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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta directs officials to ensure cleanliness, proper lighting ahead of Diwali
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 12:32:34 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has directed officials to work with seriousness and urgency to ensure that the national capital remains clean, well-lit and orderly during the festive season, stressing that no public place should have garbage, piles of wa ... read..


Ajinkya Shinde questions detention of CJP activists; says jailed for waving national flag
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 12:32:21 PM IST
After five days of the arrest of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, party national organisation in-charge Ajinkya Shinde on Saturday questioned their detention, alleging that the two were being jailed in their own country ... read..


Former Deputy PM LK Advani hospitalised with chest infection, condition stable: Apollo Hospitals
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 12:32:15 PM IST
Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani has been admitted to Apollo Hospitals in New Delhi with a chest infection, the hospital said on Saturday. ... read..


Twelve years, 12 questions: Akhilesh Yadav targets Centre on banking problems in India
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 12:32:07 PM IST
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday targeted the Centre over the functioning of the banking sector, raising 12 questions concerning bank privatisation, charges on accounts, repeated KYC requirements, loan defaults, rural banking access a ... read..


Delhi SIR 2026: Over 2.3 lakh new voter registration applications received between August 31 and October 15
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 12:32:05 PM IST
The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Delhi, is conducting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls from August 31 to October 30, 2026, with the latest figures indicating substantial public participation in the exercise across al ... read..


Women's groups hold protest march to Delhi Police headquarters over alleged sexual violence during SIR protests
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 12:32:03 PM IST
Several women's organisations, including the All India Democratic Women's Association (AIDWA), the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW), the All India Progressive Women's Association (AIPWA) and ALIFA, on Saturday held a joint protest march towards ... read..


"Dipke's arrest unlawful": CJP's Ratna Singh urges magistrate to release him
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 12:04:17 PM IST
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) legal affairs head Ratna Singh, representing activist Abhijeet Dipke, on Saturday questioned the legality of his arrest and urged the Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) Court to release him, alleging violations of due process a ... read..


BJP chief Nitin Nabin extends Navratri greetings during two-day visit to Bihar
Patna (Bihar) | October 17, 2026 12:04:15 PM IST
BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Saturday extended Navratri greetings to people of Bihar and across the country. ... read..


JP Nadda visits LK Advani at Apollo Hospital, enquires about his health
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 12:04:12 PM IST
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Saturday visited veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani at Apollo Hospital in New Delhi and enquired about his health, as the senior leader remains admitted for tre ... read..


Amit Shah congratulates ABVP on Odisha Student Union Polls win, says youth back nation first ideology
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 17, 2026 12:04:10 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in Odisha following its performance in student union elections in the state, saying the results reflected the youth's support for the Nation First ideology. ... read..


"Extremely heartbreaking": Congress leader Ashok Gehlot mourns deaths of 8 in Kota bus accident
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 17, 2026 11:31:52 AM IST
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Saturday expressed grief over the deaths of eight passengers in a bus accident in Kota district, calling the incident extremely heartbreaking and soul-wrenching. ... read..


KTR calls Revanth Reddy "EMI CM", alleges foreign coal purchases planned to pay Congress high command
Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 17, 2026 11:31:50 AM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) challenged Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to order a probe by a sitting judge into alleged Singareni scams, proposed foreign coal purchases and other alleged irregularities under the Congress ... read..


"Congress fighting for its existence", says UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 11:31:48 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, alleging that the party had lost its political ground in Uttar Pradesh and was struggling for its survival in several parts of the country. ... read..


"Their downfall has begun": BJD's Arun Sahoo alleges youth gave "severe blow" to BJP even as ABVP sweeps 6 university polls
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 17, 2026 11:31:45 AM IST
Saying that despite the local administration in Bhubaneswar allegedly "dancing to the BJP's music", Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Arun Kumar Sahoo on Saturday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suffered a setback in the college students' union elec ... read..


