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CAQM reviews Compliance Status and Enforcement Actions across NCR; 124 inspections conducted from Sept 25 to Oct 9
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 11:01:45 PM IST
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) reviewed enforcement actions, inspection findings and compliance status across the National Capital Region (NCR) at the 141st meeting of its Enforcement Task Force (ETF), held on ... read..


Rohtak road to be re-carpeted, flyover underpass to get new lights: Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh orders fixes on 'Government on Wheels'
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 11:01:44 PM IST
Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Saturday ordered the re-carpeting of Rohtak Road, a lighting and cleanliness overhaul beneath the Rani Jhansi Flyover and drain desilting at Zakhira, during a 'Government on Wheels' inspection across Central and W ... read..


?Congress should dissolve itself and merge with CJP: Basavaraj Bommai
Haveri (Karnataka) | October 17, 2026 11:01:36 PM IST
It would be better if Congress dissolves itself and merges with the CJP, said former Karnataka Chief Minister and Member of Parliament Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday. ... read..


Hyderabad: 5 arrested in Rs 25 lakh robbery in crypto deal
Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 17, 2026 10:30:58 PM IST
Nampally Police have arrested five people on Saturday for allegedly robbing Rs 25 lakh in cash from the complainant by luring them with a deal to convert Indian currency into USDT cryptocurrency. ... read..


Delhi court rejects bail pleas of former DGHS Vatsala Aggarwal, Vinod Kumar Ranga
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 10:30:54 PM IST
The Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday rejected the bail applications of former Director General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr Vatsala Aggarwal and Dr Vinod Kumar Ranga in an alleged Rs 700-crore corruption case involving the procurement of medical goods at hi ... read..


Sting operation a conspiracy by BJP and JDS to tarnish Siddaramaiahs name: Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi
Koppal (Karnataka) | October 17, 2026 10:30:52 PM IST
Reacting to the ongoing discussion in the media regarding the sting operation, Karnataka Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi said on Saturday that the entire conspiracy has been hatched by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (Secular) to tarnish former Chie ... read..


Journalist files complaint against Rahul Gandhi over alleged protest misconduct
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 10:30:50 PM IST
Journalist Richa Parashar has lodged a formal criminal complaint with the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), New Delhi District, seeking the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Ga ... read..


CAQM reviews compliance status and enforcement actions across Delhi NCR
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 10:30:46 PM IST
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and adjoining areas (CAQM) reviewed enforcement actions, inspection findings and compliance status across the National Capital Region (NCR) at the 141st meeting of its enforcement task force (ETF), held on ... read..


TVK will secure MPs in 2029 LS polls, extend full support to INDIA bloc: TN Minister P Viswanathan
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2026 10:30:45 PM IST
Ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister P Viswanathan on Saturday highlighted the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) national expansion plans, asserting that the party would win seats in the upcoming parliamentary polls a ... read..


Abhijeet Dipke released after being granted conditional bail, Kejriwal welcomes move
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 10:30:42 PM IST
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke was granted conditional bail on Saturday, a day after he was detained by the Delhi Police ahead of the proposed "Lehra Do Tiranga" rally at Connaught Places Central Park. Dipke was released from the Man ... read..


"Let's tell BJP: Goa not for sale": Rahul Gandhi to join culmination of Congress's 'Goy Rakhonn Yatra' on October 18
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 10:03:13 PM IST
Stepping up the election campaign efforts ahead of the 2027 Goa Assembly Elections, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is set to join the party's Goy Rakhonn (Save Goa) Yatra on Sunday (October 18) which commenced on September 22. The yatra will begin from Daivadny ... read..


"Not just a slogan, reality delivered": CEC Kargil Jaffer Akhoon hails PM Modi after Sankoo becomes Ladakh's 8th district
Leh (Ladakh) | October 17, 2026 10:03:02 PM IST
Hailing the Central government's decision to grant district status to Sankoo (Suru Valley), Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance mantra of "Sabka ... read..


