ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 3.0 strikes Kamjong in Manipur

Kamjong (Manipur) | October 18, 2026 8:31:17 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude three struck Manipurs Kamjong district on Sunday evening, according to the National Centre for Seismology. ... read..

"Beginning of a justice system...": CJI Surya Kant at inauguration of J-K High Court's Ladakh bench in Leh

Leh (Ladakh) | October 18, 2026 8:31:15 PM IST

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Sunday inaugurated the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court's newly constituted Ladakh bench in Leh. ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu says medical college expansion to improve healthcare, reduce out-of-state treatment

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 8:02:20 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday said his government was strengthening medical colleges, expanding postgraduate medical education and upgrading diagnostic facilities to improve healthcare within the state and reduce the nee ... read..

"Akhilesh Yadav has no guts to contest in 2027 UP elections": Assam CM Sarma

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 8:02:15 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday challenged Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadavs political nerve, claiming the opposition leader lacks the courage to face a direct electoral contest in Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

"Every panda must have police deployment": Odisha DGP underlines extensive arrangements for Durga Puja

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 18, 2026 8:02:10 PM IST

BJP questions Congress over Regime Change claims, alleged payments to protesters

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 7:31:41 PM IST

BJP Himachal Pradesh State General Secretary Sanjeev Katwal on Sunday questioned the Congress and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over alleged plans for regime change, claims of payments to protesters and an alleged assault on a woman police officer, ... read..

"Regime change term being used loosely, credibility of electoral system must be restored": Former Union Minister Anand Sharma

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 7:31:39 PM IST

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Anand Sharma on Sunday said talk of "regime change" in India was wrong and being used loosely, stating that governments in a democracy change only through the ballot while still maintaining that "credibilit ... read..

Cabinet expansion and reshuffle before govt completes four years: Himachal CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 7:31:37 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday said a major protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls would be held in Delhi, with leaders of the INDIA bloc expected to participate. He also said that the sta ... read..

"RSS does generational work": Author Rashmi Samant on her book 'Hundred Years Young: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh'

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 7:31:36 PM IST

Author Rashmi Samant, whose book 'Hundred Years Young: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh' examines the organisation as it completes a century, said the RSS cannot be understood through a single lens or in a short span of time. ... read..

"Regime change term being used loosely, credibility of electoral system must be restored": Former MoS Anand Sharma

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 7:02:56 PM IST

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma on Sunday said talk of "regime change" in India was wrong and being used loosely, stating that governments in a democracy change only through the ballot while stil ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: BJP state in-charge Shrikant Sharma to undertake nine-day organisational tour from Oct 19

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 7:02:53 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Himachal Pradesh in-charge and Mathura MLA Shrikant Sharma will undertake a nine-day organisational tour of Himachal Pradesh from October 19 to 27, focusing on strengthening the party organisation in tribal, remote and border ... read..

"15 have lost their lives, priority is to ensure everyone is stabilised": Jyotiraditya Scindia vows strict action in Gwalior truck incident

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 7:02:46 PM IST

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday visited local hospitals to meet individuals injured in the truck incident near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior, vowing to take strict action against anyone found guilty. ... read..

Jagan Reddy alleges YSRCP candidates barred from filing nominations, seeks deployment of central forces

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 6:01:26 PM IST

YSRCP president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday alleged that party candidates were being prevented from filing their nominations and demanded the deployment of central forces and CCTV coverage throughout the electio ... read..

Delhi HC says voters fear of false declaration over Form 6 is Misplaced, closes plea against deletion of names from electoral roll

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 6:01:15 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has held that the apprehension of a petitioner, whose name was deleted from the electoral roll during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), that filing Form 6 to seek fresh inclusion could expose him to allegations of making a false d ... read..

Gautam Adani, Dr Priti Adani visit Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram in South Gujarat during Navratri, uphold spirit of seva

Dharampur (Gujarat) | October 18, 2026 6:01:24 PM IST

Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, and Dr Priti Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, visited Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (SRMD) in South Gujarat on Sunday during Navratri, seeking the blessings of Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji. ... read..

Kolkata Pandal stampede: Seven accused remanded to 10-day police custody

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 5:31:02 PM IST

The Bankshal Court on Sunday remanded seven people arrested in connection with the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal stampede to police custody for 10 days. Police had sought a 14-day remand. ... read..