Tamil Nadu: MK Stalin chairs DMK MPs meeting on SIR, other key issues today
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2026 11:31:43 AM IST
Members of Parliament representing the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) began arriving at the party headquarters, Anna Arivalayam, on Saturday morning ahead of a parliamentary party meeting to be chaired by DMK President and former Tamil Nadu Chief Ministe ... read..


Madras HC permits RSS route marches at 128 locations in Tamil Nadu
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2026 11:31:41 AM IST
The Madras High Court on Friday permitted the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to conduct route marches across 128 locations in Tamil Nadu on October 25 and November 1, while criticising the state police for repeatedly denying permission on grounds that ... read..


DMK's Stalin calls TVK "Breaking Bad" party following TVK functionary's arrest in meth seizure case
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 17, 2026 11:31:38 AM IST
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday took a swipe at CM Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, calling it a "Breaking Bad party" after one of the party's functionaries was arrested in a methamphet ... read..


"Want to topple govt, but not through democratic means": Fadnavis targets Opposition on regime change remark
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2026 11:31:35 AM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday accused the opposition of seeking to "topple" the Central government outside the democratic process, saying its opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was a pretext fo ... read..


Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav offers prayers at Patan Devi Temple
Patna (Bihar) | October 17, 2026 11:02:39 AM IST
Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav visited the Badi Patan Devi Temple in Patna on the seventh day of Sharadiya Navratri and offered prayers to Maa Durga. ... read..


Keralam: Leopard trapped in Forest Department installed cage in Palakkad
Palakkad (Keralam) | October 17, 2026 11:02:37 AM IST
A leopard was trapped in a cage installed by the Forest Department in the Akathethara area of Palakkad in Keralam around 3:30 AM on Saturday after repeatedly straying into residential areas and preying on pet dogs. ... read..


"Double-engine govt's zero tolerance policy on crime suppressed malevolent forces": UP CM Yogi
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 11:02:35 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday hailed the double-engine government's 'zero tolerance' policy towards crime and criminals over the past 9.5 years, asserting that it has suppressed "malevolent forces", helped establish the rule of ... read..


"Address Telanganas concerns first": BJYMs Ganesh Kunde slams Revanth Reddy for joining Delhi protests
Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 17, 2026 11:02:27 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) Telangana State President Ganesh Kunde on Saturday criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for participating in protests in Delhi, urging him to address the concerns of farmers, students and unemployed youth in the st ... read..


Gujarat: Government school teacher in Amreli arrested for allegedly molesting four girl students, raping one
Amreli (Gujarat) | October 17, 2026 11:02:22 AM IST
A government school teacher has been arrested in Gujarat's Amreli district for allegedly molesting four girl students and raping one of them, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Rajula) Nayana Goradiya said on Saturday. ... read..


JD(U)'s Anant Singh's "got 9 murdered" sparks political slugfest in Bihar; party defends Nitish Kumar, RJD alleges crime-politics nexus
Patna (Bihar) | October 17, 2026 11:02:20 AM IST
A major political controversy has erupted in Bihar following reported remarks by Janata Dal (United) MLA Anant Singh claiming that he had "got nine people murdered," triggering a sharp offensive from the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), even as the ... read..


"Anti-democratic, emergency-style mindset": BJP's CR Kesavan counters P Chidambaram, slams Rahul Gandhi on 'regime change'
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 10:33:06 AM IST
Countering senior Congress leader P Chidambaram's defense of the phrase "regime change," Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of h ... read..


Rajasthan: 8 killed, over 6 injured as bus overturns on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Kota
Kota (Rajasthan) | October 17, 2026 10:33:04 AM IST
Eight passengers were killed and more than six others were injured after a bus overturned on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan's Kota on Saturday. ... read..


Kolkata Durga Puja pandal promotes environmental conservation and sustainable living
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 17, 2026 10:33:02 AM IST
Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata combine artistic creativity and social awareness during the festivities to highlight a whole host of issues. ... read..