Delhi-bound Emirates flight encounters 'bird strike', return flight delayed
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 9:31:10 PM IST
An Emirates Delhi-bound flight was delayed after the aircraft encountered a "bird strike" on arrival, the airline said. ... read..


Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy takes to streets in Bengaluru, demands immediate arrest in sting operation case
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 17, 2026 9:31:07 PM IST
Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday took to the streets in Bengaluru, leading a JD(S) foot march from the party headquarters to Freedom Park demanding the immediate arrest of those allegedly behind a sting operation ta ... read..


"Centre on sugarcane growers' side:" Karnataka LoP R Ashoka slams Congress over farmers' condition
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 17, 2026 9:31:02 PM IST
Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R Ashoka on Saturday targeted the Congress-led state government over the condition of sugarcane growers in the state, asserting that the Central Government is actively working in favour of sugarca ... read..


'TDP violence turns Municipal Nominations into a farce': YSRCP
Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 9:30:58 PM IST
YSR Congress Party State General Secretary and MLC Lella Appi Reddy has lodged four complaints with the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission, demanding immediate intervention against the alleged widespread violence, intimidation and "obstruction" of Y ... read..


Keralam: Sabarimala Temple opens for Thulam month rituals; CM Satheesan offers prayers
Pathanamthitta (Keralam) | October 17, 2026 9:30:56 PM IST
The Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple opened on Saturday for the Thulam month rituals, with Chief Minister V D Satheesan and several other dignitaries visiting the hill shrine to offer prayers. ... read..


?Foreign funding for anti-national activities must be completely curbed: MP Basavaraj Bommai
Hubballi (Karnataka) | October 17, 2026 9:01:22 PM IST
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday expressed deep concern over certain alleged conspiracies against India and the funding being received by NGOs from foreign sources and stated that the central government should take the p ... read..


Provided full cooperation to CBI during their questioning: Former MLA Suresh Rathore on investigation in Ankita Bhandari case
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | October 17, 2026 9:01:20 PM IST
Former Uttarakhand BJP MLA Suresh Rathore on Saturday said he has fully cooperated with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) during questioning in connection with the Ankita Bhandari case, adding that he had shared all relevant information with the a ... read..


Amit Shah hails major breakthrough as NCB busts 2 clandestine drug labs in Greater Noida
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 9:01:16 PM IST
In a major crackdown on transnational narcotics syndicates, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has successfully busted two clandestine drug laboratories operating in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. ... read..


Chief Secy Kundra highlights infrastructure achievements, progress on constitutional safeguards for Ladakh
Leh (Ladakh) | October 17, 2026 8:32:05 PM IST
The Union Territory of Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra has highlighted a major infrastructure overhaul spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while reporting tangible progress in ongoing high-level discussions with the Ministry of Home Affairs ... read..


NPPA caps trade margins for 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 10:30:48 PM IST
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, has undertaken Trade Margin Rationalisation (TMR) of 137 identified non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs in public interest to ... read..


YSRCP demands Central forces for polls
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 8:32:01 PM IST
YSRCP has demanded that the Election Commission deploy Central Forces and suspend the Kurnool DIG to ensure "fair and free elections", a release said. ... read..


"Relieved after news of his bail": Abhijeet Dipke's mother after CJP activist granted conditional bail
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2026 8:31:56 PM IST
Expressing relief after CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke was granted conditional bail, his mother, Anita Dipke, said that the family had been under immense emotional distress following his sudden arrest, particularly as they were already mourning the recent de ... read..


"Had promised farmers not ?5,000, but ?1 lakh per hectare": Supriya Sule slams Fadnavis' financial assistance
Pune (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2026 8:31:52 PM IST
NCP (Sharad Chandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule on Saturday called the drought situation in Maharashtra "very alarming", accusing the state government of not responding to the opposition's suggestions and of not keeping its promises to farmers, even as Chief M ... read..


