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BJP to hold daily 'Jan Sunwai' at Delhi headquarters for workers' grievances under BJP National Presidents guidance

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 11:32:34 AM IST

In a major organisational outreach, the Bharatiya Janata Party has decided to hold daily public hearings, 'Jan Sunwai', for its workers at the party's national headquarters in Delhi. ... read..

Rajnath Singh accuses Congress of turning Election Commission into "puppet", cites 1993 appointments

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 11:32:33 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday accused Congress of turning the Election Commission into its "puppet" during its rule, citing the appointment of two Election Commissioners in 1993 and alleging that the party had favoured individuals close to the ... read..

"Conspiracy to destabilise country": Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary targets opposition

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 16, 2026 3:31:48 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Pankaj Chaudhary on Friday alleged that a "conspiracy" is underway to destabilise the country, warning that deliberate attempts are being made to interfere with and alter the framework of constitutiona ... read..

Rahul Gandhi-led delegation seeks justice from the Supreme Court, says petitioner Sanjay Raut, apologises if any mistake was made

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 16, 2026 11:32:24 AM IST

Sanjay Raut (Shiv Sena UBT), involved in the legal challenge concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, has said the Supreme Court remains the last hope for those seeking justice, while expressing willingness to apologise to the a ... read..

BJP to launch nationwide campaign to counter Congresss claims on SIR, Election Commission

By Deepika Rathour Chauhan New Delhi | October 16, 2026 11:32:21 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party is preparing to launch a nationwide campaign from next week to counter what it describes as misleading claims by the Congress regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the Election Commission of India. ... read..

LG Sandhu inspects civic amenities in Old Delhi; directs officials to strengthen waste management

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 11:32:19 AM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday inspected civic and sanitation upkeep across the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's (MCD) Old Delhi Zone and directed officials to strengthen solid waste management, ensure effective waste segre ... read..

148 of 150 construction works at Ayodhya Ram Temple completed, facade lighting to be ready by November 15: Nripendra Misra

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | October 16, 2026 11:04:05 AM IST

Nripendra Misra, Chairman of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee, arrived in Ayodhya for a two-day review meeting to assess the progress of construction work at the Ram Temple complex, including facade lighting, pending construction act ... read..

Telangana:Hyderabad Police conduct 'Operation Kavach' across city

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 16, 2026 11:03:56 AM IST

Hyderabad Police has conducted Operation Kavach across the city police station jurisdictions in the Charminar Zone to curb illegal activities and strengthen public safety, with more than 3,000 personnel participating in the drive. ... read..

Delhi Police bust cocaine supply network in Rohini, arrest four foreign nationals

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 11:03:54 AM IST

Delhi Police has busted a cocaine supply network in Rohini and arrested four foreign nationals, including a woman, recovering 168 grams of cocaine, Rs 35,900 in cash and other materials, officials said. ... read..

"Conspiracy to seize power by anarchy": Rajnath Singh slams Congress protest against EC, says party seeks 'regime change'

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 16, 2026 11:03:48 AM IST

The Union Government has taken the fight to the Congress after the party and its allies staged protests over the Electoral process and the Election Commission. Leading the charge at a news conference in Lucknow Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday sai ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Shramik Annapurna meal centres in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | October 16, 2026 10:30:21 AM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated 101 new food distribution centres under the Shramik Annapurna Yojana across 28 districts of the state on Friday. The event was held alongside a Seva Daan programme organised under the Bharatiya Janata Par ... read..

Congress' Charanjit Singh Channi makes late-night visit to Ropar mining site, alleges illegal sand mining in Punjab

Ropar (Punjab) | October 16, 2026 10:30:20 AM IST

Former Punjab Chief Minister and Member of Parliament Charanjit Singh Channi visited a mining site in Ropar district late Thursday night, travelling in a tipper truck, alleging that illegal mining was continuing unabated in Punjab. He was accompanied by C ... read..

NSG has blown up every terror threat to India: Amit Shah extends Raising Day greetings to Black Cats

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 10:30:15 AM IST

The National Security Guard (NSG) celebrated its 42nd Raising Day on Friday, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari extending greetings to the elite counter-terrorism force and lau ... read..

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma launches MIWAS, e-SANCTION, e-BUDGET and 100% DBT

Aizawl (Mizoram) | October 16, 2026 10:30:11 AM IST

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has launched four major digital financial management initiatives of the state government -- Mizoram Integrated Works Accounts System (MIWAS), e-Sanction, e-Budget and 100% Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). ... read..