9-year-old Jodhpur boy dies after authorities take him out of borewell post 39-hour-long operation
Jodhpur (Rajasthan) | October 17, 2026 10:32:59 AM IST
A nine-year-old boy who fell into a borewell in Rajasthan's Jodhpur was brought out on Saturday after a 39-hour-long rescue operation. However, he was declared dead after being rushed to a hospital. ... read..


"Modi govt acting arbitrarily on delimitation": Congress Leader Vijay Wadettiwar questions alleged "delay" in all-party meeting
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2026 10:32:55 AM IST
Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Saturday accused the Centre of acting arbitrarily on the proposed delimitation exercise, questioning its reluctance to convene an all-party meeting on the issue. ... read..


CJP's Abhijeet Dipke to be produced before Magistrate at Mandir Marg Police Station today
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 10:32:50 AM IST
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke, who was detained by the Delhi Police ahead of the planned Lehra Do Tiranga rally in national capital, will be produced before the Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) at Mandir Marg Police Station arou ... read..


"Rahul Gandhi brought aspirations, indignation of younger generation onto streets": Congress' Amit Chavda amid Delhi protests
Vadodara (Gujarat) | October 17, 2026 10:00:58 AM IST
Gujarat Congress President Amit Chavda on Saturday highlighted how Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had given voice to the aspirations and grievances of the country's youth, who were raising concerns over alleged paper leaks, voter theft and various forms of ... read..


Delhi Police file multiple FIRs over violation of prohibitory orders in Connaught Place; repeat offenders to face action
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 10:00:55 AM IST
Delhi Police have registered multiple FIRs for violations of prohibitory orders imposed in Connaught Place and other parts of New Delhi during protests on Friday, officials said on Saturday. ... read..


Manipur: KCP (MFL) cadre booked in Imphal West; seize arms, ammunition, explosives
Imphal (Manipur) | October 17, 2026 10:00:50 AM IST
The Imphal West Commando unit of Manipur Police has ararested an active cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party (Miyamgi Fingang Lanmi) [KCP (MFL)] and seized a massive consignment of sophisticated arms, ammunition, and explosive materials in Imphal West ... read..


People want regime change: Kapil Sibal targets Rajnath Singh, alleges BJP 'embraced corruption', manipulated voter lists
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 9:31:01 AM IST
Senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday took a swipe at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh over his alleged remarks that the Congress wants regime change through the Bangladesh route," instead asserting that people themselves want a change ... read..


Uttar Pradesh: Moneylender found murdered in Moradabad; 3 including juvenile apprehended
Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 9:30:57 AM IST
Three persons, including a woman and her minor son, have been taken into custody for allegedly murdering a moneylender with a sharp-edged weapon with the intent to seize his money and property in Moradabad's Thakurdwara area. ... read..


"People spreading chaos can't give direction to nation": Piyush Goyal targets Opposition amid 'regime change' comment row
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2026 9:30:54 AM IST
Taking a swipe at the Opposition, Union Minister Piyush Goyal has asserted that people who spread chaos can't give direction to the nation, while highlighting how the real enthusiasm of the younger generation is being shown during Navratri, which he att ... read..


Gujarat strengthens healthcare infrastructure with two new 1,500-bed hospital plans, focus on cleanliness, medicine quality
Surat (Gujarat) | October 17, 2026 9:30:52 AM IST
Gujarat Health Minister Prafull Pansuriya has outlined the states ongoing efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure, strengthen hospital cleanliness, and address deficiencies in public health facilities. The initiatives aim to enhance the quality of m ... read..


War of words erupts between BJP and P Chidambaram over 'regime change'; BJP says 'exposes your anarchy'
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 9:30:49 AM IST
BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Saturday hit back at Congress leader P Chidambaram over his remarks defending the use of the phrase regime change, alleging that taking inspiration from Bangladesh was not democratic and exposing the Opposit ... read..