FSSAI proposes science-based pesticide residue limits for tea
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 8:03:32 PM IST
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), as part of its ongoing efforts to promote science-based food safety regulation and consumer protection, has notified draft amendments proposing maximum residue limits (MRLs) for two pesticides, Ace ... read..


Trying to stop Opposition from filing nominations: YSRCP alleges TDP fears defeat
Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 8:03:28 PM IST
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) State Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy on Saturday accused the ruling TDP-led coalition in Andhra Pradesh of obstructing opposition candidates from filing nominations, alleging that the move stemmed from its fear of elector ... read..


Maharashtra grants advance Rs 5,000 financial assistance to drought-hit farmers
Wardha (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2026 8:03:26 PM IST
Amid drought-like situation in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Saturday that the state government has provided an advance financial assistance of ?5,000 to affected farmers, describing it as an unprecedented relief measure. ... read..


YSRCP MP Maddila Gurumoorthy reaches out to President, PM and CJI over poll violence in Andhra
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 8:03:22 PM IST
During the Tirupati Municipal Corporation mayoral nomination process, in the presence of police, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) activists forcibly snatched nomination papers from Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) Tirupati MP Maddila Gurumoorthy on S ... read..


Keralam prepares for pilgrimage season: Sabarimala, Guruvayur set for Tirupati-style upgrade
Pathanamthitta (Keralam) | October 17, 2026 8:03:20 PM IST
Keralam State Devaswom and Health Minister K Muraleedharan on Saturday announced a major push to modernise the state's premier pilgrimage destinations following high-level coordination reviews ahead of the upcoming Sabarimala season. ... read..


Startups in Uttarakhand increased from 700 to over 1,700 in 5 years: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 17, 2026 8:03:18 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday interacted with entrepreneurs, innovators, progressive farmers and self-employment practitioners who have made notable contributions in various fields across the state at the Viksit Uttarakhand ... read..


'Congress funding 'Cockroach Janata Party:' Karnataka BJP Chief BY Vijayendra
Chitradurga (Karnataka) | October 17, 2026 8:03:17 PM IST
BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra on Saturday alleged that the Congress party is providing financial assistance to the 'Cockroach Janata Party' (CJP), asserting that the latter is also receiving funds from abroad. ... read..


Keralam: CBI arrests key accused in international cyber fraud and ATM card smuggling case
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | October 17, 2026 7:31:23 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Muhammed Fasal K, a key accused in an international cyber fraud and ATM card smuggling syndicate, from his residence in Thamarassery, Kozhikode on Saturday. ... read..


Keralam woman writes emotional letter to Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, invites him to her wedding as 'elder brother'
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 7:31:21 PM IST
In a heartfelt gesture bridging distant states, a young bride-to-be from Kerala has sent a handwritten, two-page wedding invitation to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, seeking his blessings as she prepares to begin a new chapter of her life. ... read..


"Punjab government spent its five-year just cracking jokes": Haryana CM Saini targets AAP over drug menace, activist's murder
Chandigarh | October 17, 2026 7:31:20 PM IST
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday attacked the Punjab government over the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa district, accusing it of failing to deliver on its promise to end the drug menace. ... read..


Delhi breaks air quality records with 211 clean air days in 2026; Govt warns winter test ahead
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 7:31:18 PM IST
Delhi has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to improve air quality, recording 211 days of Good, Satisfactory and Moderate Air Quality as of 17 October 2026, marking its best performance since 2016, except for the COVID-affected year 2020, sa ... read..


Odisha: ABVP claims victory in 8 out of 13 universities in student union polls
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 17, 2026 7:31:16 PM IST
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) claimed victory in eight of the 13 state universities in the student union elections held in Odisha, with the organisations state secretary, Diptimayee Pratihari, saying it had also won in over 200 colleges a ... read..