Bengal Pandals blend devotion with social message: Aishwaryi inspired by Satyajit Rays Devi, Longmen Grottoes for world peace

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 16, 2026 10:01:08 AM IST

As the city of joy immerses itself in the festive spirit of Durga Puja, community pandals across Kolkata are showcasing themes that blend devotion, social messaging and artistic craft. ... read..

"In context of a cricket match": BJP Rajasthan Chief Madan Rathore clarifies statement on Pakistan, alleges conspiracy

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 16, 2026 10:01:06 AM IST

Rajasthan BJP president Madan Rathore on Friday clarified his remarks on Pakistan, which triggered a political row, saying his statement was made in the context of a cricket match and had been edited and distorted to damage his reputation. ... read..

KTR flags fake aerospace and defence shell companies in Hyderabad, urges Rajnath Singh to launch probe

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 16, 2026 10:01:04 AM IST

BRS working president and Telangana opposition leader K T Rama Rao (KTR) alleged that Hyderabad is emerging as a hub for fake aerospace and defence shell companies under the Congress government, and urged Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to investigate th ... read..

NSUI chief alleges police brutality against women, says "we are not afraid, nor will we back down"

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 10:01:02 AM IST

National Students' Union of India (NSUI) national president Vinod Jakhar on Friday claimed that he and several party workers had been detained at different police stations in Delhi. ... read..

"Drought brought by Congress!!": KTR slams Telangana govt over water crisis

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 16, 2026 10:01:01 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led Telangana government, terming the prevailing water distress across the state a "drought brought by Congress", resulting from administ ... read..

Delhi Ramlila committee to burn 30-foot cockroach effigy alongside Ravana on Dussehra amid CJP's nationwide protest

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 10:00:59 AM IST

The Shri Keshav Ramlila Committee will burn a 30-foot-tall cockroach effigy alongside those of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad during Dussehra celebrations in the national capital this year, with the insect symbolising "filth and unhygienic" conditions. ... read..

Ankita Bhandari case: "BJP government just picks one of those names and makes him the Guv": Congress MP Kumari Selja

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 9:31:32 AM IST

Congress MP and AICC in-charge for Uttarakhand, Kumari Selja, launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the appointment of a leader whose name has surfaced in connection with the Ankita Bhandari case as a Governor, stating that t ... read..

BJP's NV Subhash slams Rahul Gandhi over Supreme Court petition, accuses him of pushing false narrative

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 16, 2026 9:31:29 AM IST

Telangana BJP chief spokesperson NV Subhash on Friday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following the Supreme Courts notice to the Congress party, Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders over a petition raising concerns about their march to the apex c ... read..

BJP leader Jagdish Patel releases book 'Kashi 3.0, a Confluence of Heritage and Development'

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 16, 2026 9:31:27 AM IST

BJP Uttar Pradesh co-in-charge Jagdish Ishwarbhai Patel released the book "Kashi 3.0, a Confluence of Heritage and Development" at the Circuit House in Varanasi, highlighting the integration of modern development and cultural heritage in the ancient city. ... read..

"Fight against drugs continues with unwavering resolve": Amit Shah praises Assam CM, Police for sustained narcotics crackdown

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 9:31:24 AM IST

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has congratulated Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Assam Police for a sustained crackdown against narcotics and a decisive blow to drug networks. ... read..

Raja Raghuvanshi's mother seeks capital punishment for accused in Meghalaya honeymoon murder case

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | October 16, 2026 9:00:45 AM IST

Uma Raghuvanshi, the mother of the deceased Raja Raghuvanshi, on Friday demanded the death penalty for prime accused Sonam Raghuvanshi and five other co-accused, citing the capital punishment recently awarded by the Supreme Court in the 'Meerut Blue Drum' ... read..

J-K: Large-scale development works underway in LoC border block of Seri in Nowshera

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 16, 2026 9:00:43 AM IST

Development work in the Seri block in Nowshera sub-division of Rajouri district, along the Line of Control (LoC), aims to improve rural infrastructure, road connectivity, and employment opportunities for residents. ... read..

PM Modi extends greetings on sixth day of Sharad Navratri, seeks Maa Katyayani's blessings

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 9:00:38 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on the sixth day of Sharad Navratri and offered prayers to Maa Katyayani, seeking strength, courage and positive energy for everyone. ... read..