Varanasi to witness IAFs Wings Over Ganges aerial display from October 22-25
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 9:30:47 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi will host the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Air Force Day Aerial Display-2026 at Namo Ghat from October 22 to October 25, with fighter aircraft, aerobatic formations and helicopter displays expected to be part of the event. ... read..


Moradabad DM urges women to participate in special electoral roll revision drive
Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 9:30:46 AM IST
District Magistrate Anunay Jha has urged eligible women in Moradabad district to participate in the Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls and ensure that their names are included in the voter list. The initiative aims to facilitate voter registrati ... read..


NIA chargesheets 5 accused in 2024 IED recovery case planted by ULFA (1) in Assam
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 9:01:25 AM IST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 5 accused persons in connection with the recovery of an IED planted by ULFA (I) at Motilal Nehru Road, Panbazar in Guwahati, Assam, on August 15, 2024. ... read..


Himachal Pradesh: Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes Shimla
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 17, 2026 9:01:23 AM IST
An earthquake struck Shimla in Himachal Pradesh in the early hours of Saturday, with tremors recorded at 4:36 AM, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). ... read..


Chidambaram hits back at BJP over 'regime change' remark, says Opposition's duty to "oppose, expose, depose' government
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 9:01:15 AM IST
Amid an escalating war of words with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), senior Congress leader and former Union Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday defended the use of the term "regime change," describing it as a normal political process in a democracy. ... read..


AIIMS New Delhi doctors successfully conduct rare hysterectomy on 44-year-old woman suffering from endometriosis
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 8:31:30 AM IST
In an extraordinary achievement, a multidisciplinary team at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi successfully performed a keyhole (laparoscopic) hysterectomy on a 44-year-old woman with severe short stature (98 cm, 22 kg; like a 4-ye ... read..


One lane on Delhi Ring Road from Sarai Kale Khan to Ashram blocked
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 8:31:28 AM IST
Traffic movement on Ring Road from Sarai Kale Khan towards Ashram may be affected after a heavy transport vehicle (HTV) broke down, blocking one carriageway, Delhi Traffic Police said on Saturday. ... read..


Neha Bora released after overnight detention, says "citizens treated like hardened criminals"; Dipke to be produced in SEM court
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 8:31:32 AM IST
All India Students' Association (AISA) National President Neha Bora, who was detained by Delhi Police on the evening of October 16, was released after completion of formal procedures under Section 65 of the Delhi Police Act, following which she questioned ... read..


Hyderabad: Two held with MDMA, ganja in Bachupally; probe underway to trace supply network
Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 17, 2026 7:31:02 AM IST
The Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) force of Telangana has apprehended two persons and seized MDMA, ganja and two mobile phones during an operation against alleged drug peddling in Bachupally, under the Cyberabad Commissionerate, offic ... read..


"Over eight hours, still don't know his whereabouts": CJP's Ajinkya Shinde on Abhijeet Dipke's detention
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 7:01:16 AM IST
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) alleged that the whereabouts of its activist Abhijeet Dipke remained unknown more than eight hours after his detention, claiming that neither his team nor his lawyers had been informed about the grounds for his detention. ... read..


"Never forgive traitors": Kiren Rijiju expresses anger over Prakash Raj's "Nice joke" remark on woman cop question
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 7:01:14 AM IST
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday criticised actor Prakash Raj over his reaction to a question about allegations of a woman police officer being pushed and shoved, expressing anger over a video in which the actor laughed and resp ... read..


"Police have kept us in the dark": AISA president Neha Bora's lawyer alleges lack of information on detention
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 7:01:10 AM IST
Advocate Aditya Krishna, part of the legal team representing All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora, on Saturday alleged that police had not provided substantive information about her detention, claiming that lawyers and friends were f ... read..