"Some politicians colluded to incite youth, spread violence on our streets": Rijiju says 'regime change' possible only through elections in India

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 5:30:59 PM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday alleged that "anti-India groups" and some politicians had colluded to incite youth and spread violence in India, claiming that a conspiracy similar to the violence witnessed in Bangladesh and Fra ... read..

FSSAI issues advisory on storage, transportation of perishable foods under controlled temperatures

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 5:30:57 PM IST

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory directing Food Business Operators (FBOs) to maintain prescribed temperature conditions while handling, storing and transporting perishable food products, including khoa, panee ... read..

MP minister Sarang vows strict action over negligence in Gwalior truck tragedy

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 5:30:56 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh minister Vishwas Sarang on Sunday said that the Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has given clear instructions that free treatment and financial assistance packages will be provided to victims in the tragic truck accident near Sheetla Mata Temple. ... read..

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy meets Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner, raises concerns over municipal poll process

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 5:00:49 PM IST

YSR Congress Party president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday met State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha at the State Election Commission office in Vijayawada and raised concerns about the ongoing municipal ... read..

Delhi Police prevents Rs 1.53 crore loss in digital arrest scams across 5 states

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 5:00:47 PM IST

The Proactive Victim Identification & Protection Team of the Financial Monitoring Cell (FMC), IFSO Unit, Delhi Police, has rescued multiple senior citizens from digital arrest frauds and prevented potential further losses of Rs 1.53 crore across fiv ... read..

Sikkim Governor-Designate Dushyant Gautam arrives in Gangtok ahead of swearing-in ceremony on Oct 19

Gangtok (Sikkim) | October 18, 2026 5:00:45 PM IST

Governor-designate of Sikkim Dushyant Gautam arrived at Burtuk Helipad in Gangtok on Sunday, ahead of his swearing-in ceremony scheduled to be held at Lok Bhavan in Gangtok on October 19. ... read..

CBI team reaches actress Urmila Sanawars residence in Saharanpur in Ankita Bhandari murder case

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | October 18, 2026 4:31:24 PM IST

A four-member Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team on Sunday reached actress Urmila Sanawars residence in Saharanpur in connection with the Ankita Bhandari murder case. ... read..

Bodies of Kolkata pandal stampede victims handed over to families

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 4:31:20 PM IST

The bodies of those who lost their lives in the Durga Puja pandal stampede incident in Kolkata were handed over to their family members on Sunday. ... read..

"Case of complete maladministration": Kalyan Banerjee on Kolkata pandal stampede incident

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 18, 2026 4:31:18 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (Mamata Banerjee faction) MP Kalyan Banerjee on Sunday slammed the BJP-led West Bengal government over the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata, alleging that it is a case of "complete maladministratio ... read..

Delhi: Fire breaks out at pulses mill factory in Narela Industrial area

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 4:31:17 PM IST

A fire broke out at a pulses mill factory in Delhis Narela Industrial Area on Sunday, which was later extinguished, Delhi Fire Service Assistant Divisional Officer Paras Kumar said. ... read..

Will neither be intimidated nor back down: CJP's Abhijeet Dipke vows to continue legal battle

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 4:02:47 PM IST

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday said that he and his associates would continue their efforts despite what he described as illegal arrests and detentions. He added that they would regroup and strategise their next course of ac ... read..

"Uddhav couldnt prevent 'regime change' in his own Shiv Sena": CM Fadnavis hits back at Shiv Sena (UBT) chief

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | October 18, 2026 3:32:22 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday criticised Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray over his remarks on regime change, asserting that governments in India are decided through elections and that any attempt to change the government m ... read..

Gwalior truck accident: Nitin Gadkari expresses grief, extends condolences to victims families

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 3:32:20 PM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday expressed deep grief over the tragic truck accident near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, which claimed 14 lives, extending heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and praying for the spe ... read..

"Investments exist only on paper, jobs only in slogans": Rahul Gandhi slams Dhami govt over Uttarakhand Investors Summit

New Delhi | October 18, 2026 3:32:19 PM IST

Lok Sabha's Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Uttarakhand government over the Global Investors Summit, calling it a sham in the name of investment and yet another example of the BJPs do ... read..

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