"Hoisting tricolor will always be our right": Arvind Kejriwal welcomes Abhijeet Dipke's conditional bail
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 7:31:14 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday welcomed the conditional bail to CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke in connection with the ' Lehra Do Tiranga' rally, declaring that the hoisting of the tricolour will always be their fundamenta ... read..


Gujarat to form special committee of senior officials to reduce teachers non-academic workload
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | October 17, 2026 7:03:11 PM IST
Gujarat Education Minister Dr Pradyuman Vaja chaired a high-level meeting in Gandhinagar to reduce the additional workload of primary and secondary school teachers and help them focus more on classroom teaching. ... read..


Surat expands into defence technical textiles
Surat (Gujarat) | October 17, 2026 7:03:09 PM IST
Known for its sarees and synthetic fabrics, Gujarats Surat is expanding into specialised technical textiles for the defence sector, with manufacturers increasingly producing high-performance fabrics domestically. ... read..


Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027: State launches global investment outreach across 22 countries and 8 Indian cities
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | October 17, 2026 7:03:08 PM IST
The Government of Gujarat has launched an investment outreach campaign ahead of the 11th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS 2027). ... read..


"India is not Bangladesh": Kiren Rijiju hits out at Opposition, activists call for "regime change"
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 7:03:06 PM IST
Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday firmly declared that India's democratic regime is determined by public mandate through elections, rejecting any attempt to force unconstitutional political upheaval. ... read..


Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for Durga Puja celebrations in CR Park, GK-II areas
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 7:03:00 PM IST
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory in view of Durga Puja celebrations in Chittaranjan Park (CR Park), Greater Kailash-II and adjoining areas of South Delhi from October 16 to 20, with restrictions in place daily from 4 pm to midnight. ... read..


UP Minister Ravindra Jaiswal inspected site of massive explosion at illegal firecracker factory in Paigambarpur
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 7:02:58 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Government Stamp Minister Ravindra Jaiswal inspected the site of the massive explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in Paigambarpur, Sarnath police station area. ... read..


SC formed panel launches portal for complaints on July 2026 violence at Jantar Mantar, other places outside Delhi
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 7:02:55 PM IST
The High Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC), constituted by the Supreme Court of India to investigate all aspects of the incidents of violence at Jantar Mantar and other places outside Delhi in July 2026, has launched a portal to receive complaints, represe ... read..


From Pregnancy to Cardiac Emergencies: Gujarat boat ambulances handle 777 medical cases
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | October 17, 2026 6:31:39 PM IST
Boat ambulance services operating along Gujarats coastline recorded 777 emergency medical interventions between April 2018 and September 2026, providing critical medical assistance to residents of remote coastal areas and island communities, said a Gujar ... read..


Varanasi: Arya Mahila College celebrates Grand Kanya Pujan; 251 girls honoured
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 6:31:37 PM IST
On the occasion of Navratri, a grand Kanya Pujan ceremony of 251 girls was held in the Shri Gyananand Ji Maharaj Auditorium at the Arya Mahila campus under the auspices of the Arya Mahila Hitkarini Maha Parishad, Varanasi, on Saturday. ... read..


"Tricolour can never be a symbol of anarchy": BJP national president Nitin Nabin slams Rahul Gandhi over Delhi protests
Patna (Bihar) | October 17, 2026 6:31:29 PM IST
BJP President Nitin Nabin on Saturday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and accused the Opposition of exploiting the national flag to destabilise Delhi and create unrest under the guise of protest. ... read..


CBI team reaches former MLA Suresh Rathores residence in Ankita Bhandari case
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 6:31:28 PM IST
A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team on Saturday reached the residence of former Uttarakhand MLA Suresh Rathore in connection with the Ankita Bhandari case. ... read..


"Had been feeling unsettled for quite some time, returned to my original home..." Anand Dubey after joining Eknath Shinde camp
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2026 6:02:09 PM IST
A day after joining the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction, Anand Dubey on Saturday said that he has "returned to my original home" and has been "feeling unsettled for quite some time". ... read..