Tripura power utility cites supply crunch, warns of possible load shedding
Agartala (Tripura) | October 17, 2026 5:32:49 AM IST
The Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) has warned that stage-wise automatic load shedding may become necessary in predefined areas of the state for limited periods to protect grid stability amid tightening power availability and rising ... read..


Eknath Shinde targets Opposition of "spreading false narratives", says leaders are "restless" after three defeats
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 17, 2026 5:32:47 AM IST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday accused Opposition leaders of spreading false narratives and resorting to slander and defamation to undermine the ruling establishment, asserting that the public would defeat them again if they con ... read..


Assam CM alleges "anti-national forces" seeking to "overthrow Govt by anarchist means and grab power"
Guwahati (Assam) | October 17, 2026 5:02:02 AM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday alleged that "anti-national forces" were attempting to overthrow the government through street protests and seize power through what he described as undemocratic means, claiming that those unable to secu ... read..


24 Indian seafarers safe after tanker incidents in Strait of Hormuz, Romania
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 4:01:53 AM IST
All 24 Indian seafarers aboard two vessels involved in separate incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and Romania are safe, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Friday. ... read..


Court remands SFIO Deputy Director to 3-Day CBI custody in Rs 1 crore bribery case
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 3:32:32 AM IST
The Rouse Avenue Court has remanded Harish Tanwar, a deputy director in the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), to three days of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody in a corruption case involving an alleged demand for a bribe of Rs 10 cro ... read..


ISRO validates Gaganyaan module separation system; first uncrewed mission G1 targeted for 2026
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 17, 2026 3:32:24 AM IST
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed a series of Crew Module (CM)-Service Module (SM) separation tests for the Gaganyaan programme, validating the design adequacy of the separation system ahead of the first uncrewed mis ... read..


Himachal Pradesh HC orders halt to construction between Boileauganj-Chakkar, flags suspected police inaction
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) (Bihar) | October 17, 2026 3:32:22 AM IST
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed an immediate halt to further construction at a site between Boileauganj and Chakkar in Shimla, expressing serious concern over alleged unauthorised multi-storey buildings, tree felling and the reduction of gree ... read..


"For five hours, no one knew where Neha Bora was": AISA President's lawyer seeks details of her detention
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 2:31:58 AM IST
All India Students' Association (AISA) National President Neha Bora has been detained and brought to the RK Puram Police Station, according to Delhi Police sources, as lawyers and Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Annie Raja reached Parliament Street ... read..


BJP President Nitin Nabin to begin 2-day Patna visit today, offer prayers at Durga Puja pandals
New Delhi | October 17, 2026 2:01:40 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin is scheduled to arrive in Bihar's capital, Patna, on Friday for a two-day visit coinciding with the ongoing festivities of Durga Puja and Dussehra. During his visit, he will offer prayers at vari ... read..


Retired Army officer found shot dead in Hyderabad; police suspect suicide
Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 17, 2026 2:01:36 AM IST
A retired Army officer was found shot dead within the limits of Hussainialam Police Station in Hyderabad, with police suspecting that he may have died by suicide. ... read..


Delhi court grants bail to alleged aide of Nandu gang in firing case
New Delhi | October 16, 2026 11:31:54 PM IST
Delhis Karkardooma Court on Friday granted bail to Waseem alias Hazi Waseem, an alleged close aide of Kapil Sagwan alias Nandu, who was wanted in a firing case in the Chawla area. ... read..


BHU holds its first academic excellence awards ceremony honouring 332 toppers
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 16, 2026 11:31:52 PM IST
Banaras Hindu University on Friday held its first Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony. The ceremony honoured 332 students who topped their respective courses with a CGPA of 8.5 or higher in the even semester examinations. ... read..


Amit Shah, Jay Shah offer prayers at Bahuchar Mata Temple with family
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | October 16, 2026 11:31:46 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and his son Jay Shah offered prayers at the Bahuchar Mata Temple in Mansa with family. ... read..


