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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..

IT Department challenges tax deduction for compensation linked to Uphaar Cinema tragedy

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 4:33:04 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice to Ansal Theatre & Clubotels (P) Ltd. in an appeal moved by the Income Tax Department challenging the order of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT). ... read..

"Swachhata Mitras are foundation stones of society": CM Yogi honours over 600 sanitation workers in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 4:32:56 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday honoured over 600 sanitation workers at the Swachhata Mitra Samman Samaroh in Varanasi, praising their contribution to cleanliness and describing them as the foundation stones of society. ... read..

Any terror act originating from Pakistan would invite an even stronger response: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 4:32:49 PM IST

Reiterating Indias stand on cross-border terrorism, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday asserted that any further terrorist acts originating from Pakistan would invite an even stronger response. He emphasised that while Indias cultural ethos favo ... read..

MP Ministers issue contradictory statements over Ladli Behna portal reopening; Congress accuses BJP of misleading women

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 4:32:39 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Women and Child Development Minister Nirmala Bhuria on Thursday denied any immediate plan to reopen the registration portal of the Ladli Behna Yojana, contradicting a statement by Minister of State Narendra Shivaji Patel, who had said that ... read..

Heavy rainfall lashes parts of Delhi; IMD forecasts thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 4:32:37 PM IST

Heavy rainfall lashed parts of Delhi, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph during the afternoon, evening and night on Th ... read..

Journalist accused of casteist remarks against ACP seeks FIR quashing in Delhi HC, alleges retaliation over sexual assault complaint

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 4:32:34 PM IST

A woman journalist has approached the Delhi High Court seeking the quashing of an FIR accusing her of making casteist remarks against a police officer, alleging that the case was lodged in retaliation for her complaint accusing the officer of sexual assau ... read..

Punjab: SAS Nagar police bust illegal arms supply module; three accused apprehended, 10 sophisticated pistols recovered

Mohali (Punjab) | October 15, 2026 4:32:30 PM IST

In a breakthrough, SAS Nagar Police has busted an illegal arms supply module and apprehended three accused, including a Haryana-based arms supplier. During the operation, the police recovered 10 sophisticated pistols, including one Glock, along with ammu ... read..

Gujarat student Vipa Bariya selected for "Mission ShaktiSAT" among 20 nationwide

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | October 15, 2026 4:32:22 PM IST

Vipa Bariya from Padhara village in Mahisagar district is the only female student selected from Gujarat among 20 students chosen from across the country under Mission ShaktiSAT, according to the statement by the Gujarat Chief Minister's office. ... read..

R Sreelekha must withdraw remarks against Rahul Gandhi, apologise: Keralam HM Chennithala

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | October 15, 2026 4:32:13 PM IST

Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Thursday condemned the remarks made by former Director General of Police (DGP) and BJP State Vice President R Sreelekha against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, demanding that she withdraw her statements and apolog ... read..

Does Home Ministry belong to your father?: Kumaraswamy hits out at Priyank Kharge over sting operation row

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | October 15, 2026 4:32:06 PM IST

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge over the alleged defamatory sting operation linked to former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, challenging the state government to summon and interrogat ... read..

Keralam Assembly witnesses heated exchange over demolition of fences in Idukki; opposition walks out

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | October 15, 2026 4:32:02 PM IST

The Keralam Assembly on Thursday witnessed a heated exchange between the ruling and opposition fronts over the removal of unauthorised fences and structures in the forest-fringe areas of Chinnakanal and Shanthapara in Idukki district, with the opposition ... read..

Justice Will Be Done: Bimol Akoijam leaves for Delhi in response to police summons in JNU sexual harassment case

Imphal (Manipur) | October 15, 2026 4:32:00 PM IST

Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam on Thursday left Imphal for Delhi in response to a police summons, saying he would fight against injustice and describing his journey as the beginning of addressing the decades of suffering faced by his people. ... read..

Telangana: 40-year-old man murdered in Chikkadpally, incident captured on CCTV

Hyderabad (Telangana) | October 15, 2026 4:31:53 PM IST

A 40-year-old man was murdered in front of a grocery store under the Chikkadpally Police Station limits in Telangana's Hyderabad late last night, with the entire incident captured on CCTV cameras, police said on Thursday. ... read..

CJPs alleges Opposition leaders, students detained for one man Gyanesh Kumar

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 4:31:43 PM IST

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday alleged that students and youth in Delhi have been protesting on the streets for the past 10-15 days and are being dragged away, while Opposition leaders who joined them were also detained. ... read..

Delhi HC rejects Nayan N Rahejas anticipatory bail plea in money laundering case, cites non-cooperation with ED

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 4:31:39 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed real estate businessman Nayan N Rahejas anticipatory bail plea in a money laundering case, observing that he had failed to satisfy the twin conditions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and that ... read..