Kashi Vishwanath Dham to implement Shravan Monday-like crowd management for upcoming Air Show
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 6:02:06 PM IST
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham administration will implement special crowd management arrangements, modelled on those followed on Mondays during the holy month of Shravan, in view of the upcoming Air Show scheduled for October 22, 24 and 25. ... read..


"Before 2017, riots had become our fate": Yogi Adityanath slams SP, highlights peaceful Navratri celebrations
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 6:01:59 PM IST
Launching a blistering attack on the Samajwadi Party, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday dubbed the party a "Saifai Syndicate," saying that prior to 2017, "turmoil, conflict, and riots had become our fate." ... read..


Delhi Police grants NOC to Congress for Ramlila Maidan rally
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 6:01:54 PM IST
A No Objection Certificate (NOC) has been issued to the Congress for a rally at Ramlila Maidan, said Delhi Police on Saturday. ... read..


Congress to hold 'Nyay Yatra' across Uttarakhand; to corner govt over Ankita Bhandari murder case
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 17, 2026 6:01:52 PM IST
The Congress will organise a Nyay Yatra across Uttarakhand from October 22 to 25, covering all Assembly constituencies in the Garhwal and Kumaon regions, and gherao the state Assembly in Gairsain on October 27 during the Assembly session, All India Congre ... read..


"When all of Punjab is engulfed in raging crisis, Bhagwant Mann has chosen to travel to France": BJP's Tarun Chugh
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 5:31:15 PM IST
Launching a sharp political offensive against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, BJP National General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Chugh on Saturday questioned Mann's foreign visit, alleging that a "birthday party is being hosted in France under t ... read..


YSRCP MP Avinash Reddy slams police action in Pulivendula, seeks State Election Commission intervention
Pulivendula (Andhra Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 5:31:10 PM IST
Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) MP YS Avinash Reddy condemned the police lathi-charge, tear gas and firing in the air against YSRCP candidates and supporters who went to file nominations in Pulivendula on Saturday. ... read..


Odisha Vigilance seizes over Rs 21.88 lakh cash from superintending engineer
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 17, 2026 5:31:08 PM IST
Odisha Vigilance has seized unaccounted suspected ill-gotten cash amounting to Rs 21.88 lakh from a superintending engineer following a late-night interception in Bhubaneswar and subsequent searches at his rented flat and paternal house, Odisha Vigilance ... read..


Abhijeet Dipke granted bail subject to peace bond conditions
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 5:31:06 PM IST
Cockroach Janata Party activist Abhijeet Dipke has been granted bail in Delhi, subject to certain conditions, Delhi Police said here on Saturday. ... read..


CJI Surya Kant urges NLSIU graduates to uphold ethics, defend justice and constitutional values
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 5:31:05 PM IST
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday urged graduating students of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, to uphold professional ethics, defend liberty and remain committed to justice and constitutional values as they emba ... read..


YSRCP alleges attacks, detentions and 'obstruction' of nominations continue across Andhra Pradesh
Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 5:31:03 PM IST
Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) has alleged that attacks, threats, detentions and attempts to "obstruct" nominations continued across several districts of Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, the second day of municipal nominations. ... read..


"Health of Delhiites will not be compromised": CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 5:31:01 PM IST
The Food Safety Department, on the directions of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is conducting an extensive enforcement drive in the national capital. As part of the drive, warehouses and dark stores operated by e-commerce and quick-commerce companies w ... read..


"Waving Tricolour not a crime": BJD's Sujata Rout on Delhi protests
Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | October 17, 2026 5:03:21 PM IST
Throwing her party's weight behind youth-led demonstrations, BJD leader Sujata Rout has said that waving the Tricolour is a democratic right and "not a crime", reiterating the party's commitment to supporting non-violent and peaceful protests across the c ... read..