Varanasi: IIT (BHU) to host AI for Healthcare and Assistive Technologies conclave on October 17
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 16, 2026 11:31:45 PM IST
The Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) at IIT (BHU), Varanasi, in collaboration with Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), will organise a conclave on AI for Healthcare and Assistive Technologies on Saturday. The event will ... read..


Truth over falsehood: Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary extends Dussehra wishes; urges communal harmony, peace
Patna (Bihar) | October 16, 2026 11:01:59 PM IST
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Friday extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the people of the state and the nation on the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja and Dussehra, calling it a festival that instils spiritual strength. ... read..


Anarchic politics vs democratic right: BJP unites against 'Regime Change' comments as opposition pushes back
New Delhi | October 16, 2026 11:01:54 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a coordinated attack on the Congress and opposition-linked activists over the "regime change" controversy on Friday, accusing them of trying to destabilise the Modi government through street protests and Banglades ... read..


J-K Police official's body recovered from Kishtwar forest, 3 detained for questioning
Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 16, 2026 11:01:51 PM IST
The body of Jammu and Kashmir Police Special Police Officer (SPO) Bashir Ahmed was recovered along with his SLR service rifle from the Trigam forest area in Kishtwar district on Friday. ... read..


MHA seeks reports from Punjab govt on three cases linked to narcotics, including killings and suicide
New Delhi | October 16, 2026 11:01:46 PM IST
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday wrote three separate letters to the Punjab government seeking detailed reports on two killings and the suicide of a man, amid allegations linked to narcotics and concerns over their potential law-and-order impl ... read..


Piyush Goyal offers prayers at Ambe Mata temple in Mumbai, outlines development vision for Borivali
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 16, 2026 11:01:44 PM IST
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday offered prayers at the Ambe Mata temple in Borivali, Mumbai, and highlighted the celebrations of Navratri and Garba across North Mumbai. ... read..


"There has been no communication with them": AISA claims president Neha Bora detained at Mangolpuri
New Delhi | October 16, 2026 11:01:42 PM IST
The All India Students' Association (AISA) on Friday alleged that its president, Neha Bora, was being detained alone at the Anti-Narcotic Task Force office in Mangolpuri with no communication for hours. ... read..


Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary reviews preparations for 360th Prakash Parv of Guru Gobind Singh
Patna (Bihar) | October 16, 2026 11:01:41 PM IST
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday reviewed preparations for the 360th Prakash Parv of the tenth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj, and directed officials to ensure comprehensive arrangements for devotees attending the celebrations. ... read..


Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary thanks new Advocate General's office law officers for flood relief contribution
Patna (Bihar) | October 16, 2026 11:01:39 PM IST
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Friday expressed gratitude to the newly appointed Advocate General's office law officers for contributing to the Chief Ministers Relief Fund to assist families affected by floods in Bihar. ... read..


If we won't hoist tricolour in our own country, will we hoist it in Pakistan?: Arvind Kejriwal on 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march in New Delhi
New Delhi | October 16, 2026 10:32:24 PM IST
Denouncing the detention of activist Abhijeet Dipke as an outright dictatorship, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday lashed out at the ruling administration and said that those who have a problem with the Indian tricolour sho ... read..


"If you don't trust EC, Kerala govt should resign": UP BJP president challenges opposition amid SIR row
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | October 16, 2026 10:32:22 PM IST
Amid the ongping row over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls,Uttar Pradesh BJP president Pankaj Chaudhary on Friday accused the Congress and its allies, including the Samajwadi Party, of trying to cast doubt on the country's constitution ... read..


CJP alleges Delhi Police took Abhijeet Dipke to undisclosed location, denies access to lawyers
New Delhi | October 16, 2026 10:32:19 PM IST
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Friday alleged that Delhi Police had taken Abhijeet Dipke to an undisclosed location and claimed that his associates had lost contact with him and that he was not being allowed to speak to lawyers. ... read..