Delhi woman allegedly stabbed to death in Nangloi; husband absconding

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 4:31:38 PM IST

A woman was allegedly stabbed to death in the Laxmi Park area of Nangloi in Outer Delhi late on Wednesday night, with her husband accused of carrying out the attack, police said. ... read..

Naxalism over today: Amit Shah attends assistive devices distribution ceremony; reiterates Centres resolve to end Left wing extremism

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | October 15, 2026 2:00:40 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that Naxalism had ended in the Bastar, highlighting the suffering of tribal communities in Bastar over five decades of Left-Wing Extremism (LWE). ... read..

Delhi Police arrest three for cheating 79-year-old of Rs 39 lakh on pretext of tantric rituals

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 2:00:37 PM IST

Delhi Police have arrested three accused for allegedly cheating a 79-year-old man of approximately Rs 39.30 lakh on the pretext of extracting buried ancestral gold through tantric rituals and stealing gold jewellery worth around Rs 15 lakh from his reside ... read..

"Youth of Ladakh have carved out a unique identity in winter sports": PM Modi

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 2:00:30 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the immense sporting potential of the region and said that the youth of Ladakh have carved out a unique identity in fields like ice hockey, winter sports, and mountaineering. ... read..

SC issues notice on Rahul Gandhi, INDIA Bloc leaders plea against SIR; CJI flags petitioners conduct

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 2:00:28 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on a petition filed by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and nine other INDIA bloc leaders challenging the Election Commission of Indias Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. ... read..

Keralam cannot unilaterally withdraw from PM SHRI scheme under MoU: State Minister N Samsudheen

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | October 15, 2026 2:00:23 PM IST

Keralam Education Minister N Samsudheen on Thursday told the State Assembly that the state cannot unilaterally withdraw from the PM SHRI scheme under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the previous government. ... read..

Goa CM Pramod Sawant meets Jagadguru Satishacharya

Panaji (Goa) | October 15, 2026 1:31:23 PM IST

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant met spiritual leader Jagadguru Satishacharya Ji Maharaj on Thursday ... read..

"Congress sides with those who exploit women": Bansuri Swaraj seeks action against Akoijam in JNU harassment case

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 1:31:19 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Bansuri Swaraj on Thursday accused Congress leadership of remaining silent over sexual harassment allegations against Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, saying her party's delegation had approached Lok Sabha Speaker Om Bir ... read..

Meerut police exchange fire with suspects during night patrol; one injured, another escapes

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 1:31:08 PM IST

Kithore Circle Officer Vishwajyoti Rai, along with SHO Ravindra Kumar and his team were on night patrol when they received information from an informant about two individuals allegedly planning to commit theft near a highway under construction. ... read..

Bihar: Retired Customs officer shot dead in Bhojpur, one detained; police probe underway

Bhojpur (Bihar) | October 15, 2026 1:31:07 PM IST

A retired Customs officer, Ramkumar Singh, who was also associated with the Kshatriya Kalyan Sangathan, was shot dead by armed assailants in Bihar's Bhojpur district on Thursday, police said, adding that one person has been detained in connection with the ... read..

SC issues notice to ECI on Rahul Gandhi, INDIA bloc leaders plea against SIR; seeks explanation from one petitioner

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 1:31:05 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI) and others on a petition filed by Opposition leaders led by Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, challenging the poll panels Special Intensive Revision (SIR ... read..

"An American can speak for BJP, but...": CJP's Abhijit Dipke backs actor Imran Khan after 'Leave India' notice

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 1:31:03 PM IST

CJP activist Abhijit Dipke on Thursday drew a comparison between American singer Mary Millben and Bollywood actor Imran Khan, questioning why an American can speak in favour of the BJP while an OCI cardholder t. ... read..

"Committed to support India's mission to eliminate Sickle cell disease": Habib Bennaceur, SVP Novo Nordisk

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 2:00:26 PM IST

Novo Nordisk, a Danish multinational pharmaceutical company, has expressed support for India's mission to eliminate sickle cell disease by 2047, highlighting the need for early diagnosis, public awareness, better healthcare infrastructure and improved acc ... read..

Journalist accused of casteist remarks against ACP moves Delhi HC for interim protection from arrest; hearing tomorrow

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 1:00:53 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday declined to urgently list a plea filed by a woman journalist seeking interim protection from arrest in a case registered under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act on a complaint by Assi ... read..

"They want same thing to happen in India as Bangladesh": BJPs Pradeep Bhandari alleges Rahul Gandhi, Neha Bora share ideology

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 1:00:51 PM IST

BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Thursday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora shared an ideology inspired by the protests that happened in Bangladesh, claiming that remarks about rep ... read..