"Ek kachori do samosa, shiksha mantri ka kya bharosa?": Teacher aspirants protest in Bhopal demanding more Class 2, 3 posts

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 16, 2026 9:00:31 AM IST

Candidates for the Madhya Pradesh teacher recruitment examination staged a protest at Roshanpura Square in Bhopal on Thursday, demanding an increase in the number of Class-2 and Class-3 teacher posts in the state. ... read..

"Huge gap on democratic setup, assembly safeguards": Sonam Wangchuk after MHA meeting

Leh (Ladakh) | October 16, 2026 8:31:04 AM IST

Activist Sonam Wangchuk termed the latest round of talks between the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Leh Apex Body (LAB), and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) as "not satisfactory," revealing that a "huge gap" remains regarding core demands for a ... read..

Varanasi: ABVP workers blocks BHU VC office; accuses administration of inaction after 18-day strike

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 16, 2026 8:31:02 AM IST

Following the lack of expected action despite the 18-day indefinite strike launched by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) at Banaras Hindu University to address various fundamental and pending student issues, Vidyarthi Parishad workers locked t ... read..

Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi presents Indian citizenship certificates to 319 displaced persons in Rajkot

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | October 16, 2026 8:31:01 AM IST

The 319 displaced persons from Pakistan were overwhelmed with joy as Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi presented them with Indian citizenship certificates, making it a Diwali-like celebration for them. ... read..

Delhi: Security forces deployed in and around Connaught Place ahead of 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 8:30:59 AM IST

Security forces have been deployed in and around Connaught Place to maintain law and order ahead of a 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest called by CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke at Central Park on Friday. ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel attends garba festivals in Ahmedabad

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | October 16, 2026 8:30:57 AM IST

As Sharadiya Navratri is being celebrated across the state with great devotion, enthusiasm and fervour, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has attended Garba festivals in Ahmedabad on the fifth night of Navratri. ... read..

Telangana: Hyderabad Police conduct Operation Kavach across 15 police station jurisdictions

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 16, 2026 8:00:31 AM IST

Hyderabad Police conducted Operation Kavach across 15 police station jurisdictions in the Charminar Zone to curb illegal activities and strengthen public safety, with more than 500 personnel participating in the drive. ... read..

Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal highlights role of education in building a developed India

Dibrugarh (Assam) | October 16, 2026 7:31:21 AM IST

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal stressed the importance of education, hard work and perseverance while addressing students at Manohari Devi Kanoi Girls' College in Dibrugarh, where financial assistance under the Assam go ... read..

Pawan Hans to expand helicopter services, explore seaplanes and eVTOLs: Civil Aviation Minister

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 7:00:55 AM IST

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has urged Pawan Hans to expand its helicopter operations, explore seaplane services and prepare for emerging technologies such as electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles as the government seeks ... read..

PAC flags SC scholarship delays of up to 89 months; six states' chief secretaries skip summons: Venugopal

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 6:30:47 AM IST

Congress general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal on Thursday said the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) had flagged delays of up to 89 months in scholarship payments to Scheduled Caste (SC) students, with some eligible beneficiaries receiving no payme ... read..

Odisha: Tension at Rama Devi University during vote counting; BJD's Sagarika Samant alleges irregularities

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 16, 2026 6:01:17 AM IST

Tension prevailed at Rama Devi Women's University in Bhubaneswar during the counting of votes for the student union elections, with police personnel deployed to maintain law and order. ... read..

Manipur: 78 people, including 75 BSF personnel, hospitalised after food poisoning

Imphal (Manipur) | October 16, 2026 6:01:15 AM IST

Seventy-eight people, including 75 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and three civilians, were hospitalised at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal on Friday after suffering from food poisoning. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Valsad-Hisar Express hits car struck on railway tracks in Ratlam, inquiry ordered

Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh) | October 16, 2026 5:31:14 AM IST

A major accident was averted after the Valsad-Hisar Express (04728) collided with a car stranded on railway tracks at level crossing gate number 192 on the Banjali-Sejawata bypass in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Ashwini Kumar s ... read..

Every Indian should support Ramleela: BJP's Manoj Tiwari highlights its cultural significance

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 5:31:12 AM IST

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Thursday appealed to people to support Ramleela celebrations, saying they play an important role in preserving India's cultural heritage and promoting the values associated with Lord Ram. ... read..