Lehra Do Tiranga rally: Delhi Police detains around 150 protesters including Dipke; Opposition slams Centre
New Delhi | October 16, 2026 10:32:17 PM IST
Protesters took out a Tiranga rally outside Central Park in Connaught Place amid heightened security on Friday. AAP workers and supporters also gathered to stage a Tiranga Rally, directing their agitation against the Election Commission over alleged insti ... read..


"Let CM Dhami provide clarification on the matter:" Uttarakhand Congress President Ganesh Godiyal on Rekha Aryas husband mid-day meal allegations
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 16, 2026 10:32:13 PM IST
Uttarakhand Congress President Ganesh Godiyal on Friday demanded a response from CM Pushkar Dhami over state Cabinet Minister Rekha Aryas husband's allegations of the minister amassing assets worth ?210 crore through irregularities in the mid-day meal sc ... read..


Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary directs DMs to expedite land acquisition for industrial projects
Patna (Bihar) | October 16, 2026 10:32:10 PM IST
Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary held a review meeting of the Industries Department today at the 'Sankalp' hall, located at Lok Sewa Awas in Patna. The meeting focused on accelerating industrial development in the state, realising investment potential, and ... read..


"Let them do what they can do": CPI(M) MP John Brittas on 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march in Central Delhi
New Delhi | October 16, 2026 10:02:45 PM IST
Workers of the Students Federation of India (SFI), Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), All India Students Federation (AISF) and All India Youth Federation (AIYF) on Friday carried out a Tiranga March protest in Delhi. ... read..


Delhi Court extends police custody of former bureaucrats daughter in Rs 60 lakh cheating case
New Delhi | October 16, 2026 10:02:41 PM IST
Delhis Patiala House Court on Friday extended the police custody of Poonam Jezler for two days. She is a German citizen of Indian origin and has been arrested by Delhi Police in an alleged case of cheating of Rs 60 lakh on the pretext of arranging German ... read..


Telangana to prepare draft of Rohith Vemula Bill within three months: says Dy CM Bhatti Vikramarka
Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 16, 2026 10:02:38 PM IST
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Friday directed officials to prepare the preliminary draft of the proposed Rohith Vemula Telangana Bill within three months, with the legislation aimed at protecting students rights and preventin ... read..


Ankita Bhandari murder case: Parents meet CBI Officials in Delhi, assured fair and impartial probe
New Delhi | October 16, 2026 10:02:36 PM IST
Parents of Ankita Bhandari met with senior officials at the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) headquarters in Delhi and provided information regarding various aspects of the case. ... read..


ED completes registration of 9 auctioned properties worth Rs 103.26 crore in Nowhera Shaik-Heera Group case
Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 16, 2026 9:31:39 PM IST
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Hyderabad Zonal Office, has completed the registration of nine auctioned properties worth Rs 103.26 crore in the Nowhera Shaik-Heera Group case, with two properties worth approximately Rs 88.23 crore registered on Frid ... read..


Dushyant Gautam to take oath as Sikkim Governor on October 19
New Delhi | October 16, 2026 9:31:38 PM IST
Dushyant Gautam, the newly appointed Governor of Sikkim, is scheduled to take the oath of office on October 19, 2026, at Lok Bhawan in Gangtok. ... read..


Lehra Do Tiranga rally: "Undeclared emergency", say Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal criticise Dipkes detention
New Delhi | October 16, 2026 9:31:36 PM IST
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday criticised the detention of CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke. ... read..


Keralam: Case registered against former DGP and BJP R Sreelekha over remarks against Rahul Gandhi
Kollam (Keralam) | October 16, 2026 9:31:33 PM IST
Punalur Police in Kollam Rural have registered a case against former Keralam Director General of Police and BJP leader R Sreelekha over controversial remarks against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. ... read..