Punjab: Mansa City 2 SHO Beant Kaur suspended over anti-drug activist Parminder Singh Jhotas murder

Mansa (Punjab) | October 15, 2026 1:00:48 PM IST

Women Inspector Beant Kaur, Station House Officer (SHO) of City Police Station-2 in Mansa, has been suspended with immediate effect by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vaibhav Chaudhary in connection with the murder of anti-drug activist Parminder Si ... read..

BJP women MPs meet LS Speaker Om Birla, seek action against Congress MP Akoijam in JNU harassment case

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 1:00:42 PM IST

A delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) women MPs on Thursday met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and submitted a letter seeking action against Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam over sexual harassment allegations involving 11 female students of Jawaharla ... read..

Boon for India: Jagadguru Satishacharya welcomes SC ruling upholding Madras HC order on reservation for Islam converts

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 1:00:35 PM IST

Spiritual leader Jagadguru Satishacharya on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision upholding a Madras High Court ruling that a person who converts to Islam is not entitled to Backward Classes (BC) reservation benefits, describing the verdict as a ... read..

Two killed, three rescued after taxi falls into gorge in Uttarakhand

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 15, 2026 1:00:34 PM IST

Two people were killed, and three others were rescued after a taxi fell into a deep gorge near Pali Pulia on the Rishikesh-Badrinath National Highway in Uttarakhand, officials said. ... read..

Season's first snowfall blankets J&K's higher reaches; snow-clearing ops begin at Pir Panjal

Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 15, 2026 12:31:24 PM IST

The upper reaches of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed the first snowfall of the season on Thursday, while fresh snowfall blanketed Gurez Valley in Bandipora district and Pir Ki Gali in the Pir Panjal Range, bringing down temperatures across th ... read..

Delhi HC to hear plea seeking halt to CJP protest at Connaught Place; vendor cites livelihood concerns

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 12:31:21 PM IST

A street vendor who has been selling garments at Palika Bazar for nearly three decades has approached the Delhi High Court seeking urgent intervention against the Cockroach Janta Partys (CJP) proposed protest at Central Park, Connaught Place, arguing tha ... read..

"Indias commitment to peace should not be mistaken for weakness": Rajnath Singh

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 12:31:19 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Indias commitment to peace should not be mistaken for weakness, emphasising that strength and capability are essential to maintaining peace. ... read..

SC upholds Madras HC order quashing backward class reservation for Islam converts

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 12:31:17 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Madras High Court decision that a person who has converted to Islam was not entitled to Backwards Class (BC) reservation. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Vijays TVK joins INDIA bloc protest against CEC for first time in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | October 15, 2026 12:31:12 PM IST

In its first participation in an agitation seeking the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, on Thursday joined the Congress-led INDIA blocs protest in Chennai against al ... read..

Protesters detained during statewide shutdown over anti-drug activist's murder in Punjab

Chandigarh (Punjab) | October 15, 2026 12:31:08 PM IST

Protesters gathered at Moga Chowk following the statewide shutdown call today over the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. They were later detained by the Police. ... read..

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, along with Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh, attends Ramlila in Rohini

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 12:31:06 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu attended the Ramlila event in Rohini. He expressed his appreciation for the event, stating that it goes beyond entertainment by inspiring the youth and future generations. He emphasised that the timeless tea ... read..

CJI Surya Kant inaugurates extension wing of Delhi Govt health centre in Supreme Court premises

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 12:00:54 PM IST

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant inaugurated an extension wing of the Delhi Government health centre (DGHS) within the Supreme Court premises, emphasising the importance of healthcare facilities. ... read..

"Three attempts on my life by Delhi Police": Saurabh Bharadwaj alleges strangulation attempts, seeks FIR and independent probe

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 12:00:51 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj has filed a written complaint to Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu, and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, alleging a dangerous, life-threate ... read..

Kashi, plagued by filth and stray cattle before 2014, now has a new aura under PM Modi: CM Yogi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 12:00:44 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that Kashi had undergone a significant transformation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing the city as having a new aura while retaining its cultural heritage. ... read..

BJP, Shiv Sena allege foreign funding of CJP, call Rahuls vote chori claim a diversion

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 15, 2026 12:00:39 PM IST

In a joint attack on the opposition, BJP leader Ram Kadam and Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Thursday slammed Rahul Gandhi over 'vote chori' allegations and raised serious questions regarding foreign funding of the CJP. ... read..

UP: Criminal accused in several cases injured in police encounter in Noida, stolen motorcycle recovered

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 11:30:33 AM IST

A criminal, Shivam alias Shubham Rajput, was injured after being shot in the leg during an encounter with police personnel from Sector-63 in Noida, police said. ... read..