AIMIM leader Waris Pathan slams BJP over Mumbai Police notice to actor Imran Khan to 'leave India'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 16, 2026 4:30:21 AM IST

AIMIM leader Waris Pathan on Thursday criticised the BJP over the controversy surrounding a Mumbai Police notice directing actor Imran Khan to 'leave India' following his participation in the CJP-led protest at August Kranti Maidan, alleging that the reac ... read..

SC bars coercive action against journalist alleging sexual harassment by Delhi police officer, who counter-accuses her of casteist remarks

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 4:00:31 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed that no coercive action be taken against a woman journalist booked under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act on a complaint by Delhi Police ACP Vivek Bhagat, whom she had accused of sexually harassing and manhan ... read..

Himachal Governor Kavinder Gupta inaugurates Kangra miniature art gallery at IIAS Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 16, 2026 3:31:13 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Thursday inaugurated an art gallery dedicated to Kangra miniature paintings at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) in Shimla, marking a step towards preserving and promoting the state's traditional art ... read..

Delhi: Traffic likely to be affected around Connaught Place on Friday ahead of CJP's proposed rally

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 3:00:45 AM IST

Traffic movement on certain roads in and around Connaught Place is likely to be affected from 3 pm on Friday in view of a proposed gathering at Central Park, Connaught Place, by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), the Delhi Traffic Police said in an advisor ... read..

NSUI workers detained during protest over alleged assault on activists

New Delhi | October 16, 2026 2:00:35 AM IST

Delhi Police detained National Students' Union of India (NSUI) workers who were staging a protest outside Parliament Street Police Station over the alleged assault on NSUI activists and the alleged failure to register an FIR in the matter. ... read..

President Murmu accepts resignation of L Murugan with immediate effect

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 12:00:52 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Dr. L. Murugan from the Union Council of Ministers, the President's Secretariat said on Thursday. ... read..

VP Radhakrishnan inaugurates KAUMARACON-2026, launches digital initiatives of the All India Institute of Ayurveda

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 11:30:42 PM IST

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan today inaugurated KAUMARACON-2026 at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, an autonomous institution under the Ministry of AYUSH. ... read..

Kambala, Tulunadu tableau will be part of Mysuru Dasara this time: Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar

Mangaluru (Karnataka) | October 15, 2026 11:30:31 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said Kambala, Tulunadu Tableau will be part of Mysuru Dasara this year. ... read..

Delhi to set up 250 idol collection kiosks to prevent pollution: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 11:30:30 PM IST

The Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) are taking steps to ensure the proper disposal of damaged idols and worship materials, with 250 collection kiosks planned across MCD wards in the first phase. ... read..

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates CT scanner, three MRI machines at Lok Nayak Hospital

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 11:30:28 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday inaugurated a dual-slice CT source 256 scanner and three advanced MRI machines at Lok Nayak Hospital under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. ... read..

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika interacts with mushroom growers on National Mushroom Day; state to establish 200 mushroom processing units per distric

Guwahati (Assam) | October 15, 2026 11:01:18 PM IST

Minister for Agriculture, Irrigation, and Parliamentary Affairs in Assam, Pijush Hazarika, on Thursday interacted with mushroom growers on National Mushroom Day at the Assam Administrative Staff College, reviewing challenges and outlining developmental me ... read..

"BJP hiding behind Election Commission": Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 11:01:14 PM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said BJP is betraying Indias democracy, Constitution and citizens through vote rigging, adding that the Election Commission is being used to fulfil this agenda. ... read..

Kannur Corporation introduces double-decker bus for sightseeing during Dasara

Kannur (Keralam) | October 15, 2026 11:01:13 PM IST

The Kannur Corporation has introduced a KSRTC double-decker bus for the first time, adding a new attraction to the Dasara celebrations. ... read..

Himachal HC directs decision on limitation in Chamba Panchayat Election dispute within 10 weeks

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 11:01:11 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the appellate authority to decide within 10 weeks whether an election petition challenging the election of a Gram Panchayat Pradhan in Chamba district was filed beyond the prescribed limitation period. ... read..

Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya lodges FIR against husband Girdhari Lal Sahu, alleges conspiring to murder, physical assault

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 15, 2026 11:01:09 PM IST

Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya has lodged an FIR against her husband, Girdhari Lal Sahu alias Pappu Girdhari, at the Cantt Police Station in Dehradun under Sections 120B, 323, 420, 467, 468, 471, 495, 498A, 504 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (I ... read..

