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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..

Dalit intellectuals, academics write open letter to Congress over Ankita Bhandari case, question selective social justice

By Deepika Rathour Chauhan New Delhi | October 15, 2026 7:01:50 PM IST

A group of Dalit intellectuals, academics and representatives of social justice organisations has written an open letter to the leadership of the Indian National Congress, questioning the partys intervention in the Ankita Bhandari case and alleging that ... read..

PM Modi likely to hold around a dozen rallies, programmes in UP from late October ahead of Assembly poll: Sources

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 7:01:41 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to begin a series of programmes and rallies in Uttar Pradesh from late October, ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, sources said. ... read..

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 7:01:39 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday and congratulated him on completing 25 years of public service. ... read..

Delhi HC grants bail to Punit Narendra Garg in Rcom Money laundering case

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 11:01:04 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday granted bail to Punit Narendra Garg in a money laundering case connected with Reliance Communications. He is a former Director of Rcom. ... read..

Hyderabad: Case registered after clash between National Students' Union of India workers and nursing college management

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 15, 2026 6:30:56 PM IST

Hyderabad Police have registered a case after a clash between National Students' Union of India (NSUI) workers and the management of Care Nursing College in Mansoorabad, Hyderabad, following allegations of inadequate food being provided to students. ... read..

"Quite extraordinary": Congress's Jairam Ramesh hits out at MEA as US envoy reveals Jaishankars Mumbai schedule

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 6:30:49 PM IST

Terming it "quite extraordinary," Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) after the US Ambassador to India disclosed that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is expected to meet US Secreta ... read..

"We want regime change, nothing wrong with that": Prashant Bhushan

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 6:30:45 PM IST

Senior Advocate Prashant Bhushan on Thursday called for a regime change in the country, saying the Modi government is hell-bent on crushing the electoral democracy in the nation. ... read..

Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation organised "13th District Collectors Peyjal Samvad" under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 6:30:38 PM IST

The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, on Thursday organised the 13th edition of the 'District Collectors Peyjal Samvad' on Thursday through video conferencing, bringing together senior officials, District Colle ... read..

"For SP, family was the state; for me, entire state is family": Yogi Adityanath

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 6:30:34 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP), alleging that its government prioritised family interests over the state. ... read..

Gujarat: 4 killed in boiler explosion at Chhatral GIDC

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | October 15, 2026 6:30:31 PM IST

Four people were killed in a boiler explosion at Kovika Color Company in Chhatral GIDC, where a fire broke out on Thursday, Gandhinagar Superintendent of Police Ravi Teja Vasamsetty said. ... read..

"EC appears to be aiding ruling parties": Jan Suraaj chief questions poll body's neutrality amid 'vote theft' row

Supaul (Bihar) | October 15, 2026 6:30:28 PM IST

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has questioned the neutrality of the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging that the poll panel often appears to be "aiding the ruling dispensation" and warning that widespread public dissatisfaction over the elect ... read..

"Hoisting Tiranga is not a crime," says Abhijit Dipke

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 6:02:27 PM IST

Amid questions surrounding permissions and gathering crowds for the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' initiative, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday asserted that hoisting the national flag is a matter of pride and "not a crime." ... read..

Punjab bandh against Parminder Singh Jhota murder; 5-7 people detained for blocking roads in Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab) | October 15, 2026 6:02:03 PM IST

Punjab witnessed a shutdown on Thursday following the murder of young man Parminder Singh Jhota in Mansa, with organisations staging protests and enforcing closures at several locations across the state after a video of the killing went viral on social me ... read..

"Raising voice against drugs, death sentence in Punjab:" LoP Rahul Gandhi slams AAP govt over deaths of anti-drug activist in Punjab

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 6:02:01 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday criticised the AAP government in Punjab over the death of an anti-drug activists in the state, declaring that raising a voice against drug abuse in the state has turned into a death sente ... read..

Congress leader V Hanumanth Rao demands Backward Classes column in caste census, calls for BJPs defeat in upcoming elections

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 15, 2026 6:01:57 PM IST

Congress leader V Hanumanth Rao on Thursday demanded the inclusion of a Backwards Classes (BC) column in the caste census and called on Other Backwards Classes (OBC) voters to defeat the BJP and parties aligned with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ... read..

Failure of govt: SADs Majithia blames Bhagwant Mann govt over Parvinder Jhotas murder, backs shutdown; CM assures action

Chandigarh | October 15, 2026 6:01:55 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former Punjab minister Bikramjit Singh Majithia on Thursday blamed the Bhagwant Mann-led government for the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota and extended support to the statewide bandh called over the ... read..

Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat detained in Dehradun outside Lok Bhavan, says "wanted to submit memorandum" amid row over Ankita Bhandari case

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 15, 2026 6:01:54 PM IST

Congress leaders and workers, including former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat, Congress Management Committee Chairman Harak Singh Rawat and Election Campaign Committee Chairman Pritam Singh gathered outside Lok Bhavan in Dehradun and raised sloga ... read..

"Nobody can browbeat judiciary", says SC as it issues notice to Rahul Gandhi, Congress over October 12 march to court

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 6:01:52 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Akhilesh Yadav and others on a plea against their march to the top court on October 12 for filing a petition over alleged SIR irregul ... read..

CMRL and Exalogic Cases: CPI(M)'s Govindan accuses UDF, ED of political attack on Pinarayi Vijayan

Wayanad (Keralam) | October 15, 2026 6:01:48 PM IST

Communist Party of India (Marxist) Keralam state secretary MV Govindan on Thursday defended former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) and Exalogic cases, alleging that the UDF had joined hands with the Enforce ... read..

AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj urges SC to intervene over Jantar Mantar protest site denotification

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 6:01:42 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to intervene in the matter of the Jantar Mantar protest site, alleging that the Central government had de-notified the site overnight amid ongoing contention over ... read..

Just as Naxalism eliminated, every trace of it will also have to be erased: Amit Shah

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 6:01:40 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday asserted to eliminate every trace of Naxalism and make Bastar once again a vibrant and thriving region. ... read..

"When even Minister's son doesn't trust party ticket, how public trust BJP?": Rajasthan LoP Tika Ram Jully

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | October 15, 2026 6:01:18 PM IST

Rajasthan Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully on Thursday targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the son of a party cabinet minister filed his nomination as an independent candidate, alleging that the development reflected discontent within the ... read..

MP Cabinet approves special company for Jabalpur-Indore economic corridor; clears Rs 27,050 cr proposals to accelerate all-round development

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 6:01:14 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired a cabinet meeting held at the state secretariat in Bhopal on Thursday, granting approvals to various proposals and decisions for the all-round development of the state. ... read..

Congress Punjab in-charge Sachin Pilot to meet families of gang violence victims across state

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 15, 2026 6:01:12 PM IST

Congress in-charge of Punjab Sachin Pilot will undertake a five-day yatra across Punjab from October 16 to October 20 to meet families who have lost loved ones to gangster violence and the breakdown of law and order in the state. ... read..

Woman can be charged with gang rape if she shared common intention to have assault committed: Delhi High Court

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 6:01:11 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has held that a woman can be charged with gang rape under Section 376D of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 70 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), observing that there is no basis to restrict the expression persons in the la ... read..

Delhi police gives clean chit to CM Rekha Gupta, says no offence made out

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 6:01:09 PM IST

Delhi Police on Thursday filed a status report giving a clean chit to Delhi CM Rekha Gupta. This Report has been filed in a complaint against her over alleged remarks about government officials during a public programme in September 2025. ... read..

Heavy rain damages grain stocks at mandis in Amritsar and Delhi's Narela

Amritsar (Punjab) | October 15, 2026 5:02:24 PM IST

Grain stored in the open at mandis in Punjab's Amritsar and Delhi's Narela was damaged by heavy rain on Thursday, leaving farmers dealing with losses. ... read..

Such people are 'aasteen ka saanp: BJP MLC Parinay Fuke backs Mumbai Police notice asking actor Imran Khan to leave India

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | October 15, 2026 5:02:18 PM IST

BJP MLC Parinay Fuke on Thursday welcomed the Leave India Notice issued to actor Imran Khan days after his participation in the protest against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), accusing him and others participating in such demonstrations of attemp ... read..

Navratri Sadhana: A path to self-transformation and awakening of inner potential, says Chinmay Pandya

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | October 15, 2026 5:01:58 PM IST

Vice President of Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Chinmay Pandya, on Thursday reiterated that Navratri is a special occasion for introspection, self-refinement and the awakening of inner potential. ... read..

"People of AAP and Congress are jobless": Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 5:01:46 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress over a viral video purportedly showing her, alleging that the opposition parties were jobless and focused only on her instead of highlighting the work being don ... read..

"Who leaked cabinet secrets to media? Search CM's phone first": Kumaraswamy

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 15, 2026 5:01:40 PM IST

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Thursday accused Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of targeting Janata Dal (Secular) workers amid the alleged sting operation controversy, questioning who leaked Cabinet meeting details to the media and demanding ... read..

MP Congress president Patwari alleges power crisis in state; CM Yadav says situation to normalise in 1-2 days

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 5:01:37 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari on Thursday alleged a power crisis across the state, claiming that several villages had been facing electricity outages for three to four consecutive days, while Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the situation ... read..

AAP to support CJPs "Tiranga Lehrao" call at Connaught Place on Oct 16

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 4:33:43 PM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has extended support to the Cockroach Janata Partys (CJP) "Tiranga Lehrao" call at Central Park in Connaught Place on Friday (October 16) at 5 pm. The protest scheduled for Thursday (October 15) has been deferred. ... read..

"Another chapter being added to Ladakhs progress": PM Modi virtually inaugurates 5 development projects worth Rs 3,350 crore

Leh (Ladakh) | October 15, 2026 4:33:41 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated and dedicated to the nation five major development projects worth around Rs 3,350 crore in Ladakh through video conferencing, covering airport infrastructure, strategic road connectivity, rene ... read..

Ministry of Tribal Affairs convenes Working Group on Tribal Languages to boost documentation and preservation

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 4:33:31 PM IST

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs held the first meeting of the Working Group on Tribal Languages today in a hybrid workshop mode. The meeting was chaired by Ranjana Chopra, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs. ... read..

Jabalpur: Brother and sister posing as doctors allegedly cause patients death; police arrest brother

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 4:33:21 PM IST

A man died after allegedly receiving injections at Ashwani Hospital in Belkha?u, under the Katangi police station area of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Police have arrested the man accused of allegedly administering the injections, while his sister, identifie ... read..

"Power to detain is not power to silence": Tharoor slams detention of Ankita Bhandaris parents, Jantar Mantar protesters

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 4:33:15 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday questioned whether the Government has so completely abandoned its duty of accountability that it now relies on detention to silence those who demand it, as he reacted to the judicial custody of CJP activists and th ... read..

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