"If elected representatives themselves are obstructed...how can ordinary candidates expect a fair opportunity?": YSRCP Tirupati MP Maddila Gurumoorthy slams police inaction
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 5:03:19 PM IST
The political climate in Andhra Pradesh heated up following a major confrontation during the mayoral nomination process in Tirupati. YSRCP Tirupati MP Maddila Gurumoorthy strongly condemned the local police machinery, accusing them of a total failure to m ... read..


Bhupender Yadav interacts with Start-ups to explore affordable, scalable, technology-driven solutions for air pollution in Delhi-NCR
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 5:03:12 PM IST
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Saturday interacted with start-ups and technology innovators to explore affordable and scalable technology-driven solutions to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR, with a focus on real-time monitoring, pollution ... read..


"Rozgar Guarantee Yojana for thousands of RSS/BJP workers:" Jairam Ramesh slams BJP over Census Rules 1990 amendment
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 5:03:10 PM IST
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over 1990 Census Rules amendments, declaring that the expansion of eligible enumerators for the 2027 census would allegedly provide employment to thousands of RSS and BJP ... read..


Tripura: Police action foils 72-hour National Highway blockade; protesters detained, two police personnel injured
Agartala (Tripura) | October 17, 2026 5:03:02 PM IST
A 72-hour blockade of the Assam-Agartala National Highway, called by the surrendered militant groups of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) under the Kaulajoy faction, was effectively foiled by the swift ac ... read..


Sowmya Reddy resigns as Karnataka Mahila Congress President; raises concern over absence of women ministers in state cabinet
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 17, 2026 4:32:47 PM IST
In a significant organisational development within the Karnataka unit of the Congress party, Sowmya Reddy, President of the Karnataka Pradesh Mahila Congress (KPMC), has submitted her resignation from her post. ... read..


Delhi HC grants bail to Accused in POCSO case considering relationship as consensual
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 4:32:42 PM IST
The Delhi High Court recently granted regular bail to an accused in a POCSO case considering that accused and victim were adolescent and in consensual relationship. It also considered that the parents of victim have accepted the relationship. His behaviou ... read..


Assam: Aaranyak holds community consultations on HEC mitigation in 2 hotspots
Guwahati (Assam) | October 17, 2026 4:02:36 PM IST
Two mature elephants died on September 18 and October 6, allegedly due to deliberate electrocution, in Assam's Tamulpur and the adjacent Baksa district, respectively. One person died on September 25 in Tamulpur district following an encounter with a lone ... read..


Will understand sugarcane farmers concerns, see if we can provide assistance: DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 17, 2026 4:02:32 PM IST
Amid the ongoing agitation by sugarcane farmers in Karnataka demanding an increase in Minimum Selling Price (MSP), Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said he would visit Belagavi to meet farmers, understand their concerns and explore the possibility ... read..


"Opposition spreading lies, rumours to incite people": Shivraj Singh Chouhan targets Rahul Gandhi
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 3:33:21 PM IST
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the opposition, saying that they are spreading lies and rumours to incite people. ... read..


FSSAI notifies draft amendment to infant nutrition regulations, proposing stronger safeguards against added sugars
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 3:02:59 PM IST
In a significant step towards strengthening nutritional safeguards for infants, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has published a draft amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Regulations, 2020, propo ... read..


"Moral responsibility of Gyanesh Kumar to step down": Congress' Anand Sharma expresses faith in SC for protecting voters' rights
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 3:02:58 PM IST
Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Anand Sharma, on Saturday, called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to take moral responsibility for the alleged deletion of lakhs of voters names from electoral rolls, expressing confidence th ... read..


Pawan Khera criticises Centre over reported restrictions on buying gold funds ahead of Diwali
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 3:02:47 PM IST
Congress leader Pawan Khera criticised the Narendra Modi-led government over reported restrictions on fresh investments in certain gold and gold-silver mutual fund schemes. He questioned the governments economic policies ahead of Diwali and Dhanteras, tr ... read..