ABVP holds nationwide protests under 'Stop Anarchy, Embrace Democracy' call, opposes Congress-Left agitations
New Delhi | October 16, 2026 9:31:29 PM IST
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) organised protests across major universities and state and metropolitan centres nationwide under its Stop Anarchy, Embrace Democracy call, opposing what it described as attempts by Rahul Gandhi and the Congr ... read..


Lehra Do Tiranga rally: "Undeclared emergency", Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal criticise Dipkes detention
New Delhi | October 16, 2026 9:31:24 PM IST
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday criticised the detention of CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke. ... read..


Delhi traders' urges PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal to postpone protests till Jan 31
New Delhi | October 16, 2026 9:31:19 PM IST
Amid the ongoing protests in the national capital, the Bharatiya Udyog Vyapar Mandal (BUVM), Delhi Pradesh, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, appealing for politic ... read..


AIADMK General Secretary accuses Tamil Nadu government of failing to control rising prices
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | October 16, 2026 9:31:17 PM IST
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday accused the Tamil Nadu government of failing to control the sharp rise in the prices of essential commodities and alleged that its lack of planning in managing Cauvery water had affected farmers an ... read..


Karnataka HC issues notice on royal fragrances plea seeking action over Bengaluru IT Park Land
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 16, 2026 9:31:14 PM IST
The Karnataka High Court has issued notice on a petition filed by Royal Fragrances Private Limited seeking a direction to the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) to consider initiating resumption proceedings over land earmarked for an IT ... read..


Delhi HC refuses to stay investigation in SC/ST Act on FIR lodged against journalists on ACPs complaint
New Delhi | October 16, 2026 9:01:48 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to stay the investigation into an FIR registered under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act on a complaint filed by ACP Vivek Bhagat against two journalists, observing that it could not pass an order restraining ... read..


Karnataka targets KWIN City plot allotments by March, aims to attract ?50,000 crore investments
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 16, 2026 9:01:46 PM IST
Karnataka Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil on Friday directed officials to accelerate work on the state's ambitious KWIN City project, setting a target of achieving significant progress by February-March next year and expediting plot allotm ... read..


"Business has come to complete standstill": Delhi traders move court, urge govt to prevent protests following mounting losses
New Delhi | October 16, 2026 9:01:43 PM IST
Business owners from major commercial districts have warned that the ongoing demonstrations coincide with the peak festive trading window, including Navratri and Diwali, jeopardising an operational cycle that typically accounts for the vast majority of an ... read..


Amit Shah offers prayers at Rupal temple, seeks Acharyas blessings in Ahmedabad
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | October 16, 2026 9:01:41 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday offered prayers at the Shri Varadayini Mataji Temple in Rupal and laid the foundation stone for an 81-foot-tall statue of Lord Shiva. ... read..


Delhi Police detain 150 protesters during 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march in Central Delhi
New Delhi | October 16, 2026 8:32:06 PM IST
Delhi Police on Friday detained around 150 demonstrators during protests and a planned "Lehra Do Tiranga" march in central Delhi, officials said. ... read..


Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel reviews progress of National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal
Lothal (Gujarat) | October 16, 2026 8:32:01 PM IST
The National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, envisioned in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's slogan of Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi, is being developed at the historic site associated with the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation. The complex aims to ... read..


NCW takes suo motu cognizance of IAS Officer allegedly humiliating junior woman officer in J&K; Political leaders condemn his conduct
New Delhi | October 16, 2026 8:31:58 PM IST
National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognizance of a viral video allegedly showing senior IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, Administrative Secretary, Labour & Employment Department, Jammu and Kashmir, verbally abusing, humiliating and threa ... read..


The hand that guides is as guilty, if not more, as the hand that acts: Court sentences Tahir Hussain to 2 years in 2020 riots case
New Delhi | October 16, 2026 8:31:53 PM IST
Observing that the hand that guides is as guilty, if not more, as the hand that acts, a Delhi court has sentenced former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain to two years of rigorous imprisonment in a case relating to the February 2020 Northeast Delhi riots, ho ... read..


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