Union Minister Gajendra Shekhawat inaugurates TAKSHANAM exhibition, bringing together 150 artists and over 250 Sculptures at NGMA

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 11:01:07 PM IST

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated TAKSHANAM, a major exhibition featuring over 250 sculptures by 150 participating artists representing diverse generations, artistic backgrounds and approaches to sculptural express ... read..

Delhi HC stays demolition notice for 50-year-old Shiva Shakti Temple in Netaji Nagar

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 11:01:02 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has stayed the operation of a notice issued by the NBCC for the evacuation and demolition of the 50-year-old Shiva Shakti Temple in the Netaji Nagar area. ... read..

No money in house, yet govt dreams of creating new districts: BJP leader Sudhir Sharma takes a dig at Sukhu Govt

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 11:01:00 PM IST

BJP leader and Dharamshala MLA Sudhir Sharma launched a sharp attack on the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh Government over discussions regarding the formation of new districts in the state. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: 2 tourists from Kodaikanal drown at Velankanni Beach

Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) | October 15, 2026 11:00:59 PM IST

Two tourists from Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadus Dindigul district drowned after being swept away by a powerful wave while bathing in the sea at Velankanni Beach in Nagapattinam district on Thursday, police said. ... read..

"Sternest possible action will be taken": Punjab CM on activist Parvinder Singh Jhota's murder

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 10:30:43 PM IST

Condemning the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said the "sternest possible action" will be taken against the perpetrators. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks calling Ajit Doval among villains

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 15, 2026 10:30:42 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks referring to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval as one of the villains in his political fight against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ... read..

Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy orders probe into Bandipur tiger death, elephant tusk theft

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 15, 2026 10:30:37 PM IST

Karnataka Environment Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Thursday ordered a probe into the death of a tiger at the Bandipur Tiger Reserve and the poaching of an elephant's tusks in the Karadikallu Gudda area. ... read..

HP High Court directs SJVNL to pay solatium, interest to Luhri project landowners within three months

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 10:30:35 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed SJVN Limited (SJVNL) to pay solatium, interest and other statutory benefits to landowners whose land was acquired for the 210 MW Luhri Hydro Electric Project (Stage-I), holding that the company is bound by the ... read..

"Get your own party in order": AAP slams Rahul Gandhi over Pargat Singhs stand on Punjab drug crackdown

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 15, 2026 10:30:33 PM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing the Congress leadership of double standards and protecting political interests while Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's government takes strict action against drug syndicates acro ... read..

"Satyameva Jayate, truth will come to light": Congress MP Bimol Akoijam on JNU sexual harassment allegations

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 10:30:31 PM IST

Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam on Thursday appeared before the Delhi Police in connection with allegations of sexual harassment during his tenure as a professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), stating that he is cooperating with the legal proces ... read..

"SIT completed probe in 88-days, three life sentences": Uttarakhand Policeover investigation in Ankita Bhandari murder case

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 15, 2026 10:30:28 PM IST

Additional Director General of Police (Crime and Law & Order), Uttarakhand V Murugesan on Thursday said police acted promptly in Ankita Bhandari murder case and arrested all three accused within 24 hours of the incident. ... read..

DDA to hold draw for Dwarka Golf Course lifetime membership on October 16

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 10:30:25 PM IST

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will hold a draw of lots on October 16 to allot Lifetime Memberships at Dwarka Golf Course. A total of 1,505 eligible applicants are competing for 522 available slots. ... read..

ECI directs 17 States, UTs to carry out SSR of electoral rolls; final rolls to be published on Jan 4, 2027

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 10:00:54 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued directives to 17 States and Union Territories to undertake a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls, setting January 1, 2027, as the qualifying date. ... read..

Tensions flare during Durga festival in Hyderabad: 2 women named in FIR for dumping fish waste near Annadanam in RK Puram

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 15, 2026 10:00:47 PM IST

Celebrations during the Durga Matha Navarathrulu festival at the Sri Pochamma Maisamma Jayadurga Devalayam in RK Puram turned confrontational on October 14, 2026, following an incident involving the dumping of waste near a community food distribution site ... read..

Kumaraswamy dubs DK Shivakumar the Sting Samrat of Karnataka, alleges conspiracy against former CM

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 15, 2026 10:00:46 PM IST

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel and JDS State President H. D. Kumaraswamy on Thursday alleged that Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and journalist Rakesh Shetty had conspired to conduct a sting operation against former Chief Minister Siddaramaia ... read..