"Strong democracy is where citizen has the freedom to question govt": Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar at NLSIU convocation
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 17, 2026 3:02:46 PM IST
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday asserted that a strong democracy is defined not by uniform compliance, but by the citizen's fundamental freedom to question those in power, while announcing the state's plan to set up a dedicated coaching ... read..


CMRL-Exalogic payoff case: ED serves summons for October 23 to Pinarayi Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | October 17, 2026 3:02:41 PM IST
Enforcement Directorate officials on Saturday pasted a summons notice at the rented house of former Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Thiruvananthapuram, in connection with the CMRL-Exalogic payoff case. The agency has asked Vijayan to appear on ... read..


A Raja says DMK "primary party to oppose SIR"; questions Congresss "moral right" after party passes resolution
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2026 2:32:43 PM IST
Shortly after the DMK Parliamentary Party adopted a resolution demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, DMK MP and former Union Minister A Raja on Saturday defen ... read..


Delhi High Court directs Home Secretary to appear in person over non-compliance of order
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 2:32:41 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has directed the Secretary of the Delhi Governments Home Department to appear in person in a contempt petition alleging non-compliance with an order passed in May 2025. ... read..


No place for cash in exchange for votes: BJP seeks probe into viral images linked to Jan Suraaj amid Bihar MLC polls
Patna (Bihar) | October 17, 2026 2:32:39 PM IST
BJP spokesperson Danish Iqbal on Saturday urged the Election Commission to take immediate cognisance of viral images purportedly showing bundles of cash alongside campaign material of Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party amid the Bihar MLC elections and ini ... read..


Greater Noida: Five members of family found dead in tragic incident
Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 2:32:36 PM IST
Five members of a family, including a husband, his wife and their three children, died under mysterious circumstances in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida, police said on Saturday. ... read..


Jebi Mather questions Amit Shah's remarks on student protests, reiterates demand for Gyanesh Kumars resignation
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 2:32:34 PM IST
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Jebi Mather criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah's response to student protests in the national capital, while also reiterating the Oppositions demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation. ... read..


"Completely foolish logic": Pralhad Joshi dismisses Opposition's 'regime change' rhetoric
Hubballi (Karnataka) | October 17, 2026 2:32:30 PM IST
Dismissing the Opposition parties' rhetoric surrounding "regime change," Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, asserting that Indias constitutional democracy is deeply rooted in public faith ... read..


Naveen Patnaik congratulates Biju Chhatra Janata Dal for student election performance, alleges BJP used "money power, muscle power"
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 17, 2026 2:32:27 PM IST
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief and Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik on Saturday congratulated the party's student wing, Biju Chhatra Janata Dal, for its performance in recent student union elections in Odisha, alleging that the BJP-led ... read..


Congress workers protest in Mandya over HD Kumaraswamy's remarks against Priyank Kharge
Mandya (Karnataka) | October 17, 2026 2:32:21 PM IST
Congress workers, along with Dalit and progressive organisations, staged a protest in Mandya condemning Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy for remarks against Home Minister Priyank Kharge. The protest was held at Sanjaya Circle in Mandya. ... read..


"People being murdered in broad daylight": Sachin Pilot slams Punjab Government over law and order, says change in governance needed
Moga (Punjab) | October 17, 2026 2:32:20 PM IST
Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday criticised the Punjab government over the law and order situation in the state, alleging that incidents of killings, extortion, ransom demands and encounters had become common. ... read..


Rajeev Chandrasekhar slams P Chidambaram over regime change narrative, accuses Congress of whitewashing scams
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | October 17, 2026 2:02:42 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Saturday criticised senior Congress leader P Chidambaram over remarks concerning regime change, saying that the Congress leader has not been "truthful" since he tried to whitewash the 2G spectr ... read..