Fight for justice will neither be silenced nor stopped: Rahul Gandhi on detention of Ankita Bhandaris parents

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 11:30:31 AM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday criticised the detention of Ankita Bhandaris parents, alleging they were taken into custody while peacefully demanding that Dushyant Gautam not be appointed Governor of Sikkim. ... read..

Mary Millbens remarks on CJP spark political row; Congress calls it "old BJP trick", Telangana BJP alleges foreign funding

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

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Thursday called American singer Mary Millbens remarks on Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke an old trick of the BJP, while Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao alleged that the CJP was receiving foreig ... read..

Mumbai Police Issues Leave India notice to Bollywood actor Imran Khan

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 15, 2026 11:30:25 AM IST

Mumbai Police has issued a Leave India notice to actor Imran Khan, nephew of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, directing him to leave the country by October 28. According to reports, Imran Khan holds an American passport. ... read..

Dehradun Zoo changes diets of animals, birds to protect them from winter chill

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | October 15, 2026 11:00:58 AM IST

The Dehradun Zoo is modifying the diets of its animals and birds to protect them from the winter chill and maintain their health. ... read..

We hope for favourable decree from SC: CPI(M) MP John Brittas on INDIA bloc plea against SIR

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 11:00:53 AM IST

Communist Party of India (Marxist) MP John Brittas, one of the petitioners in the INDIA bloc's plea against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, on Thursday said that the Supreme Court would deliver a favourable order, saying the petit ... read..

Day 3 of illegal arrest: Abhijeet Dipke questions detention of CJP activists; says jailed for waving national flag

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 11:00:44 AM IST

After three days of the arrest of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, activist Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday questioned their detention, alleging that the two were being jailed in their own country for waving the national fla ... read..

"Won't work for any particular party": Newly appointed Odisha Guv Braj Mohan clarifies his remarks

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | October 15, 2026 11:00:43 AM IST

Newly appointed Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram on Thursday clarified his reported remarks about strengthening the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organisation in the state, stating that he would work in coordination with everyone and was "now above party pol ... read..

Interstate gang accused of cheating over 500 people through online gaming, betting busted in UP's Etawah

Etawah (Uttar Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 11:00:39 AM IST

Etawah Police on Thursday busted an alleged four-member interstate gang accused of cheating more than 500 people of crores of rupees through online gaming and betting operations, police officials said. ... read..

NCP MP Sunil Tatkare meets PM Modi, seeks centres assistance for drought-hit Maharashtra

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 10:30:52 AM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Sunil Tatkare on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and discussed the drought situation in Maharashtra, seeking necessary assistance from the Centre for drought-affected areas of the state. ... read..

"Participating in protest not a crime": Keralam Minister Ramesh Chennithala justifies Zero FIR over alleged assault of NSUI activist

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | October 15, 2026 10:30:45 AM IST

Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Thursday defended the registration of a Zero FIR in connection with the alleged assault of NSUI activist and law student Athira Vijayan during a protest in Delhi, saying that participating in a protest or expres ... read..

"Pinnacle of cowardice": Mallikarjun Kharge slams detention of Ankita Bhandari's parents

New Delhi | October 15, 2026 10:30:41 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge hit out at the Union Government over the detention of Ankita Bhandari's parents, terming the action the "pinnacle of the Modi government's cowardice and insensitivity." ... read..

West Bengal's 2026 Durga Puja more special as anti-national, anti-social mentalities defeated: BJP MP Raju Bista

Siliguri (West Bengal) | October 15, 2026 10:01:06 AM IST

BJP MP Raju Bista on Thursday said that the 2026 Durga Puja in West Bengal was even more special, claiming that anti-national, anti-social and anti-West Bengal mentalities had been defeated. ... read..

Odisha Deputy CM Pravati Parida performs Kanya Pujan, stresses girl's empowerment

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 15, 2026 10:01:05 AM IST

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Women and Child Development Minister Pravati Parida, along with officials, on Thursday performed Kanya Pujan during Navratri at an event organised by the Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) in ... read..

Durga Puja celebrated as 'puja of change', govt assisting 58,000 organisers, says Dilip Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 15, 2026 10:01:03 AM IST

West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh on Thursday stated that Durga Puja is being celebrated as a "puja of change" this year, highlighting historic arrangements and extensive government support for the state's biggest festival. ... read..

Odisha CM Majhi bids farewell to outgoing Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | October 15, 2026 10:01:00 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has bid farewell to outgoing Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and expressed gratitude for his contributions to the state on behalf of the people of Odisha. ... read..

UP Panchayat Polls to be held under existing 27% OBC quota: Allahabad HC

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | October 15, 2026 10:00:58 AM IST

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government and the State Election Commission to complete gram panchayat elections within three months, making it clear that the polls will be held under the existing reservation framework, including ... read..

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