Ankita Bhandari murder case: Parents warn of fresh protests within 24 hours, Opposition slams detention

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 10:00:44 PM IST

Delhi Police on Thursday morning detained Ankita Bhandari's parents and several opposition leaders during a sit-in protest at India Gate. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: PM Janman Yojana opens new avenues of development in Balrampur

Balrampur (Chhattisgarh) | October 15, 2026 10:00:40 PM IST

It is said that roads do more than just bridge distances; they also pave the way for new opportunities for development. In Chhattisgarhs Balrampur district, the Pradhan Mantri Janman Yojana is laying a strong foundation for such transformation. Permanent ... read..

Ahead of CJPs 'Lehra Do Tiranga' Rally, NDMC closes Connaught Place Central Park on Oct 1617

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 10:00:38 PM IST

Ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed "Lehra Do Tiranga" rally on Friday, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) announced that Central Park in Connaught Place will be closed to the public on October 16 and 17 for "administrative reasons." ... read..

All political parties and every citizen must cooperate with govt": CM Revanth Reddy calls for united fight against El Nino impact

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 15, 2026 10:00:35 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Thursday called for collective efforts by political parties, citizens and the media to tackle the anticipated impact of El Nino, warning of severe water scarcity, heatwaves and risks to livestock. ... read..

Delhi protests: Everyone is a reporter under freedom of expression, SC flags difficulty in protecting real journalists

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 9:30:46 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday verbally observed that it becomes difficult to demarcate and protect legitimate reporters accredited to credible news organisations who qualify as journalists, when the right to freedom of expression under Article 19 enables ... read..

Delhi HC records police assurance of legal measures ahead of CJPs proposed Connaught Place protest

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 9:30:45 PM IST

The Delhi Police on Thursday assured the Delhi High Court that all possible measures under law would be taken to address concerns surrounding the Cockroach Janta Partys (CJP) proposed protest at Connaught Place on Friday, after a street vendor approached ... read..

"Ring bund should be built, but what did you do as Dy CM?": BJP's Sanjay Saraogi hits back at Tejashwi Yadav over Raghopur tragedy

Patna (Bihar) | October 15, 2026 9:30:43 PM IST

Reacting sharply to Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadavs criticism over the Raghopur boat capsize, Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi questioned the RJD leaders own track record, remarking that while the demanded ring bund should certainly be built, ... read..

Explosives worth ?20 lakh seized in Telangana's Adilabad, 7 arrested for illegally transporting detonators from UP

Adilabad (Telangana) | October 15, 2026 9:30:39 PM IST

Adilabad Police have seized explosives worth about ?20 lakh that were being transported illegally without a licence, and arrested seven people, District Superintendent of Police Akhil Mahajan said on Thursday. ... read..

"Disheartening incident": Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Raghopur boat mishap, says illegal operation after 5 PM violated norms

Patna (Bihar) | October 15, 2026 9:01:17 PM IST

Expressing grief over the tragic death of 13 children in the Raghopur boat capsize incident, Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav vowed strict action against those responsible, asserting that the vessel was operated in direct violation of regulations that proh ... read..

"Not Shiva's dance; romance between traitors and Pakistan": Sambit Patra hits back at Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 9:01:10 PM IST

BJP MP Sambit Patra on Thursday slammed Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and student activists, accusing them of serving foreign interests and destabilising the country over anti-government demonstrations in the national capital. ... read..

CM was praising officials by comparing them to Lord Hanuman, says Delhi Police status report

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 9:01:04 PM IST

Delhi Police on Thursday filed a status report in a complaint against Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and it also submitted the transcription of the video recorded at the program where she allegedly made a statement about government officials. ... read..

Bengaluru: Karnataka food safety department inspects 80 sweet shops, collects 125 samples in statewide drive

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 15, 2026 9:01:03 PM IST

The Food Safety Wing of Karnatakas Department of Food Safety and Drug Administration inspected 80 sweet manufacturing and sales establishments and collected 125 food samples during a statewide special inspection drive on October 14. ... read..

State government should provide support price for sugarcane under SAP law: BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai

?Dharwad (Karnataka) | October 15, 2026 9:00:59 PM IST

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday urged the state government to announce a support price for sugarcane under the State Advised Price (SAP) mechanism, saying the government should not leave the matter solely to the exp ... read..