CM Samrat Choudhary welcomes "Prakriti hi Prabhu hai' cycle expedition team in Bihar
Patna (Bihar) | October 17, 2026 2:02:30 PM IST
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday met and welcomed a team undertaking a cycle expeditionthemed "Prakriti hi Prabhu hai" (nature is god)starting from Janakpur Dham in Nepal, passing through various states of India, and heading towards Deh ... read..


"We have already supported CJP": DMK MP Kanimozhi
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2026 2:02:26 PM IST
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP and deputy general secretary Kanimozhi on Saturday said that her party had extended support to the CJP when its leaders were arrested, adding that she had attended a protest in Chennai to convey the party's support. ... read..


"Minister can never be helpless victim": Uttarakhand Congress chief seeks Rekha Arya's dismissal over Rs 210 crore graft claims
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 17, 2026 2:02:22 PM IST
Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President Ganesh Godiyal on Saturday demanded the immediate dismissal of State Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya, urging Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to clarify the allegations of a Rs 210-crore cor ... read..


SAD chief holds CM Mann "directly responsible" for Mansa murder, alleges law and order collapse in Punjab
Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 17, 2026 2:02:19 PM IST
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday held Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann directly responsible for the murder of anti-drug activist Parwinder Singh alias Jhota in Mansa, alleging that the state's law and order situation ... read..


Delhi HC flags serious CARA lapses in adoption case, rejects Singapore-based couples plea to adopt baby
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 1:32:41 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has directed the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) to strengthen safeguards in the adoption process after finding that administrative lapses led to the erroneous referral of an abandoned infant to a Singapore-based couple who ... read..


BK Hariprasad says Congress will fund CJP, other agitations against PM Modi to protect Constitution
Dharwad (Karnataka) | October 17, 2026 1:32:37 PM IST
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President BK Hariprasad on Saturday said that Congress members would contribute funds to the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and other agitations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at protecting the Constit ... read..


"Gyanesh Kumar must be removede": DMK passes resolution demanding CEC's ouster, backs student protests
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2026 1:32:35 PM IST
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Parliamentary Party on Saturday adopted a resolution demanding the immediate removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar from office and an inquiry into his conduct, accusing him of spearheading the syste ... read..


Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan reviews Sabarimala pilgrimage preparations
Nilackal (Keralam) | October 17, 2026 1:32:31 PM IST
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan chaired a high-level review meeting at the Sabarimala base camp in Nilackal to assess preparations for the upcoming Sabarimala Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season, with a focus on crowd management, security and facilitie ... read..


CM Yogi Adityanath recalls Emergency, says 1975 taught India difference between rule of law and rule by law
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 1:02:40 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday recalled key moments in India's political and constitutional history, including the imposition of the Emergency in 1975 and the abrogation of Article 370, while addressing the fifth convocation cere ... read..


"Opposition should participate positively in Parliament": Shaina NC on Kharges letter seeking all-party meet on delimitation
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2026 1:02:38 PM IST
Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Saturday welcomed Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking an all-party meeting on delimitation proposals, but urged the Opposition to participate constructively in parliamentary ... read..


1 killed, several injured as DTC bus hits people in Delhi's Anand Parbat
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 1:02:37 PM IST
One person was killed and several others were injured after a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus hit people on DBG Road in Delhi's Anand Parbat area on Saturday. ... read..


Unstabilised approach, low-altitude stall caused 2023 Mumbai Learjet crash: AAIB report
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2026 1:02:35 PM IST
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has identified the flight crew's decision to continue an unstabilised approach under marginal weather conditions and improper aircraft handling as the probable cause behind the crash of a VSR Ventures Lear ... read..


Delhi Court issues bailable warrants against Dhruv Rathee in 2018 defamation case
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 1:02:30 PM IST
A Delhi court has issued bailable warrants against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a 2018 defamation case filed by Vikas Sankrityayan, also known as Vikas Pandey, after a process server reported that the YouTubers residence was found locked during an attempt to ... read..


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