CM Pema Khandu attends final day of Golden Jubilee celebration of All Nyishi Youth Association in Itanagar

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 9:00:54 PM IST

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday attended the final-day programme of the Golden Jubilee celebration, which began on October 1, of the All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA) at Indira Gandhi Park, Itanagar, marking 50 years of the orga ... read..

Rahul Gandhi is silent as Revanth is his ATM": KTR alleges Telangana Govt revolves only around "CORRUPTION"

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 15, 2026 10:00:49 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao on Thursday accused the Congress government in Telangana of corruption, alleging that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy was demanding commissions for projects and favouring his associates. ... read..

UP: Massive explosion brings down house in Varanasi's Sarnath; 3 injured

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 8:31:38 PM IST

A massive explosion ripped through a two-storey residential building in the Sarnath area here on Thursday, triggering its collapse and leaving at least three people injured, according to officials. ... read..

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates North East's first VISA application centre in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | October 15, 2026 8:31:36 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday inaugurated the North East's first VISA application centre at the Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT), Khanapara in Guwahati. ... read..

To be heard should also be seen from technological perspective: SC on plea against police bar on protests at Jantar Mantar

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 8:03:01 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the right of protesters to be heard by the state should also be viewed in the context of technology, while considering a plea challenging the Delhi Polices de-notification of Jantar Mantar as a protest site. ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath lays foundation stone for 602 flats on land freed from Atiq Ahmeds possession in Prayagraj; Kasari-Masari to be developed as Krishnapuri

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 8:02:59 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the Padma Lok Awas Yojana in Prayagrajs Kasari-Masari area, where land freed from mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmeds possession will be used to provide housing to pe ... read..

Don't allow Dushyant Gautam to assume Governor's office until investigation in Ankita Bhandari case is complete: Rahul Gandhi urges President

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 8:02:53 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday urged President Droupadi Murmu to reconsider the appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as the Governor of Sikkim until the investigation into the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case is compl ... read..

Hyderabad: TGSPDCL assistant engineer caught red-handed accepting Rs 1.2 lakh bribe

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 15, 2026 7:31:10 PM IST

An Assistant Engineer of the Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) was caught red-handed by Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 1.2 lakh in exchange for sanctioning six new e ... read..

MP Congress plans Ghar Wapsi programme in near future; receives over 600 applications, says Jitu Patwari

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 7:30:58 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari on Thursday said that the Congress party was planning to organise a Ghar Wapsi programme in the near future to facilitate the return of former party members, claiming that the party received over 600 applic ... read..

HP: GLOF early warning system deployed at 4,100-metre-high Geepang Gath Glacier

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 7:30:56 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh has achieved a milestone in strengthening disaster preparedness with the successful field implementation of a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) Early Warning System at Geepang Gath Glacier, located at an altitude of approximately 4,100 m ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi unfit to continue as LoP, threat to national unity": BJP's CR Kesavan hits out at Congress over Prashant Bhushan's remarks

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 7:30:54 PM IST

Accusing the Congress party of pursuing an "anarchic agenda" to derail Indian democracy, BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Thursday demanded that Rahul Gandhi step down as Leader of Opposition, calling him a "threat to national unity" whose politics ... read..

No contempt made out against govt, police; Home Secretarys unconditional apology to SC a required response: MHA

By Rajnish Singh New Delhi | October 15, 2026 7:30:50 PM IST

All actions taken by the government and the police are fully compliant with the law as well as no case of contempt is made out against them, and that the Home Secretary's unconditional apology to the Supreme Court is a mandatorily required response follow ... read..

MoD inks Rs 4,106 crore contracts for GSAT-7C communication satellite and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 7:30:44 PM IST

The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth a total of approximately Rs 4,106 crore for the acquisition of a dedicated communication satellite capability, GSAT-7C for the Indian Air Force, and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy. ... read..

"Put appointment on hold": Ankita Bhandaris parents issue 24-hour state-wide protest threat over Sikkim Governor post

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 7:30:42 PM IST

The family of Ankita Bhandari, who was murdered in Uttarakhand in September 2022, made a fresh appeal for justice on Thursday while raising concerns over the appointment of BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Governor of Sikkim. ... read..

Centres initiative to find permanent solution to waterlogging in Fazilka is welcome step: Kewal Singh Dhillon

Chandigarh | October 15, 2026 7:30:40 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Punjab President Kewal Singh Dhillon has welcomed the Central Governments initiative to find a permanent solution to the problem of waterlogging and waterlogged saline land in Fazilka district. ... read..

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